DINING OUT: Yeadon Way Brewers Fayre, South Shore

We have fond memories of the Yeadon Way Brewers Fayre, the scene of many a family meal and some celebration parties in our daughter’s younger years.
The Yeadon Way Brewers Fayre at South ShoreThe Yeadon Way Brewers Fayre at South Shore
The Yeadon Way Brewers Fayre at South Shore

She always enjoyed the play facilities, which were free at the time and allowed us to tuck into our food while able to keep a close eye on what she was up to and allow her free rein to return to playing when she had finished eating.

The food quality, choice and value were invariably very good and it was also handy for Mrs D’s place of work, so good for a meet-up in time for a tea-time feed.

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As far as the parties were concerned, one added advantage was that it was easy for extended family members to find on their way in from parts east via the M55, situated as it is at the end of the spine road into South Shore after which it is named.

Signs point the way during the roadworks scheduled to last until MaySigns point the way during the roadworks scheduled to last until May
Signs point the way during the roadworks scheduled to last until May

We always felt that location was also a great plus for the business generally, being the first dining and drinking option visitors see as they head into Blackpool’s main car parks, many no doubt after a lengthy motorway journey.

There is also an associated Premier Inn hotel next door, so the prospect of refuge and refreshment after travel has traditionally gone hand in hand with the premises.

But for several months, that handiness is no more.

The current upgrade work on Yeadon Way, due to last until May, has left the spine road temporarily two dead ends and drivers have to follow diversions to find the M55 and the car parks.

Baked salmon at the Yeadon WayBaked salmon at the Yeadon Way
Baked salmon at the Yeadon Way
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Signs have been installed at key points such as a the corner of Lytham Road and Waterloo Road to point drivers to the fact that the pub and hotel, and the adjacent petrol station, are still there.

It’s only for a limited period and the council promises that the road will be so much better after it is done – but for those businesses involved, the duration of the work must seem interminable.

Thankfully, we knew exactly where we were going when we decided to take a trip down memory lane one recent very windy evening – and the three of us agreed we were glad we made the effort.

The Brewer’s Fayre chain operated by Whitbread used to be a lot more widespread than it is these days and it was good to be reminded just what an extensive menu is on offer.

Brownie dessert at the Yeadon WayBrownie dessert at the Yeadon Way
Brownie dessert at the Yeadon Way
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It is handily split into sections - including starters, classics, grills, fish and ‘something different’ – and once we had made our choices, the ordering process at the bar was extremely friendly and efficient, including actually having our order read back to us to ensure it was perfectly accurate.

After starting by sharing a portion of loaded nachos (£4.99) and a garlic flatbread (£3.99), we each opted for mains from a different section of the menu.

My pick was sausage and mash in a giant Yorkshire pudding (£9.99) from the classics section - just the job to warm the cockles on a stormy night and a very generous portion indeed, so much so that I uncharacteristically actually had to leave a little of the pudding.

From an impressive fish range which left her a little spoilt for choice, Mrs D went for baked salmon (£10,99), served with mash, a medley of green vegetables and hollandaise sauce and declared it very tasty.

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Our daughter - now a teen – was tempted by the halloumi and chips off the ‘something different’ section (£9.79) and enjoyed the cheese.

She felt there was perhaps rather too much batter on the halloumi but as it appeared to be styled as ‘veggie fish and chips’, served with tartare sauce and peas, that was really more a matter of personal taste.

The young ‘un left room for a triple chocolate brownie (£4.99) off a very tempting dessert menu.

She was also particularly delighted to accompany her meal with unlimited soft drink from the dispenser, which is always a refreshing option in more ways than one and was available here for just £2.89.

With a coffee for me (also unlimited, at £2.69) and soft drinks also for my wife and I, our bill came to £53.40.

Marks out of 10: 8.

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