Reviews in Rochdale

The food was lovely and couldn’t fault it, the only problem was that we had just finished our starters not even pushed the plate aside when our mains arrived. Felt too rushed need 10 minutes or so after the starters for the main meal.

Waited over an hour for meal-when it eventually turned up the fish was hard and batter burnt, chips cold. When complained there was no apology-ended up getting a carvery which had seen better days! Had to ask them to clear plates for us and in the end we moved them to another table ourselves. Had to ask to order dessert which took half an hour-then I was given a waffle but had ordered cheesecake-took them another 10 minutes to change that. Again no apology, went to ask to pay and staff pulled their face. The toilets smell awful -we went with family we had visiting us from Plymouth and it was very embarrassing! We will never go back again

Excellent

booked in for boxing day 6 of us great service and very helpful meals where lovely and great value we have already been back thanks

5 of us, had our Christmas dinner here again, 2 of which are vegan. Last year they nailed it, hence returned. The vegans had a lovely starter (soup & roll) and s lovely dessert, but was sadly let down with the mains. When asked about the veggies, no one seemed to know what the potatoes where cooked in but informed us that that the chef did like to put butter in ALL the veg. The only item without butter was sprouts! We where reassured beforehand that there would be 2 roast potatoes ( goose fat & veg oil), clearly marked and the only thing they wouldn’t be able to eat would be cauliflower cheese. Good job we choose to double check on the day as would have had 2 very poorly family members.

Christmas day meal with the family was superb, it was obvious to see the effort the staff had put in and made the occasion extra special. The food was delicious and plentiful would definitely recommend booking for next Christmas

Had Christmas dinner Absolutely fantastic service Food was perfect Would highly recommend

Amazing, the chef was very generous with the meat and it was cooked beautifully. The veg wasn't just a filler, it was very tasty. Very happy with my recent experience. A vast improvement from the last time we went.

Called here for breakfast on way to Christmas shopping Excellent breakfast exceptional value for money felt full all day

We went for the buffet breakfast we had heard about. £6.95 for adults and £4.20 for children. For the price we paid I expected it to be filling but maybe not the best but I was very surprised!! All the staff were fantastic and accommodating. Food was hot and plenty of it. The place was so busy but the service and standard wasn’t compromised by this. Will definately be back.

The was a homely atmosphere and the staff were helpful and friendly , food and service were also excellent. We highly recommend it and will be back again soon.

Never again! Rude and untrained staff See my trip advisor review So you will not be seeing me again unless you train your staff to have basic manners ( waitress said ‘what’ to me instead of pardon) and teach them how to make a customer feel welcome

The meat on the mixed grill was dry also I asked for a medium steak and got well done. Scamp was overcooked the breading on them was burnt and the fries were very greasy. The curry that was ordered was very nice but however the poppadom was to soft and soggy.

Fantastic food, great atmosphere and quick service

Great service, food was fantastic!!

Great service, food was fantastic!! Always busy, but always friendly staff. Great choice of vegetables at the carvery !!

Sadly it was the kitchen staff (apart from the one lady carving the meat who really deserved a pay rise) and the really unhelpful waitress, who just appeared to not care about what they were doing, which really spoiled our experience. * The Service was poor, having to find someone to be able to take our order. * Starter's taking far too long to arrive. Even the waitress assumed we'd eaten our starters and were we ready to move on to the carvery, when we hadn't even had our starters. * Drink's again taking far too long to arrive that the lady on the bar in her frustration of them not being collected by our waitress, brought them over herself. * My drink being taken from the table before I'd even finished it. Had to tell the waitress while I was waiting in the Carvery queue. Thankfully she was walking towards me with it, so I could get her attention. Told her it was Disaronno & Coke and all I got back was sorry she thought it was Coke. Does that matter, I'd not finished! * Meat and vegetables so dry, numerous people complained. * No Turkey, again numerous people complained, Only Pork & Beef available, the Turkey wasn't ready. The Beef was in small bits, it couldn't be sliced because it was so dry. *Double dipping by the same waitress (who took my drink) checking to see if the gravy was cold or not, all with one spoon into 2 different gravies. I told the manager immediately. The duty manager (I think she was) came over to our table to apologise for everything and was very understanding at our frustrations. The gravy was changed as she explained and I also saw that for myself too. We were given a free round of drinks, but sadly paying for the meal we absolutely didn't enjoy was something that should of been taken off the bill, not drinks!. It appeared to be a lovely restaurant, however I appreciate it's a busy Sunday, but our issues cannot all be excused 'because it was busy'. In my opinion, if they managed the staff better across the tables in the restaurant, as their appeared to be ample, and had more team work and communication in the kitchen, & generally across the staff, then no matter how busy they were, you would have a happier customer because staff would be communicating for less to go wrong or when it did, it could be dealt with effectively and efficiently.

It was very busy, and the staff and service was excellent, the food was very good great value for money, nothing was to much trouble, would recommend the fairview.