As I’ve already said in this blog, I want to blog about as many places as possible, not just the swanky restaurant but also the chain restaurant you would visit on a Sunday afternoon. This is exactly what we did when we visited The Horwich Park Inn in Bolton. After visiting my brother and his family we wanted somewhere near by to get our dinner before heading home. Here seemed convenient and catered for children, which was perfect for what we were after.
The kids menu took in to account the different appetites you encounter with varying ages of children, and had plenty of choices without being over complicated. My two opted for their favourites, pasta for my daughter and burger for my son.
We skipped any starters and went straight for the mains. I decided on the ’83 Combo, a dish named for the year the first Harvester opened. Half a spit roast chicken with half a rack of BBQ ribs, triple cooked chips, speciality gravy and corn-on-the-cob. I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. The chicken was tender, juicy and full of flavour. The ribs were nicely coated in a smokey, rich BBQ sauce and fell away from the bone at the slightest of touches. The chips were crispy whilst still having a fluffy centre. A sage & onion seasoning gave them an extra dimension and made them even more moreish.
As with all Harvesters, for the price of one glass of soft drink you got unlimited refills. This makes life so much easier when with small ones, and the different flavoured syrups add a little fun in choosing what to have next.
Again, as I have also said in previous blogs, I will always take in to account the price of any meals when passing my views. But The Howwich Park Inn is definitely value for money and indeed worth a visit. I may be calling in to see my brother a bit more in the future.
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