Just been turned away from the Burke at 12.25 after being in there from 8 till 10. The bouncer said we had to be in earlier. We only went next door for a pint. We have been in this pub for 20 years. We are 66 to 73 year olds , what’s that all about.
CINDY Maxwell
A fantastic place to eat or just to drink great place and atmosphereWheelchair accessibility: Very easy to get around with a chair
David J Collinson
Food was nice. The area was very dirty, I'm assuming they don't have a vacuum cleaner.
Annette Blood
First time we have been in here and it was excellent. Fantastic food, value for money and lovely relaxing atmosphere. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be going back regularly!
pete longworth
Warm enough atmosphere, food is ok, beer choice is good. Place is clean enough and decorated nice enough.
paul brown
Not the largest pub I've visited out of 389 in the JDW chain.Nicely decorated, including an impressive fireplace; small rear garden, and a good selection of ales.I had a Vanilla Mild, pizza with extra chillis and a hot chocolate for around £15.Pleasant service and polite clientele, creating a welcoming atmosphere.It's worth a visit if you're in the area or ticking off 'Spoons
danbG1829QW
The food was part warm.. Beans barely warm.. Drinks from the machine not hot... And we wanted an all day veggie all day brunch.. But was told they had no veggie quorn sausage... How and why? Bad service.. Not good... Thomas Burke You need to do much better!!!?
Luke Hart
Went in for a post-Parkrun quick, cheap breakfast after Pennington Flash. Our group was given a bit of attitude by the serving staff, despite the fact we were actually buying a decent amount of food and I saw several people who were taking 4-6 person tables for one. The breakfasts were reported by the group as being cold and also 40 minutes late. Staff said there was an understaffing problem, but there was no proper apology or anything just attitude and rudeness. I’m a massive fan of Spoons for cheap brekkies and mornings post-PR but this is probably one of the worst I’ve been in. Would not recommend, there’s plenty of other pubs that do food in the area.
Lesley Price
Love the view of this place! Love the fire place, very grand. Food was hot and bowl of chips was massive! (Was to me) and it was beer festival too!
Gill Spencer
Breakfast disgusting ..luke warm. Rubber eggs. Hash browns dont think they seen an oven. Mushrooms..no comment. Cold toast . Recommend
Fast service, good atmosphere and food good. Staff
Michael Knight
Excellent breakfast and coffee free refills good food all round quite cheap( today my breakfast was just warm had to have it remade)
John Tickle
Safe, lovely beers and a good atmosphere. Beer is still good. Staff are friendly and can't do enough for you.
Goldgate
Don't really like complaining about weatherspoons because they are cheap and cheerful, been all over the country and visited a fair few, the thomas Burke is local to us because we live in leigh. Problem is lately we have been served cold food when they should have been hot,and it's a bit of pain when you have to send it back and wait again for it to arrive, we went on Sat, I ordered soup and tuna pannini, which was barely warm, and my wife ordered burger and chip , which was cold,when complained they said they would take it back an cook a fresh meal for us, when the 2nd attempt came back my soup and pannini wasn't hot but warmer and my wife's burger still had the teeth marks in from when she took a bite before, so they have took then both back to the kitchen for 10 mins and tried to warm them up in a microwave, in the end we ate half the meal ant told the waiter who shrugged his shoulders an said sorry, so I don't care what reply or excuse this review will get, we won't be going to this wetherspoons any more.
Dave Derricott
I haven't been to the Thomas Burke for about 7 years, because the last time I was there it was not a pleasant place to spend any time and certainly not whilst in company with my wife!! Too many idiots and zero control!!Yesterday however, I was very pleasantly surprised to find the place has changed so much and so much for the better!!The surroundings are clean and bright. The carpets, tables and chairs are clean and fresh, not piled high with plates and glasses; and the clientele were happy and enjoying a "quiet" drink!On the subject of drinks, the wide selection of beers on tap is excellent, with some really nice craft beers and real ales as well as a good selection of lagers and cider. And the prices are ridiculous!! Averaging only about £2.50 a pint!! The "Full Whack" 6% abv was sublime! There's also a wide range of wines and spirits available and the staff are friendly and very helpful. Rachel, was particularly welcoming and watching her and the team working, it's no wonder the place is in such good shape.We didn't eat, but there is food available and this looked decent standard pub grub and looked and smelled great! All in all a wonderful surprise return!I will definitely be going back soon!Well worth a visit!!
Just been turned away from the Burke at 12.25 after being in there from 8 till 10. The bouncer said we had to be in earlier. We only went next door for a pint. We have been in this pub for 20 years. We are 66 to 73 year olds , what’s that all about.
A fantastic place to eat or just to drink great place and atmosphereWheelchair accessibility: Very easy to get around with a chair
Food was nice. The area was very dirty, I'm assuming they don't have a vacuum cleaner.
First time we have been in here and it was excellent. Fantastic food, value for money and lovely relaxing atmosphere. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be going back regularly!
Warm enough atmosphere, food is ok, beer choice is good. Place is clean enough and decorated nice enough.
Not the largest pub I've visited out of 389 in the JDW chain.Nicely decorated, including an impressive fireplace; small rear garden, and a good selection of ales.I had a Vanilla Mild, pizza with extra chillis and a hot chocolate for around £15.Pleasant service and polite clientele, creating a welcoming atmosphere.It's worth a visit if you're in the area or ticking off 'Spoons
The food was part warm.. Beans barely warm.. Drinks from the machine not hot... And we wanted an all day veggie all day brunch.. But was told they had no veggie quorn sausage... How and why? Bad service.. Not good... Thomas Burke You need to do much better!!!?
Went in for a post-Parkrun quick, cheap breakfast after Pennington Flash. Our group was given a bit of attitude by the serving staff, despite the fact we were actually buying a decent amount of food and I saw several people who were taking 4-6 person tables for one. The breakfasts were reported by the group as being cold and also 40 minutes late. Staff said there was an understaffing problem, but there was no proper apology or anything just attitude and rudeness. I’m a massive fan of Spoons for cheap brekkies and mornings post-PR but this is probably one of the worst I’ve been in. Would not recommend, there’s plenty of other pubs that do food in the area.
Love the view of this place! Love the fire place, very grand. Food was hot and bowl of chips was massive! (Was to me) and it was beer festival too!
Breakfast disgusting ..luke warm. Rubber eggs. Hash browns dont think they seen an oven. Mushrooms..no comment. Cold toast . Recommend
Restaurantji Recommends
Fast service, good atmosphere and food good. Staff
Excellent breakfast and coffee free refills good food all round quite cheap( today my breakfast was just warm had to have it remade)
Safe, lovely beers and a good atmosphere. Beer is still good. Staff are friendly and can't do enough for you.
Don't really like complaining about weatherspoons because they are cheap and cheerful, been all over the country and visited a fair few, the thomas Burke is local to us because we live in leigh. Problem is lately we have been served cold food when they should have been hot,and it's a bit of pain when you have to send it back and wait again for it to arrive, we went on Sat, I ordered soup and tuna pannini, which was barely warm, and my wife ordered burger and chip , which was cold,when complained they said they would take it back an cook a fresh meal for us, when the 2nd attempt came back my soup and pannini wasn't hot but warmer and my wife's burger still had the teeth marks in from when she took a bite before, so they have took then both back to the kitchen for 10 mins and tried to warm them up in a microwave, in the end we ate half the meal ant told the waiter who shrugged his shoulders an said sorry, so I don't care what reply or excuse this review will get, we won't be going to this wetherspoons any more.
I haven't been to the Thomas Burke for about 7 years, because the last time I was there it was not a pleasant place to spend any time and certainly not whilst in company with my wife!! Too many idiots and zero control!!Yesterday however, I was very pleasantly surprised to find the place has changed so much and so much for the better!!The surroundings are clean and bright. The carpets, tables and chairs are clean and fresh, not piled high with plates and glasses; and the clientele were happy and enjoying a "quiet" drink!On the subject of drinks, the wide selection of beers on tap is excellent, with some really nice craft beers and real ales as well as a good selection of lagers and cider. And the prices are ridiculous!! Averaging only about £2.50 a pint!! The "Full Whack" 6% abv was sublime! There's also a wide range of wines and spirits available and the staff are friendly and very helpful. Rachel, was particularly welcoming and watching her and the team working, it's no wonder the place is in such good shape.We didn't eat, but there is food available and this looked decent standard pub grub and looked and smelled great! All in all a wonderful surprise return!I will definitely be going back soon!Well worth a visit!!