Where do I start? I've been a regular to the Dog Inn , but what a difference. From 3 months ago. Just WOW I came for lunch with my 11 year old during the school summer holiday. Service 10/10 from the minute we walked in to the getting back in the car. We were looked after without being intruded upon, checked on for drink refills, food orders and food satisfaction, lovely, friendly and professional front of house and waiting on staff, little extras that make a difference from pub grub lunch to lunch at a destination . The customers varied from ladies who lunch, to friends getting together, couples taking time out, to mother and daughter quality time. Food 10/10 She ordered the chicken tenders with chips but didn't want vegetables. She was offered salad , she opted for, without tomatoes which was accommodated with no fuss. The chicken, was real chicken non of your cheap reformed rubbish. Considering that Kids Eat for Free during summer holidays, that's brilliant, tbh even at £6.00 it's a brilliant price, cheaper than a fast food outlet and so much better quality and nutritional value. I had the salad from the socials board, although my personal opinion is that it should make the regular menu. Chargrilled peach with burrata cheese. The flavours, textures, presentation, portion size, just delicious, I could happily eat this every day. Daughter wanted ice cream, this came with added strawberries and was 2 generous scoops. Even the chefs checked we were happy when I paid the bill. Including drinks this came in at around £25 which I think is extremely good value for money. Atmosphere 10/10 Music quietly playing in the background, chatter and laughter, the clink of glasses and the gentle chink of cutlery being placed back on a now empty plate. Friendly, welcoming, unobtrusive and a view to sit back and gaze at.
The Dog Inn – Blackburn