Whistling Wren

Steph was our meet and greeter, very accommodating as 7 of us turned up without booking. Seated immediately. I had the hunter's chicken which was lovely. Bar staff were very good too. They were all rushed off their feet as parents/carers turned up whose kids were at their prom at the sports village.

Nikki McMillan

4 weeks ago

Service fast, efficient and friendly, food absolutely gorgeous and dog accommodating!

Angela Baines

1 month ago

We were served by Steph, she was amazing and looked after us from the moment we arrived until we finished. She was really friendly and went above and beyond with making sure our children had things to do and including them. She took our orders quickly and service was fast and good. The food was great and brought to us in a timely manner. Over all it was a nice meal out on father's day.

Samantha Barna

1 month ago

Amy & Josh were brilliant, even organized me a cooked breakfast. Nothing was too much and all items received with a smile. This is coming from a normally miserable person like myself so take this as gospel. Great grub and staff

Kyle

1 month ago

Abbie gave outstanding service. A friendly welcome from the moment we arrived. For a brand pub, everything exceeded expectations. We have a wonderful family celebration. Particularly excellent with food allergies across the menu.

Tom Robins

2 months ago

Here for the Harry Potter quiz, been great fun so far. Ordered 2 of the desserts and they were lovely. We also tried the themed cocktails which were yummy 🙂

Amy Watkin

2 months ago

Poor steak and chips. Steak tasted like it was very burt and bitter. Had a horrible acride taste. Very tendern and juice just the steak tasted v bitter from the horrible grilled taste. Poor for £16. Would not recommend any of the steaks. Donner kebab was lukewarm and greasy. Looked great on the eye but tasted horrible like a reheated frozen donner :-( wasted £100 for meal for 4

Kitt Cat

2 months ago

Excellent Sunday tea at Whistling Wren. We were met by lovely Amy on entering and quickly taken to our table. Amy took our drinks order and also food order as we had already decided what we would have. Drinks were brought over shortly. Amy informed us there could be 30 mins wait as it was busy which wasn’t a problem but the lovely food arrived within 15 minutes. My steak was cooked just to my liking and my Mrs had Sunday dinner which was equally lovely and was a very large plateful. Amy called regularly to check on us as always to make sure everything was good and if we needed a drink top up. Absolutely perfectly day with lovely people and lovely food. Very recommended!

Paul Treppas

2 months ago

Been a couple of times now, atmosphere always friendly, food lovely and filling. Our waitress Gemma gave service with a smile and genuinely seemed happy to be at work. Will definitely come back again.

Michelle Robinson

2 months ago

The food was really nice and the service was exceptional, particularly as the pub was busy due to a major sporting event at the stadium next door. Our waitress Steph was very friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was good. Would recommend to a friend in the area.

Sharon Millington

2 months ago

Very good menu selection. Staff were super helpful and cheerful. Very efficient from start to finish. Food was great although would have liked more mushy peas with my scampi. Good playing area outside for the kids. My daughter was particularly impressed with how mindful the staff were about allergies. We were asked by staff about anyone with allergies. My grandson is lactose intolerant. The staff member listened intently to my daughter's concerns and we were super impressed with the little allergen stick that was in his burger. On the downside there weren't many deals available like 2 for 1. Also, that little playing area inside with the touch screen tvs and jelly bean machine could be better. My grandson also has autism. I would have preferred it to be more sensory and tactile than it was. I think it could be beneficial to children with such disabilities. Other than that we enjoyed being there yesterday. Will definitely be back again.

Deborah Hunter

2 months ago

We have had Amy now look after us the past 3 visits and shes just amazing every time. Nothing is to much trouble, she is the best customer service ive ever had. She was amazing with my mum who has ms. Amy is a real asset to you

Sharon Draper

2 months ago

Can't fault the whistling wren...well priced, decent pub food , speedy and friendly, efficient service. You sometimes have to wait a while for food when really busy but been a regular customer for some time and never had any complaints. The staff are all genuinely nice and friendly and Steph who served us this evening was really good, attentive without being overbearing.

Steve Fox

3 months ago

Our waitress, Gemma, was very helpful and friendly and provided a prompt service. Our food arrived quickly and it was very good. We had a sharing nacho starter followed by surf and turf and a mega mixed grill. Both meals were very good and great value too. I would definitely recommend your restaurant.

Beverley Austin

3 months ago

We were here the Easter Sunday and had the Sunday roast. We had lamb shank which was recommended by Steph who was an an amazing waitress and made us feel welcome. Good value for money and is right next to the hotel. Would recommend eating here if you are at Leigh Sports Village.

Sarah Dobbs

3 months ago

Excellent wait on service by Amy, from the moment we entered until we left Amy never stopped moving about, always made sure everyone was acknowledged on entry, served with a smile, was polite to all. She is an asset to the company!! Food was lovely and very filling. Calm atmosphere pleasant atmosphere. Looking forward to our next visit.

Sally Robinson

3 months ago

Great service .. pleasant and attentive staff. Lovely relaxed atmosphere. Great food ... Highly recommend Fish Chips and Mushy Peas. Shared Nachos was a good choice for starters .,. Also recommend Surf & Turf ... The Rump Steak was cooked to perfection ( medium rare) 😋 Thank you ..we will be back 👍

Diane Griffiths

4 months ago

Booked table on line, which was very easy. waited a little bit for our drinks and food order to be taken, as it was quite busy and looked a little short staffed. But food came quickly and hot.server was lovely. server Steph was great.

Eden Garrity

4 months ago

The service received from the moment we walked in was excellent. Steph was a very welcoming hostess and we could not have asked for better. We will definitely be returning again in the near future.

SHARON GRADY

4 months ago

Gorgeous food and such a fab deal on the Wednesday curry night. So tasty and a huge meal. Steph was looking after us- what a lovely friendly girl. Had such a lovely evening here x

carly peace

6 months ago

The staff were excellent from arrival. Friendly and efficient service. The food was very good and tasty. Great choice for all of us. Considering that there were 10 of us in our party the service was prompt and we were all served in good order. Well done 👏

Rod Gallacher

7 months ago

Waitress Amy was exceptional :) service was quick and Amy was super pleasant and catered to our every need! No complaints at all, lovely evening, thanks so much :)

Leah Yardley

8 months ago

My wife and I were at the Leigh Valley sports stadium to watch Man United v Leicester and I'd looked online for nearby eateries, I didn't realise it was on their doorstep. So once the game was over we went for Sunday Lunch, it's a good job we'd booked earlier online as it was busy. We were shown to our table which I'd asked for Wheelchair access and asked if we wanted any drinks, while waiting we looked at the vast menu. I chose Roast Beef and Yorkshire pud with trimmings and my wife chose Roast with Turkey, our meal arrived and it was plentiful for the price. The food was very well presented and hot (just right), my Broccoli was a little bit tough but the Yorkshire Pud was homemade and crisp (where some can be small and soggy). We were asked by the staff if we were okay with the food during eating and once finished our plates cleared and we were asked if we wanted desserts/Coffee? We didn't as we'd had a starter (Prawn Cocktail), we paid and was asked if we'd been happy with service/food if we'd leave a review. So this is it, very happy with the experience and would definitely return.

Derek Robinson

9 months ago

There was a rugby match one at the stadium next door. We were warned that there was a 40 minute delay on food. However we ordered just a couple of minutes after we wee seated and our drinks came soon after. Our starter came promptly and our main course came in due course. The food was very good and the service was brilliant. A most enjoyable experience!

Keith Leyland

10 months ago

Really enjoyed the Mac & cheese All my other guests also enjoyed the mixed grill, lasagne & fish & chips. We also loved the cheese garlic bread Will definitely return Portions large, value for money amazing, staff were super friendly 30% is an amazing deal on top of already great prices

Megan Reed

10 months ago

Great staff! Plenty of parking and decent food.

sam morrow

10 months ago

Book a table was greeted and took to table order food and wine food was great hot and filled the plate staff were wonderful good atmosphere in pub

Phil Caley

11 months ago

I had a brilliant meal here with my family. The food was outstanding. The service was also outstanding. Our waitress Gemma was Fabulous. Nothing was too much trouble for her. All in all it was a fantastic experience and it won't be too long before we're back

Lee Kearney

11 months ago

Went to the Whistling Wren with my 2 children as a lunch treat in the summer holidays. The food was delicious. Fresh made pizzas and the burgers were lovely. There's a little outside play area which is handy when visiting with kids. The service was fantastic, we had Gemma for our waitress. She did a fantastic job, nothing too much trouble and service was quick. Will be back again.

Victoria Bamford

11 months ago

I had a lovely meal here with my husband. The food was delicious. The service was outstanding. Our waitress Gemma was friendly, polite and attentive. She went out of her way to make sure everything was just as it should be. All in all it was a very pleasant experience and we will definitely be returning

Carol Morris

11 months ago

This is my local pub/restaurant and our favourite place. Food is always lovely, staff are really friendly and atmosphere is lovely too. It would be fantastic if they had a pool table so me and my hubby could have a game.

lyndsay kelly

11 months ago

Employee no. 60000589 - Allan Marsh I went for a breakfast at The Whistling Wren, Leigh on Saturday morning before heading off to the RL semi-final. I ordered a large breakfast for me and a bacon bap for my friend. The breakfast is one of the worst meals I have ever had. Let me break it down. Bacon: supposed to be two rashers. I eventually found what was supposed to be my bacon, slithering in one corner of my plate. It was two halves of a very very fatty slice of streaky bacon and I use the word bacon very sparingly. Sausage: there were four of very poor 'value' quality sausages and tasteless. They were very much undercooked. Eggs: two fried eggs with hard yolks. These had obviously been per-cooked and warmed up. A dangerous practice which I will get on to later. Hash Browns: Four of the thickest hash browns that I have ever seen. They were very brown on the outside, but cold on the inside. Obviously unsuccessfully microwaved. After tasting, I left them Mushroom: At first I thought they were missing. Then I spotted them, hidden by the hash browns. Around a dozen of them, individually the size of a pea and tasteless. Baked Beans: these were actually OK. I did not take back as the place was filling with customers and very few staff about and I didn't have the time. Over the day I began to get very uncomfortable stomach pains which got gradually worse. After the game when all my friends celebrated i had to go home. It really was pathetic.

Allan Marsh

1 year ago

Good food for a chain pub. Service was quicker than last visit as though my last feedback was noted. Clean and tidy and staff were brilliant. Hard to fault really

Bob Marsh

1 year ago

Value for money & the staff were amazing.We went for my grandsons birthday & brought out a pudding with a candle on & sang happy b/day. My other grandson fell over outside & started crying. Gemma quick as a flash offered him a surprise toy & put a smile back on his face. I don’t often write reviews but these staff deserve the credit 👌

paul mitchell

1 year ago

Food was spot on. My daughter ordered the jelly and ice cream and wasn't impressed when it came with fruit in the jelly. Gemma noticed and was amazing got her smiling again and did a quick fix! Absolutely amazing nothing was too much trouble. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥰

Ashlyn Stott

1 year ago

This pub is amazing!! The waitors are so kind and helpful we were served by Amy and she was wonderful. Would definitely recommend for any families as there is a outdoor playground. Can't recommend.end enough!!

Linda Bass

1 year ago

We were welcomed by a friendly waitress who showed us to our table. We ordered drinks and then studied the menu. The waitress asked if we needed any assistance which we didn't. We ordered our food and then sat back for a chat. Within a very reasonable time our meals were on the table in front of us to savour and enjoy. We did,!

Thomas Lowton

1 year ago

Explained to Amy we needed a gluten free menu and she was very helpful indeed. She ensured we were happy with our food and beer too. Great service

ezeman67

1 year ago

Absolutely amazing service by Gemma, asked us if we wanted drinks when we sat down, took our order, Gemma is very polite and friendly, food is amazing, comes out hot. Would highly recommend

konrad schuller

1 year ago

Had fab meal with my mum, lovely pub. Everyone was friendly and helpful, especially Gemma thanks

lynsey bradley

1 year ago

Despite being a busy evening our food order came very quickly. Our waitress, Amy, was amazing. Despite having several tables, she greeted us with a smile, was attentive to our needs and ensured everything was fine. She is a huge credit to the establishment and we feel should be proud of her dedication to the job she was doing.

Kath Hall

1 year ago

We came in for lunch and enjoyed it very much, then as football was too cold we returned for tea it was extremely busy having a birthday party group as well as general public we didn't book tea time but was welcomed explained of a wait and busy which we could see. Offered a table with a reasonable time scale due to further booking we accepted ordered ate and done in this time the meal was fresh and hot and the ladies serving although run off their feed where pleasant apologetic on food time scales but very attentive and professional well done all great visit we will return on our next holiday inn stay thank you

Melissa Campbell

1 year ago

Went for lunch with my Mum on Wednesday 28th Dec. was greeted by Abbie. Who sat us at our table and served us from start to finish. Which was a dream. She gave us excellence service and helped my mum with the Menu. Food was fantastic. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. Gotta say Abbie was a breath of fresh air and gave us A1 service. A lot of places I’ve been lately have had really bad service. Superb 👍

Carl Beeby

1 year ago

As always service is amazing,love it here Ross and his team Any and Elle are always accommodating and nothing is too much trouble I took my sister for pre birthday lunch,table was booked and banner put on table Also brought out fudge cake with candle without asking Food is always tasty and overall a good place to go Service is always with a smile

Kerrianne Hamilton

1 year ago

Nice pub with nice food, prices on food are pretty reasonable for meals, drinks are a bit high priced compared to some of other nearby pubs. There’s a beer garden too which is alright on warmer days we tend to call in for one drink after walking the surrounding area such as the canal pathways or Pennington flash… it’s also right next to Leigh sports village. It’s a dog friendly pub too which is good if your out dog walking like me and you want to call in 😊 staff which are friendly usually offer to get a bowl of water for my dog and biscuits sometimes 😁

David Leather

1 year ago

Excellent pub and service, highly recommend. Sam was great and really friendly, pleasant staff all round. The guy behind the bar was really nice, offered us pizza even though the food service had officially closed, was so appreciative as we were starving and it was so nice. We sat outside as it was a warm evening, beer and pizza together was gorgeous. Thank you Whistling Wren, we will be back very soon.... Terry & Sam. X

Sam Woodacre

1 year ago

Absolutely lovely food and the service was excellent. Would highly recommend and we'll be coming back.

Dave Howell

2 years ago

Hi the service was good and staff were friendly, the food was good, when the food came it was cold, so we had to return and when they got us another one it was served hot. The pizza was lovely, would recommend. The dessert was a disappointment, the sponge pudding was not soft and fluffy. Hope this helps. Thanks

Manish Kumar

2 years ago

Lovely food, nice vegan menu too. Restaurant was warm and inviting. Abbie was our server and was lovely. We visited again today. Mike was our server. He was fantastic! Sad to see that things have been removed from the vegan menu but Mike went above and beyond to still make something from the old menu. Thanks Mike 😀 friendly staff and nice atmosphere as usual!

Clare Colette

2 years ago

Lovely visit as usual. Food was delicious and came out quickly. All the staff seemed great and very friendly. Beth greeted us at the door, she was friendly and had a chat with my little boy whilst we was being seated. She went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. Would definitely recommend to everyone.

Elisha Wood

2 years ago

Really lovely staff, great atmosphere and tasty food. I will be visiting again in the near future.

Nicola Nicholson

2 years ago

Mike was a very helpful and reliable waiter/barman He looked after us with a smile on his face. Great sense of humour. Nothing was to much trouble. Made our first experience at the whistling Wren very enjoyable. The food was lovely too. We will certainly comeback again

Linda Hughes

2 years ago

We had a fantastic experience with Beth. Nothing was too much trouble despite our multiple specific requests. Everything was brought out as expected. The kids caused havoc but she didn't mind. She was always polite, helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Thanks for everything 1

Keila Calland

2 years ago

Had a lovely evening with friends. The pizzas were gorgeous as was the pasta Alfredo. Staff were amazing, friendly and very attentive. Definitely be going back. Just one thing need to get the lemon sponge and custard on kids menu on the adult menu 😋

Denise Sambrook

2 years ago

Not visited the pub in a while and was very pleasantly surprised. Decor was good. Very clean and welcoming - a lovely atmosphere. The food was delicious and the staff - in particular Gemma - were lovely. Great service. Very policies and friendly. Will certainly be back soon. Highly recommend a visit.

Tracey Burton

2 years ago

Food was good. Typical pub grub. Charged extra for sweet potato fries which was not advertised. Drinks were pricey. Lovely server bought my husband a drink as it was his birthday - I didn’t get his name though. He was brill, unfortunately not our server the whole time here.

Marissa Cadman

2 years ago

Great little pub, dog friendly too, they got a blanket and a bowl of water before we'd even ordered our drinks! Breakfast was simple, tasty and honest, great value for money. Definitely recommend 😊

dizzzidip

2 years ago

A table of 8 and fantastic service from Gemma 🎉🎉 Great food that was fresh and really good quality. Had the mega mixed grill that was fantastic and the kids loved their meals too. Really accommodating of my wife's allergies and intolerances so she was able to have a great meal too, very impressed as usually a source of much frustration and disappointment when trying to eat out. Oh, did I say that Gemma was great?

Ashley Devine

2 years ago

Absolutely amazing establishment. Always greeted with smile. Our visit I was greeted by a lovely young man called josh. Showed us to our table and took a drinks order. Drinks arrived on point. We were given extra time because my girlfriend is a bit fussy. Never complained did josh even though he was busy. Came back with a smile, made us feel homely. Food amazing Service amazing Cleanliness of the pub amazing 100% will come back

Andy Owen

2 years ago

The wife and I enjoyed our visit to The Whistling Wren on Saturday. It was recommended by a good friend of ours and it lived up to its reputation. We will be revisiting The Whistling Wren in the very near future. We shall also recommend The Whistling Wren to all our friends as well. The food was good, hot and plenty.

Rick Winfield

2 years ago

we booked a table on line, it was very easy. we were greeted at the door strait away. and shown to our table, no waiting. food was served hot. we were looked after by Beth very friendly and helpful.

chris chadwick

2 years ago

Family of 5 people went for evening Meal, Staff very attentive and service was excellent. Food was if excellent quality and good value for money. Highly recommend the sirloin steak which was cooked to our taste , drink choices also very good especially the glass refill for children. Certainly go back.

Carol Prescott

2 years ago

Staff were very friendly and polite on arrived. Throughout our delicious meal nothing was too much trouble and all our needs were attended to. Amy our server was wonderful, she always made sure we were all happy and was always smiling. (Lovely girl)

Anouska Peck

2 years ago

Great Sunday carvery and plenty of it! Great little place. Last year had about 2 items on menu I could eat! This year menu change, only about 2 I can't eat now. Great!

Jeannie Hamilton

2 years ago

Lovely pub/restaurant. Table service excellent, prompt and attentive. Food good, all correct warm and delivered together for a party of 9. Went to order drinks at bar and all staff were busy completing orders, no customers at bar except us. and we were ignored for a good 5 minutes, even a hello, won't keep you a minute, apology but no, not even eye contact even when stood directly in front of us. Minor training issue with staff and didn't impact on a lovely night, would happily return and recommend.

martin bill

2 years ago

Absolutely great and friendly service also made to feel very welcome food was really good and tasty. Zoe was an excellent hostess you can tell she really loves her job and is a credit to the company.

Reece MCFC

2 years ago

Had a really nice meal here today. We haven't been before but will definitely be back. Ross our server was great never left us with an empty glass excellent service from Ross he was brilliant 👏 😀

Rachel Morris

2 years ago

Great food and polite staff but they try to keep you there. Both visits we have had to wait around a while for the bill to only be asked if we wanted more drinks. Its as though once youve spent up and ready to go your kind of forgot about

Kieran Daniels

2 years ago

I like this place. A very relaxed atmosphere for an afternoon. I had the tagine which was very nice, and plenty of it. The main reason I go though is probably the pedigree bitter. Marvellous stuff.

Bob Crank

2 years ago

Pleasant welcome on entering restaurant. Served quickly. Found hot and tasty. Service friendly and polite, very attentive

Sarah Brown

2 years ago

This is our second Friday coming tonight and I really couldn't fault not only the amazing food but the amazing staff. Definitely coming again next Friday, my new local! :)

Rachael Bushell

2 years ago

Good food and friendly staff. Nice outdoor seating. Make sure to book a table if there is a match going on at LSV stadium as it is a great place to go before or after attending a match.

Fiona

2 years ago

Can't fault it. The food was excellent. Good value for money and despite being quite busy, didn't have to wait long for our food. Would definitely recommend to others in the future.

Stephanie Wilkinson

2 years ago

Great service and lovely food. Only downside was the burger are the thin ones but the other meals are very nice. A great place to go out for a spot of lunch or dinner. Definitely go again

Luke

2 years ago

Love the wren but was extremely disappointed with the steak tonight, it was so tough! Was offered complimentary drinks and my steak was removed from the bill. Hubby had mega mixed grill, he left nearly all his meat as it was all tough but we paid in full for his. Thanked the manageress on the way out for what she did do but she comletely ignored both of us. Cheers.

Bev Parr

2 years ago

The whistling wren is local to us and we attend regularly. Never had a bad experience yet. Highly recommend. It is simple food done really well with a great atmosphere and great staff

Lauren Heap

2 years ago

Great staff...food was to a great standard of 'pub grub'...we had some issues with paying the till had switched off, but they let us go without paying part of the bill!! Will be back to spend the rest.

Anna Lloyd

3 years ago

Staff were very polite but, unfortunately, service was incredibly slow, even for drinks. The Sunday roast and the steak and ale pie were dreadful. The chicken was dry and the rest was obviously microwaved. The pie had virtually no meat in the filling and the pastry was rank. We took the chicken home for the cats who seemed to appreciate it more than we did. Needless to say, we won't be going back 🤮

Tracy Dawson

3 years ago

Disappointed for the second week running, last week are food was delayed because the server did not place our order. We did get an apology and a discount which was fine. Today the service very slow, the servers where not attentive. We where sat outside. After waiting 10 to 15 minutes and failing to attract a servers attention I had leave my table and walk into the path of a server to gain her attention. This worked we placed our order and waited patiently for a hour and twenty minutes, again I had t0 leave my table to attract the servers attention and was told the kitchen had a backlog . After another 15 to 20 minutes the food arrived . My wife noticed she should have had a dipping sauce with her meal . She asked a different server for the dipping sauce and was told she was get it for her. My complaints are :- 1. Poor service 2.Slow kitchen service 3.Condiment and cutlery buckets not stocked properly. 4.No apology from the server who did not bring my wife's dipping sauce. She was at our table when I complained to our main server about this matter We have been many times to the whistling wren and recommended you to family and friends but I am sorry to say we certainly will not be recommending or visiting your establishment again. To me the kitchen's efficiency and the service to outside customers needs looking at. Goodbye

Alan Taylor

3 years ago

Lovely meal today steak and ale pie and chips really hot and tasty. very friendly, helpful staff and really good to be able to meet up with my old work colleague. Thank you to all the staff for going out of their way so readily to help me with seating needs as someone who has a disability.

alison davies

3 years ago

Staff were faultless, despite being busy. We were never left without a drink. Food was delicious. Lovely and clean and well organised. Ita nice to be back indoors enjoying a family lunch.

Kayleigh Roberts

3 years ago

The food was delicious and the service was amazing! Lovely welcoming staff. Have been again since and was just as amazing!👏

Michaela Piggott

3 years ago

Friendly service even when we were only able to dine outside. It was great to have cask ale again and staff did all they could to accommodate us.

James Cowley

3 years ago

I've been here since the recent re opening. Obviously due to covid you can only sit outside at the moment, but the outside area has been well organised with people spaced adequately apart. You have to reserve a table as it gets busy. Staff are great and the food was lovely. Highly recommended.

Amanda Davies

3 years ago

Superb customer service. Really friendly staff. Changed my sons pizza to one without full tomato’s on without any hesitation. Highly recommended

John Gilman

3 years ago

Lovely food, good service & polite & friendly staff. Very clean & well run. The Sicilian lemon cheesecake is lovely.

Catherine Lane

3 years ago

Great food and excellent service. Cannot praise the staff enough. Well done to each and every one of them. With all that is going on at the moment and all the changes and precautions that has to be in place to keep all safe they are doing an amazing job. So polite and smiling through it. Will definitely be returning in the near future. 😁

Jennifer Thilwind

3 years ago