Reviews in Poulton-Le-Fylde

I don't know what all the fuss is about with China Red. It is clearly only aimed at getting big parties of people in who get a bit too drunk at the weekend. The food quality is not very consistent I have been around a dozen times and it is never the same. Also the service slips when it gets busier. When compared with other venues nearby I always feel let-down by the staff. And my worst gripe is the rice - it's all clumpy and at times cold. There are plenty of other restaurants to try in Poulton so if you are looking for quality then try elsewhere.

This is a fab little deli/cafe in Carleton, they have an extensive menu all food is freshly prepared the sandwiches, crepes cakes etc are to die for, they also have a wine tasting evening and Tapas Night I am yet to try these events but if the lunches are anything to go by then they will be great. If you haven't tried it then you must.

My partner and I have just had a very disappointing experience at the Shard Riverside Inn. Our order was taken after a 15 minute wait and having received the starter 20 minutes later we waited another hour before the main meals reached our table. One of them was incorrect. At this point we left without eating the mains and were not at least charged for our starter and 2 drinks. At no point in the hour before we received our main did anyone ask if we wanted a drink our inform us about the progress on our mains. In other words, the service was appalling, although the food appeared to be fine. This is a real shame as we have just moved into the area and were looking forward to taking advantage of the Shard and enjoying its unique location. We will not be returning. I would appreciate it if you could forward this to the Shard so that they can discuss how to improve their organisation. Thanks.

Excellent food,typical friendly pub,good atmosphere and staff are always pleasant. Great on a sunday afternoon!definitely a local of mine!

We took a visiting friend here on Friday night and were very impressed. We sat on the lower tables, which was great for 2 of us, but not so much for my 6 foot husband! The service was impeccable, as was the food. Can wholeheartedly recommend!k

China Red in poulton was a fantastic night out, the atmosphere was great and the meal was filling i could not have asked for a better night out!!

we went to Gennars for my 21st .What a good night the service was super, and the food was very goood.I will go again in the future

Just had lunch at the Castle gardens not eaten there since the revamp but it was a really nice atmosphere and I enjoyed my mixed grill, great portions and my wife enjoyed the fish and chips. Will be going back as see they have a special on sunday lunch

The Cornmill rocks my socks baby!!!!!!!!! 1/2 brekky is amazing!!!!!!!!!!

First visit to the restaurant and will certainly be returning. Lovely to visit a restaurant where welcomed and seen to efficiently. Excellent food, freshly prepared, absolutely delicious and excellent value. Superb, thank you.

I certainly would NOT recommend Gennars restaurant. A party of us visited an Christmas Eve 2007. We were crammed in on 2 very small tables. The place was almost deserted and there was not ONE special on the board. One starter had to be sent back due to a dirty bowl. The main courses although well presented were either smothered in a very rich artificial tasting sauce or a very watery bland sauce. The sweets came out of the freezer. The coffee was good. Very disappointing. We will not be going back. All in all a very run of the mill Italian with an old fashioned menu . Gordon Ramsey would have disapproved.

as someone said below, if you're looking for mouthwatering food and a quiet meal - head to a smaller chinese, if you're with a large party and are looking to stuff yourself - this is the place to go!

Fab Fab. Visited many times and never disappointed.

12/12/07 MY PARTNER IS VEGETARIAN AND ORDERED THE CALZONE (VEGGIE OPTION STATED ON MENU)WHICH INCLUDED THE CHOICE OF 2 TOPPINGS. WHEN THE FOOD ARRIVED, THERE WAS A BOLOGNESE SAUCE ON THE CALZONE. THE WAITER TOOK IT BACK TO THE KITCHEN AND RETURNED WITH THE SAUCE SCRAPED OFF AND A TOMATO SAUCE IN ITS PLACE. YOU COULD STILL SEE BITS OF THE MEAT FROM THE BOLOGNESE SAUCE. VERY RELUCTANTLY, THE WAITER TOOK IT BACK AND A NEW ONE BROUGHT. VERY DISAPPOINTED.

For only two years is been open Gennars has very strong base service and food are excellent,for sure is the place to go to experience a night like we had.

i went with 3 friends on a Tuesday night for a works meal and i enjoyed my visit to this restaurant ....the food was great and the atmosphere of the place felt good. the service of the two young waiters was grand !-it was nice to see people enjoying there job ! - this place was top-notch !

We took 22 people for a Christmas celebration. The food was acceptable, although not a gourmet experience, however at the price of £17-50 per head very acceptable. We were seated in the private room upstairs which seemed to cause problems with the speed of service. By the time the vegetables for the main course had arrived many peoples food was cold. Drinks service for the room was poor. We ordered two glasses of red and a pint of lager - one glass of red and the lager arrived - ten minutes later the other glass of red had not arrived. On going to the bar to ask where it was I was greeted by the Chef/Patron Mr Tolley who was in his whites lounging at the bar. On stating that the bar service was poor he told me, 'we're doing our best'. When I told him that his best was obviously not good enough he suggested that I 'shove it, sideways'. I would find it impossible to recommend this restaurant to anyone, and would suggest to Mr Tolley that he should take a course in 'Customer Care' at the first opportunity.

even though i did enjoy my choice of meal i found it most expensive compared to tesco cafe. i did not enjoy my drinks as the service was poor. i am not taking my wife there again.