Address: Preston Rd, Chorley, PR6 7AX, United Kingdom
Phone: +441257269966
Rating: 4.1
based on 134 reviews.
Food Quality
Pros:
"The meals were to die for, the staff very attentive & helpful."
"Cauliflower cheese was good so that's bumped it up a star."
"Excellent food and choice, very friendly staff, and rooms I couldn't fault."
"Fish was absolutely incredible, I'd go back again just for that."
"Festive menu - great value for money. Food very good. Steak cooked to perfection."
"Veggie kebab with a lovely side mint sauce and mac n cheese well presented."
"Food was cooked to perfection, service swift and staff friendly and efficient."
"Had a gorgeous breakfast (full English), the Hartwood is a lovely clean and relaxing eaterie."
Cons:
"Food was cold. Really disappointed as have previously enjoyed a roast dinner here."
"The pig in blanket was an actual sausage with no bacon on, so just a sausage."
"Avoid avoid avoid!!! Ordered the chicken platter starter, half of the chicken was frier burnt."
"Food was mediocre at best, though some aspects were dreadful. Cold congealed mushrooms, a steak which was overcooked."
"Attended Xmas dinner for 22 service veterans. Xmas dinner was a plate of poorly cooked frozen food."
"Food is a very basic menu. The Sunday lunch was spoilt by carrots like bricks."
"Ordered the chicken platter starter, half of the chicken was frier burnt either overcooked or oil too hot."
"Not eaten here really since botany Bay closed. We both ordered lightly battered fish, however that's not what we got, there was more batter than fish!"
Service Quality
Pros:
"The staff very attentive & helpful."
"Service was good I would not go out of my way to go here but it was acceptable."
"Lovely place. Nice interior, staff are great, prices are reasonable."
"Staff are friendly and they attend to you really quick."
"Very clean and tidy as well as being nice and cosy."
"Great accommodation, clean tidy. Quiet room on the 1st floor. Friendly staff."
"Absolutely faultless, service was spot on very polite staff with beautiful manners."
"Staff are so warm and friendly, it's such a pleasure to be made so welcome."
Cons:
"Waited to be greeted, but it didn't happen, the greeter was too bust chatting so we had to find our own table."
"Avoid avoid avoid!!! No check backs for starter or main and the place was dirty, glasses left on tablets."
"Called in at lunchtime, on Saturday for the first time in years. Only 5 people in the place. The staff were friendly and attentive."
"Service was a bit hap hazard tonight, due to 2 people not turning in."
"Service a bit slow but due to a couple of group parties I think, which also meant it was quite noisy."
"Let down by long wait and poor bar service. No greeting or apology for being kept waiting at an empty bar."
"Extremely disappointed. My wife, my hungry 3 year old and I popped in for some lunch after a busy morning at Astley Park."
"Shocking aweful service. The staff weren't in the least bit interested."
Ambiance and Decor
Pros:
"The decor was very well done. We'd definitely go there again AAA+."
"Lovely place. Nice interior, staff are great, prices are reasonable."
"Very nice pub close to the motorway. Separate eating and drinking areas and we enjoyed our dinner with some quiet."
"Great ambience and good food. Staff are friendly."
"Haven't been for years, very nice decor, great atmosphere, food excellent value and piping hot."
"First time visiting here today and we were not disappointed! Food was cooked to perfection, a comfy, spotlessly clean environment with a great vibe!"
"Such a beautiful venue, really modern and clean, the staff was great."
"This is a nice pub inside and out. Meals are expertly prepared in a timely fashion and the staff are friendly and polite."
Cons:
"The pub has been revamped and looks very nice inside. Food was great too. Will be returning soon."
"Attended the new Goodwins aka hartwood hall last week with my family to celebrate my birthday. The decor is lovely but not at all family friendly."
"Previously “The Hartwood” selling 2 meals for £10 and similar fare, its been completely refurbished as Goodwin’s."
"This restaurant has amazing staff who are kind, attentive and efficient. The menu is varied enough and there is a great choice of drinks."
"Nice uplift in decor to blue theme makes it look lighter and feels more spacious."
"Stayed overnight in a nice refurbished room. Lauren booked us in without any issues, this was very good as we were early but she was happy to help."
"The refurb on this establishment is a massive improvement and has refreshed the whole place."
"The food is pretty good too - especially the lunchtime menu which has some very reasonably priced options."
Value for Money
Pros:
"Value for money I would say. Drinks are a bit expensive but food is worth it."
"Really nice meal at a reasonable price."
"There is a good range of food and drink on the menu at very reasonable prices!"
"Festive menu - great value for money."
"Previously “The Hartwood” selling 2 meals for £10 and similar fare, its been completely refurbished as Goodwin’s."
"Our stay at Hartwood Hall could not be improved on. Everything first class from accommodation, restaurant and customer service."
"Meals are expertly prepared in a timely fashion and the staff are friendly and polite."
"Can't rate this place enough, great food, great drinks and superb service."
Cons:
"Food was mediocre at best, though some aspects were dreadful. £150 for a very uninspiring meal for 4."
"Attended Xmas dinner for 22 service veterans. Xmas dinner was a plate of poorly cooked frozen food."
"Ordered the chicken platter starter, half of the chicken was frier burnt either overcooked or oil too hot."
"We both ordered lightly battered fish, however that's not what we got, there was more batter than fish!"
"My friend had the mac and cheese with crisy bacon on top (at an extra charge). The portion was small."
"I think it should be re-marketed as a gravy pie!"
"Really good service by staff, good menu, slightly more expensive than other pubs even for the same meal."
"The food was lovely and reasonably priced and they have a kids station with a section of games and colouring to keep them entertained."