The Birley Arms

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   Peter

   Lancashire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 27 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Food great, service slightly erratic but overall a good night and definitely good vfm
   

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   Jean

   Lancashire

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 25 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Booked for Christmas Day, waited 30mins to be seated, at least 15 mins before our starter arrived then waited 1hour 20mins for main course and another 30mins for dessert, we were supposed to be given a glass of Prosecco which never arrived, although the food arrived hot, the main didn’t come with any mash or cranberry sauce and the portion was small, It wasn’t worth the money we paid and I won’t be booking again in a hurry, over booked and understaffed, A real disappointment.
   

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   Tracy

   East Sussex

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 25 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Lack of table service, nobody asked if we wanted another drink , over an hour between starter and main meal ( also about 25 mins to wait for dessert) and quite a rude response from a member of staff when we enquired when we could expect our lunch. Very disappointing day as it was a Christmas present for my in laws- we certainly didn’t feel welcomed- also when food did come out, they were all covered in gravy rather than presenting a gravy boat so we could add our own…
   

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   STEPHEN

   London

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 23 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   The Pre-Order system needs clarity and is mis-leading. Eg. Side dishes are not included, so should be explained by the waitress upon arrival at the table .
   

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   Helen

   Lancashire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food. Has the belly pork Sunday lunch which was beautiful then the apple and raspberry crumble
   

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   Anthony

   Lancashire

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The meals were delicious. I ordered the mixed grill and my wife had the gammon steak. Both were cooked to perfection. We didn’t leave a thing. We then followed with the cherry sundae and it didn’t disappoint, it was absolutely delicious. Well recommended.
   

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   Karen

   West Sussex

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 3 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The baked Camembert was exceptional. We are all of us loved that and it was large enough for 3. The pie was absolutely brilliant, the pastry I think is a watercrust pastry, I’m not sure but it was absolutely brilliant. Not the usual frozen puff pastry used in a lot of places. The meat inside it was very tender. Pulled lamb shepherds pie and sausage with mash, both excellent. The brownie was also fab. All food was excellent. Beer selection and wine selection was great. Has an amazing out door venue area too. Best pub food for a long time. We were visiting the area and will come back to eat here definitely.
   

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   David

   Edinburgh

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 26 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service, staff very pleasant and eager to please. Lovely ambiance and plenty of space provided for one of our friends with mobility needs. Food excellent and competative prices. 2 of us have smaller appetites so we really appreciated the Smaller plate options. We have dined here in the past and will definitely be back.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Northampton

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 18 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good quality food, good service, pleasant staff. Would visit again
   

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    Ian

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    It was our first time at the Birley Arms anfter recently moving to the anrea and we enjoyed the experience. The choice on the menu was very good, with vegetarian options too. The staff were very attentive and the quality of food was excellent and reasonably priced. We will definitely visit again in the near future. Thank you to all the staff. Ian & Nina.
    

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