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The Refreshment Bar

Cafe Catering service Mobile catering

· Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery People often mention breakfast, staff, nice,


Address

15 Northgate, Ewood Park, Blackburn BB2 1JU, United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1254 59049

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (86 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Saturday: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 3 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 3 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: breakfast (8) staff (7) nice (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Alex G. 6 years ago on Google
    I Come in here a couple of times a week for a sandwich and cup of tea as I work locally. It's always busy but I always manage to find somewhere to sit either inside or if it's nice outside. There is always plenty of filling on the sandwiches and it is proper chicken not the cheap chicken roll or wafer thin stuff. My favourite part is I can relax and read the free newspaper whilst there. Staff are very nice too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Damian F. 8 years ago on Google
    What the hell, I've just paid £3 for half a ham sandwich. Are they still on rations from WW2 ? There are a lot better sandwich shops within walking distance of this 1960's diner. More butter than ham !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 steve f. 2 years ago on Google
    Asked if they did real butter or spread on their rolls with soup. Told it was real butter so ordered them. Please note Nordpack is "not" real butter. And tastes horrible when your roll is smothered in it. See photo of all I managed to scrape off.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve S. 2 years ago on Google
    Looking for a breakfast that will well and truly hit the spot in a way that takes youback to those Sundays that you would trade war stories with your friends after the night before? Then look no further, brilliant food, friendly staff and a nice chilled atmosphere. Think we've found our new breakfast spot. Thank you

  • 5/5 Patrick D. 8 years ago on Google
    I had a full English breakfast with my wife. The service staff was very nice. The food was exactly what a breakfast should be. They even came by to make sure we were liking everything and if we had enough on our plates. Best experience I've had in England this far at a restaurant. Tea was good too.

  • 5/5 Susan A. 5 years ago on Google
    I love this place the Ladies or so attentive here. the tables are always cleaning. Free Wi-Fi they do buffet food for parties. The sandwiches are huge. And if you have a speak to you can always pop round to the little dessert cafe opposite the library for a gorgeous cupcake.

  • 5/5 Shannon M. 5 years ago on Google
    Food is always highest quality, i go out of my way most days to get a sandwich or breakfast. Staff are so friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommend to everyone

  • 5/5 Darren C. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent service today. Very polite staff. Gluten free bread for some toast unlike other cafes in town. Cheers see you again

  • 5/5 Simon R. 5 years ago on Google
    Good selection of hot and cold food & drinks available at this cosy cafe just near the centre of blackburn. Friendly and helpful staff who can't do enough to help. Seating is available inside and outside. Food was brought to our table quickly and was hot and tasty.

  • 5/5 Laurence Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Very decent full English breakfast

  • 4/5 I-Guide P. 1 year ago on Google
    Well what can I say... this place lol I've only just rediscovered it after spending most of my teen years eating there. A great place otherwise to relax the atmosphere is welcoming and friendly staff I find are polite only downside is can be a little cramped notwithstanding the food tastes delicious.

  • 1/5 Idris P. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is absolutely rubbish I had breakfast today it was absolutely horrible the toast was soft soggy I only got one tomato I ordered porch eggs 2 I got scrambled eggs had no salt beans were very little just full mushrooms it was cold the food the staff were very unfriendly and rude it's not worth the money real let down they need to learn how take care of their customers they havnt gor clue on how running the business very poor service the food was disgusting I rather go McDonald's have breakfast sort you self out refreshment bar horrible food horrible staffs

  • 2/5 Joe W. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good bacon bap but let down by the coffee. Who else makes coffee like that ....horrible.

  • 5/5 Graeme M. 10 months ago on Google
    Great to see this is still here serving good food. I enjoyed a tuna jacket potato with salad, which was very tasty. A relaxed atmosphere.

  • 5/5 John C. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing meat and potato pie and best cheese and onion pie ever. Friendly service, great price. Will be back again soon.

  • 5/5 josephine a. 1 year ago on Google
    I had toast and a cup of tea 🍵 very nice and welcoming from nice and friendly staff.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cash only
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Kids' menu
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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