I noticed when reading your reviews of this restaurant that they mostly relate to the original Thyme restaurant which was superb and not to the present Pub Grub which is certainly not in that category !! Would you please make it clear that the Thyme restaurant closed in 2010 and the present pub opened at least one year later.

Shiley

Well, we went to Thyme after hearing good things -never again I'm sorry to say. Don't get me wrong, the service was reasonably good but the portions were miniscule for the prices and my venison was totally coated on the underside by the white sinew/skin all along which made it impossible to cut through with even a steak knife, 2 fork sized bites was all I was able to retrieve by scraping at the other surface with a fork to get shreds of meat off!!!. By the end of the evening, the staff were more interested in clearing up and getting home than the 3 remaining clients and it took 25 minutes to even get a dessert menu when there was only 3 tables in -sorry, thanks, but no thanks

Sukiesue

Sirloin Pub and Restaurant – Houghton near Preston- a definite must! We booked for the restaurant at eight thirty and there were a reasonable number of diners; you can also eat in the pub and there is a meal deal so there are options to suit everyone! It is the first time we have been here and loved the restaurant dining room that had loads of character, with all the English Pub traditional features but in a modern contemporary style with a variety of diners such as couples & groups of all ages. The service was everything a good restaurant should have without being in your face or stuffy. We were immediately greeted and seated and our orders taken, with complimentary water and dipping breads provided while we waited, the menu was interesting and varied and made a change from what is usually offered which made it difficult to choose! We opted for the Poached Pears in red wine v Blacksticks blue & walnut salad, raspberry vinaigrette, which was pleasingly presented and the flavours all complimented each other which made for a nice light starter – so far so good! My husband had the Traditional breed Sirloin steak that came with roasted cherry tomatoes, field mushroom, beer battered onion rings, chunky chips & watercress, it didn’t require any additional side dishes – it was a man-size meal! I chose the Traditional breed Ribeye steak which came with the same accompaniments and a choice of sauces; the steaks were cooked to perfection with a deep level of flavour that only quality meat can have, making them the best steaks we have had in a very long time! We decided to sample the desserts to see if they also came up to our very high expectations – sampling the Toffee & Banana Crème Brulee & Brandy Snap Crisp for my husband and I had the Tiramisu with chocolate and orange ice cream – both were sensational! This was an altogether a first class meal, professionally served, beautifully presented and highly recommended. The evening didn’t stop there as we went down stairs to the well patronized pub where a female vocal artist was performing, so we stopped for the rest of the evening! What an altogether enjoyable Friday night!

Suzanne Lavery

visited 20th June after a very long wait we where served an awful meal,l very limited menu available, several others also left the restaurant unable to wait no longer

Sue Dunstan

8 of us went for Fathers Day and what a fantastic meal we had. The food was superb, atmosphere was great and the staff were wonderful. This is not a cheap place to go but if you believe in paying for quality this is the place for you. No-one was disappointed. We can highly recommend the scallops and pâté for starters and the steak and ale pie was loaded with steak. If you like a nice red wine the Beajoloais was the best I ever had (and I have 2 wine qualifications!). I cannot recommend this place enough and will be going back again soon!

critic

visited Sirloin after refurb for Sunday lunch. Had roast beef and my wife roast pork. Both were tough and only just warm and served with a watery gravy. Difficult to tell the difference in the meats. Staff very pleasant and service good. First class ale and wine!

Colletteb

Went to the Sirloin Restaurant on Friday 8 June 2012. Heard the restaurant had been re opened so decided to give it a try. The decor has changed which was nice, but did prefer the more modern look previously. The food was lovely and well presented and the my husband really enjoyed his steak! Would definately go back and hopefully some special offers will come on for midweek dining...might try the sunday lunch with family soon!

Southribble

Tried the sirloin inn for Sunday lunch following there recent refurbishment for the first time. First impressions were pleasing, very polite staff, nice and clean, and a good selection of cask ales. I chose the steak pie with mash and seasonal veg while my partner chose the Sunday roast which was beef. After a 30 minute wait we were presented with what was probably the smallest portions of food we have had whilst dining out.admittedly the food was very good but what's with the micro portions at maximum prices! Also I feel the service requires work as it was slow to say the least with just a few people dining.All in all a enjoyable afternoon out, I would return but feel everything needs to bed in first.

Tracy

very enjoyable evening would highly recommed

Mrs Ann Eckersley

Last week was the first time I had visited your restaurant. We booked for dinner time. The meal was wonderful. Excellent value and very good service. I will be recommending it.

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