The Astley - Chorley

It’s been a while since we visited here and on this visit we looked after by some excellent smartly dressed staff. Our memories of previous visits were unfortun... read more It’s been a while since we visited here and on this visit we looked after by some excellent smartly dressed staff. Our memories of previous visits were unfortunately to be our best as the huge menu boards we enjoyed are now longer an option, the menu and variety has been drastically cut back. That said the staff actually helped to create a meal that wasn’t on the menu and so after the disappointment of the limited choices we were very pleased with the meals we had. Mid priced good sized portion meals were freshly made. Good visit made more so by some excellent staff

I wouldn’t come back. We had a table of 10 people for a Sunday carvery, to be heavily disappointed. My dad was visitng from the USA with his Australian wife, so... read more I wouldn’t come back. We had a table of 10 people for a Sunday carvery, to be heavily disappointed. My dad was visitng from the USA with his Australian wife, so both were looking for to a classic “English carvery”. We waited around to be served, we had to go ask if we order at the bar or if it’s table service. We had someone take our drinks order, which took a while, whilst we still sat around, having no idea if we go up for the carvery or if they need to take our order. 2 out of the party of 10 wanted a mix grilled, which is advertised on the walls and above the bar. The server asked how they wanted the meat cooked, to later be told “we don’t do that anymore”. We waited at the carvery area, unsure how we get the meat… as nobody was around. Eventually someone showed up to cut the meat, but the selection of carvery was BIZZARE!!! And they DON’T have MASH!!?!! They did have a few selections of things (like bright yellow cheesy mash?? that had one spoonful left, but with 10 of us.. that wouldn’t go far, we were told “no sorry we’re not making anymore”. There was however… battered onion rings, battered sausage, battered mushrooms, potato croquets, deep fried potato balls and garlic toast?? We had almost finished our carveries before the kids heavily battered fish showed up, and again, waited around for a long time to ask for a bill clear plates. I would absolutely NOT recommend the service or the carvery here. With how much we spent, I’m really disappointed.

40 minutes before being served. Had to ask to be served and the manager said she didn’t know we were there yet she told her staff where to sit us. No apology no... read more 40 minutes before being served. Had to ask to be served and the manager said she didn’t know we were there yet she told her staff where to sit us. No apology nothing. Average food. Really disappointed

The food portions are generous and appear appetizing, but they didn't impress me. The overall experience was average, and the service was just okay. It's fine i... read more The food portions are generous and appear appetizing, but they didn't impress me. The overall experience was average, and the service was just okay. It's fine if you're in the neighborhood, but I probably wouldn't choose to dine here again.

After a bad experience here on boxing day we chose to give the Astley another try. Big mistake. As usual the staff ignore customers who arrive and have perfecte... read more After a bad experience here on boxing day we chose to give the Astley another try. Big mistake. As usual the staff ignore customers who arrive and have perfected the art of pretending that you do not exist. Some pretty dodgy patrons especially the fat...