The Bird at Birtle Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food is very high quality: our family have exceptionally high standards."
• "Food here is really lovely. It is pub food, but more of a fancy style."
• "The food was really nice but there were a some issues."
• "Really nice food in an unpretentious atmosphere. Just as I like it."
• "Excellent place to eat all the dishes are really good. Deserts to die for."
• "Delicious meals for meat, fish and veggie eaters."
• "Food was really good at the Bird at Birtle, scallop starter was so good."
• "Fantastic food, Fantastic premises, Great friendly staff."

Cons:

• "The food was very nice, although also overpriced for what you get."
• "Disappointing Sunday lunch was like Berni inn style carvery food."
• "Poor Sunday lunch!! A problem with all courses, not good enough for the prices you charge."
• "Not a single starter I liked. No vegetarian or vegan choice."
• "My beef borguinon was more of a mushroom and bacon lardon one. Disappointed."
• "Bit pricey and small tasty portions, what's new."
• "Dreadful - Farmer had mowed his fields, restaurant full of flies landing in the food."
• "Plate was full of grease however, I was more shocked that the staff seemed to shrug it off."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "The servers, though young, are fantastic well-presented, and professional."
• "The manageress was very apologetic and took off a couple of drinks on the bill."
• "The staff were very attentive, friendly and happy to accomodate any request."
• "Credit goes to our server Alex C who was very friendly and efficient."
• "Service was great, food was on point and piping hot! Presentation is nice."
• "Great food we just had two starters each and sides, Great cappuccino."
• "Fantastic restaurant! Great safety measures so we felt really comfortable."
• "We were looked after by Mollie and she was excellent."

Cons:

• "The food was really nice but the service was very slow."
• "Bar staff didn't seem to grasp being asked not to put ice in drinks."
• "Was waiting over 30 min to order a drink while staff was stood around talking."
• "The food here is great but the service is terrible. From start to finish not one member of staff was pleasant."
• "Service was poor and the food was below average. Its now just overpriced 'Pub Grub'."
• "Very, VERY poor tonight guys !!!! As regulars of yours since the day you opened your doors & having attended plenty of 'Special' events."
• "Disappointed!..Booked on Wednesday for a table for 2 for Thursday at 7pm. On arrival staff had a problem finding the booking."
• "Not impressed at all. Plate was full of grease however, I was more shocked that the staff seemed to shrug it off without any bother, at all."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Good portion size and spectacular flavours."
• "If Bury wants nice things, you have to raise your standards and support the people providing those nice things!"
• "Family loves to go here for special meals out as a treat."
• "Absolutely lovely place for a treat, really enjoyed our family Sunday roast."
• "Lovely setting with great views. Food was really good and great value at £28 for 3 courses on Sundays."
• "Enjoyed a fabulous lunch here today. Food was spot on."
• "Great food we will definitely revisit. Couldn't fault the menu."
• "Fantastic restaurant in a great location. Varied menu catering for most diets."

Cons:

• "It's over-priced for what you get."
• "The food was very nice, although also overpriced for what you get."
• "Poor Sunday lunch!! A problem with all courses, not good enough for the prices you charge."
• "A little disappointed ordered a steak which was not cheap ordered a peppercorn sauce to go with it. It had no taste and very watery."
• "Like many of the gastropubs that have popped up... The menu is pretty expensive, as are the drinks."
• "Not much choice for a vegetarian. Found hairs in both stater & main course."
• "Bit pricey and small tasty portions, what's new. Maybe put a bread basket out on arrival so you don't leave still feeling peckish."
• "The food is good and the setting great but the experience is let down by the acoustics in the main dining area."