Eagle Child - West Lancashire

The pub interior is what you could describe as Olde Worlde...yep with some regulars having a drink by the bar and some customers take their dogs along too...however, the food and service I have always found to be excellent. Its a real 'rural type ' pub and doesnt (I think) pretend to be anything else. The menu whilst not extensive is quite varied but the key thing for me is that the welcome is warm, the food is really good and the prices are more than reasonable.

Over the years, the pub has varied in how well you are treated and how good the food is. The pub itself is a good location, easy to park and not expensive. However, food could be much better, along with how you are welcomed, if not a local.

Don’t expect your meal to come in two minutes, it won’t because it is all freshly cooked and will be absolutely delicious. Few pubs have such fabulous food with excellent service in a traditional pub setting. Try the fish pie, it was mouthwatering and came with a selection of vegetables all cooked to perfection. My party expressed equal satisfaction with their meals. I haven’t been here for some years but won’t leave it long before I return.

I have been here on many occasions and it has always been good, not this time. It was chaotic, there were 3 dogs wandering around off lead and at least another 5 on lead!! It felt like I was on a park rather than a pub (and I’m a dog owner-not with me) The food was “ok” had to leave all of the potatoes as they were rock hard and inedible, when mentioned it to the harassed waitress she dismissively apologised. The gravy was like water and the rest bland. The meat was good, that was it!! This venue has been a halfway point for me and a friend for many years, it’s a shame, but it won’t be anymore.

Had a few friends calling on Sunday 22 of October we are new to the area ourselves so just randomly picked somewhere to eat Phoned on Saturday evening to book a table so glad we did the place was heaving All five of us chose the Sunday roast from what was a rather extensive menu The roast was splendid the portion size was good the vegetables served separately were cooked beautifully and the choice again was great carrots cauliflower cheese broccoli roast parsnips enough for the heartiest of diners The only downside to the meal was if anything the service to clear away after was non existent only for the fact the place was so busy If you love your Sunday dinners definitely come here but make a booking