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Lovely cosy pub where you can have a relaxing meal and drink without noisy children running around, great idea having a separate area for the little ones. Always a nice atmosphere especially in winter with the fires blazing.
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One of the few lovely summer evenings we had experienced this year. We decided to visit the Blundell Arms to enjoy the lovely garden area and views. When we arrived with out 6 year old the outdoor seating area was full of smokers! We managed to find a table inside, although most were `reserved`. My husband went to the bar to get drinks and a children`s menu. We chose our meals and ordered, including a children`s meal. A member of staff walked past our table whilst collecting glasses. It was only when they came to lay the table about 20 minutes later that we were told we had to move, as we had a child with us. Had we been told this on arrival, we would have moved to another pub. We were moved to the `dungeon`, where children cannot be seen! How out of touch is this?
I haven`t come across this since I was a child and families were only allowed in the lean-to of a pub.
I also witnessed a few unprofessional exchanges between staff members. As for the food, not bad, but small portions. I have never seen such a small portion of mash potato!
The best thing this pub has is it`s location, but they have spoiled a once nice country pub.
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Refused me the use of a phone to call a garage after my car broke down outside. Used to visit this pub fairly often but with customer service like that they can shove it, I've not stepped foot in it since!!!!!
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Hmm, maybe they've gone down hill very rapidly from the other comments, but I was last there about 7 months ago and it was as good as it used to be when I lived in Bolton. It's a really cosy pub with good ales and good wines, the food certainly used to be fantastic, and the views across Greater Manchester out as far as Jodrell Bank and Mersyside on a clear day are awesome.
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Bog standard reheated ready meals at restaurant prices. About 5 years ago Along with 40 friends I was asked to leave for singing Jerusalem on St Georges day even though we had booked a St Georges day party on a Tuesday pm and we were the only people in there and had spent about £1000. Never went back til 2 months ago at 12.30 Saturday lunch and there was no cask ale because apparently they clean the lines on Sat pm.Do me a favour!!!
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They've jacked up the prices and cut down the portions;they're also knocking out very low cost 'specials' at ludicrous prices-plus an extra three quid on a bottle of wine.Went in last Saturdat;the place wasn't even 'half full'.....I wonder why?
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Four of us went at 1pm Tuesday lunchtime today, and it took 55 minutes for us to receive our meals without ever receiving an apology or being informed it would take this long. The food wasn't that good to wait that long for either. The manager didn't seem to care at all. The last time we visit there.
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I absolutely love this place. My hubby and I go here whenever we can. Yes, the prices are restaurant prices, but then it is restaurant quality food!
The wine list is extensive and we've never yet had a bad one (we've prob tried most)!
We tend to spend around £40-£50 here when we go for a meal for two; but it's a full evening of drinking, eating and relaxing in nice surroundings with friendly, attentive staff, so it's well worth it. We always leave full and contented; and a little tipsy too!
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I miss lunches at the Blundell since moving south.. one of the places I'll make sure to go when I come back to visit!
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Yes, it is expensive; but if you want to enjoy a meal and good beer in a 'dickhead free zone,'then this is the place.I love the previous comment; but doesn't roast Wiltshire gammon,roast Aberdeen angus and mature farmhouse cheddar sound better than ham beef or cheese.
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Pretentious descriptions of food on the menu started a new "game" the other night. One of you invents a meal, i.e. sausage and chips and the other has to describe it in Blundells Arms Menu speak - i.e. "succulent wild reared Gloucester Old Spot pork sausages with fresh wild herb seasoning served with hand picked, peeled and sliced Lincolnshire Red potatoes sauteed in fresh Italian olive oil". Beer still expensive.
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I do remember it before the makeover, lots of little rooms, great for a bit of privacy (and the food was cheap then!)
My rating of 6 would have been higher but it's damned expensive.
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Historic pub, wish I'd known it before the corporate makeover (or maybe not), previous comments apply.
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Very nice pub, good food, could be cheaper.
Beer and food rather pricy
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