Reviews in Lancaster

We were greeted by a member of staff who told us to sit at table 16, my party and I had no prior knowledge of their seating system, and were told to sit on that “table in the corner”. We told to order at the bar which we were content with, however, when I went up to order for my friends and I, the service was appalling, the man serving me was completely uninterested in what I was saying, he was continually engaging in what seemed like gossip with his fellow coworker, while a paying customer was stood right in front of him. I was not told whether I needed to wait for my drinks or not so I decided to wait, while this occurred, my server continued his gossip session, at which point I interrupted to ask for my receipt, which seemed like an inconvenience to him. I sat and then the food came out which is where things took a turn. My friends gluten free fish and chips was fine, my other friend and I order the same meal of Pork Belly, one meal was smaller and had a portion of crackling, one looked like a plimsole with no crackling and no flavour. The “seasonal veg” served was clearly from a freezer bag, and overall the food was bad. This could’ve been amended with one simple thing, a check back, yet nothing of the sort occurred. The staff seemed more concerned with gathering behind the bar to sample their ice cream and talk to one another, no one acknowledged us as we left, I will not be returning. For an £82 spend, the service at McDonalds would’ve been a much better choice for a Good Friday meal. The music playlist was enjoyable.

Excellent family meal . Attentive staff and lovely atmosphere . Food was excellent and plenty of it . We have been at lunch time , early tea time and for evening meals with different mix of people and all visits have been really good

Great meal and service yet again. Many thanks everyone

Brilliant service and lovely food

Great food. Nice atmosphere. Very good range of vegetarian options.

Good food a good menu will definitely be going again

Fantastic Food , Drinks and Service

For the past 20 years I have visited and dined and never once doubted the service, food and quality. Over the last few 6 months things though seem to have gone down hill a bit; given tables in the crowded, noisy bar not the usual upstairs area; told rather curtly that 'we dont do parmesan' after simply requesting some with the usually great carbonara. Then last night ordered the carbonara again and it was dead weird. Watery and no cream. Said to the bloke that the food wasn't so good and he said 'I'm sorry about that' and wandered off. Really loathe not to keep going back but I am bit wary now.

Party of 4 meeting and using as a half house and had a very enjoyable meal and afternoon, good food good atmosphere and great friendly service. Great location to the M6 motorway and plenty of parking. We will certainly be returning

Party of 4 meeting and using as a half house and had a very enjoyable meal and afternoon, good food good atmosphere and great friendly service. Great location to the M6 motorway and plenty of parking. We will certainly be returning

Most of our mains were OK but Pork Belly was disappointing . The vegetables were not great and the carrots were especially awful: rubbery and tasteless. Desserts were great though!

Three of us went for a meal on Thurs 22 March, and found the food (and the beer) at The Station in Caton excellent. A real genuine cheese pie - with proper pastry on the sides and base - along with chips and mixed veg, while my two companions chose and throughly enjoyed the halloumi kebabs. Too full afterwards to even consider puddings. The only change we would have made would have been to go on a different night, as Thursday is quiz night, but that's up to us to get organised earlier in the week. Have already recommended The Station to some colleagues at work, and we will certainly be going back again soon.

Great food, great value, friendly service. They've got it right!

Staying near Lancaster for a few days so tried out this restaurant. Busy, so clearly very popular with the locals (and their dogs). Staff were happy to seat us in a quiet area. It was a Sunday evening so a limited menu applied, but they specially cooked some vegetarian kebabs for us. Large portions, couldn't manage all the flatbread and chips but everything was delicious and well-cooked. Price pretty reasonable too.

Good food served in a friendly warm pub.Whats not to like

We had a very lovely meal at The Ship inn. The staff were really friendly and helpful and the food was tasty and very nicely presented. We will definitely be back!

Having enjoyed two previous visits to the Ship for Friday lunch, we had no hesitation in booking to treat our daughter and two young grandchildren. We arrived early, to an empty pub and settled at a nice table. The young barmaid seemed inexperienced in her role and ill informed about the menu, particularly in relation to gluten free dietary needs. We ordered one gluten free and one regular fish and chips, a gluten free burger and chips (with the non gf roll to be served separately for the children to eat) and a child’s pizza for the young ones to share. The burger and roll were side by side on the plate, defeating the object and the burger was over cooked and dry. The chips served with both fish plates were tepid and not at all to the standard of previous visits. With hungry young children we opted to just get on with the food. Sauces were not delivered and we had to repeat the request. On settling the bill, the barmaid enquired if everything was okay with our meals. I tried to explain that our experience was disappointing compared to previous visits but she was ill equipped to receive or respond to my comments. What should have been a treat fell very flat and was most disappointing.

Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere and tasty food. One of my favourite spots in town. Highly recommended.