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Hungry Horse
by MummyMoo You truly need to be a hungry horse to stomach these big meals at such low prices! There are numberous pubs around the country , your nearest can be found at hungryhorse.co.uk and with all the details of the menus and prices. My local one is the Greengage in Ipswich or Bury St Edmunds Our favourite is The Thrasher in Ipswich. ... Our meals: Myself and my husband had a all day breakfast and a 5oz rump steak cooked to order. We also ordered two large drinks, this came to a total of £14.75! What a bargain and we have been many many times since this! Service: The meals arrived very quickly and the person who served us couldn't do enough for us! Quality of the meals: The meals are delicious and even better so are the desserts. My fave of all time is the Chocolate Fudge Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream. We go to a hungry horse now for birthdays and special meals with the family. Such a lovely place to go. Read the complete review |
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Yates's (Blackpool South)
by angelboouk Whilst discussing our plans for Blackpool with my Dad, I asked him for any recommendations on places to eat. My Mum and Dad visit Blackpool a few times a year and normally opt for Wetherspoons type pubs for lunch. My Dad recommended Yate's on the promenade. There are two Yate's pubs in Blackpool. We had a late breakfast here and also ... lunch before heading home as the pub was in a practical location for the train station. ~Yates, Blackpool~ 407-411 The Promenade South Shore Blackpool FY1 6BQ 01253 406070 www.weareyates.co.uk. This pub is a five to ten minute walk from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and is right on the seafront. The building isn't the most attractive but there is a welcoming outdoor area. Yate's is set over two floors and there is access for both wheelchair users and those with prams to navigate the pub. This particular Yate's caters for functions but on a day to day basis, it offers cheap food and drink. At the weekend, they offer karaoke and a DJ. Yate's is open daily from February until November. *Monday - Thursday : 1000-2300hrs *Friday : 1000-0100hrs *Saturday : 1000-0200hrs *Sunday : 1000-2230hrs ~The Menu~ Yate's offer quite an extensive menu including breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have special promotions whereby you can select two meals for just £8.95 from a selection of 11 popular dishes. Diners are entitled to 50% off food on a Thursday too and desserts are always on a 2 for 1 promotion. Breakfast is served until noon and options include a cooked breakfast, porridge, scrambled egg on toast and muffins to name a few. You can opt for a curry and drink for just £6.85 or low calorie options such as crayfish salad, aubergine bake and turkey meatballs for around £6.45. Another special deal is any sandwich, panini, taco or baked potato with a drink for £5.85. There is a range of burgers on offer from £6.25 and also a range of classic dishes including mixed grill, fish and chips and gammon steak for around £6.45. Vegetarian options include a veggie breakfast, a curry, aubergine bake and a few other meals. Childrens meals are just £1.99 including a drink - pizza, macaroni, pasta bolonaise etc. Desserts are priced at £4.95 and include rocky road sundae, chocolate and caramel tart and a few other options. Yate's also offer a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks including cocktails (2 for £6.95) or pitchers from £5.95. ~Layout and Standard of Service~ Inside this Yate's pub, it is spacious and appeared to be clean. On both visits, we opted for a table next to the window which was up two small stairs. We chose here as it was lovely and bright. On our first visit, we arrived around 1100hrs and found the pub to be quiet. This was the same during a lunch visit and aside from a few diners, we were almost alone. I believe this pub is much busier in season and at the weekend but we didn't experience this as we had our young son with us. As we were leaving on our second visit, we did notice a stag group coming in and they were quite rowdy but it does state on the website that this pub does attract this clientele on a regular basis. I believe that they have security doormen at the weekend which is reassuring. The pub is clean but we did find our table to be a little sticky on our first visit but not on the second visit. It isn't the most modern of pubs but it isn't too shabby.The service was perfectly acceptable. We noticed a few members of well presented staff who served us quickly and with a smile. You select what you want to order and order at the bar - payment is there and then so very much like Wetherspoons. Our food was brought out at a steady pace - not too quick that we questioned how it was cooked but not too slow that we were left feeling overly hungry. Good service. ~Our Food~ We found the menu in Yate's to be very varied and there is something to suit all tastes and budgets. My boys are quite fussy with there food but Yate's accommodated our preferences. Our first visit saw us ordering a late breakfast/early lunch before heading our for the day. My fiance opted for the 'bigger breakfast' which included two bacon, two sausage, two eggs, baked beans, tomato, mushroom and hashbrowns - you can have chips but sorry, we don't 'do' chips for breakfast! He received quite a good sized portion and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was priced at around £4.00 which was good value. I opted for the traditional breakfast which was one of each of the above items and no hashbrown. We swapped a few bits around - I had a hashbrown and my fiances tomato whilst he took my mushrooms. I enjoyed my breakfast and found it to be very tasty and not overly greasy. The sausages and egg in particular were delicious and at around £3.00, it was well worth the money. My son asked for a sausage sandwich and whilst Yate's specify a breakfast stack, they were happy to change this to two slices of thick white bread for my son. He loved it and was pleased to see three meaty sausages on his sandwich. We had a juice each (one fizzy, one pineapple and a Capri Sun) and the bill came to under £12.00. I paid by cash but card is also accepted. Given how delicious the food actually was and how big the portions were, the price was very reasonable indeed. If we go back to Blackpool next year, we will definitely go back for our breakfast again. The food was served piping hot, cooked well and generally well presented. We were provided with a train of condiments including mayo and tomato sauces. Our second visit was on the Monday and we were trying to kill some time between checking out of our hotel and our train arriving. We chose to return here for lunch as we didn't really have a great deal of money left and as Yate's offer a range of special promotions, we thought it would benefit the purse to eat here again! We decided to order from the 2 for £8.95 part of the menu which does result in a considerable saving compared to the main menu prices. My fiance decided upon the cheeseburger and chips (as he does always) and received a hearty portion. A deliciously meaty burger with a side bowl of chips and some tomato sauce was present on a platter type plate. The portion size was excellent for a grown man and he thoroughly enjoyed his meal. I had to taste the burger and found it to be well seasoned, extra meaty and with the ideal amount of toppings including lettuce and tomato. The chips were equally as tasty - fluffy and crisp. A very substantial meal. I opted for the chicken burrito which was served with a topping of tomato sauce and cheese and a side of salad and sour cream. I really enjoyed my dish and whilst it looked a tad sloppy, it isn't exactly the easiest meal to dish up onto a plate. The burrito was delicious and very flavoursome with the cheese and tomato topping. It was cooked to perfection and there was decent portion of chicken pieces inside which I appreciated. The burrito itself was quite big and perfectly soft but not soggy from the toppings. The salad was fresh and very colourful including onion, peppers and lettuce. There was a slight spice from the burrito topping so I made use of the cool dip which was lovely and perfectly fresh. I would order this dish again as it was of a high standard and very filling. My son, being the little fussypants that he is, opted for chicken and chips. Again, the portion size was perfectly fine for a child and he enjoyed his meal. The quality of the chicken was really good and they didn't scrimp on anything despite the meal and drink only costing £1.99. This pub is family friendly and our son was content to make sure of the crayons and picture sheets whilst waiting (a short time I may add) for his meal to be served. I believe our meal including two fizzy drinks and the Capri Sun came to around £13.00 if I remember correctly. The draught drinks don't seem to be overly expensive compared to a lot of other local pubs/restaurants so you can actually eat here on a budget! ~Conclusion~ Whilst Yate's isn't the most exciting of places to eat out, it is purse friendly, family friendly and there is plenty of food and drink to choose from. We visited the toilets and found them to be very clean and tidy which is good for a pub in my opinion. The location of this pub is excellent if you are staying up near the South Shore and this particular Yate's is said to be nicer than the one in the town centre. There is parking to the rear of the building too which I believe to be free for Yate's customers. I would recommend here if you want something to eat that won't break the bank. The food was really nice for a bite to eat rather than a special meal and we would happily return. Thanks for reading :) Read the complete review |
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Brewers Fayre (Yeadon Way, Blackpool)
by angelboouk We love eating out at a Brewers Fayre so whilst searching for potential restaurants to eat at during our holiday in Blackpool, we were pleased to find that there was a Brewers Fayre not too far from the promenade. We actually ended up eating here on three seperate occasions and this review discusses our experience as a ... family. ~Brewers Fayre Yeadon Way~ Yeadon Way Blackpool FY1 6BF 01253 298011 This particular Brewers Fayre is right next door to the Premier Inn in Blackpool. There is a car park outside and the restaurant is best approached by car as it is near the motorway. We were advised to get a taxi here as we were staying near the Pleasure Beach. Our first visit saw us cutting down past Blackpool South train station but we discovered a set of stairs at the back of the car park which made access from the South promenade much more practical. Brewers Fayre offers pub grub at excellent prices. It is open daily for breakfast from 0630-10.30 midweek and 0700-1100 at the weekend. Lunch and dinner is available from 1200-2300 Monday to Saturday and from 1200-2230 on a Sunday. ~Menu~ Breakfast is a buffet style breakfast and has a set price of £8.25 with children eating for free. Breakfast includes hot food such as hash browns, eggs, sausages (inc veggie sausages on request) and mushrooms plus much more. There is a selection of cereals, breads and croissants, hot drinks, fruit juice and fruit on offer. The main menu is very varied with there being something to suit all. Simple starters include soup, gourjons and Camembert bites (from £2.49). Main courses include pub classics of lasagne, pork chop, quiche and tikka masala. Various steaks and grill ups are included as is a small selection of fish dishes. Main courses are priced from £5.99. There is a 2 for £10 offer available midweek and there are 12 meal choices. Vegetarians have a small selection including vegetable lasagne, quiche and quorn chilli. Children have a small selection of dishes to choose from including tomato pasta, chicken, beef and onion pie and spaghetti to name a few. You can opt for a £4.49 meal deal which includes a main meal and dessert. Brewers Fayre offer different buffet events each evening from £5.99 a head - Chinese, Pie Night, Burgers and Hot Dogs, Curry, Chip Shop, Chicken Feast and Sunday Carvery. Desserts are priced from £2.69 and include treacle sponge pudding, sundaes and waffles. Midweek, there is a 2 for £2.00 offer which includes apple pie, black forest gateau and bakewell tart. A varied range of drinks are also available including unlimited juice refills from the draught machine which we made great use of. ~The Restaurant Itself~ This Brewers Fayre is quite large inside and there are various seating areas to accommodate different sized parties. The decor is typical of Brewers Fayre - warm and inviting. In this particular restaurant, the bar and buffet area is near the entrance. The play zone is at the back of the restaurant near the back toilets and there is a spacious outdoor area for smokers or to relax with a drink. The restaurant appeared to be clean and tidy but some of the chairs could be doing with a revamp. There is room for both wheelchairs and prams within the restaurant and they cater for families (highchairs, baby changing etc). ~Service~ Food must be ordered at the bar alongside your drinks. If you wish to order from the buffet, you will receive a ticket to give to the server. Payment is by cash or card and they also have a Bonus Card scheme which allows you to collect points in exchange for money off or free meals/wine. During our visits to Brewers Fayre, we encountered many members of staff and they all appeared to be friendly. During busy periods, it did take a little longer for dirty plates to be removed from the tables but on the whole, the service was quick and efficient. One particular waiter practically dropped what he was doing when he noticed be struggling with glasses of juice. He helped me to my table and I was thankful for his help. ~Meal One~ Our first experience of this particular Brewers Fayre was on our first night in Blackpool. We had been travelling for several hours and were hungry. We arrived at the restaurant around 5ish and it was quite busy but I didn't have to wait long at the bar to be served. My fiance opted for the burger and hot dog buffet as he loves burgers! He found the buffet to be varied with selections such as chicken breast, regular beef burgers, battered and Frankfurter sausages alongside various sides of chips, fried eggs, bacon, salad and condiments. An excellent choice and everything cooked perfectly. He enjoyed the choice of the buffet. I couldn't decided between a few dishes but opted for the smothered chicken. It was priced at £8.99 but was part of a 2 for £10 deal so being rather hungry, I ordered lasagne too! I know that sounds greedy but I didn't intend too, nor did I, eat it all to myself. My partner shared some too! Both meals were delicious and served with tasty chips, garlic bread and with the chicken, there was coleslaw and salad. My meals were cooked very well and piping hot. The chicken and the meat within the lasagne didn't tasty cheap - it actually tasted quite high quality. The salad was fresh tasting and whilst we left a little of the chips, we did eat most of the two meals between us as we were very peckish. The portion sizes are excellent. My son is an incredibly fussy eater and won't try anything new so had his usually chicken and chips followed by ice cream which he thoroughly enjoyed. His meal was a good size for a five year old. We also opted for the 2 for £2.00 dessert deal. I thoroughly enjoyed my apple pie and custard - it was absolutely delicious and my fiance thought the black forest gateau with cream was nice and moist. We paid around £30.00 for our meals and drinks which I considered to be excellent value for money as we enjoyed it. ~Meal Two~ Our second experience at this Brewers Fayre was on Sunday morning. We arrived around 10am and it was quite busy with families and couples. I overheard that several will staying at the hotel next door so it is popular with those staying in the hotel. The breakfast selection is excellent and I love going here for breakfast. For £8.25, you can help yourself. The buffet looked appetising and I noticed that food was replenished as and when required. We started off with some drinks and cereal. Fruit juice (apple, orange and also water) was available and a varied choice of cereals from a dispensing machine. I had some Special K topped with some dried fruit from the chiller section. My fiance had some Fruit n Fibre whilst our son opted for Rice Krispies. I also had a small bowl of mixed berries which were deliciously fresh and a pot of low fat yoghurt which I enjoyed. This restaurant offers Costa Coffee which is included in the breakfast price but I opted for some Twinnings fruit tea which was lovely. Compared to the hotel we were staying at, the choice of breakfast items on offer is much better. The food wasn't overly greasy and I had a lovely plate of fried egg, tomatoes, beans, lean bacon and sausages. The sausages in particular were delicious and enjoyed by all. My son had some toast and sausages too which he loved. The final munch before we left was a hot croissant with jam - fresh and soft. I cannot complain about the quality and taste of the food as everything was perfect in my opinion. We paid £16.50 for all three breakfasts. ~Meal Three~ Our final experience of this Brewers Fayre was on Sunday evening around 5pm. I love a carvery roast for Sunday dinner so was excited about going for a buffet carvery! This is available from 1200 until 2100 on a Sunday and costs £9.99. A dessert can be added for £2.00 for a limited selection. My fiance didn't want a carvery so had the fish and chips which he said was okay but not a patch on proper fish and chips on the promenade. He received a good sized portion for £7.49. Our son had his usual which was cooked well and enjoyed. Okay, the carvery - delicious about sums it up! You are invited to have soup and salad beforehand. The soup was nice - some sort of carrot and corriander and the warm roll was lovely to dip in. I had a small selection of salad including a pasta salad, tomato and some dressing which was all very fresh and tasty. I couldn't wait to experience the carvery though and I wasn't disappointed in the slightest. The carvery normally includes three types of meat but I think this varies from day to day. A vegetable pie is available on request. During our visit, there was a choice of turkey or roast beef. I opted for roast beef and was carved a lovely bundle of nicely cooked if a little too rare cooked (for my tastes) roast beef. It was very tasty and plentiful. I helped myself to yorkie puds and they were of a high quality and cooked just right unlike the way Toby Carvery cook them! The additional items was brilliant in my opinion - carrots, red cabbage, savoy cabbage, peas and stuffing. Mash potato, boiled potato and roast potatoes were also available and everything was cooked to perfection and enjoyed by myself. The gravy was gorgeous too. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Desserts wise, I opted for caramel apple crumble from the carvery menu - oh my..absolutely divine! Imagine a slice of apple pie with chunky apples and then top it with thick, caramel sauce. Pour over some warm and flavoursome custard and you have a heavenly sweet way to end your meal. Can you tell I enjoyed it? My fiance had the Belgian Banoffee Waffle (£3.99) and he loved it. We enjoyed the food we had and were totally stuffed. I had printed off a free, refillable drinks voucher from the website after signing up to the alerts. Taking this into account, we paid £27.00 for our food which I thought was very reasonable. ~Play Zone~ Our local Brewers Fayre has a huge play zone so we kind of expected the same thing of this restaurant. The play zone was free to enter and you are asked to sit with your children though some parents do not follow this rule and there isn't a lot of seating available next to the play zone. We took it in turns to sit and supervise our son whilst we waited for food to be brought out or after we had eaten. The play zone consisted of a fairly large, colourful play frame. It is noted that there is a toddler area but this isn't seperate and I personally wouldn't allow a young toddler in without going in with them as older children may bump into them. The play zone wasn't the best but it was clean and bright. There was no ball pitt or anything but there was a few bits to climb on and a slide which our son enjoyed. He did get bored after a while though as it does lack anything special compared to our local restaurant. Only one machine (sweetie, teddy etc) worked within the play zone. Our son did go in each time we visited but didn't cry to stay in when asked to come have his meal. It is good to have this within a family friendly restaurant though in my opinion. ~Conclusion~ I was pleased with the service and quality of food we had a Brewers Fayre in Yeadon Way. It is the ideal place to go and have a bite of tasty food without breaking the bank. The meal deals represent excellent value for money and the buffet deals are great too as they allow you to pick and choose what you want to eat. The toilets aren't great. Don't get me wrong, they were clean but very compact. I believe there are toilets at the front of the restaurant but I only went to the back toilets and one out of two were out of order each time I used them. It is definitely more practical to drive to this restaurant but it isn't too far from the promenade. We were glad to have chose to dine here as it fitted in with our budget and we enjoyed the food that we ordered each time. It may not be the ideal place for a special, romantic meal but it is perfectly suitable for family meals, birthday meals etc as is suitable for all the family. Highly recommend. Thanks for reading :) Read the complete review |
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1 review Address: 28-32 Iron Gate / Restaurant / Cafe National / Derby / Derbyshire / DE1 3GL |
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