The Pickled Goose
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About The Pickled Goose
On Garstang Rd in Preston, The Pickled Goose serves British food from a menu of 84 dishes, with a black pudding and walnut sausage roll offered as a starter. Mains include the G.O.A.T. Burger and Bacon Chop, alongside a Chicken & Ham Pie and Surf N Turf, while Garlic Flatbreads and Mistoliva Mixed Olives suit sharing. A wide variety of ales is available to go with the food. The room is spacious and split into different pockets of seating, with tables set up to allow private conversation, and a fireplace adds to the space. The frontage keeps a traditional pub look. Dogs are welcome inside. The restaurant opens daily, covering the full week without separate lunch or dinner sittings.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
84 dishes · mains £6–30- Heritage Tomato Salad£9.95
- Bresaola£10.95
- Chicken & Ham Pie£18.95
- Surf N Turf£29.95
- Garlic Flatbreads£6.95
- Mistoliva Mixed Olives£5.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention g.o.a.t. burger, black pudding walnut sausage roll, chicken burger and meat pie.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention g.o.a.t. burger, black pudding walnut sausage roll, chicken burger and meat pie.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the pie, with one calling it the best they've ever had, alongside starters like the black pudding and walnut sausage roll and mains such as the G.O.A.T. burger and bacon chop. The wide ale selection also draws praise, with reviewers describing a light ale enjoyed alongside attentive, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere with private, well-spaced tables. Several first-time visitors say they'd return, and portion sizes and presentation come up consistently as strong points. One visitor noted the chicken burger lacked flavour, and another observed that front-of-house staff seemed stretched even on a quiet evening, with only two on duty handling a filling room. Otherwise the pattern is overwhelmingly positive, with diners highlighting clean, fresh decor and one reviewer even remarking on the notably well-kept toilets. A returning guest describes dining there three times with consistently excellent food and service each visit.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the pie, with one calling it the best they've ever had, alongside starters like the black pudding and walnut sausage roll and mains such as the G.O.A.T. burger and bacon chop. The wide ale selection also draws praise, with reviewers describing a light ale enjoyed alongside attentive, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere with private, well-spaced tables. Several first-time visitors say they'd return, and portion sizes and presentation come up consistently as strong points. One visitor noted the chicken burger lacked flavour, and another observed that front-of-house staff seemed stretched even on a quiet evening, with only two on duty handling a filling room. Otherwise the pattern is overwhelmingly positive, with diners highlighting clean, fresh decor and one reviewer even remarking on the notably well-kept toilets. A returning guest describes dining there three times with consistently excellent food and service each visit.
Featured reviews
- Barry Foote
“Very quiet on a Monday lunchtime, but the service was excellent and the food was superb. Not too expensive. An excellent menu. We will be back.”
- Mike Thomas
“Welcoming staff, courteous and friendly. Menu offers good options and plenty of choice. Food was flavoursome, well presented and decent portions. Lovely relaxed atmosphere, and tables provide privacy for conversations to flow. Would definitely recommend, and we'll go back soon.”
- mark chamberlain
“Brought my wife here the day after late May bank holiday as we opted for a quieter evening meal. We arrived 5pm and it was very quiet. Seated quickly and all service was prompt and without issue. We had a starter and main each and both were lovely. The atmosphere was nice and by the time we received our starters the place began filling up (but not packed) so it became a warmer atmosphere and a little less intimate 😅. Noticed another review mentioned the need for more staff and I can see that being possible.. there were x2 FOH staff but both were very busy even with a quiet restaurant. We sat inside to eat the finished our drinks outside which was lovely. Would definitely visit again 👍☺️ Pictures are Starter: Antipasti selection?🤔 Black pudding & Walnut Sausage roll Mains: G.O.A.T. Burger Bacon Chop”
- Sue Robinson
“First time visit, not the last. Fantastic food, very helpful staff, great amosphere and clean, fresh decor.”
- The Content Lab
“Lovely restaurant, nice decor , great staff and amazing food! Best pie I had ever had! 100% recommended!!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Serves dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Offerings· 7
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Highlights· 6
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 5
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Restaurants near The Pickled Goose
- The Ginger Bistro4.78562.8 mi£20–40Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
swordfish of the day, mushroom risotto, filet steak
- Slice of Spice4.11104.3 mi£10–20Vegetarian optionsGood for kidsReservations
beef curry, beef dishes, al faham mandi
- RK Dining4.51,9684.3 mi£10–20Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
masala dosa, thali plate, pani puri
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pickled GooseGood for kids · Reservations | 4.5516 | — | £20–30 | g.o.a.t. burger, black pudding walnut sausage roll, chicken burger |
| The Ginger BistroOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.7856 | 2.8 mi | £20–40 | swordfish of the day, mushroom risotto, filet steak |
| Slice of SpiceVegetarian options · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.1110 | 4.3 mi | £10–20 | beef curry, beef dishes, al faham mandi |
| RK DiningVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.51,968 | 4.3 mi | £10–20 | masala dosa, thali plate, pani puri |
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