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Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 1039 reviews

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Gastroranking-it
4.4 ★ from 50 reviews
Ian
09.08.2024 - 11:45

A theatre restaurant owned and run by a Council wouldn't have been high on my list of likely candidates for a great meal. The Mechanics Institute Theatre has ob...

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G
09.08.2024 - 11:45

Went the Cat's Whiskers Reunion in September (which was brilliant! so thought the Carribean themed Christmas would be just as good. It was all decked out quite...

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Peter
09.08.2024 - 11:45

My wife and I enjoy having lunch at the Burnley Mechanics 1855 Bistro every week. The restaurant and bar areas are wonderful, and we always have trouble decidin...

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Lesley
09.08.2024 - 11:45

Excellent service as always quick and very friendly good excellent plenty of choice change of menus twice a year

annedM3804FV
09.08.2024 - 11:45

Went to Bistro 1855 last week what a great time we all had... We had Afternoon Tea there.. Which I could highly recommend.. its was really good.. Lovely present...

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The Simply Classic Bistro in Burnley offers a mix of experiences, from disappointment to delight. While some diners found the food lacking in quality and variety, others praised the delicious dishes and faultless presentations. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, with attentive staff and reasonable prices. Customers enjoyed the fish and chips, club sandwich, and chicken Caesar salad. The bistro offers a lovely dining room within the theatre, perfect for pre-show meals. While some encountered dirty tablecloths and missing menu items, the overall consensus is that the Simply Classic Bistro is a pleasant dining option with room for improvement.

Menulist
4.2 ★ from 10 reviews
Amelia
25.03.2022 - 19:45

Really enjoyed our lunch here, food great and surroundings nice. Staff very helpful. Only downside was that they closed earlier than we'd realised so we couldn'...

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Samuel
25.03.2022 - 19:45

I met my wife for lunch here after hearing many good things. I have to admit, it was really nice. I had the fish and chips and it was fantastic. my wife had a c...

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Hollie
25.03.2022 - 19:45

Now, what can I say I really missed this place when it was closed due to lockdown, would recommend doing for lunch and pre-theaters, both have done. we have a n...

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Renato
25.03.2022 - 19:45

Many foods not available when we visited, but the staff was friendly and apologetic about it. a bit expensive for what we got, but nice for a tasty bite.

Jasmine
25.03.2022 - 19:45

Six of us visited the restaurant for a meal before we watched the tribute band talon. we all had a wonderful meal (food method), but we found the service a litt...

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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 6 reviews
Paul
10.02.2024 - 06:50

A great theatre with a good mix of events on. The food is especially nice, with a great range of really good items. Book a place if going pre-theatre as...

dreamaker
10.02.2024 - 06:50

This is somewhere we should all use as it is such a magnificent place to have in our town. It is not very well advertised but if you can manage to find out...

maemaesmummy
10.02.2024 - 06:50

A quaint theatre based in the centre of town. Its got quite a small capacity which makes it feel like you are watching a show in your living room. They dont...

Facebook
4.8 ★ from 11 reviews
Google
4.1 ★ from 3 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 74 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 67 reviews
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