The Black Bull, Fulwood

Another failure to satisfy. No Roast Beef by 3pm on a Sunday! Couldn't do a mixed grill because they had run out of rump steak - until I suggested they use sirloin (doesn't take too many brain cells does it really?) steak then arrived un-edible, Complained to staff - no action, (eventually wrapped in napkin and took it home for dog who spat it out!)
Both meals arrived without advertised grilled toms, no apology just delivered two toms on cold plate and plonked on table. Meals were lukewarm as was the service. Yet another venue I shall not visit again.

26 Oct 2008 19:46

The Wheatsheaf, Woodplumpton

Sunday Afternoon 261008
On a cold rainy Sunday afternoon we ventured in for a warm welcome and a hearty Sunday Lunch. We got neither. A large gent behind the bar decided to stop reading the paper and serve us two drinks with no welcome. I asked if they were doing Sunday lunch as there appeared to be no customers in the pub. Yes but you will have to go into the dining area where they will look after you. We went into the empty dining area to find no-one was there to greet or meet us. An extremely large lady appeared out of the kitchen munching on food and carrying sandwiches to the bar for the barman. I asked was she in charge of the kitchen to which she grunted ' er what' so I asked were they doing lunches 'er yes' was the answer. I asked to see a menu, having at this point decided that we would not be staying longer than the time it took to drink up. Where are the menus she asked the large chap behind the bar dunno he said. Then she found 1 and then a waitress appeared with another. I didn't even bother to read it but left - never to return. No wonder pubs are closing and I'd bet this one will be gone before we ever try it again.

26 Oct 2008 19:39