Reviews in Ramsbottom

We visited The Fisherman's Retreat in Sunday to celebrate my cousins golden wedding anniversary. There were 10 of us booked under the name of Isherwood. I would like to say how impressed we all were with the choice, presentation and quality of the food.It was our first visit. The venue was lovely with exceptional views from the windows of the dining room.

We called on the off chance while visiting Ramsbottom. Me and my family visited and had a great meal and will revisit.

I live in London but have visited First Chop twice and loved it so much am coming up again next week. Lancashire take on tapas and warm Lancashire hospitality greatly appreciated. Great food , hospitable staff and even friendly customers( including myself of course!) We had a great time and could highly recommend it. Looking forward to the next time!

Absolutely adore this restaurant! Very friendly, fab atmosphere! And the food is totally to die for! Highly reccomend China Cottage!

Visited Hearth of the Ram for the fourth time recently. As ever the food was excellent and the service good except that when I asked for a Baileys with my coffee, it came with ice which I hadn't asked for and didn't want. When I asked for this to be put right, I expected to be given a fresh drink at room temperature but it seemed that the ice had just been removed leaving me with a cold and slightly watered down Baileys! Ah well, I still like the place and will certainly go again.

Top Class, I have visited on a weekly basis since the restaurant opened last year and I still can't get enough! Food is always beautiful, freshly made and with their specials and A La Carte menu there's always something new to try.

This place is never a disappointment. You can eat at a good number of Chinese restaurants and find yourself thirsty later on because of the excess salt in many of the dishes. That will not happen to you at The China Cottage. The new décor works too. We recommend it totally.

I went to this pub with friends who have visited many times before and was really looking forward to it. I ordered the Christmas vegetarian cannelloni. Unfortunately the 'cannelloni' was a slightly wetted sheet of lasagna with barely cooked lentils and hard butternut squash with a slither of cheese. Not wanting to make a fuss on a special occasion my friend and I who choose the same dish decided to give it a chance despite our hearts sinking upon the arrival of the food. At this time we were not aware of the pub's policy on complaints (apparently they must be raised at the 'check up' by your server and all dishes will be returned to the kitchen no matter who's meal the issue is with). Had we known this we might have spoken up, but as it was a birthday and Christmas meal with family in retrospect everyone's food would have been whisked away despite them being more than happy with the fish and chips! After trying to eat our meal we raised our concerns but were told it was too late, we should have said something earlier in line with their policy (which to be fair is not advertised anywhere that I could see) and that if we chose not the pay for the unsatisfactory dishes the police would be called! We didn't want this and so I paid £15 for my one inedible main meal. I was gutted and my friends were embarrassed as they had been so impressed on previous trips. I learned my lesson that day - never leave it too late to make a complaint!

First class friendly service as always from China Cottage and the food is utterly awesome as ever.

Fantastic in every way, attentive staff, wonderful host Leo, and fantastic food. The best Chinese food I have eaten for years and very good value. We travelled to meet friends and it was definitely worth the journey

I had a meal on Saturday 9th Feb with hubby and friends. The friends had not been before but i sang your praises. Even though seafood risotto was not on the menu, i asked could they possibly make it for me, like they have previously , again , when not on the menu. Yet again you satisfied my requirement. Thankyou and a good night was had by all. i am 60 on March 19th and i am getting a party together to have a meal there on the 21st. I will be intouch with numbers.

Tonight we ventured out to the Eagle & Child for our first bar meal there. We both chose the 8oz Lancashire cheese burger and were not disappointed. This came with huge fresh battered onion rings, fries and an excellent salad and relish. The burger was moist and had great flavour. Really looking forward to trying other bar meal fare (black pudding scotch egg!) and definitely looking forward to trying out the restaurant menu.

Amazing, have been twice now and each time with a big group. The food is to die for, the flavours so fresh. The service is so friendly and the dedication that must go into each dish as they are all freshly prepared. Can not stop recommending this restaurant so wonderful. Be prepared to have an amazing taste experience if you visit this restaurant.

Basic quality, meagre portions and over-priced. Poor vegetarian choice. I've had far better food at Wetherspoons at half the price. The beer was not well kept and again, exorbitantly priced, especially for the area and a 'local' brewery.

My favourite chippy. Lovely staff, awesome fish.

Unfortunately the Fisherman's retreat was not as good as I expected. I found the food to be very overpriced and the staff often ignored our party. I was considering it as a wedding venue but have reconsidered given my recent experience. I was also put off as a wedding venue by the outside, its in such a lovely position but has not been landscaped at all and there would be nowhere suitable for photos. Great shame

The Spice Garden captures everything that's good about Thailand and packs it into a cosy sandstone terrace. The food is fresh and delicious, the people are genuine and friendly, and the service is fast. The place manages to work for special occasions and a quick bite after work. Take away is just as good, but you don't get to listen to Thai music if you're at home!

a great place with a laid back atmosphere, quirky vibe, myself and my partner recently visited and will be back again and again, the food was delicious, it hosts a lancashire tapas menu with plenty of choice, from deli meat platters to homemade fishcakes, lamb kofta ad many other mouth watering delights...my personal favourite being the homemade fat chips, lightly spiced, cooked to perfection and served with homemade dip,the staff were helpful and friendly and the service was excellent, also the place hosts lots of musical delights such as live music on thurs, djs fri and sat and even a jam night on a Sunday!!! definitely the place to be!!!!!!!!