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Review: The Novello, Lytham

The Novello, Clifton Street, Lytham

4:56pm Friday 3rd October 2008

It was a Saturday lunchtime after a morning of serious shopping when we decided to drop by The Novello in Clifton Street for a bite to eat.

Review: Chu's, Lytham

Chu's, Church Road, Lytham

1:45pm Friday 11th July 2008

Chu’s restaurant is a relatively new, unassuming little place in Church Road, Lytham, offering Oriental cuisine.

Review: Papa’s, Poulton-le-Fylde

Papa's, Vicarage Lane, Poulton

9:51pm Monday 23rd June 2008

AN office leaving party led a group of ten of us to Poulton restaurant Papa's for a farewell meal of what is billed as modern Italian food.

Review: Beach Front Cafe, St Annes

Beach Front Cafe, St Annes

7:43pm Friday 23rd May 2008

If you love coffee and chocolate then you must go to the Beach Front Cafe in St Annes.

Review: Salters Wharf, The Island, St Annes

Salters Wharf, The Island, St Annes

12:44pm Thursday 15th May 2008

I used to be a regular visitor to the Salters Wharf pub at the Island, St Annes, when my daughter was little.

Review: Pier Restaurant, St Ives Hotel, St Annes

Pier Restaurant, St Ives Hotel, St Annes

12:28pm Thursday 8th May 2008

It was a glorious, sunny late afternoon as I drove down the Prom into St Annes to meet my brother and his family for a meal at the Pier Restaurant at the St Ives Hotel.

Review: Café de Paris, Lytham

7:12pm Friday 29th February 2008

The Café de Paris offers exactly what you would hope for - a taste of Paris with a hint of je ne sais quoi'.

Review: The Mill Inn, Thurnham

7:05pm Friday 29th February 2008

Overlooking the beautiful Forest of Bowland by the banks of the Lancaster Canal stands the Mill Inn at Thurnham.

Review: Seniors Fish Bar and Restaurant, Blackpool

7:02pm Friday 29th February 2008

A crisp, sunny February day saw us arrive at Seniors Fish Bar and Restaurant to sample the region's finest fish and chips.

Review: La Mezzaluna, Cleveleys

6:58pm Friday 29th February 2008

La Mezzaluna is part of The Venue, a multi-level bar and restaurant complex on Cleveleys Promenade.

Review: Stanley Park Cafe, Blackpool

6:54pm Friday 29th February 2008

A stroll through Stanley Park reveals that one of Blackpool's finest attractions has received a major facelift over the last two years.

Review: Jack’s Bistro, St Annes

6:52pm Friday 29th February 2008

It's hard to know what to expect from Jack's Bistro in Wood Street, St Annes.

Review: Olive Tree Brasserie, St Annes

6:48pm Friday 29th February 2008

I can imagine warm hazy evenings at the Olive Tree Brasserie, sitting out on the terrace, sipping champers, munching on nibbles and dips.

Review: Bella Italia, Blackpool

6:39pm Friday 29th February 2008

Bella Italia is situated in Victoria Street, in the heart of Blackpool's shopping area, opposite the Winter Gardens.

Review: The Dunes Hotel, Blackpool

The Dunes Hotel, Lytham Road, Blackpool

5:09pm Friday 15th February 2008

There is a myth that Blackpool is a desert when it comes to real ale pubs, but check out the Good Beer Guide 2008 and you will find this is not true.

Review: Chicory, Lytham

6:46pm Friday 18th January 2008

The thing that drew us to Chicory as we strolled through Lytham looking for somewhere to eat, was seeing the number of diners already installed in the restaurant.

Review: The Shard Hotel, Hambleton

12:24pm Thursday 29th November 2007

The Shard Riverside pub and hotel has come a long way since the days when it could only be reached by the old Shard Toll Bridge over the River Wyre.

Review: The Walkabout, Blackpool

The Walkabout, Blackpool

1:15pm Thursday 22nd November 2007

The Australian bar chain Walkabout is more famous for its late night Aussie party atmosphere than its suitability for a meal, but our visit was a pleasant surprise.

Review: The River Wyre, Little Thornton

The River Wyre, Little Thornton

11:04am Friday 16th November 2007

Overlooking the Wyre estuary and ancient Skippool Creek stands the River Wyre pub and restaurant.

Review: The White Tower Restaurant, Blackpool

The White Tower Restaurant

3:50pm Monday 22nd October 2007

High above the Promenade in Blackpool is a restaurant that towers above the rest.

Review: The Belle Vue, Blackpool

3:38pm Friday 12th October 2007

A popular Blackpool local, The Belle Vue was transformed last year into a sizzling pub, offering an all-day menu of traditional pub favourites.

Review: Frankie and Benny's, Blackpool

Frankie and Benny's, Rigby Road, Blackpool

1:13pm Friday 5th October 2007

Despite being located next to the cinema, Frankie and Benny's restaurant on Rigby Road, Blackpool, offers much more than a place to get a quick bite before a film.

Review: Swift Hound, Blackpool

Swift Hound

11:20am Tuesday 25th September 2007

Looking for a value lunch one Sunday afternoon, I decided to descend on one of the many two for one pubs that litter town centres these days.

Review: La Piazza, Blackpool

La Piazza, Blackpool

3:46pm Thursday 20th September 2007

If ever there was a hidden gem, it is La Piazza.

Review: Singleton Lodge Country House Hotel, Singleton

10:50am Wednesday 14th February 2007

As we drove up the private drive on a sunny Sunday afternoon, we were met by the beautiful Singleton Lodge Country House Hotel, a tranquil country retreat set in its own grounds.

Review: De Vere, Poulton-le-Fylde

10:27am Thursday 7th December 2006

How do you describe the De Vere experience? It's difficult to believe that this prestigious hotel is only a stone's throw away from where I live in Poulton, and yet I have never dined there.

Review: Village Steak House. Knott End

TAKE A TRIP TO KNOTT END: The Village Steak House has an extensive menu which has something for all tastes and is worth a visit to sample the beautifully cooked dishes

10:25am Thursday 7th December 2006

What a find! I never knew this place existed and I was very pleasantly surprised.






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