The Thatch and Thistle, Blackrod

Called into this pub after a lovely long walk bank holiday Monday, ordered two pints and went to pay with a debit card as I was not carrying any cash, could not believe my ears when I was asked to pay an 80p charge, hang your heads in shame management that is disgusting, needless to say I did not pay and went along the road to another pub with no charge. Will not be going back.

11 May 2010 20:37

The Black Dog, Belmont

Oh dear, who is responsible for the make over, this lovely old pub that was full of character has now been turned into err not sure what its meant to be! The decor is far to contemporary and the battleship grey paint that they must have bought as a job lot makes the place feel very cold, however on our weekly visit it was busier, but was that just out of curiosity time will tell. The pub always had a lovely cosy feel, which has now gone, very sad.

17 Mar 2010 21:56

Blundell Arms, Horwich

This beautiful pub has gone from bad to worse, we had looked forward to the swing singer for a couple of months, arranged a taxi to get there early only to realise that all of the empty tables where reserved, I have been going to this pub for years and was under the impression they did not reserve, pity it did not state this on the advert. This is a pub not a restaurant and tables should not be reserved, but on a first come first served basis surely! The food is pretty diabolical, but they will continue serving it as it is packed to the rafters most weekend. Wish someone would turn it into a gourmet pub with some decent dishes, instead of the crap it churns out, but wont hold my breath.

17 Mar 2010 21:40