Forest Reviews Summary

Category: Pub Burnley

Address: Cuckstool Ln, Fence, Burnley BB12 9PA, United Kingdom

Phone: +441282692228

Rating: 4.2
based on 159 reviews.

Service

Pros:

  • "The manager made a huge effort for us not to leave with a bad impression and we respected him for that."
  • "The staff were warm and welcoming."
  • "Staff very pleasant."
  • "We were served by what seemed to be the manageress who was lovely and polite and Jake from the bar was chatting to a few of the other diners who seemed to love it too!"
  • "Staff all very friendly welcoming."
  • "The service from the staff, the speed it took to be cooked and the quality was spot on."
  • "The staff provided a very high level of customer service and produce the best curry I have tasted."

Cons:

  • "Food not bad but really really really terrible service which lets it down."
  • "Customer service was appalling a member of staff apparently ‘in charge’ (Katie) was extremely rude and off hand."
  • "No one came to see if desserts were required and ordered drink was not delivered but was on bill so a bit disappointed as was a special occasion."
  • "Two were struggling to take payment from someone leaving, obviously not confident in using the machine."
  • "We then had our main meal served with no cutlery to eat it."
  • "Staff need to learn to smile a bit more, they seemed a bit grumpy."
  • "The staff are dismissive and unprofessional with absolutely no customer service skills."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Food fabulous, not just a regular boring menu."
  • "I had ordered seafood risotto which tasted lovely but had the texture of wallpaper paste, extremely thick and stodgy."
  • "One of the best meals we've had in ages."
  • "The food was very nice; presentation on par with the taste."
  • "The bacon and sausage bun was really hot and fresh, and of a high quality - really enjoyed this start to the day."
  • "Had the steak sandwich which was very nice!"
  • "The breakfast was awesome! So much flavour and perfectly cooked."

Cons:

  • "Very disappointing... Over all a shocking experience, with inexperienced staff and very poor standards of food."
  • "The food sadly not up to par!"
  • "The first couple of times the food was average, but overpriced for the wait time."
  • "Food was rubbish and over salted."
  • "Food bland and arrived very late despite preordering and in dribs and drabs."
  • "Very pink undercooked burgers which we sent back for fresh ones."
  • "The salmon was overcooked and dry and was totally swamped by the green salad."

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

  • "It’s a lovely atmosphere and restaurant."
  • "Lovely scenery, gorgeous open fire and a great atmosphere."
  • "The place n decor very nice."
  • "The decor inside is beautiful. Outside area is lovely too."
  • "Awesome beer garden with plenty of room."
  • "This place has character, something in the atmosphere and the smiles you get, I really like it and very recommended."
  • "Wonderful atmosphere and stunning surroundings."

Cons:

  • "Music a little loud so I'll be sitting in the snug next time."
  • "The staff were perhaps abit childish but our particular favourite moment was one of the managers slapping one of the waitresses arses quite hard whilst waiting at the food counter."
  • "Christmas lunch completely ruined."
  • "Shame but never again !"
  • "Didn't get the sleep I wanted after a 6 hour drive."
  • "Being on the ground floor the noise from the traffic and a late night 'rave' that took place in the car park opposite from 2am until 4am."
  • "Major issue with the room - is the noise. The music playing in the bar plays until quite late - it was loud and full of bass."

Value

Pros:

  • "Room has usual tea's and coffee and a bottle of sparkling water on the table, plenty of plug sockets and lamps next to the bed on both sides."
  • "The room was large and had all amenities."
  • "The room was really nice. The mattress was really good! It's probably one of the best mattresses we've slept on whilst staying at a b&b."
  • "Lovely staff and atmosphere though."
  • "The big jar ornament looks like in the window - but wish didn't look in it! Full of hair and stuff as can be seen in the picture."
  • "We left with fully tummies and smiles on our faces. We will definitely be back. 10/10"
  • "Great food and drink in a nice cosy setting with a nice atmosphere."

Cons:

  • "A slightly more expensive venue than I usually go for (£3.95 for a pint of coke)."
  • "The prices were too high."
  • "Wow £12 for a beer and a wine!"
  • "The food is very overpriced especially for what it is."
  • "Overall it was quite pricey for Lunch, two burger meals and two starters and a drink each nearly £55."
  • "The food is over priced. I ordered a lamb sharing platter with flatbread for myself and a friend... smaller than the pizzas others had ordered but twice the price."
  • "Paid nearly £300 quid for basically a Sunday roast for 3 people."

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