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Bistro 197

Bistro

One of the Top rated Bistros in Burnley


Address

Towneley Golf House, Todmorden Rd, Burnley BB11 3ED, United Kingdom

Website

blcgroup.co.uk

Contact

+44 1282 451636

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (236 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9 am to 3:30 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 3:30 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 3:30 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 3:30 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 3:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (26) staff (24) friendly (14) great (13) service (13) nice (10) breakfast (8) time (7) helpful (7) meal (7)
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  • 5/5 Luke W. 3 years ago on Google
    The Queen Vic is a great place to grab some food with family and friends Been many times and the service is always top quality, the food and drinks are always top notch and the prices reasonable too Parking aplenty outside and staff always friendly and welcoming to you once you arrive
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barry G. 2 years ago on Google
    First time here but won't be my last , fantastic place , the view is something else, very pleasurable, food is great , excellent experience
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ruth O. 1 year ago on Google
    We thought the menu a little restricted although when our food arrived it was excellent. The restaurant is upstairs and we didn't see a lift so ring and check if stairs are a problem for you
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carolyn F. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent fish not too much batter.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 roger w. 1 year ago on Google
    Can’t fault it , service , food and value for money all excellent. Sunday fixed price menu £20 for 3 generous courses of really good food . These days that’s great value .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Andy N Sherry H. 4 years ago on Google
    Sorry to say but the Queen Victoria is a bit hit and miss twice we've been and it's been great and twice its been not so good this last time food was served cold and all at different Intervals so some of us were eating whilst some of were still waiting although the wait g o the staff were polite and helpful it didn't help our disappointment sorry guys but we will visit again as you never know it might be like the fist two times we visited
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Geraldine L. 2 years ago on Google
    Second time we've been here and on both occasions the staff have been really friendly and helpful. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and the food has been spot on.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 christine h. 2 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed it, the food was lovely. I had carrot, fenal soup, Risotto, and parkin. The staff were friendly. Would recommend, will definitely be going again X X 🌺
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Myles D. 4 years ago on Google
    Depending on which chef is on depends on the quality I suppose, I've had good and bad experiences here, would continue to go on the gamble of having good food ?

  • 5/5 Jackie D. 4 years ago on Google
    Meals on a monday are meal deals and you can get 2 main meals for £8.99.

  • 5/5 Bernard P. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good family restaurant great

  • 4/5 Gordon T. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food reasonable prices

  • 5/5 Louise F. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely food and good service.

  • 5/5 John P. 4 years ago on Google
    Prompt service very pleasant staff

  • 5/5 elaine R. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful food. Friendly staff. Favourite place for breakfast or lunch.

  • 3/5 Simon R. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place, the staff are very pleasant but the food isn't quite what it used to be.

  • 4/5 shaun s. 4 years ago on Google
    Breakfast always good, kids eating free makes it so cheap!

  • 4/5 Skyy Lexie P. 4 years ago on Google
    we saw a teacher it was btending to be a mean teacher

  • 5/5 MIKE C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great value for money

  • 3/5 Sharon B. 4 years ago on Google
    Food good but expensive

  • 5/5 Autumn P. 2 years ago on Google
    Superb food at great value. Excellent customer service; very friendly staff. Can highly recommend the breakfast menu and the Sunday lunch menu is always a winner!

  • 5/5 Carole F. 2 years ago on Google
    Always amazing food,, friendly staff and good atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Browndog 2 years ago on Google
    Had breakfast with family here, nice quiet setup, food was lovely and table service was great

  • 3/5 Andrew L. 4 years ago on Google
    Is what it is...brewers fair but the staff are nice and friendly

  • 5/5 Cathy L. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food!! Great service.

  • 5/5 Jobie R. 2 years ago on Google
    Always a nice breakfast. Clean, tasty and very filling.

  • 5/5 Nadine S. 2 years ago on Google
    Really good place to eat . Kind and friendly staff

  • 2/5 gary w. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place but the sausage, bacon and black pudding were undercooked and I think when you are paying top dollar for a breakfast you should get a brew with it instead of charging an extra £3 for a coffee

  • 5/5 Andy D. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food, kind staff and managed to fit in a large group of us :)

  • 5/5 Lona Ben (. 1 year ago on Google
    Tasty food with fantastic view and lovely staff

  • 5/5 Bboy M. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place to dine in and matching with there beautiful food that they serve with a smile 😊 100% recommend to anyone that loves there food, I know it won’t disappoint 😊plus the view of the golf is outstanding 😉

  • 5/5 Jozef K. 1 year ago on Google
    So we booked for a valentines meal. 1st time out in months. Upon arrival we were greeted n seated. Each member of the team introduced themselves and advised their names, which was great if you needed them. The food we pre ordered and each course arrived quickly when we requested. We didn't want to rush the evening. All The food was amazing, but especially the bacon jam which I complemented them on and before you knew it I was being told how they created it and offered a chat with the chef if I wanted to know more. It's the 1st time we had been to Bistro 197 and we cannot recommend it enough. The whole experience from start to finish was great. A very welcoming atmosphere, fantastic food n drinks and great value for money. We will be back soon. Thank you

  • 5/5 Neil H. 1 year ago on Google
    Best breakfast in the area and in a fantastic setting near the 18 hole golf club and part of Towneley Park. Easy parking too. Great service and good prices

  • 5/5 joanne b. 1 year ago on Google
    Just popped in for coffee, staff were lovely. Very friendly atmosphere. Food looked fab. Will definitely be eating there next time 😁

  • 5/5 Dave N. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely cracking meal and staff very helpful and polite

  • 3/5 Ray Bloody P. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is inexpensive, but even then I'd expect a certain standard. A £12 burger shouldn't taste pretty good, but appeared to have been reheated after having been cooked a few times already. Incredibly dry, with limp lettuce and an almost-stale bun. Staff are friendly and courteous, but I can't get past the standard of that burger. The kids meals selection is quite decent compared to most places.

  • 5/5 David P. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, quick service, good food and great prices (especially with offers or vouchers) ?

  • 4/5 Gayle P. 4 years ago on Google
    Got an indoor play area for the little ones. Portion size is good too. Never had a dessert has too expensive.

  • 5/5 liam y. 4 years ago on Google
    Went for my daughters birthday! Food was decent at a nice price plentiful plates! Tidy little soft play area for the kids to give the adults 10mins.......haha staff friendly and welcoming overall pretty decent

  • 4/5 Christine C. 4 years ago on Google
    Very convenient and comfortable when staying at Premier Inn. Enjoyed the roast dinner on Sunday evening.

  • 4/5 Sarah C. 4 years ago on Google
    Really good place for a good meal. Only issue is that you have to wait to be seated which does cause queing.

  • 1/5 Bill E. 4 years ago on Google
    Very poor food. New potatoes grey. Pie small and soggy. When the waiter asked if it was okay I told her, politely and quietly what was wrong. She said the pie was oven cooked, not microwaved. She said she'd tell the chef and disappeared. No apology. No offer of refund. Steer clear!

  • 4/5 Vicky R. 4 years ago on Google
    Had a nice meal on a quiet afternoon after a hospital visit. The manageress was really helpful for my Gluten Free requirements. Well done.

  • 4/5 Melanie W. 3 years ago on Google
    Staff was very helpful and friendly food was nice too

  • 1/5 Phoenix E. 3 years ago on Google
    Takes ages to be served? 40 minutes waiting for a bit of breakfast

  • 4/5 Debbie L. 3 years ago on Google
    Food and drink nice, staff friendly and welcoming.

  • 2/5 Lacie H. 3 years ago on Google
    Drinks were good as they were fill up! But food wasnt the best as my streak was very jelly and it made me feel very sick but dessert was rather tasty.

  • 4/5 Eddy N. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good lovely food service good

  • 3/5 Mental health and well being c. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place. Brilliant for kids but at near a fiver for a pint its rather costly

  • 3/5 norman f. 4 years ago on Google
    Ok for a quick visit

  • 3/5 Tracey-Anne L. 4 years ago on Google
    Room good nice and spacious comfortable evening meal was rubbish chicken tikka masala was all watery rice over cooked and hard stuck together absolutely disgusting, service by young girl dropped the plate on the table and went not the best service I've had. Disappointing as on work trip.

  • 4/5 shane w. 4 years ago on Google
    much improved, staff were all spot on with good attitudes and play area is clean

  • 4/5 Amy S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice breakfast

  • 5/5 ben w. 4 years ago on Google
    Go here for real ale nice staff

  • 4/5 Darren G. 4 years ago on Google
    Limited on the gluten free but helpful management

  • 4/5 John B. 4 years ago on Google
    Never been before brewers fayre thought they'd all gone food very good staff good radiator warm

  • 5/5 Dorrie P. 4 years ago on Google
    Come regularly as a family. Good food. Reasonably priced and helpful, friendly staff. Also has play facilities for younger children.

  • 2/5 Pablo S. 4 years ago on Google
    Although it was packed we got served quite quickly but the food was cold and half the order was wrong

  • 5/5 Robert H. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice pub good pint good for the kids

  • 4/5 Mike R. 4 years ago on Google
    Decent meal. Good value.

  • 5/5 Suz C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food great prices, service quick too

  • 4/5 Sam D. 4 years ago on Google
    Really good food

  • 1/5 Wendy P. 4 years ago on Google
    Poor food. Ripped off with pre opened bottle of prosecco. Flat. Price changed at 6pm?

  • 3/5 Gerlof B. 4 years ago on Google
    Overall it was okay, main problem is waiting times you can stand at the bar for some time before a member of staff will come over which is totally fine if it's busy but on this occasion it was not it seemed they were all congregating in one area until a manage came o we to force them to serve. Then the food was just okay didn't taste that great and the starter was extremely hot where as the main was barley warm.

  • 3/5 Dawn K. 4 years ago on Google
    For a quick tea its lovely bar staff are super friendly


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Kids' menu
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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