The Gynn Pub and Restaurant Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The fish and chips were outstanding. Fish to batter ratio was excellent with the batter taking pride of place being neither too thick or soggy."
• "Hubby and I both had homemade chicken soup and it was lovely with chunks of chicken."
• "The food was excellent and generous portions."
• "All the food was well cooked."
• "The staff and the food was top quality."
• "The food never disappointed."
• "Had the carvery today and it was spot on! I had the turkey and it was really tasty, not dry or overcooked."

Cons:

• "Eton mess sundae missing meringue and strawberries which as these are 2 of the 3 main ingredients, was somewhat surprising."
• "The Mac & cheese was just pasta in a sauce I suspect out a jar again, it was tasteless."
• "There was no meat at all on the ribs, just fat and the chicken that came with it tasted like it was from a packet and had been pumped with water."
• "The food was awful. Frozen everything. Watery, soggy, frozen mixed veg, reheated roast potatoes."
• "Food wasn't the best. Rock hard roast potatoes on the carvery and rock hard balls of stuffing."
• "House curry was bland and came with no nan bread."
• "I ordered a halloumi burger which was completely inedible, the Halloumi wasn’t cooked and the presentation was appalling a cold bun no salad or sauce."

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "Very nice staff in both the restaurant and the bar."
• "Warm and friendly bar staff and a decent local in Blackpool."
• "Really great place, efficient and friendly staff, very clean and tidy."
• "The staff were amazing the bar lady especially welcomed the dogs straight away."
• "All staff polite and helpful, stunning food."
• "Friendly and hard-working staff."
• "Staff were very friendly, great service from the waitress who served us."

Cons:

• "Surly dishevelled member of staff greeted us with a flick of the head, no cask beers on sale."
• "Had to wait 5 minutes to be seated whilst staff were stood just talking."
• "Service very poor, staff made it quite clear everything was an effort."
• "Older blonde hair lady when approached even though not busy was very abrupt."
• "staff didn't want to know, put the drink on the bar and said I can't drink that it smells horrible, no apologies or a new drink"
• "Waitresses really couldn't be bothered. Not a smile between them."
• "Unfriendly, unhelpful and rude staff."

Ambiance and Decor

Pros:

• "just off the fountain square with ample seating and constantly busy."
• "Very quiet atmosphere reasonably priced drinks and the staff are very friendly."
• "It's perfect for just sitting in, having a couple drinks and a good conversation."
• "Really nice relaxed setting and vibe in here."
• "It makes a change to not have to sit where theres TVs as they are separate from the restaurant side."
• "The atmosphere was phenomenal especially at the room set aside for the celebration."
• "Very friendly and homely sort of pub, lovely staff and great location."

Cons:

• "The decor was very old and shabby"
• "Lacking in character and atmosphere in the daytime."
• "So noisy, 2 TV's blasting out, electronic games down one wall."
• "A little dated, plenty of seating, music plays in the background."
• "Restaurant needed atmosphere as it was very bare and uninteresting."
• "Pub is a little dark I thought it was closed but it was open."
• "It is expansive, so if quiet feels like a deserted town in a western."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Can't knock the place and the prices are really reasonable."
• "Ignore the bad reviews as we went here because it had been recommended by a couple of locals."
• "It's really very good and good value."
• "Great value food. Main and a starter or dessert for £10, really good quality carvery."
• "Overall the food was great value for money."
• "Every bite was lively and fantastic value for m9ney."
• "Great food very reasonable prices"

Cons:

• "Drinks were more expensive than home but similar to those in town centre."
• "Bar prices have gone up over the years though so may be just the two."
• "It is very cheap but you also get cheap food, for us it was not worth."
• "The food was of a general standard for 2 for £10."
• "And £8.00 for 2 pint of carling must be the dearest pint in Blackpool."
• "the chips where cheap frozen one"
• "the pizza had no topping on just like dry bread"