Nolans

[betterthanbacon]

Originally Posted by GBGX2

We eat lunch there regularly, and always have great meals and service. We would heartily recommend them. I am sure that during the “press of business“ things may not be perfect but overall a great spot !

A thought for “Better than Bacon”:

Before going on a public forum and denigrating a local business:

#1. Speak to a manager or in this case Carolyn about your experience.

#2. Give it at least another try, before commenting about your experience.

#3. Be aware that words matter.

#4. Happy to welcome you to the region, I would ask you to consider that none of these are chain restaurants, they all work very hard at being the best they can be!

GEEZ GBGX2,

I didnt mean to sound as I was denigrating the establishment, but was trying to give an honest review as I thought that is what this forum was asking for. As I stated I will go back for sandwiches, drinks, and salad. I am well aware that the establishment is not a chain operation and am sure that the owners are good hard working people like most small business owners throughout New England. But thanks for the info.
Yes words do matter That is why I used words like Awesome and Fun and also did state that I would go back.
As far as speaking to the manager. When 3 out of 4 meals are what I consider just ok this tells me that is the quality of their product. Not saying that the quality is bad just not what I would like. So I do not see any point in bothering the management on a busy night over the issue.
Cheers!

[GBGX2]

Originally Posted by betterthanbacon

GEEZ GBGX2,

I didnt mean to sound as I was denigrating the establishment, but was trying to give an honest review as I thought that is what this forum was asking for. As I stated I will go back for sandwiches, drinks, and salad. I am well aware that the establishment is not a chain operation and am sure that the owners are good hard working people like most small business owners throughout New England. But thanks for the info.
Yes words do matter That is why I used words like Awesome and Fun and also did state that I would go back.
As far as speaking to the manager. When 3 out of 4 meals are what I consider just ok this tells me that is the quality of their product. Not saying that the quality is bad just not what I would like. So I do not see any point in bothering the management on a busy night over the issue.
Cheers!

I appreciate your thoughts, denigrate was perhaps a bit harsh. Apologies!

I always feel that owners appreciate any feedback: positive, negative or “just okay”. Better to hear it from a patron directly than reading about it when it is too late to find out what would have made the experience better.

Nolan’s is a great spot, I hope you will go back for more than just apps or sandwiches, I am sure they would appreciate a second chance.

Thanks again and cheers back to you!

GBGx2

[Barbara]

I love Nolans! It’s one of my favorites in town. It’s the Wolfeboro version of Cheers for us locals.

[TiltonBB]

Every time I see the thread about the Nolans I think about the extensive postings about the efforts and negotiations from the people who wanted to skydive at Laconia Airport.

I wonder what happened to them?

Sorry, didn't mean to hijack the thread!

[webmaster]

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

Every time I see the thread about the Nolans I think about the extensive postings about the efforts and negotiations from the people who wanted to skydive at Laconia Airport.

I wonder what happened to them?

That was an epic thread with 592 posts and about 225,000 views:

https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums...ead.php?t=7143

From their final posts in that thread, the Noonans are now taking their skydiving adventures around the globe, including skydiving Mt. Everest!

[dippasan]

We love Nolan's. We go 8-10 times/season
they bill themselves as a brick oven bistro and I can tell you the pizza is excellent. Service has been great though we usually sit at the bar where Andy the bartender is a master at his craft.
Calamari is a great deal and nice size at $9.99

Definitely a favorite for pizza, apps and cocktails

[tis]

Originally Posted by webmaster

That was an epic thread with 592 posts and about 225,000 views:

https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums...ead.php?t=7143

From their final posts in that thread, the Noonans are now taking their skydiving adventures around the globe, including skydiving Mt. Everest!

I know it's off topic and I won't post again, but did they give up on the Laconia Airport?

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by tis

I know it's off topic and I won't post again, but did they give up on the Laconia Airport?

In a word: Yes!

Dave

[betterthanbacon]

So this past Sunday we went back to Nolans for Lunch.
As I stated in the OP we would go back and we would order sandwiches and salads.
So that is what we ordered sandwiches, salad, chowder and a flat bread, a glass of wine and a couple of beers.
Happy to report we had a very nice lunch. The food was to the quality I would expect and the service again was prompt and friendly.
Always fun to watch the Red Sox win as I eat lunch

[Barbara]

Love Nolan’s. It’s the Wolfeboro version of Cheers.

[Macavity]

Originally Posted by Barbara

Love Nolan’s. It’s the Wolfeboro version of Cheers.

You've posted that many times. We get it: everyone knows your name.

There have been a number of reviewers commenting that they felt marginal because waitstaff and bartenders were busy chatting with diners they knew. Perhaps you're part of the problem?

jmo,
mac

[Heading4thelake]

I also noticed that Nolan's has purchased the Cider Press restaurant , wonder what that means?

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by Macavity

You've posted that many times. We get it: everyone knows your name.

There have been a number of reviewers commenting that they felt marginal because waitstaff and bartenders were busy chatting with diners they knew. Perhaps you're part of the problem?

jmo,
mac

WOW! That last sentence was not needed.

[Macavity]

Originally Posted by Biggd

WOW! That last sentence was not needed.

I would argue that it was. The cheesy "Cheers" reference is only supporting the notion that some diners have had, i.e., that you need to be a resident and regular to feel welcome. If you want to promote the place (whatever your connection to it), it would be best to find another way to describe it.

mac