The Hop Vine - Menu

The Kicking Donkey

➤ 50 Narrow Moss Lane, L40 8HY, Ormskirk, United Kingdom

Cafés • Seafood • European • Fast Food

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"On entering, we immediately felt unsure about our booking, with a lot of screaming children running around, and a cramped bar area with lots of families. Whilst we completely understand a pub may be busy on a Sunday lunchtime, it felt more like we had entered a play area. Staff were lovely, friendly, and efficient, but did make a poor judgement in where they placed us. Four adults, will clearly not want to sit surrounded by screaming and out of control children. It would not have been difficult to seat us separate to the families, or try to keep an area at the furthest point where children were not seated. My partner spent a lot of his meal being poked, and messed with by the out of control child behind, combined with children hurtling around from the other room. One family came in right next to us and dumped a box of lego on the floor. At no point did any staff member come in to ask whether the chaos around us was ok, or if we might like to move table. portions were huge, and seemed more based on quantity than quality. We visited when under previous management, and really enjoyed our meal. We were entertaining two people via the business, and we were embarrassed at bringing them. It is such a shame compared to how this pub was previously run."

The Fat Italian

➤ 188 Moss Lane, L40 4AR, West Lancashire, United Kingdom

Cafés • Pasta • Pizza • Italian

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"visited for a family meal in november 2021, party of six. blessed with a very warm welcome from the staff, and the waiters/ waiter combo were friendly and very helpful with the menu some excellent recommended. the restaurant was clean and safe laid, and although very busy it seemed a good amount space between the people. we did not feel hurried at each point, and the atmosphere was relaxed and really made for a good culinary experience. the menu offered a good choice, and there were several things that each of us would have, which means that there are much part of the meal! we went for three courses and all meals were large portions and also excellent aromes – not often they get quantity and quality and all ingredients well prepared. it would be highly recommended and we will visit again."

The Plough Inn, Lathom

➤ United Kingdom

Fish • Coffee • British • Ice Cream

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"7 of us arrived at 5.30pm on Tuesday, we ordered our food (it wasn't busy at all) and most of it came pretty quickly apart from 1 meal which I suspect had been forgotten about. 3 of us had the salt and pepper chicken which was priced at £16.50 rather expensive I would say. Disappointing is an understatement the rice was so stuck together we had to slice it, the chicken was ok and the chips were also ok but for £16.50 my expectations were so much higher. We were on a time limit or we would have complained and definitely should have done. We will not be returning anytime soon. Very expensive and not great food. What a let down as it used to be one of my favourite places to eat. Parking: Plenty of parking"

The Blue Mallard

➤ Unit 14 Burscough Wharf, West Lancashire, United Kingdom

Cafés • Steak • European • Fast Food

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"We decided to stop by this restaurant without making a reservation first, and the hostess kindly found a table for the four of us. We were surprised to see that the restaurant had changed ownership since our last visit before lockdown. We ordered the tapas grazing menu and were blown away by the incredible food. The small plates were bursting with flavor and creativity. Each bite offered a tantalizing mix of tastes that complemented each other perfectly. We each had a starter and three tapas dishes, and also sampled each other's dishes - everything was mouthwatering. The salmon risotto was excellent, the pork belly was crispy and paired perfectly with the apple sauce and chipotle slaw, and the flank steak was cooked to perfection. For dessert, we had the orange amandine which was a delicious ending to our meal. The hostess was delightful, knowledgeable, and had a lovely accent. The entire staff was friendly, competent, and attentive. We sat outside, enjoying the warm night and watching the barges sail down the canal. We plan on organizing a family outing for my mom's birthday here next. Do not miss the chance to try this hidden gem of a restaurant."

The Fat Italian

➤ 47 Derby Street, L39 2BW, West Lancashire, United Kingdom

Pizza • Pasta • Steak • Seafood

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"had a great dinner tonight. full vegan menu and vegan wein! all our nutritional needs (non-baskets and veggies, for which all the employees were also great. highly recommended and can not expect to go back again, thanks to a beautiful evening:"