Highwayman in Lancaster

Wow!! we came for Sunday Lunch. I don't normally go out and have Beef & Yorkshire pudding. As we always feel we make it better at home! Until now...on a parr with mine. 6 meals ordered...all hot 🔥 which doesn't always happen! Lovely desserts. I had Pear and coconut ice cream others had Sticky Toffee Pudding as well as profiteroles. Goes without saying but 'we will be back soon" .

We called in after a sunny day in the lakes although we didn’t have a booking they found us a lovely table. It was very warm and cosy the decor is wonderful, we both ordered the steak burger and a portion of onion rings which was tasty but a huge portion and we certainly didn’t need the onion rings. The service was excellent especially our young waiter Robert . All round a lovely meal.

We had an absolutely amazing trip to the highwayman, last sunday for a roast dinner. I had heard good things before but it really was amazing. The food was delicious, the service was fast and very friendly. We arrived early and they seated us with no problem with a drink whilst we waited. Lovely staff, lovely atmosphere, brilliant food. we will definitely be back!

After being recommended The Highwayman in North Lancashire by friends, we visited yesterday for lunch. Really lovely very dog friendly Pub Restaurant in a gorgeous village. The service was excellent, the lovely lady who looked after us was delightful, ambience and decor is perfect for us. Some pubs are a little dark for lunch but this was spot on. The menu was interesting, not your generic pub grub, all perfectly cooked and good size portions. Although we didnt have wine the list was varied and well priced. We will definately be back, i guess the other customers also loved it too as the atmosphere was brilliant on a busy midweek lunch service. Lots of tables but well spaced out …. Loved it thank you !!!

We were a party of 4, who dine out regularly together, and all of us thought this was the best meal we had enjoyed for many a year. When we arrived at 7.45pm for an 8.00pm booking, the Highwayman was clearly having a really busy Saturday evening. Our table was not ready, so we were seated elsewhere with drinks. By the appointed hour, however, we were at our table and studying the extensive menu, which was 'right up our street' and each of us could have chosen a number of the offerings for each course. The food arrived promptly, was well prepared with just a nice touch of artistry. We each had 3 courses and everything was delicious. We left feeling well fed and not begrudging the slightly above average price. It was well worth the little extra for the high quality of the food and the service. Well done, Highwayman!

Excellent.Huge portions.Friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend

A solid 5-star experience. Beautiful restaurant with fantastic cuisine and friendly service. Every dish was a firework for the palate. Enjoyed every moment, definitely worth the journey.

A lovely spot in beautiful countryside. Food is given thought and cooked well, the menu caters for gluten free and vegetarians are also considered with some interesting options. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Interior is old fashioned pub (which we like) but clean and outdoors space is modern with a screen for watching sports too. Well recommend

Been past this pub hundreds of times and finally visited when we met our friends half way from each others homes in Halifax & Thornton Cleveleys. We had a lovely lunch, good food and very friendly and helpful staff. We will be returning with some other friends as soon as we can arrange it👍 Another lovely visit here same great service. Booked to come again in September. 👌

Short version: Lovely staff, nice food been a couple of times now and will happily return! Long version: we went for my father's in law birthday and they really couldn't do enough to help. They picked a table for us that made accessibility easy, very attentive and lovely staff. The food is good and tasty and they gave him a piece of birthday cake! One slight complaint is that it was very hot inside making it slightly uncomfortable but manageable. Would recommend the highwayman to anyone looking for decent pic grub

First visit, definitely won’t be the last! Staff were so attentive and welcoming, so much choice on the menu and the food was absolutely beautiful!

In a word, perfect. Great food well prepared and presented. Interesting menu devoid of many dumbed down options. Beautifully appointed pub but relaxed with lovely ambience. Staff are efficient, friendly and knowledgeable. Large selection of beers and other drinks. Dog friendly which is a plus for me and there is enough space for dogs not to be a problem for other diners. We love the place.

This was my first visit, I had been recommended by a friend. From the second we walked through the door to leaving at the end of our delicious meal the service was excellent. There was a great choice on the menu, so much so that we booked to return the next evening!This is my new go to place and I would highly recommend you give it a try.

Totally boss - as are all the Brunning and Price pubs - lovely staff, food, and beer - and they have Frangelico, which is lovely in coffee - if you haven't been there, you have to try it - if you have, you'll already know how good it is...

We both enjoyed our visit to The Highwayman, the staff were lovely and the food was Fab and dog-friendly.

Very pleasant surprise! Thursday evening and the car park was full. We had arrived fairly late without a reservation and were warmly greeted by the front of house. All the staff were very friendly and well trained. We would definitely return if we were local.

Booked by my mum who is local, she goes to a walk organised by the pub and it's very community based. Sunday lunch was fabulous..well behaved dogs allowed in and welcomed. Menu was varied so choice for everyone. Lots of different spaces in the pub to suit small or larger groups.

Great place and very safe the cheese and onion pie is fantastic should never come off the menu excellent beers as well.😊

Food was excellent 👌 service was superb 👌 would highly recommend Only downside ice cream portion with the sticky toffee was so small at least 2 scoops guys

Fabulous Sunday dinner with all the family. Food was delicious with great choices for kids and adults… it was great to see steak on the kids menu. We arrived at 5:00 pm and it was really busy lots of families.

Delicious, lovely setting eating outside, highly recommend!

Fantastic meal. Couldn’t find any fault with the food or the service. Never had a bad meal in 5/6 visits.

Great food here at a reasonable price. Three of us visited for lunch and each dish was delicious. Excellent selection of beers available. Dog friendly too.

Booked for an early dinner for our last night of our holiday.. Mushroom soup, very tasty..Shoulder of Lamb for my mains. My wife had spicy cauliflower fritters, king prawn curry...Glad we booked, as on leaving the place was mega busy.

Great place, good food, good staff been going to the Highwayman for years, never been let down.

Wonderful atmosphere, beautiful building, elegant decor, spoilt-for-choice menu, attentive service, and food that was fit for a Royal table. Open fires in colder months, nice outside areas for eating and drinking clean and well cared for everywhere, can not fault The Highwayman.

Quite simply my favourite dining experience in the area by far. It is our local go to for date night and never fails to deliver.

Lovely place, best lamb I have had in a restaurant

Lovely staff, very nice meet and greet, the roast beef was lovely. We had the bhaji as a starter which was very nice. Nice beers and wine served here. The only part that wasn't great was the roast potatoes which were reheats. We would go here again as everything else was good.

My husband and I dined at The Highwayman 05/06/24. We both ordered celeriac soup to begin and it was delicious. I ordered fish pie and once I'd broken through the mashed potato crust, was disappointed to discover it resembled fish soup. I needed a spoon to eat it. My husband's halibut meal was also disappointing. His fish was overcooked and the cassoulet consisted of just four beans! There was no vanilla ice-cream available for the sweets. We both felt the meals didn't represent value for money. The staff were friendly and welcoming and our waitress was extremely chatty.

Good restaurant, food was brilliant as I ordered the fish n chips, which was very nice 👍

Great find, just outside Kirkby Lonsdale. Drinks and late lunch after walk were fab. Both plates were delicious, Cumberland sausage with mash and fishcake with poached egg and side salad. Large and spacious seating options available both inside and outside.

Food was amazing and very quick service. It was our first time here but we will definitely be back . We were there during the beer & pie festival and the pies were top notch . Staff were friendly and professional.

Absolutely beautiful food!! Very busy, which speaks volumes.

The cheese and onion pie was delicious

We dined in the evening and booked ahead, we are not local but the place seemed popular so I think a booking is recommended. My wife is a coeliac and the staff were very knowledgeable about what could be offered, and even better large parts of the menu are gluten free without any modifications which is a nice touch. Food was superb as was the drinks. 10/10

Fantastic food in a peaceful setting.

Great food and stop on the way back down South. Friendly & efficient service. Highly recommend. My fish cakes were really tasty and well seasoned.

Perfect service, delicious food and amazing decoration.

Friendly and efficient service. Very tasty food, decent portions.

Good dining experience. Terrific range of gluten free options.

Went with friends had a great meal lovely atmosphere and service was excellent. Will return

Brilliant service here, absolutely. Was a busy Friday night and we were treated so well, we really felt like they had the me for us and appreciated our business. I had I indian trout, onion bhaji, sag alloo ( little light on the sag) and cucumber coriander salad which was delicious and hubby had the fish and chips equally good. We were too full for dessert sadly. They have a fabulous gin menu, I had one of my faves, Chase pomelo and pink grapefruit but unfortunately for my husband, the freedam zero on draught was playing up and not being served.

The place was nice, and there was a good space between tables, so you did not feel cramped or squeezed in. Service was excellent, and I hate to say it was almost too good. We tend to like at least a few minutes between courses, but almost as soon as you had finished starters, the table was cleared, and the main was there, so overall, the meal felt rushed.

Lovely place to eat and great gluten free options!! Hooray 🎉

Popped in for lunch and had not booked but our lovely server (Rob) found us a table and gave us excellent service. The food was lovely - we both had the steak sandwich and even though my daughter changed a few things, they were very accommodating. The atmosphere was nice and there was a lovely flower display, which we later found out was done by Daisy.

Came with family for a three course meal. Excellent food. Would recommend.

Lovely experience fantastic food and service, can't rate it any higher.

Dog friendly. Staff extremely welcoming and helpful. Food fresh, good portions, enjoyed by all.

Met up with a friend for lunch. Very friendly staff and great food. Will definitely go back again.

We had delicious meals with excellent service. We had roast lamb with all the trimmings and salmon/smoked haddock fishcakes and poached egg, all fantastic with generous portions. Desserts were chocolate brownie, knickerbocker glory and a cherry and chocolate ice cream dessert.

Me and my partner came here yesterday, first time we have ever been, we will definitely be back, staff very polite and friendly, made us feel very welcome, I tried a cocktail off the Chinese menu and it was lovely, the food was honestly outstanding! It’s pricey but you definitely get what you pay for! Didn’t feel like we was waiting long for our food yet it was super busy, you could tell the food was fresh and the presentation was outstanding! Definitely be back and definitely recommend to others!

I brought the girlfriend here an early valentines meal, first time for both of us here and it was an excellent night, our waiter was lovely and the food was amazing, the price is perfect for the quality, would absolutely recommend, and will go again.

If only there were 10 stars!! GLUTEN FREE CHEESE AND ONION PIE AND BEER!! Lovely people. Lovely pub!

Good solid pub grub, I had a beef burger and my partner had the venison burger. The spicy sweetcorn soup was delicious to start. There is a really good selection of drinks and nice to see some nice alcohol free cocktails too. I had a lovely ipa which showed how well the cellar is managed, the pint arrived at the table completely milky to the bottom and it took ages to fully settle, a sign of a really good pint! 4 stars for service, because we were stood near the bar looking puzzled for a while and were ignored by some passing staff when we clearly had just arrived and didn't know where to go and who to speak to about being seated. Once seated though, the staff were excellent. Maybe a sign near the door giving some instruction would be good. 4 stars for food, the portion size of some of the starters in our party seemed a bit stingy. Would probably return if passing.

Lovely staff and very nice food. Will visit again !

Excellent Pub, staff, food and environment. Worth the expense, you get what you pay for. A well decorated, clean gastro pub for a special occasion. The. Beer is kept really well too. Ample parking, easy to find, lovely location. Nothing negative to say.

I went to the Highwayman pub for my godfathers birthday, as we booked accommodation nearby. We were total of 7 and a dog. I was a bit indecisive in what I wanted to eat for a main and asked the staff what they recommended. She mentioned the lamb and I have to say it was the best dinner I’ve had in a pub in a while. I also had starters and cocktails and other people in my party had the steak, pie and wine but the braised shoulder of lamb by far was the creme de la creme. It was very tender, good portion size and delicious. Happily would return just for this! I thank the chef and the front staff who were very friendly as well as making the experience more enjoyable. Would highly recommend.

Good food .Great staff .excellent evening.

Lovely place and delicious food. Booking could be improved as called and was told no availability. Luckily someone went online and we got a booking. Would definitely recommend.

Absolutely fantastic lunch at the highway man, had the cheese and onion pie, wonderful. Staff great and a lovely welcome. Definitely recommend. Would like to go in the summer 👍

The beer is always a delight, and my choice of Venison, smoked bacon, chestnut mushroom herb suet crust pie, colcannon mash was sublime. No exaggeration. Sadly I couldn't manage a desert.

Lovely staff, great food and a really nice welcome. Thank you

We had an absolutely fantastic meal here- the atmosphere was welcoming from the moment we stepped through the door. Cosy decor and very friendly and efficient staff made the whole dining experience even more special. Will definitely return when we are next in the area and we have already recommended The Highwayman to friends and family living nearby.

Attended a birthday party here was seated in the room with all the books.. very lovely room. There was a pre order menu to choose from with a wide selection and vegetarian options, they were happy to cook something off the menu for the neurodivergent in the family. The good was reasonably priced for the quality of food received. The staff were great and attentive. The pub itself has plenty of parking and a beer garden. It is pet friendly and ideally located near walking areas and approximately 3 miles from kirby Lonsdale. It was busy when we arrived so prebooking especially on weekends is advised

Really nice evening. First time and the wait staff were great. Really helpful and friendly.

We didn't have a booking but we were welcomed in. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming.

Fantastic service and food. Not the cheapest but you do get a decent helping for your money, unlike many other restaurants. Well behaved dogs kept on a lead are allowed in the bar area. If you're booking a table and are taking a dog make them aware so they can allocate you a suitable table.

Visited for Sunday lunch while staying in a local cottage. Booking was easy. Welcome was warm and inviting and our table for 4 in the window was ready for us. We all chose Sunday lunch options and it was a great meal. Everything served together..piping hot ..extra gravy and apple /mint sauces. No faults and 4 clean plates. Unfortunately no room for desserts so we’ve booked to return for lunch today so we’ll see 😂 how we go.

Incredible food. Outstanding. The place is amazing too. Love this place. Service fantastic

Always a lovely visit. Good food and friendly staff.

Have just visited The Highwayman and had both an excellent meal and excellent service. We were greeted warmly, as on a previous occasion, by the man behind the bar and shown to our table. The food was first class and the service both friendly and professional. We hope to soon sample the Christmas menu and would heartily recommend this establishment..

Consistently good, slightly more expensive than the average but well worth it ! On the ball friendly service!

Great place , but to many dogs, dogs should be in own area.

My daughter arranged 14 of us to go for my 60th birthday. We had varied dietary requirements including a severe nut allergy. From speaking to the manager to arrange our meals and the reception we received on the day I cannot praise them enough. Everything was excellent well organised and the food was amazing. Staff were so lovely made my birthday so special. Thankyou so much.

It's very pricey, staff are very attentive. Very good with allergens. However any issues their not great at explaining things.

Had tea here at 5pm on a Saturday, initially when we walked in, it was really busy and noisy. However, we were shown to our table in a quieter area, which was great. All the staff we encountered were very polite and friendly. The food was absolutely delicious, as was the German large. Can not wait to revisit. Perfect service and lovely produce.

We went here two Sundays on the run - first with friends and then as a couple. We really enjoyed it. The food was excellent and well presented. Crab arancini, sea bass, chilli beef salad were really delicious. Also the Sunday roasts looked lovely as they were being served to other tables. All the staff are very pleasant and helpful but a shout out for Tim who is so friendly and cheerful to everyone. Burrow is a couple of miles from Kirkby Lonsdale and it’s definitely worth a visit if you are staying in the area.

👌 The very best food, service and atmosphere. This place was recommended to me from someone who goes every week.

The Highwayman is a super country gastro-pub with great décor, nice food, beers and wine. Also very well organised, with slick service and charming staff. It was just the right Sunday lunch venue for our group of friends after doing the St. Peter's Church loop. It was also excellent value and having been there in February and June this year is highly recommended regardless of the time of year.

Excellent food, excellent service again and really friendly staff. We visit every month and love it.

Meeting with a friend brought us to The Highwayman and what a good choice it was. Although it was busy when we visited, the restaurant has spacious, homely feel. Our mains included the shoulder of lamb and the chicken coq au vin and Appleby Cheshire cheese pies. All were beautifully cooked and very enjoyable. As a mark of good food we had space for desserts and once again our pavlova, hot waffle and sticky toffee pudding were first rate. Most of the service was excellent, the exception to this was the guy behind the bar (seemed to be in charge) who lacked the professionalism displayed by the other members of staff. However this wouldn't put us off returning again.

We loved this restaurant, the service was excellent very attentive staff the food was amazing we could not fault anything highly reccomend. Also it is dog friendly and they sold lots of doggie goodies so your fur baby could eat with you.

Dropped in to the Highwayman as we were passing, we hadn’t booked. The lovely friendly staff made us very welcome and accommodated us for a meal on a busy Saturday night. The food, ambience, atmosphere and staff were perfect. Thank you for a lovely evening.

We visited a few days ago while on a holiday (stayed in Bentham 20 mins away) We didn't book, we were able to get a table, 2 adults, 1 child and dog. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, interested in our visit and super kind all the way through. The food was incredible and it's the first place I've ever visited where they sell "dog food bowls" with their own personal menu. It was a lovely touch and our pup was very happy 😍 Myself and my partner both commented this is by far the most friendly and best service restaurant we've ever been to and if we were local, this would be a top choice each time. Thank you guys! Can't remember the guys and the young lady names who looked after us but you were both lovely!

Enjoyed a lovely lunch with friends. We all enjoyed our food my fish pie was excellent. The service was very good and there is a good choice of drinks including beers .

Friendly efficient staff and lovely food

I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch here today. From the moment we entered we were warmly greeted by a man from the bar ( even though we hadn’t booked it was the perfect welcome) and showed us to a table. A lady then served us (I believe the manager) who could not have been more helpful. I would definitely recommend the sirloin steak and the steak burger. The service was a masterclass and the food was delicious. I definitely will be returning.

Always amazing food and great service. A fav place of ours

My partner and I highly recommend the Highwayman. Great service and a fantastic meal. We had the prawn and the calamari starters, which were delicious. We both had the Sea Trout for our main and that was incredible! The best fish dish I have had in a UK restaurant. Loved it! Our waiter was brilliant as well. We will definitely eat here again.

Superb pub, always had excellent service and food. On this occasion the food was not of the quality that my partner and I have come to expect. My burger was red inside, I know I should have said something, but .............

We come here regularly, one of the best eatery around, great food and great service, went for my sons birthday and the waiter was great, put candles in his pudding and wished him a happy birthday, it’s the small things which make a big impact.

Sunday lunch with friends, staff were very attentive,food exceptional. 3 course meal with drinks £40 per head. Highly recommend

We visited for a birthday meal and couldn't have been happier. The food was delicious, the portion sizes were spot on, and the service was brilliant. For a family with allergies, the allergen menu was so helpful - no need to go backwards and forwards with the kitchen to find out what isn't suitable. Already looking forward to coming back to try more of the menu.

We've eaten here before, a while ago, and it's as excellent now as last time. My other half is vegan and he loved the freshly made, quality food. The vegan choc cherry tart for dessert is superb, as a meat eater I loved it. The menu here changes regularly but the food is always well thought through and varied. I had a pie, this time, truly delicious. Very relaxed atmosphere and thoroughly recommend for a quality meal out for any occasion.

The Highwayman has been a family favourite of ours for years. Always great quality food, good choice of drinks and the staff are always friendly.

Saturday evening meal. Very good service Quality food and fair pricing. Really enjoyed it. I recommend 👌

Really excellent gastro pub, interesting menu with delicious vegetarian and vegan choices. Very helpful and friendly staff. Good beer choices too

Lovely birthday meal, presentation and service second to none. The Autumn Fruits Pavlova for dessert was very nice.

The staff were very good, it's a lovely place to eat. Food is excellent however my only criticism would be the value of the cheese board