Carrigan's Blantyre Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was off the scale. Big portions of very well cooked and very tasty food."
• "Food AMAZING."
• "Food was piping hot and fresh really tasty."
• "Had the stone steak and it was out of this world."
• "The dishes were delicious and served quite nicely."
• "Food is absolutely delicious."
• "The food was amazing - absolutely delicious, so much choice and the portion sizes were massive."

Cons:

• "Steak came without the pepper sauce."
• "Really poor quality pate, really poor customer service also."
• "Battered fish was soggy, batter like Yorkshire pudding."
• "The stew was dried out and the size of the stew pieces was way too big and very rubbery."
• "I had the steak pie, and was disgusting, found an artery in it, the pastry was soggy."
• "The steak pie was ok but a bit tasteless."
• "Chicken tikka masala… uncle bens rice. Shame as well because it’s usually a great dinner."

Service

Pros:

• "Was very busy, not surprised, given the excellent good service and decor!"
• "Service was quick and friendly considering how busy they were."
• "Service and food both excellent staff very welcoming and helpful my wife and I have been quite a few times now and have always enjoyed our evening."
• "Staff are very friendly and cant do enough to help you."
• "Staff couldnt have been more helpful."
• "Service excellent as always. Nothing too much trouble."
• "On top of the lovely food, the service is exceptional."

Cons:

• "Repeatedly had to ask for our drinks order that took almost 15 minutes to get."
• "Service was poor had to ask if anyone was serving our table after been sitting for 15 -20 min."
• "Usually have fantastic service but really disappointed tonight. Waitor was sarcastic and impatient with an elderly memember of our party."
• "Ordered drinks which took 20 min too come."
• "Was shocked when at a private function, the bar staff charged different prices for the same drinks."
• "Appalling attitude from the manager. We were asked to vacate our table after 90 mins although we hadn't finished our meal."
• "Service was awful."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "To my surprise, I could not believe such a posh restaurant in a small town like blantyre."
• "It was our 54th Anniversary so was a lovely experience & food superb!"
• "Lovely welcoming atmosphere and amazing food."
• "Place was beautiful staff amazing."
• "Atmosphere and decorations were stylish and warm."
• "Place is looking great. Atmosphere is welcoming."
• "Even with a restricted menu there's plenty to choose from and something to suit most people."

Cons:

• "Place was packed had to wait in the lounge but not for long."
• "Another wait in a very hot atmosphere."
• "Find it quite boring during the winter needs a bit of decent music in the background and a bit of a better atmosphere."
• "We were put at a high table which was very uncomfortable and our legs were cramping."
• "It's usually full of old men in the bar."
• "Arrived for breakfast to be informed that have to sit lounge area but told no seats."
• "I will never be back which is a shame as it looks lovely but does not live up to expectation."

Value

Pros:

• "You definitely pay for quality here, but the food was worth it."
• "Great food, great service, average prices."
• "What you get for your money is very very good i have yet to finish a full meal."
• "Food was amazing, 3 course lunch menu served from 12 noon to 5pm for £11.50."
• "Food is of good quality considering the very reasonable prices."
• "Price wise it's reasonable, not cheap but it won't break the bank either."
• "Food is excellent and reasonably priced."

Cons:

• "Overated and overpriced."
• "Although more expensive than the norm the quality of food makes up for it."
• "Pricing is a little more expensive than we thought."
• "£60 for lunch x 2 a bit much think will give it a miss."
• "In regards to the portion size very disappointing as we are in Blantyre carrigans every couple of weeks and the steak pie and chicken dish looked like kids portions."
• "Booked in for 5pm didn't get our meal until 6.25pm."
• "2 parties in 2 separate occasions using functions own buffet, and both times my daughter was up all night vomiting."