The Cartford Inn - Fylde

I’ve eaten in the Cartford arms a number of times, always pulled back by the look and feel of the place but to be honest have never been blown away by the food. After my experience on Monday I honestly can’t think I’ll be going back. I’m a huge fan of belly pork and have had it every which way you can, so as it was on the menu it was for me a go to. It was described as being braised pork belly, my understanding means it should melt in your mouth. It couldn’t have been further from reality as unfortunately it was basically a few slices of belly that looked like and had the consistency of something that had been flash fried to the point, I mentioned this to the waiter, that it was inedible. I had a mouthful and left the rest. When we got the visit to the table to ask if all was okay I explained it was very tough and he said straightaway that a few other people who had it also said the same and said it wasn’t crispy or cooked enough. Also when ordering, I wasn’t sure what to order, surely if they had already had complaints they should have encouraged me to have something else?! In attempt to appease me the waiter said I could have a cup of coffee almost as a way of brushing it away. Appalling on all counts, the food was inedible, the waiter’s response to my comments was to offer me a coffee and then to top it all off the coffee, I exchanged for a pint of beer, was then added to my bill which I had to point out to him…. Sorry I don’t care how good everything looks if you can’t follow it up with at least cooked food and decent waiting staff you won’t be getting my business anymore…. A very, very poor experience !!

This used to be our favourite place to meet for dinner. Not been for a while and was very disappointed with the change of menu . Ordered the special , sea bream , which was nice. However we sat down at 6pm and the food didn’t arrive until 7pm. Had to wave to someone to order wine. Had to ask twice for the dessert menu then waited 20 minutes for the coffee we ordered. Nobody asked if everything was ok with the food during the meal. . What has happened to this place which used to be so special? Unfortunately , our next meeting will be elsewhere.

Not our first visit to the Cartford Inn, but none the less the food was excellent as usual, most of the family were visiting for the first time and we had no complaints, always a pleasure

Wow! Amazing food on every plate. Oysters, cod with dahl, black pudding. The food we did not want to end. Staff were very attentive. Love the eclectic feel of this place too. One of my faves

First impressions were good, lovely situation by he river, quirky decor… expectations were high …. 8 adults and two children who are used to eating out and very well behaved. We were squashed into a space by the bar not in the restaurant… felt very claustrophobic…. Drinks were ordered , service was prompt and ok. Menu looked average but not anything special really…Squid was dry and lacked flavour… pork belly was burned in places and inedible…suet pudding was dry and needed more gravy… mash was cold and overall everything lacked flavour… banana flowers were odd …ice cream was very ordinary , one scoop £4…. Coconut panacotta was not nice , overset and rubbery….we were not asked if food was acceptable at anytime. Overall would describe it as disappointing pub food with an expensive price tag of over £400. Wouldn’t rush back .