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Nº 77 in 261 in Ribble Valley

Nº 20 of 75 British in Ribble Valley

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Lovely little place tucked away in a little courtyard. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food amazing. Good value for money especially when the food is so good. I would definitely eat there again and recommend you try it !

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KathrynR2208 . 2021-06-10

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Our family visited today for the first time but it certainly will not be the last. We all enjoyed the food which Included posh fish and chips, sandwiches burger a wrap and the children's fish goujons and chicken nuggets. At the end of the meal there were 8 empty plates. Thank you on what was a first family gathering for several weeks.

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749gwyneth . 2020-08-15

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Lovely lunch out in the courtyard. Perfect on a sunny day and yummy food as always at Mansell’s. Friendly service too.

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HelenH997 . 2020-08-07

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Hidden gem that is definitely not to be missed. Fantastic lunch , sandwiches were amazing. Friendly host and staff. Great service

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Ifachef . 2020-07-04

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the home made food was excellent, freshly prepared with a nice glass of wine. Service was good and the short wait was well worth it. Would definitely recommend and revisit.

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Mandy_Ainsworth . 2019-12-16

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The tastiest warm ciabatta turkey sandwich in town! Super homemade mince pies. Friendly and welcoming service as always

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HelenH997 . 2019-12-06

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You can easily miss this lovely little restaurant which is tucked away in the bottom corner of the Swan Courtyard. The welcome was warm and friendly and the menu was that little bit different and all the food cooked fresh to order. We enjoyed the Chicken Wrap and the Cheffed-up Burger which were delicious. There was a nice selection of cakes and the wines are reasonably priced - unfortunately we were in the car but next time we will visit Clitheroe by bus or on the train! Highly recommended for a relaxing lunch or cake and coffee.

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Orreller . 2019-10-31

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Looking for somewhere to eat my partner and I happened to wander into a courtyard and there it was - Mansell's Coffee Shop.The staff were great and brought a clean bowl of water for our dog.Our order was promptly taken and we thoroughly enjoyed our sandwiches.My partner was bit naughty and had cake for afters too!

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Peter S . 2019-09-13

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Excellent sandwiches & fresh salad with strawberries & pineapple ! & a delicious stuffed jacket sweet potato. Staff very friendly & helpful & a chef that quietly knows his stuff. A little gem tucked away off the high street in Clitheroe near the castle. Cakes taken away to eat later!...Highly recommended

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Paul G . 2019-06-08

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Popped in 5/6/19 for a light lunch. Great food & service. Excellent value too. Will definitely be visiting again.

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rachelr2579 . 2019-06-06

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Popped into Mansells for lunch (two gluten free and two eat anything ) the staff were so accommodating we had chicken & stuffing and cheese sandwiches laden with lovely salad leaves grapes strawberries cucumber celery tomato and crisps. Very enjoyable- will call again for sure.

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Norm93 . 2019-05-18

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We just had tea & coffee so can’t comment on the food, specials looked interesting though! Friendly service & coffee was nice. Always happy to support a local business rather than one of the multiples on the Main Street. Some amazing cakes on offer too!

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Hootie1963 . 2019-05-07

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Tucked away in the corner of a courtyard and easily by-passed. First impressions slightly off putting. Basically needs a makeover. Tables and cutlery clean, waitress and chef spotless...but it is like sitting in a 70/80s throwback! The bright orange kitchen tiles are retro vintage collectables. Toilets are scruffy and need a really good overhaul BUT HAVING SAID THAT the FOOD is delicious! What a revelation. Pick from the daily chalkboard - all freshly made and scrummy! Who cares about the decor when food is this good?? Excellent salads and the homemade chicken tenders were the best we have ever had! Yummy. Waitress was lovely. A gem.

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Poppy R . 2019-05-07

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Stephen and his staff looked after us very well indeed. Lovely Victoria Sponge cake devoured with great pleasure (supposed to be on a diet!!!), with a delicious large Cappacino coffee to finish off. Lovely relaxing atmosphere.

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Geraldine W . 2019-03-31

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Visited today for a coffee and cake. Service was poor waitresses too busy chatting waited to order and when went to pay they finished their conversation before acknowledging me. Some lovely looking cakes but the coffee and walnut we had was stale and tasteless. Nice ambience good selection of food. Disappointed

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rc5555 . 2019-02-16

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Had super savoury meals here and today a fruit pie that was simply superb. Great food from the chef/proprietor and a genuine restaurant crossover at cafe price.

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Nigie . 2019-02-07

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A quiet little cafe tucked away in the courtyard nice food and a friendly service at a reasonable price.

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Peter E . 2019-02-03

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My husband and I visited today for lunch. Very good location, we had to get our own menus as there was no one around when we went in although there were customers eating. We ordered the tomato flatbread and the ham and fig sandwich which were lovely and came with lovely salads. Luckily we had some cash on us as they don’t take cards in this cafe. The table next to us also didn’t have cash on them so had to leave to get cash from a machine to pay their bill. Would come again as the food was lovely.

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cazbgood . 2019-01-15

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The cafe is in a quiet courtyard off the main street in Clitheroe. We had tea and cakes here on a day in late December with the weather drizzling greyly

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. 2019-01-06

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My husband and I decided to try this place since we're new to Clitheroe. The staff were lovely and welcoming and the food was surprisingly good value for money and delicious! The menu is what you would expect for a cafe but has some interesting and different entries that sound yummy. It will be our new favourite stop for a bite or cup of coffee. Thank you so much!

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sdcorb . 2018-11-04

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This place is set off the main road and is in a courtyard with other shops.

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Gillybobs1959 . 2018-09-22

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This small café is off the main road. The coffee was OK, not the strongest I have ever had, but fairly good and hot. The toasted crumpets and butter were a memory of childhood.

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julierD2635MF . 2018-09-12

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First visit here. Service excellent..the food even more so. Fish cakes amazing as too were the goujons, salad very tasty and the cappuccino delightful. Next visit to clitheroe.... Mansells will be my first stop...can't wait.

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maste622 . 2018-08-21

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My wife and I have been here numerous times and it never fails to please. It is a pleasant place to eat and the staff are fine. The steak and mushroom pie fills the plate and a desert is certainly not required. My wife had the Greek salad which she thoroughly enjoyed. The food is consistently good here.

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JungerSchwung . 2018-06-05

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Always a wonderful experience whether we just have a drink, snack or lunch. We often take home cake or dessert as the delicious selection of main courses are very satisfying. The salads/garnishes are the best and so much more interesting than the pathetic salads that other coffee shops offer. Also, our son recommends the delicious sauté potatoes that he describes as delectable!

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Lucille P . 2018-05-29

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We went to Clitheroe and bumped into a couple of friends

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O1145DTrons . 2018-05-28

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Maybe this is a good place but the two times I've been in the last month prompt me to remind myself to stay clear of here from now on. Both times the food (different dishes) has been mediocre, fairly bland. The service is fast but reminds me of service and noise in a supermarket cafe. Devoid of any friendliness and interest. Particularly irritating on the second visit when I didn't have enough cash - they don't take cards of any type - not too bad if they tell you in advance - but they don't. The line from the waitresses is "we only work here". Plenty of other places in this town for a more satisfying experience.

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BritTraveller1959 . 2018-05-26

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Been her many times but very disdapointed this time. Waitress rude and abrupt. When she brought the tea she had forgot the milk so a asked for some. She turned around and picked up the milk off a table someone had just vacated. If iv paid for tea I want a new jug of fresh milk!!! That's very bad practise. When the cakes arrived we both asked for ice cream with them. One had cream the other ice cream. You could tell it was old ice cream cause it was full of ice crystals prob been there since last year!! Anyway the cake was lovely until I'd nearly eaten it and then a hair was found the the next mouthful!!! Didn't eat anymore told the proprioter who knocked 40p off the Bill!! Wow !! Won't go again

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claretreggie . 2018-05-20

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Great tasty food always of a very high standard. Home made relishes on the side. The chef is clearly passionate about food; the side salads are really interesting with varied ingredients. Probably the best food in Clitheroe although this establishment is rather inconspicuous and could easily be overlooked. Fantastic home baking. Licenced premises so you can enjoy a glass of wine with your food. They do take outs for cakes if you have no room for a pud. Friendly chef and great service from Pat. If u appreciate good home cooked food, give it a try. But take cash as no card facility.

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seventiesgirl500 . 2018-05-10

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Delicious, freshly cooked food, friendly,efficient service and highly recommended. The sandwiches come with a varied and plentiful salad, and the hot meals are always tasty. If you have room, the cakes are the best in town!

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GFLancs . 2018-03-28

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Interesting salads served with hot and cold dishes and sandwiches, all prepared by an excellent chef. I believe he makes all the breads and cakes too. (Can only be reached by walking over Swan Courtyard's uneven cobbles.)

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Ratti50 . 2018-03-08

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This was our first time to Clitheroe and it was bitter cold. A friend of mine recommended Mansells and we weren't disappointed. We had lentil potato cake and Black pudding/Haggis potato cake. What a wonderful meal and a very reasonable price. The service was very polite and respectful with a very warm smile. A great place to eat, try it.

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suugun . 2018-02-24

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Arrived on a cold wet hailstoney day ! We needed something hot and welcoming! ..and Mansell's certainly did not disappoint. The cheesy topped cottage pie and baked sweet potatoes were absolutely fabulous ! Tasty and well presented ! The chef/ owner was friendly and service was fast. The latte was one of the nicest I've tasted. Well impressed and will return to try cake/and or cheesecake ...which all looked brilliant ! Alas ....on this occasion ...too full from the delicious main !

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billnwendy . 2018-01-17

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Arrived just after midday for a quick lunch. Mandela's s situated in a delightful courtyard just off the main shopping...

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Trausse . 2017-11-27

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Even the chutney's are home made. Chef/Proprietor is doing an excellent job of preparing home cooked food using local produce...

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LeighMac38 . 2017-11-09

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Needed somewhere nice & convenient for quick lunch break which is also dog friendly for our little dachshund. Chicken wrap...

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Paul G . 2017-10-28

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Super lunch with a great selection of cakes and scones, found this little independent cafe in Swans Yard while shopping...

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izzyw6 . 2017-09-16

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Always a great choice of food. Homemade cakes. Great service and reasonable price. Choice to sit outside too

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Geraldine W . 2017-09-02

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My friend and I have previously eaten here and it's been great but this time it was mediocre. We ordered...

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VicLancashire . 2017-08-27

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A bit disappointed with my sandwich today bread wasn't very exciting just ordinary brown bread triangles . Would have been nice to have a choice of bread and more rustic. The salad had dressing already on it and contained fruit and herbs , which I don't like and also had no choice in whether they were to be included.

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Bossyboots54 . 2017-08-19

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Sólo llamé para el café de la mañana, así que no puedo comentar sobre la comida. Pedimos dos que servían en lattes tazas ordinarias y platillos con leche en vez de vasos. Se sabía de nada que pareciera un café con leche en vez de polvo de vainilla. probado Cuando esta cuestión el propietario dijo que eran en polvo café hecho y no dudé en intercambio de ellos para cafés de filtro. El café era muy débil para nuestro gusto y no me puedo imaginar a llamar. Habiendo dicho que el dueño actuó en nuestra queja inmediatamente y rectifique la situación. Por desgracia nos gusta nuestro café más fuerte.

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lancsfox . 2017-07-07

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Escondido por el callejón tranquilo, este café modesto tiene una maravillosa variedad de pasteles, tartas y postres. Encontramos la sabrosa selección limitada y un poco caro, pero la sección de dulces más que compensó por esto.

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Yvonne S . 2017-05-13

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Visited here for some lunch after the museum and castle. Although hidden away, this little gem is worth a visit. Friendly and accommodating staff and a yummy selection of food on offer (mostly homemade). Something for everyone on the menu.

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Bucketlist R . 2017-05-09

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Tucked away in a courtyard off the main rd,this pleasant,quaint café ticked all the right boxes.Cosy atmosphere,friendly staff,good service and excellent food.Plenty of options on the menu plus a daily specials board.The place was buzzing when we visisted-highly recommend

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andyw29 . 2017-01-09

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We spent some time in Clitheroe looking for somewhere for a snack lunch. Everywhere was full apart from Mansells tucked away in the corner of a courtyard opposite the sausage shop. All I can say is if all the other places are better than Mansells then Clitheroe is indeed blessed . W had a sandwich and a wrap . both generously filled with top quality ingredients and a very well conceived and very tasty salad. Perfect. Everything other customers had looked equally good. We shall go again.

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roystonf . 2017-01-07

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Mansells is a hidden gem in the swan courtyard. Plenty to choose from on the menu, lots of specials available. All homemade and delicious. A great variety of cakes all displayed to temp you. Staff attentive & polite only to happy to help.

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Brenda Jane M . 2016-10-12

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Don't be put off by the small exterior, this is a very good place to eat. In The corner of Swan Courtyard , behind the Main Street.Great for coffee & cake or lunch. Think everything is cooked on the premises.

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framedwindow . 2016-10-06

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Delicious home made food, and good service. Even the well filled sandwiches were served with a yummy, salad garnish. (no beef burgers, bangers, mash or beans, etc) The round tables ideal for four people without being on top of each other. There was no canned music, so we could hear what each other was saying.

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Ratti50 . 2016-09-27

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Excellent Menu - pleasant, friendly service, in comfortable surroundings - good for Dieters & Cake Lovers alike! If you like Salads, this is the place to go, as they are divine! Served with a choice of hot or cold food, in generous sized portions too! The Sweets look lovely, but I am always full after the Main Course. There is an outdoor seating area, within a pleasant Courtyard area, especially beneficial if you are a dog walker. You may want to walk before you eat though, as I guarantee you will be full after dining.Not over big, but great value for money! If you are aiming to make your children eat healthily then try here, because there is not a chip in site! On the Romance front - Romance is what you make it, but it is full of charm, & a choice alcohol is available for special occasions.

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melaniemitchell2016 . 2016-09-17

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My husband and I were on holiday last two weeks in the area and thought we would check out Clitheroe for lunch.We found Mansells and the Steak Pie was to die for!The steak was so tender it melted in your mouth and the vegetables were tenderly cooked and served on the side...beautiful!We went back the last day of our holiday and had scones and coffee and weren't disappointed there either,Fresh scones, and the service was spot on!The owner,who cooks, is amazing, and is very eager to please you as a customer and has a passion for what he does.Please give this restaurant a try.

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weechip1 . 2016-09-15

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Excellent coffee shop situated in a pretty courtyard close to castle. I had a delicious freshly made sandwich with fresh salad and crisps. The cakes on the servery looked very tempting also. Staff were efficient and friendly.

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joseph850 . 2016-09-14

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We've known the owners and followed them from their previous establishement. The choice is selective but gives enough variety - and the quality of everything is excellent.

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Ian T . 2016-07-26

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I plumped for here after viewing a shortlist of lunch cafes when I got to Clitheroe.So glad I did.It is in a square courtyard off the main street.The inside decor is lovely,and you immediately feel at ease.The service is lovely and polite.The food is freshly prepared,and has that homemade feel,with breat presentation and imaginative ingredients.I had the himemade potato cakes which along with a salad were filling and gorgeeous.The sandwiches and salads looked breat,as did the selection of cakes on offer.Absolutely loved tthis place !!

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djhall1 . 2016-07-23

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Brought my son here on a rare day off. Lovely menu and set in a charming courtyard just off the beaten track. If you're lucky and the sun is shining sit outside, there's a true 'holiday' feel about this place. Loved it so much I brought my daughter here a couple of weeks later. Their warm cherry and apple pie is to die for!!

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Caz8977 . 2016-07-02

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We were looking for somewhere quiet-ish to have coffee and found this very nice coffee shop. The coffee and service were excellent and we liked what we saw for lunch on the specials board. So we went back an hour or so later and weren't disappointed - the portions were large and the food delicious.Note - cash only!

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S1516 . 2016-06-04

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Cold inside, long wait for food, food not up to standard and will not be going again. A lot of cafes in Clitheroe far better than Mansells

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Anniequeen . 2016-04-23

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lovely tea room with excellent scones and cakes.. very yummy. An excellent little café hidden away with friendly staff

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Margaret K . 2016-03-02

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Wandered in for a cuppa and a jam scone, lovely. As other reviewers have said it's a small place, but at under a fiver for nice cuppa and delicious scone, I'm happy.

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Ben H . 2016-02-28

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Had a nice brew and cake here following our afternoon shop. Friendly staff, and quite cosy. Had a few nice looking specials on the board as well ( and a good selection of cakes ! )

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DrMalc . 2016-01-22

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The main feature of Mansell's was the quality food. Everything had a home made quality feel to it There was a good range and choice on the menu from starters to desserts and additional specials board items complimented the list. The staff were efficient and friendly too. If I had any criticism it would be that the seating area was a bit too cramped as the place isn't huge but the ambience is good enough and pleasant enough.

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Ann T . 2016-01-09

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Called in on Tuesday for an afternoon snack and drink. Nice surroundings , good service and pleasant atmosphere. Lemon and coconut cake for me with a latte and coffee and walnut cake with a tea for my wife. 8-10 customers there during our stay. They all seemed contented with there food and drinks. One last point for a coffee shop it is licensed so perhaps a glass of vino is your afternoon tipple ? Enjoy !

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YorkshireZimmer . 2015-11-05

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There are plenty of chain-coffee shops, but we were looking for an independent place to feed and change little ones and recharge our batteries.This was a lovely little find. Good coffee and cake at reasonable prices. Helpful and friendly staff too.Recommended.

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Fly_Boy_Blue . 2015-10-31

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My parents and I were delighted to have tried this true hidden gem in the Swan Courtyard, just off the the main street of Clitheroe. We enjoyed a cup of tea along with the most delicious potato cakes I've ever had which came with a very generous helping of a fabulous salad. It was great value, had a lovely atmosphere and very friendly & helpful staff. Definitely would recommend this over one of the high street chains.

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Laura P . 2015-10-21

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We called in this little Jem of a places for lunch ,called Mansell's in a little court yard in Clitheroe the lady's what work in there have lovely smile's on there faces, the service was first class and the food as well, will. go again when in Clitheroe ,a lovely small town to walk round ,and some lovely shops as well there.

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Vera F . 2015-09-29

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Hidden in the corner of the swan courtyard. Fantastic food, fantastic service.. Homemade cakes.. What more could you ask for.

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CuriousGeorge11 . 2015-09-26

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Although we regularly visit Clitheroe today was our first visit to Mansells and we had a fantastic lunch which was wonderful value for money. We have some friends visiting next week any will return.

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Malcolm M . 2015-09-16

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Excellent food and we had an outside table in courtyard so could eat with the dogs by us. Good salads and burgers

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Eddy W . 2015-09-01

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Nice setting and lovely cup of tea, we had scone and victoria sponge, sadly had better.Scone dry and small piece jam sponge.Would try somewhere else next time.

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Jaytraveller . 2015-08-31

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Visited here for a lunchtime break - food was good with fair choice and a few specials. Service was good and delivery fairly quick. Reasonable cost. Would certainly go again

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Paulbd47 . 2015-08-21

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The menu offers a good choice of food that's a bit different from the "chains". The home made cakes & pies are absolutely delicious. On a nice day there are tables outside in the courtyard to enjoy your coffee & cake!

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Jude007 . 2015-08-07

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Had yet another fantastic lunch at Mansells Clitheroe. This quaint little eateries is a surprise. Food is a exceptional high standard.Added to that the staff are so friendly, and service is excellent. Don't be put off by the small corner entrance to this haven of good food. Step inside and enjoy!

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jocene23 . 2015-07-12

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Taken here by someone who's been before. I would never have found it. Sandwiches were lovely cakes superb with plenty of choice. Staff very nice an though the place could do with a lick of paint it was good. Only complaint was cash only! Come on , this is 2015 and I can only pay with cash? Will go back and next time make sure I have at least £20 with me

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Rob T . 2015-06-20

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I was shopping till I dropped in Clitheroe and wanted a cappuccino and scone. Looked at a few other places before a blackboard on the main road led me into the courtyard to this lovely establishment. As a lady on my own I was made to feel at home straight away. I was 'people watching' and even had a paper to read. Scone was delicious as was the cappuccino - very good value - change out of £4 - will keep this on my to do list next time I visit. The lunches looked really lovely, I heard plenty of appreciative comments.

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KatariLeicester . 2015-06-19

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The cafe is a little tucked away in a corner, and the outside was not as inviting as the inside deserves. (A neighbouring cafe/bar seems to attract attention more)Service was very friendly and prompt. Good range of cakes and teas/coffees. A pleasant experience, and competitively priced.

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sb4282 . 2015-05-31

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We had a lovely lunch today at Mansells, good service friendly welcoming atmosphereAnd delicious food. The deep fried prawn and spring roll starter was crispy and delicious and followed by steak, mushroom and ale pie was more than enough to satisfy our appetites. We had a light frangipani tart to take home. Thank you Stephen for a very relaxing afternoon.

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Mandy B . 2015-05-30

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Lovely cakes on offer here and although we didnt have a meal, the food looked and smelled lovely.I therefore cant comment on the food, just coffee and cake and the service was good. It is only a small place though.

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nikkinoods . 2015-03-31

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Smal but beautifully formed they say. The food is home made in a small area, it is substantual and nicely presented. Another comfy place for a good meal or snack in Clitheroe. The food is really quite good.

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Jane G . 2015-01-01

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Sandwiches all round on granary bread, Ham and Danish blue, tuna and red onion, Lancashire cheese and chutney, chicken and stuffing all served with a small salad Steve's chutney was to die for. Very reasonably priced. It wouldn't matter what was chosen from the menu it would all be delicious.

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casefam . 2015-01-01

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This was our 4th or 5th visit to Mansell's for lunch, and we were not disappointed. Feshly cooked hot and tasty food were provided as usual for lunch; the steak and ale pie was well up to standard, and the cauliflower cooked in beer batter was as before an excellent accompaniment. The chilli and ginger chicken goujons were also very tasty. No room for desserts unfortunately, as the cakes and scones on display were very tempting; good coffee, though, and all at very reasonable prices.

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JohnnLiz . 2014-10-29

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Went on a coach trip with Beth Johnson from Stoke-on Trent last week.Stumbled onto Mansells .Best pot of tea and scones ever.they tasted as if they had just come out of the oven.Would definitely recommend.

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margaret c . 2014-09-28

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Stopped in today for a quick lunch. Ordered the roast chicken, stuffing and apple sauce sandwich. I asked if white bread was possible and was offered ciabatta as a replacement. When it arrived it was an untoasted muffin! The chicken was lovely as was the stuffing but the apple sauce was just odd! The muffin was a little dry and took some chewing. Now, the side salad. This was the funniest thing I've ever been served. Lettuce (3 types) cucumber, tomato, onion, melon, orange segments and a strawberry! Wasn't sure if I wanted a french dressing or double cream. The price was good and the staff were very welcoming. Not sure if I'd go back though unless I wanted something that was not exactly what I ordered.

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Bigsig . 2014-09-20

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Mansell's is tucked in the corner of the courtyard in Clitheroe. The café itself is well hidden but a number of blackboards on the main street lead you to this lovely café. The food was reasonably priced and obviously home made. We all had scones but one of the party did not want strawberry jam, the chef was so obliging offering a range of other jams that could be eaten. There were 4 cups of tea in my pot for one. Very friendly staff and lovely food and drink all served in a stress fee atmosphere.

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David A . 2014-08-23

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Saw sign on A board directing us to the Coffee Shop in the courtyard. Ordered cake scone and Tea from a very friendly waitress. The cake was an absolute vision beautifully presented and tasted heavenly. Delicious scone served by the owner(sorry his name escapes us). Everything prepared daily and my we could tell. We shall certainly be going back soonest.We took advantage of the weather and ate Al Fresco in the delightful courtyard setting.

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Badsworthboy . 2014-05-31

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We found this wonderful eatery, after initially intending to eat elsewhere. However the blackboard menu enticed us in! The menu was exactly what we had looked forward to tasting in Clitheroe. Both my fiance and I had the Pendle Beef, mushroom and Black Sheep Ale pie. I can highly recommend it! The dish was served with sugar snap peas in a delicious dressing and carrots with dill. The attention to detail in the flavouring was sublime. All of the staff were friendly and warm. Amazing value for money for top restaurant quality food. Will definitely recommend Mansell's to friends and family and look forward to our next visit!

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jojimmy . 2014-05-24

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We called in here for lunch hubby had the pork and black pudding sausage sandwich with onion marmalade , he said it was so very tasty I had ginger /chilli chicken goujons with side salad and sweet chilli sauce first impressions of the place was that it was clean and the warm and friendly atmosphere lovely choice of food all cooked to order you can also have a glass of wine if that tickles your fancy

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inhopeCumbria . 2014-05-12

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We regularly eat at Mansells and keep coming back for more. Mansells is a great place to eat and whilst many people choose to stop for tea and one of the chefs amazing cakes we often have something from the main meal menu as its such good food and super value. You would be thrilled if you had a meal of this quality at twice the price, (particularly the beef in black sheep ale pie with the chefs speciality sauté potatoes). We often eat at independent cafes and restauarants and Mansells is the best we've sampled by quite some distance, a real hidden gem.

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Rovers76 . 2014-05-10

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Stumbled across this place while at Clitheroe Jazz Festival.We turned up at the end of the day as the staff were thinking about closing. We thought they might try to get rid of us fairly quickly, but thankfully this was not the case. There were 6 of us and we all had tea and cakes. The Chocolate slab did not disappoint and my friends who had the lemon coconut cake were also full of compliments.The tea was like ' proper tea'. If you are are tea drinker you will know what I mean! Staff friendly and attentive and gave the impression they enjoy their jobs. And all this at the end of what must have been a very busy Saturday. Well done Mansell's :)))

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NettyB61 . 2014-05-04

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This is one of the best coffee shops you could ever hope to eat/drink at. Cakes, desserts and meals made with care and skill by a talented chef and served by a well trained, friendly team. Here you get lovely food served with accompanying colourful, tasty salad or vegetables. you will be spoilt for choice by the cakes and desserts. Mansell's is very well worth a visit!

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Lucille P . 2014-03-11

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Found Mansells on the off chance when looking for somewhere for lunch. A really pleasant surprise, varied menu and great service. Enjoyed roast sweet potato (never seen that before) and a burger in a muffin. Both were accompanied by a salad including pineapple, strawberry and orange. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The meal was not cheap but was good value for money. Wouldn't hesitate to go there again.

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Simonc1 . 2014-02-16

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Quality Quality Quality!! I have visited Mansells for over 5 years now on a weekly/fortnightly basis. Nothing is to much trouble they even cater for my wife who requires a gluten free diet. There home made cakes are a delight

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David W . 2014-01-22

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What can one want but good atmosphere, great service & excellent food. And then on a Sunday 30% off your food bill. A great start to the half term week, we will be back soon!!!

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Diane M . 2013-12-30

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From the moment you enter the Cafe/Restaurant, the staff greet you warmly and the atmosphere is lovely and relaxed.The food is all homecooked and very tasty with a good selection to choose from.The chef makes his own chutneys and sauces and you can even buy some to take home, which I can recommend.

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G S . 2013-12-10

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An excellent little gem in Clitheroe - the food was fresh and fully of variety. Good value for money.

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Anthony C . 2013-10-10

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Amazing restaurant style food hidden in a courtyard corner. The ploughmans lunch was spectacular, proper portions of cheese with homemade chutney served with salad with fruit. Lunch and dessert rolled into one. Service was good with very friendly staff. Will definitely be recommending this place to all my friends.

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smigger44 . 2013-10-10

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We were searching for a little place to have a bite and a cuppa. We like to use the independents when we can and stumbled upon this little gem. Hidden in the back of a strange little courtyard is this quirky tearoom servingbeautiful butties stuffed with filling and homemade chutney, light and fluffy cakes and very personable service.

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Wendy H . 2013-09-23

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We visited Mansells twice over the weekend and were very impressed with the welcome on both occasions.Tea and cakes on our first trip were both excellent - fresh and delicious. Lunch the following day was okay but the options didn't make the most of the 'home-cooked charm' that had attracted us in the first place. Though I have to allow that it being the busiest day of the year (during the Food Festival) may have had an effect.

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Foodandkindness . 2013-08-13

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When I'm in Clithero again I will eat here, recommendation in its self that. Very enjoyable coffe and sandwiches and an incredible cream and jam scone, of it was nt home made I would be amazed. Maybe a little expensive but fantastic value given the quality, sit outside on a warm day as it did seem extremely warm inside. Nothing not to like.

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Monks G . 2013-07-27

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We popped in for lunch on Saturday 26th. We were quickly seated and attended to. We both opted for soup of the day and a sandwich to share. The soup was hot, hearty and full of flavour, the sandwich could not have been fresher if it had been made at our table. Our waitress, Pat, was attentive and helpful. This little place is hidden away in the Swan Court yard and well worth seeking out.

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Dave Janet P . 2013-01-28

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the home made food and the service far outweigh the slightly dated decor, but then there's something refreshing about food without reclaimed floorboards and squashy sofas

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James G . 2013-01-27

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Nestled in swancourtyard in Clitheroe lovely setting. The food was OK not excellent but not Poor my husband enjoyed his steak pie but I was dissappointed with my steak muffin which was sliced beef and not steak i also found the potatoes too greasy for my liking but my husband liked them the cold sandwiches looked lovely and the cakes yummy!! i though a bit pricy for the steak sandwich but the pie was good value!

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AMD805 . 2013-01-23

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