The Millers Bar

"If Morecambe and Wise did Sunday lunch (ask your Mum and Dad). Starting with the positives, we arrived early for a table booked at 5.30pm, told it would be ready soon we noticed a couple of people being kicked off a table at the other side of the bar (they didn't look happy). However we were led to the table about ten past. The rest of our party arrived by about 20 past. We sat the the table with 5 menus, there was 6 of us but who's counting, until about 5.40pm. We did wonder if you ordered at the bar but I'd seen the displaced couple order at the table. Eventually a waitress came, things started well but of the 7, maybe 8 at most items on the menu, 2 were sold out. We eventually found something for everyone that they had in stock and ordered. The starters arrived, well 5 of the 6 did and then the staff moved on to another table - it was clear one was missed. Thankfully it was a cold dish, a parfait so they could pretent it was just running late. The starters were OK, but the detail was poor. One of the belly pork dishes had a wedge of lime, the others didn't. The bread had no butter and the parfait lacked any Chutney or similar. When the mains arrived they were all there so that's good. The belly pork dinner was slow cooked until it barely resembled meat and was literally falling apart. The beef dinners were OK, but it was chewy. On the other hand the cauliflower was rock hard. I'm not one of those who think veg should be over cooked, this was raw. The burgers were average at best, the meat didn't taste great. I ordered a round of drinks at the table, I should really have got of my backside but I explained the beer I wanted was the pale ale next to the Farmers blonde. When it arrived it was the colour of chocolate, not a pale ale in anybody's book. On the menu there was a reference to 'proper gravy' it's just a shame they only put about 3 tablespoons on your plate. At £153 for 6 people with some drinks included it wasn't massively expensive but the overall experience was poor. It felt like it could have been a really good meal, with good drinks and at sensible money - it failed on most counts. I'd stay away and find somewhere else for dinner."

"Half way stop on our walk yesterday for a drink and some food. Staff were really friendly and the place was, as always, clean and welcoming. Food was delicious and we didn't wait too long despite it being busy. My only criticism is I had to ask for another drink 3 times before going to the bar and getting it. But, they were busy so this can be forgiven. Can't wait for the warmer weather so I can go back to enjoying the brilliant beer garden."

"First visit and thoroughly enjoyed it. We had a dog that was welcomed. We ate in the beer garden overlooking the canal, you could be forgiven for feeling somewhere abroad on a nice summer day. The food was tasty and plenty. They were a touch understaffed, but worked hard to make sure everyone was served. Service with a smile too."

"Food here was excellent and the staff were friendly and attentive. Bar appeared well stocked with a decent choice. Can really recommend the Sunday roast which was great value. The indoor downstairs bar/restaurant is also dog friendly which is always a nice bonus."