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Harvester

Harvester

Parsonage Retail Park, WN7 5SJ, Wigan, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Grill • British


"This isn 't Leigh On Sea, Its Leigh Lancashire. I 'm usually one to sing their praises, but not today. Going downhill, as I am a bigger bloke, i.e.: obese, pleasantly plump etc whatever you prefer to make you feel better about being overweight, when I can afford it, treat myself to the Unlimited breakfast, which as I type, is still listed on their respective websites etc. Upon arrival, the usual staff weren 't there, but one lady was especially unhappy looking, not the usual greeting I 'd been known to expect, seemed extremely disinterested, no doubt demoralised by the changes at Harvester. So after the 'whatever ' attitude, I went to my usual preferred table, and a lady with glasses waited on, and was rather helpful. She explained that the Unlimited breakfast was a thing of the past, and claimed it was because it took too long for the kitchen staff to make, and everything now was an added cost extra... We all know its a cost cutting exercise and the lady freely admitted that not many people we happy about it, and footfall for breakfast had decreased. I ordered the nearest equivalent, a pre-set menu breakfast, cheekily at the same price as the unlimited and it took longer than it used to take for the Unlimited. So that shows you the reality of what is occurring. also the clientele, not ever being the best, seems to have slipped too, Regrettably i wont be reattending after all these years, as the Hungry horse on the same retail park still do unlimited breakfasts cheaper too. Penny wise, pound foolish springs to mind with the Harvester management."

The Inn

The Inn

Wetherby Road, Scarcroft Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 3AT, LS14 3HU, United Kingdom

Pub • Pubs • Casual • British


"We had a bit of a rocky start when our booking was moved, but we understood that mistakes can happen. We arrived on time, only to wait for our table. After another customer complained about poor communication from the restaurant regarding their booking, we finally got seated. Although we waited a little longer for our starters, we attributed it to the restaurant being busy. Throughout our visit, we tried to be as understanding as possible. When our starters did arrive, we were still left waiting for our drinks. The bread was stale, and the soup was cold. I managed to eat my soup, but my partner's bread was drier than desert sand. When we politely asked for a replacement, we were met by the pseudo-manager, who argued with my partner rather than addressing the issue with good customer service—definitely a huge disappointment. Thankfully, a more competent waiter addressed the problem and took the plate away. Once we finished our starters, we waited and waited for our mains while still feeling hungry. My partner became increasingly impatient. We noticed the manager taking frequent breaks outside for a vape while customers complained about cold and unappetizing food. After 75 minutes of waiting, we still had not received our mains, and my partner reached his breaking point. He politely requested to speak to a senior manager, only to be told that the manager was too busy in the kitchen to come out—a clear display of unprofessionalism in my opinion. The pseudo-manager, Hailey, seemed to take out her frustrations on my partner, who was simply asking for a refund for our prepaid meal. Normally, we would have walked out and just left £20 for the poor service, but this was a prepaid meal costing nearly £150. My partner endured more grief from Hailey before finally receiving the confirmation of his refund, and we left the restaurant feeling quite dissatisfied. In conclusion, if you can’t handle the demands of the hospitality industry, perhaps it’s best not to work in it. This review comes from someone who’s been an ex-waitress in a busy restaurant chain. On a positive note, they do offer vegan options, and most vegetarian meals can be adjusted to be vegan as well."

Harvester Compasses

Harvester Compasses

125 Abbs Cross Lane, RM12 4XS, Hornchurch, United Kingdom

Pizza • Kebab • Cafés • Seafood


"After a bit of trouble, when one of the wheels on the wheelchair broke, a kind man named John came to our aid. He was a true hero and I am incredibly grateful to him for helping us get D back home safely. While at home, D mentioned that he wanted to go out for fish and chips. He suggested Harvester, recalling that he used to visit there every Wednesday. Although he couldn’t quite remember the name, he did remember the location. I was perfectly fine with going to Harvester, so I called Star Cabs, which I had found while on my way to Hornchurch. I had suggested taking a cab days in advance. The cab drivers were courteous and helpful, and upon our arrival at Harvester, we were warmly greeted and seated by the lovely Sean. Since I couldn’t get in touch with Star Cabs for our return trip, Sean kindly offered to call them for us. Now, as for the Harvester itself – what a wonderful and clean establishment! The service was outstanding and the food was delicious. D shared with the cab driver that he used to come here every Wednesday after his wife passed away, reminiscing about how the waitresses all knew him, but he assumed they wouldn’t be around anymore. How wrong he was! Karen, an absolutely lovely lady who was helpful, accommodating, and very professional, approached us and said, “You used to come here every Wednesday, and just last week we were talking about you, although I couldn’t remember your name.” She was genuinely thrilled to see D and gave him a hug, which really made his day. Our meals were fantastic; we ordered from the main menu. D had the gammon steak with chips and all the trimmings, which he thoroughly enjoyed. I had the spare ribs, and they were simply amazing – I even needed a doggy bag for leftovers! Kudos to the entire team, both front and back of house – thank you for a wonderful experience. We will definitely be back! I’ll try to return before Christmas, though living in Surrey means it's quite a trek."