Where to take my nana for lunch?

[Cheese]

21 minutes ago, Traf said:

Had a chat with her, she chose Bradley Fold Garden Centre of all places, because apparently "they do a lovely afternoon tea"

And indeed they did. And at £10/head, my pocket loved her choice 😉

You don't get to 101 by being daft.

[Traf]

6 minutes ago, Cheese said:

You don't get to 101 by being daft.

Indeed, but get this.
Nan and I had afternoon tea = £20
Wife decided on just a sandwich and a cup of tea : £9!

[London Wanderer]

101. What an age. Sounds like a gem of a nan. 

[Traf]

Just now, London Wanderer said:

101. What an age. Sounds like a gem of a nan. 

She's my most favourite person in the world, ever.
I'll be devastated when she's gone.

[Pablo]

58 minutes ago, Traf said:

Had a chat with her, she chose Bradley Fold Garden Centre of all places, because apparently "they do a lovely afternoon tea"

And indeed they did. And at £10/head, my pocket loved her choice 😉

Sounds ace….seems a thing, garden centres doing decent food.

My mother-in-law used to work at this one, she always spoke highly of it.

heaton garden centre supposed to be great too…but not been yet.

[DazBob]

1 hour ago, Traf said:

Had a chat with her, she chose Bradley Fold Garden Centre of all places, because apparently "they do a lovely afternoon tea"

And indeed they did. And at £10/head, my pocket loved her choice 😉

My Dad and step-Mum live close by. They often go there for a Saturday morning full English.

[tomski]

1 hour ago, Traf said:

She's my most favourite person in the world, ever.
I'll be devastated when she's gone.

Take her Arthur lane nursery next time mate. Even better.

[Spider]

101 is a remarkable achievement.

happy birthday!

[Alf Hartigan]

Sounds like you got the best place, Happy Birthday Nana Traf.

For the record, Curley's  is temporarily shut due to a recent break in.

[stevieb]

12 hours ago, tomski said:

Take her Arthur lane nursery next time mate. Even better.

I went there yesterday. Decent. 

 

[tomski]

3 hours ago, stevieb said:

I went there yesterday. Decent. 

 

Good innit. Little gem for Saturday breakfast when the weather is out.

[Zulu]

Well, not my nana, but me and my Doris are coming up to Bolton on a flyer this weekend. Everything sorted bar Saturday lunch when we arrive. Any suggestions for a decent pub lunch, ladies and gents? I’m contemplating Blundell Arms, Fanny’s or The Chetham Arms. All used to be decent, but I’ve not eaten in them for years. Can you recommend them or similar places please? Many thanks. 

Edited August 23, 2023 by Zulu

[Pablo]

35 minutes ago, Zulu said:

Well, not my nana, but me and my Doris are coming up to Bolton on a flyer this weekend. Everything sorted bar Saturday lunch when we arrive. Any suggestions for a decent pub lunch, ladies and gents? I’m contemplating Blundell Arms, Fanny’s or The Chetham Arms. All used to be decent, but I’ve not eaten in them for years. Can you recommend them or similar places please? Many thanks. 

 

Bob Smithys is much much better than Blundell up that way, you will need to book in though.

Retreat is decent on Chorley new road, but a more 'flash n fancy' over the quality, but they have really nice outdoor seating areas now, worth it for that.

 

[Zulu]

7 minutes ago, Pablo said:

 

Bob Smithys is much much better than Blundell up that way, you will need to book in though.

Retreat is decent on Chorley new road, but a more 'flash n fancy' over the quality, but they have really nice outdoor seating areas now, worth it for that.

 

Thanks Pablo. I've just looked at the Bob's Smithy menu. Looks decent. I'll run it past Mission Control this evening and then see if we can get a reservation.

[Winchester White]

The Cherry Tree in Blackrod is nice but very expensive IMO, good food though.

[Smiley]

On 29/05/2023 at 21:37, royal white said:

Or RHS. It’s free on a Tuesday for those with a Manc postcode which I’m sure me or LH could provide for you 

Is it? Interesting!

EDIT - Or maybe not. It’s Salford postcodes. Strict entry criteria also.

https://gardentickets.rhs.org.uk/rhsbw/sessions.aspx?tid=2&_gl=1*2oqzf1*_ga*MTQyNDE1Nzg0Ny4xNjkyNzk3Nzkx*_ga_X9Q3NCQ40M*MTY5Mjc5Nzc5MC4xLjEuMTY5Mjc5Nzc5MS4wLjAuMA..*_fplc*JTJGcHhwcW1hakp2WVYxMm1aeGpVbzNndDl5SzZiSThmNzNRTXo5bU1iMHNXJTJGWlhXTGlLamxOT0x4bUtoeFZHMUZPJTJGMENNZlZBb1oxNDVzRCUyRkpPdXZ1WHdXdk9oTUcwV2QwVG8wdGpseVk5anhpMTZIODdSdyUyQkthcjFuZjQ4ZyUzRCUzRA..

Edited August 23, 2023 by Smiley

[royal white]

27 minutes ago, Smiley said:

Is it? Interesting!

EDIT - Or maybe not. It’s Salford postcodes. Strict entry criteria also.

https://gardentickets.rhs.org.uk/rhsbw/sessions.aspx?tid=2&_gl=1*2oqzf1*_ga*MTQyNDE1Nzg0Ny4xNjkyNzk3Nzkx*_ga_X9Q3NCQ40M*MTY5Mjc5Nzc5MC4xLjEuMTY5Mjc5Nzc5MS4wLjAuMA..*_fplc*JTJGcHhwcW1hakp2WVYxMm1aeGpVbzNndDl5SzZiSThmNzNRTXo5bU1iMHNXJTJGWlhXTGlLamxOT0x4bUtoeFZHMUZPJTJGMENNZlZBb1oxNDVzRCUyRkpPdXZ1WHdXdk9oTUcwV2QwVG8wdGpseVk5anhpMTZIODdSdyUyQkthcjFuZjQ4ZyUzRCUzRA..

I can send you a  letter as proof if you need 

[Zulu]

1 hour ago, Winchester White said:

The Cherry Tree in Blackrod is nice but very expensive IMO, good food though.

Thanks. I’ll check it out. 👍

[Not in Crawley]

Went to the Blundell for New Year's Eve lunch - food wasn't great at all. Love the pub, so its a shame that eating there isn't up to much.

Just take her to Curleys - can't go wrong with a rag pudding.

 

[Spider]

Another vote for Cherry Tree at Blackrod.

It’s not cheap but well worth it.

 

[Smiley]

2 hours ago, royal white said:

I can send you a  letter as proof if you need 

And a passport?

[Zulu]

Thanks for the advice everyone. Now looks like we’re going to The Yew Tree Inn at Anglezarke. I’ll let you know. 👍

[little whitt]

would go there in the 80s with my mum and day

was Amazing 

still Vary Vary good i here 

[Gonk]

I don't mind the Cherry Tree, but EWE on the A6 at Wingates has the edge for me

[stevieb]

33 minutes ago, Gonk said:

I don't mind the Cherry Tree, but EWE on the A6 at Wingates has the edge for me

Ewe is great but it's even dearer than cherry tree!