Preston
The Ancient Oak

The Ancient Oak

Merry Trees Ln Cottam, PR4 0, Preston, United Kingdom

Pubs • Full • Steak • Buffet


"Came today with my 3 and 1 year old and their grandma for lunch before we went to Kinderhub next door. I always feel anxious about taking them out in case of tantrums etc as they are so little and obviously no concept of how to conform socially in that environment but knew it was a family friendly pub. Ordered them meals off kids menu and the staff kindly accepted requests to serve on a plate to cool quicker. The food was fine and as you’d expect for the venue and price. After eating the kids got restless and had had enough of colouring. I decided to let my 1 yr old stretch her legs and the eldest followed. It was a quiet day and only a few tables seated. They were walking round the entrance and looking at fruit machines. Other diners commented how cute my little girl was toddling as she was learning to walk. My eldest had a quick cheeky dash behind the bar when no staff were there and I quickly called him back. An older man then spoke to me as we passed his table on way to get our coats and asked that I take my children elsewhere as they were trying to have a quiet meal. I commented the children had been seated and quiet all thoroughout waiting for and eating their meal and that is was a family friendly pub serving kids meals. His response was that it was a restaurant with a bar (I would dispute) and that I should take them next door. I commented I was but it wasn’t yet open and there is nowhere to wait or play outside as the pub nor next door has outdoor play areas. He commented I should leave and I was very upset and shocked. I informed the male and female staff and they were lovely, they commented the children had not bothered them and offered them halloween sweets and encouraged us to stay. I have been left upset and ruminating on this all day as it is already stressful thinking about taking little ones out when you never know how they’ll manage these types of environments and I would rather let them explore safely with me than sit on screens. The pub was very quiet which is also why I allowed this. However it was very much helped by the kind staff and the gesture of the sweets left me feeling welcome and I would definitely return so thank you"

Plau Gin And Beer House

Plau Gin And Beer House

115 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2EE, United Kingdom

Steak • Vegan • Fusion • British


"(rating as restaurant after we had the opportunity for a few hours today on Friday night in preston, we were looking for a restaurant serving vegetarian and vegan food. google maps suggested plau. described as gin beer house, we might have jumped past the list, but I happened that I came the other day over the name while I looked at the website of fieldwork, which apparently made the branding and design for this facility and had seen photos of interesting looking food. externally the place really does not look related to all foods, but there are several floors for eating and it is quite spacious. we stayed at 18.30 a.m. on a Friday in the house. Luckily we were accommodated, but I would probably book in advance. it is not a cheap device: drinks prices are relatiw high for the against (payment, perhaps for the above mentioned branding and design . clientele were diverse, but surely the hipster type was strongly represented; I didn't feel that I had the right kind of bart. the decor is smart, dark wood, dark gray, steamed gin palast. tja, the food! the menu (apparently a new menu included not too many dishes, main thing cost about £15 to £25, small (I think I'm starting £7 to £9. (the exact menu is not online yet, so I can not check the prices and dishes. we chose a small court and two main things. they wait for eating not a bad sign. service was attentive and friendly. quality was top notch probably the best we had in preston. the starter okra cooked with erdnuss and served with a beautiful mango chutney and garlic was absolutely heavenly, but we should definitely go for a starter everyone. small means small. our main thing were two more vegan dishes. the first (coftas with quinoa and sweet potato, served on a bed salat with mango, granat apple, leaves and a light meerrettich dressing hearty, but light, satisfying. the second salt baked beet root served on bead best with Petersnip-Mash and a slightly smoky chili sauce amazing: but digest with a tang, not too salty, maybe a hauch of edgy and cinnamon were obvious. presentation good. we did not have time for desserts this time, but we will give a new assessment after the next visit."