Looking for a Nice place to Eat in the Accy area
 

I’m looking for a local restaurant or Pub that does good quality food any time form lunch time to mid afternoon, not town centre. Anything English preferably using locally grown produce, with a good live ale….

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The Willows, up near the new hospital/Queens Park

lovely place and good food

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you got yourself a fancy piece daddy?

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Shut up........In over on business Tuesday.

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you know i'm joking :cool:

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You must be the only person I know who has said this about The Willows.

The comments I received from people concerning the willows have not been good. I was told the service was slow, the food cold and not particularly that nice.

Not being one to listen to gossip I decided to make a visit. I wish I had not bothered. The comments were correct. That is one place I will never set foot in again.

I found Old Mother Red Cap a good choice, not exactly in
Accy but worth the 5 minute drive.

If you dare venture to then Willows please let us know how you got on.

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Bently wood farm in Hapton,not sure if they do real ale though

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Hasnt that changed to a harvester or similar now?

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Yes it is a Harvester now. I've been and thought it was good. Better than when it was on of those dreadful Brewer's Fayres.

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like ski i wouldn,t recommend the Willows doug, when 1 st opened i went n it was fine, called back around 4 months ago it was crap to put it nicely, i will not go back.;)

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Well Cashy I trust your sense of taste so where would you go, given a choice. I'll have a couple of hours at hand.

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Never had a bad meal at the Duckworth Hall.

Duckworth Hall Inn, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3RQ - pub details # beerintheevening.com

I have at the Willows.:(

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A lot of people say the willows is crap. When I went last month to a charity event, I thought the price was, well , over priced if the food is as bad as what people say. So i settled for the Britannia instead :D

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I'll second that. I've never heard anyone complain about the Duckworth Hall. My mum and Dad were there last Sunday and they had a lovely meal.

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First time I went it was really good. Perhaps last time the chef was off or something. All it takes is one bad meal, and word spreads that it's rubbish, which might not be the case.

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aint been Duckworth Hall for a long while doug, know quite a few that have, would go with rind,n Lillys ok if i was you.;)

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It changed hands last year, but the grub is still homemade, and very good, and the service is friendly.

Plus, there's plenty of parking, and it's even a pretty building, with a covered smoking area at the back, overlooking the fields.

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Cheers for that, I'll let you know how it went......:)

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Let us know?

I thought you were organisin' a charabanc, and were goin' to take us all.:(

:D

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Going to 'The Harwood' in Great Harwood tomorrow for lunch with a friend.

My friends say really good (and they fussy b***ers).. will let you know Doug .. but obviously no expert on ale .. don't drink it.

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i'm related to some of them.

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Jack or Vera;)

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doug, i have been quite a few times to duckworth hall & ive never been dissapointed yet, its a nice pub too not sure about the real ale tho', the only pubs in town that i can think of that serve food are ........ the warners, the regency, black horse, & not sure if the swan still does........hope that helps ...................where am i meeting you then?:D would love a meal out mmm i could bring katex with me .....won't cost ya much :rolleyes:

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Hummph ! He didn't turn up for our last date Mez ... so can't trust to turn up for this one either ... :rolleyes: (Watcha' mean 'won't cost him much' .. gotta' have words with you babes !) :D

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Doug just a tip if you phone up to book.

They might answer the call with 'Hello, Duck'oth Hole'.

As that's how it's pronounced locally.:D

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Well, that was lovely, if people wish to make a note of it. Mostly English Food, nicely presented, fresh cooked vegetables, etc., and, I think, £6.99 (didn't pay) for choice of 2 courses. Starters/main or main/dessert. Well-stocked bar .. tried to make a note of the beers, specially for Doug, but not sure if John Smiths, Castlemaine and Boddies (think) fits the bill ? Used to be The Lidget (sp) across from the cemetery.

Pleasant surroundings and excellent staff .. will definitely go again.

Opening times:-

Tuesday >> Saturday 11 a.m. - 3. p.m and 6. p.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday all day 12 noon -8 p.m. (traditional roast available)

Lunch and Evening .. Blackboard Specials but full a la carte menu too.

Weddings, funerals, parties for up to 70 people.

Anything else ... LOL .. oh yes:-

01254 882642.

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Know quite a few people who has been to the Harwood, and it certainly gets good reviews.

Did you find anywhere Doug? If so where and was it good?

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I like The Walton Arms in Altham.

I've only been there in the evening, but I'm sure they do lunches too. The food's good and the service is really friendly.

They also have a web-site, so you can check out the menu before you go.:hehetable

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Believe the Walton Arms has changed hands and the food has gone downhill. Not been myself but daughter went a few weeks ago, she was really looking forward to it and was very dissappointed.

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I Went To The Walton Last Night For My Birthday And The Food Was Bob On!!!
Also They Have An Offer On Before 8pm Were You Buy Your Main Course And Get Your Starter And Dessert Free Which Was Good Value!

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Sadly, I have to report that on my last visit to the Walton Arms in July this year, the quality food and the friendly service had left the building, along with the previous owners.:eek:

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There's a place on that road between the Dog and the Brittania pub going out of Ossy, opposite the Cricket ground that does good food. Can't remember it's name. It's a bit of a small place but the Sunday lunches are crackin'. Come to think of it I don't think the Brittania is that bad but like everyone else on here the Willows, I think, is shocking!

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Have you tried places like Checco's at Great Harwood? La Varanda on the way into Haslingden is good. Went to Hordens (Horden Vale Hotel off Grane Road Haslingden) recently. That was top class. Very nice. ...Or alternatively carry along the Grane to the £3.50 Carvery overlooking the reservoir.

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The pub frames is describing is The White Bull

We had lunch in The Swan on Sunday. Good quality basic fayre. mick was very attentive and as the pub was quiet put CBeeBies on the TV to keep Siobhan happy.

£7 for two meals as well and well worth the money.

Would also make a nice change for an Accyweb meet IMHO

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I went to Lilly Mae's for lunch. Its just off the roundabout, under the viaduct, the turning after Union Street (B&M's). Was about £5 for lasagna though most meals come with a drink worth up to £1.50, including some alcoholic beverages.

Nice setting inside and the food was good.

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I can highly recomend the the brasserie at the globe center.

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I think the calder are pretty goo - neverhad a bad meal -its your normal pub grub but you get more than you need and it always tastes fresh

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And watching CBeeBies would keep some of the members quiet as well :D

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I`m a fan of Church St Chippy......although i don`t know if the cafe out back would be big enough for a meet.....;)

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Calder would be good if we could take Siobhan in at lunchtimes. As it is we are effectively barred from the place.

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Same here, its a shame, although i`m sure the rule is not really aimed at the likes of us........if you know what i mean.....

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hey pip.... have you been to Jims cafe in colne?

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Yes, I think that rule is aimed at people who take children out for lunch and stay there drinking and getting drunk all afternoon. :(

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the calder has nice food as well, real food lol.... but no kids allowed. mcd's instead then:(

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lily Mae's is lovely I went there for my birthday in the afternoon.

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Ive had nothing but bad experiences at the Calder!

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(well i have only been twice - but still that is better odds i have had anywhere else lol )

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I've been a few times for food, each time ive thought "I'll give it another chance" and the food comes cold or half of what I ordered is wrong or theres something missing! I am not fussy in the least I just hate it when im starving and my meal comes and its rubbish!

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You hit the nail on the head..........:)

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usual discrimination then, nice people lose out because the manager can't/won;t manage the scrotes. When I ran pubs, any adults in charge of children on site that got 'merry' were asked to leave, likewise those who weren't ensuring the kids behaved. Did I lose trade? nope, teh decent people were usually grateful for them being kicked out and came back more often