From my visit here I discovered that either if you’re a young couple or just a couple then your custom will not be appreciated if you eat here. Big tables seem to be looked after but not us. We walked in all was fine but got sat down and didn’t take our order for atleast 20 minutes (thought nothing of it even though it wasn’t really busy). Then when we ordered our lasagnas we politely asked if we could swap the salad for chips as on the menu a salad is more expensive than chips however the lady serving rudely said “you’ll have to pay extra for that”. Charming! Anyway went on to order and then waited about 30 minutes for our food which was very nice however they forgot our onion rings. When I told the lady about the onion rings she rudely said “alright” and went and got some. Slammed them on the table and no apology for forgetting them. I had already made my mind up about the place but then after we had finished we waited for atleast 30 mins for plates to be cleared as we were wanting desert. (They never came) so we paid and left.
Jo Carter
We all really enjoyed the day. Everything was very smooth and everything came very quickly.It didn’t feel overly busy which was nice, we haven’t eaten out on Christmas Day before so was unsure what to expect.The staff were lovely and happy to say it was Christmas Day.The food was also really good and we enjoyed it. You certainly didn’t scrimp on the portions.You had Christmas music on, it was easy to ask for drinks and they came quick.It was a lovely atmosphere all together. Thank you!Kid-friendliness: Great for the kids, food was quick, colouring sheets and crayons.
ddk472016
We went for Christmas Dinner. The food and service were up to the usual high standards. We've already booked the family in for next Christmas Day. If you have not tried The John Milne. Give it a go. Varied menu, great prices(especially lunchtime) and good service.
Emily M
Delicious food, lovely and polite staff members who couldn’t do enough for us and super speedy service. Will be visiting again very soon for sure!?
Jo C
Christmas Day We all really enjoyed the day. Everything was very smooth and everything came very quickly. It didn’t feel overly busy which was nice, we haven’t eaten out on Christmas Day before so was unsure what to expect. The staff were lovely and happy to say it was Christmas Day. The food was also really good and we enjoyed it. You certainly didn’t scrimp on the portions. You had Christmas music on, it was easy to ask for drinks and they came quick. It was a lovely atmosphere all together. Thank you!
Liane Gilligan
Great buffet style breakfast with full English. Great for the children as they can help themselves and they eat free with an adult, which is brilliant.
Laura D
We came here as a large group and was not disappointed. The food was lovely & the service was excellent. We would definitely book here again.
Matthew Smith
We had a family Christmas meal on their 3 course festive menu. Loved the turkey dinner and Sherry trifle. Our waiter was serving everyone and never stopped running around. We will be returning.Parking: free Parking registering your reg.
michael c
Excellent service from the lovely carol breakfast was great would definitely recommend breakfast at the John Milne
gavingarthwaite
Carol was great and provided excellent service throughout our short stay (dinner and breakfast the following morning)
We were a party of 16 scouts and leaders and the staff really looked after us. Thank you, Rebecca, Gemma, Gemma, Katie, Tom, Liam l, Doo, and Jen.
2coats
Staff were really friendly and helpful. Nice hotel and handy location. Thanks to Carol, holly and the team for sorting us out in the bar.
Mike Mcardle
We like to go on a Sunday morning for a family breakfast. We used to go to Clayton Green in Chadderton but find John Milne much cleaner and more organised. The staff are always polite, and the cooked breakfast is served without much delay at all. Certainly
Leo “Azzaka” Goile
The food is hit and miss. This is by no fault of the restaurant, more to do with what the Head Office tells them to serve on the Menu.Service is good to excellent, one or 2 issues over the time we've been going, however the staff have always done everything possible to make it right.All in all, it is a lovely little place to eat with the family. I recommend dining here whenever you feel like a quiet night and good food.
Adam Lismore
It took two and a half hours for two courses. We had to prompt waiting staff to take orders and clear the table of empty drinks and plates. I can only assume they were short staffed this evening.The food is as expected, not bad, not great just about value for money if you get one of the offers.Overall it's a nice pub and the staff were friendly, we may have just been unlucky.
From my visit here I discovered that either if you’re a young couple or just a couple then your custom will not be appreciated if you eat here. Big tables seem to be looked after but not us. We walked in all was fine but got sat down and didn’t take our order for atleast 20 minutes (thought nothing of it even though it wasn’t really busy). Then when we ordered our lasagnas we politely asked if we could swap the salad for chips as on the menu a salad is more expensive than chips however the lady serving rudely said “you’ll have to pay extra for that”. Charming! Anyway went on to order and then waited about 30 minutes for our food which was very nice however they forgot our onion rings. When I told the lady about the onion rings she rudely said “alright” and went and got some. Slammed them on the table and no apology for forgetting them. I had already made my mind up about the place but then after we had finished we waited for atleast 30 mins for plates to be cleared as we were wanting desert. (They never came) so we paid and left.
We all really enjoyed the day. Everything was very smooth and everything came very quickly.It didn’t feel overly busy which was nice, we haven’t eaten out on Christmas Day before so was unsure what to expect.The staff were lovely and happy to say it was Christmas Day.The food was also really good and we enjoyed it. You certainly didn’t scrimp on the portions.You had Christmas music on, it was easy to ask for drinks and they came quick.It was a lovely atmosphere all together. Thank you!Kid-friendliness: Great for the kids, food was quick, colouring sheets and crayons.
We went for Christmas Dinner. The food and service were up to the usual high standards. We've already booked the family in for next Christmas Day. If you have not tried The John Milne. Give it a go. Varied menu, great prices(especially lunchtime) and good service.
Delicious food, lovely and polite staff members who couldn’t do enough for us and super speedy service. Will be visiting again very soon for sure!?
Christmas Day We all really enjoyed the day. Everything was very smooth and everything came very quickly. It didn’t feel overly busy which was nice, we haven’t eaten out on Christmas Day before so was unsure what to expect. The staff were lovely and happy to say it was Christmas Day. The food was also really good and we enjoyed it. You certainly didn’t scrimp on the portions. You had Christmas music on, it was easy to ask for drinks and they came quick. It was a lovely atmosphere all together. Thank you!
Great buffet style breakfast with full English. Great for the children as they can help themselves and they eat free with an adult, which is brilliant.
We came here as a large group and was not disappointed. The food was lovely & the service was excellent. We would definitely book here again.
We had a family Christmas meal on their 3 course festive menu. Loved the turkey dinner and Sherry trifle. Our waiter was serving everyone and never stopped running around. We will be returning.Parking: free Parking registering your reg.
Excellent service from the lovely carol breakfast was great would definitely recommend breakfast at the John Milne
Carol was great and provided excellent service throughout our short stay (dinner and breakfast the following morning)
Restaurantji Recommends
We were a party of 16 scouts and leaders and the staff really looked after us. Thank you, Rebecca, Gemma, Gemma, Katie, Tom, Liam l, Doo, and Jen.
Staff were really friendly and helpful. Nice hotel and handy location. Thanks to Carol, holly and the team for sorting us out in the bar.
We like to go on a Sunday morning for a family breakfast. We used to go to Clayton Green in Chadderton but find John Milne much cleaner and more organised. The staff are always polite, and the cooked breakfast is served without much delay at all. Certainly
The food is hit and miss. This is by no fault of the restaurant, more to do with what the Head Office tells them to serve on the Menu.Service is good to excellent, one or 2 issues over the time we've been going, however the staff have always done everything possible to make it right.All in all, it is a lovely little place to eat with the family. I recommend dining here whenever you feel like a quiet night and good food.
It took two and a half hours for two courses. We had to prompt waiting staff to take orders and clear the table of empty drinks and plates. I can only assume they were short staffed this evening.The food is as expected, not bad, not great just about value for money if you get one of the offers.Overall it's a nice pub and the staff were friendly, we may have just been unlucky.