Bolton by Bowland Tea Rooms in Ribble Valley

Tim Hall is a very good chap. We had filled baps and they were excellent. The tea rooms were closed, but he let us sit at the tables in the garden. We will certainly come again.

Needed a restorative sandwich and a cuppa after walking in the surrounding countryside so looked in to this Post Office cum tea room. Don’t be out off by the modesty of the owner saying ‘we really only do take always now’. He’s an excellent Cook! We had delicious BLT baps with lots of proper butchers bacon freshly cooked. The bap was super fresh too and it was a Sunday. We sat outside on the lawn reading the papers bought in the shop watching the locals drop in to pick up their baps too ( clearly this place is much appreciated) . We rounded it all off with home made coffee and walnut cake. Yummy!

Excellent place. Beautiful food and hearty sandwiches. There’s also a well stocked shop. Tim is a wonderful chef. Friendly and welcoming

Called in and had a most delicious piece of carrot cake and a good cup of tea. This is an old style tearoom connected to the local shop ,the owner is a really nice guy and very accommodating.

Hugely disappointed having visited many times in the past. Limited menu which is understandable in the current climate but would have thought that that might have led to more attention to detail. Monk fish main was very good but three of us ordered sirloin steaks and were all equally disappointed... at £29 we all would have expected more. Overall service sadly lacking and it will take some convincing to return which is such a shame

Been coming here for years now, probably 20. Tim is a great host and great chef. He’s friendly and welcoming. We decided to have our wedding reception here and he was amazing a wonderful meal even made us a cake because travelling from South Kirkby Pontefract we couldn’t take our wedding cake.

Visited today with my parents, had delicious rounds of freshly made sandwiches very generously filled. Lovely and friendly service in a traditional tearoom. Distanced tables and handwashing on the tables felt very COVID safe. Planning to return for the homemade cakes and Friday pie lunches. Thanks Tim.

Visited twice last week when we were on holiday in the area, Tim was so helpful and knowledgeable of local walks and places to visit, even let us borrow his map. His shop is exceptionally well stocked. In the tea room We tried all the cake! Carrot, coffee & walnut, Victoria sponge - so tasty and light, seriously delicious. We had a most generous pot of decaf tea for two and such great service with a smile - thank you :)

10 friends met for Tim’s Christmas meal and all agreed the food was lovely. A good choice, lots of al dente vegetables & everything served piping hot! We took our own wine & wobbled home afterwards! Usually open until teatime but these meals are done in December or I would think to order at other times?

Staying nearby and popped in for lunch! Amazing poached eggs on toast!!! And the hot turkey, stuffing and cranberry sandwich was like an early Xmas dinner!! Beautiful tender turkey! Shame we had no room left for cake as they looked delicious too!!

Great food and excellent service. Fantastic value for money, there were 12 of us so we pre- booked. Without exception everyone was highly satisfied with their choice. Thank you to Tim and his team

I have been a regular at this café for many years but recently moved house which meant today was my first visit in almost 6 months. I wish I hadn't bothered. I entered the cafe to see new Sunday lunch menus on the table - thinking there maybe an event on I checked to make sure there were no reservation signs - there wasn't so I took a pew or tried to. At that moment Tim (the rude owner) came out and bellowed "Aye, what are you doing? That's booked for Sunday lunch" I was astounded and so shocked I couldn't answer. With that he picked up my things and all but pushed me to another table and barked "I can do you there" and walked off. I walked out, never to return! I was shocked and embarrassed there was absolutely no excuse for talking to me, or anyone, like that. Thankfully there are lots of nice cafes to go to locally - just not this one!!

Found this little place by chance and so glad we did! We were hungry after a walk in Gisburn forest, this tea room really hit the spot, lovely soup, great coffee and the cakes were scrumptious! Friendly, helpful staff, all round fab place, we will be back! Thanks a lot Sarah

What a fabulous find we visited here on 21.7.18. Nine Lancashire lady cyclists on a 35 mile ride from Langho. We where made so welcome by Tim and his helper Jack, the food was all freshly made and my Turkey and Apple Sauce still warm from the oven was delicious. If you are in the area go to these tea rooms you will not be disappointed., not a big commercial venture a genuine Lancashire tea room.

Becautiful location, beautiful cakes and lovely staff!!! I would recconmend this place to anyone, very reasonably priced and fantastic quality!

The drinks were very good and the food is excellent. This is our favourite cafe. We live near by and there are a number of excellent walks near by the cafe.

Enjoyed a nice breakfast. Owner was very accommodating at short notice. The food and service was exceptional, a really good experience to compliment our short break at Bolton by Bowland.

Un pequeño salón de té con tartas caseras para morirse. Este es un pequeño salón de té ubicado en el pequeño pueblo de Bolton por Bowland, el entorno es a la vieja usanza y bien merece una visita. El pueblo también como una casa pública muy agradable, Coach y caballos bien merece una visita.

Llegamos cansados, caliente y cansado, después de un paseo en esta hermosa zona, que nos dieron una bienvenida fantástica por el propietario. Nos sentamos en el jardín y rápidamente se sirve con una gran taza de té. Pronto llegaron nuestros sándwiches - recomiendo encarecidamente el cerdo, relleno y Apple. Terminamos con los mejores bollos, nata y mermelada que hemos comido. Además, nos dieron un tazón de agua para nuestros perros sedientos. Si no tienes tiempo de sentarnos en la cafetería, que ofrecen tomar sopa, sandwiches, pasteles, etc. Nota: creo que dejan de servir a las 3. 30:00 h.

called here for cream scones with jam omg mouth watering and very large jug of coffee the owners were very nice even gave our dog a bowl of water you have to go here

Comimos allí dos veces la semana pasada. La primera vez que comer el té de la tarde con un amigo, y era muy bueno y abundante. Pasteles para morirse y precioso mango y plátano batido e interesante sopa.

We have called here a few times for tea and cakes. Everything is home made and they stay open quite late which is handy if you are passing by.

Mi grupo de ciclismo, U3 un sociable ciclistas, visitamos el té para el almuerzo. Nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos por el propietario amable y sus ayudantes - era él. Particularmente lo advirtió que estábamos yendo. Los bocadillos eran excelentes y los bollos para morirse! En conjunto, un gran visita

Mi novia y yo pasamos un tiempo absolutamente genial aquí, primero nos recibieron con los brazos abiertos en el pequeño y acogedor comedor. Tanto la camarera y el propietario era extremadamente cortés y no hacernos esperar demasiado tiempo. Las raciones eran una gran relación calidad-precio ya que teníamos el desayuno inglés completo, qué fantástica de empezar el día - sin mencionar el café era precioso.

Me and my work mate stopped in at the tea rooms hoping for a little bite for dinner

Después de un paseo a la cima del Beacon se cayó, nos metimos en aquí para un aperitivo de bienvenida.

Mi madre anciana y yo nos detuvimos en Bolton-por-Bowland a comer un picnic y aparcamos en el carril fuera de esta tienda de té, teniendo cuidado de no bloquear la entrada, y en un espacio público no privada. Teníamos planeado entrad en la tetería para tomarse un té y tarta después de un pequeño paseo. El propietario furiosa y agresivamente dijo: "va a dejar allí?" y nos fuimos sobre como si la carretera pública. Nos fuimos y nos sentamos en un banco y pude ver él storming - tenía miedo que iba a Bash mi coche templado.

Called for a snack lunch with another couple during brief visit to the area.We only wanted sandwiches and a cuppa but were treated like royalty.From the warm smiles and genuine interest from the young women serving ['where have you been/where are you off to next'] to the offer of top - ups by the man[owner/manager?] it simply couldn't be bettered. Great humour and very well priced food. We'll be back!Remember to take cash to pay.

This is the comment we heard from the kitchen when I turned up with 3 friends up for a bite to eat today (Sunday). I thought that this attitude to customers was confined to Fawlty Towers - clearly not. We didn't wait. Looking at the other positive comments, perhaps he was just having a bad day - but with the friendly welcome we received at the 'Delicious Deli and Café' just four miles down the road in Gisburn, I'm not going to bother to risk coming back. (Sorry, have clicked 'Food' and 'Value' as terrible when we didn't have a chance to find out.)

Great food, service and excellent value for money. Homemade food (soup fantastic and well filled fresh sandwich)at its best and a real cup of tea, will be back for a full English very very soon.

This has become a fairly regular dropping-by place for my wife and I on our way to and from various places. First thing to note is that there is always an excellent cup of tea served in a generously-sized pot, with hot water in another pot that doesn't have to be asked for. Unusual quality of service in itself, and at a very reasonable price.Whether you want a scone with jam and cream, some home-made soup, a sandwich or even a full English breakfast, you will be accommodated, and you will certainly not be ripped off. Good quality food at a very fair price.Service is first rate and very friendly. All in all, the place is almost too good to be true, and it's set in a delightful village, which contains a very interesting medieval church.Highly recommended.

We called in to this place again whilst visiting the Trough of Bowland. As last time, the service was personable, friendly and helpful. The food was really good. It is always a pleasure to attend here and today was no exception.

This is a lovely tearoom in a beautiful area.The owner greeted us and suggested we have our drinks in the garden area which was secluded and a real sun trap.The drinks were served in china cups and teapots and the toasted tea cakes with jam were delicious.A perfect place to relax if you are exploring the village particularly with the connection to Henry VI and The White Queen.

Excellent service , big cafetiere! I asked about walks in the area and was provided with a couple of map sheets for free!

Having been before on many occasions, I was equally as delighted on this one. I treated my mum to a ride out to the lovely village of Bolton by Bowland with the tea rooms central to my plan. Bolton is just one of many splendid, scenic villages in an area known as the Trough of Bowland in the heart of Lancashire. Arriving at the BbB Tea Rooms, we were given a warm welcome by the proprietor, who was genuinely happy to see us, asked how we were keeping and took our order. We had a round of sandwiches each, served with lovely salad garnish and crisps, tea for two served in a lovely china tea set and an enormous piece of dream-like lemon cake. The establishment also runs a post office and general village store. It has a dining room and one can eat outside in a sheltered garden, as we did.Another most enjoyable visit and I hope to return again soon. If anyone is wondering about a nice place to go, this establishment will not disappoint.