Out Lane Social in Chorley

My family and I ate here to celebrate Mother's Day for my mother. We were a party of 6. The food was very good. We all had a roast and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. The desserts were also delicious. Two things: Firstly, we were sat by a window with the sun blazing in, and for two of us, it was absolutely boiling. There are no blinds or curtains on the windows to block the sun out, which was quite uncomfortable. Secondly, halfway through the meal there was live music playing which was so loud that we couldn't hear each other and had to shout across the table. This was extremely annoying and a pity as it was a Mother's Day celebration and it spoilt it for everyone. We asked Denys twice to ask the musician to please turn the amp down as we couldn't have a proper conversation, but nothing was done. This was very disappointing. The restaurant is quite expensive which is fine, but I at least expect to enjoy it without music blaring. It's not a pub. Perhaps the acoustics of the room are not suitable for an electric guitarist. Pity.

Went for breakfast which was mixed - my wife had the smoked salmon which she very much enjoyed but my son and I had the full English which I have to say was disappointing primarily down to the bacon which was more like a cut of belly pork - I know some people will like this but I think most people would prefer normal bacon - by the time we’d cut off the huge amount of fat there was barely any bacon left - service was good and the place is nice but if you don’t like fat avoid the full English !!!

Greeted with a warm welcome, staff were attentive throughout the evening, good selection of drinks including bubbles. We both enjoyed our meals chicken and fish & chips, homemade curry sauce was a great extra. Rhubarb & custard trifle for pudding, traditional flavour combo. Looking forward to returning.

To be fair we don't usually eat out on a Sunday, however my son had a Sunday off and asked if I fancied going for lunch, yes please! My son booked for 12:30 we arrived ten minutes early and the very nice young lady said "I can seat you but I can only take your order at 12:30". She asked if we'd like drinks while we looked at the menu, she brought drinks and we both ordered roast beef priced at £25 ; when it arrived it looked very nice though the beef was a little on the rare side. We were asked about salt and pepper, I asked for horseradish which duely arrived, we weren't quick enough to order drinks and no one came back to ask if we wanted drinks. Someone on adjoining table actually sent their beef back because of how rare it was, it might have been nice for the front of house staff to actually say we serve the beef rare is that OK? We both agreed that every other element on the plate was excellent, seasoned beautifully and very tasty. Service wasn't very quick and when our plates were cleared we asked for the for desserts menu. This time when we ordered dessert we also ordered two coffees. My son ordered sticky toffee pudding and I ordered the rhubarb trifle. The sticky toffee pudding went down a treat. Though the other dessert was pleasant, it was a bit underwhelming sadly for £10 The sting in the tail was at 2pm after patchy service we were told we had five minutes before our table had to be vacated. The bar missed out on our drinks order because we were never asked. I was shocked when a table got carried over my head while I was eating. I was so disappointed I've experienced better service in a garden centre which is really sad. Would I go again 🤔 I'm honestly not sure. At just under £90 with no alcohol probably not.

Had a fabulous meal last night! First time we have visited - Food was lovely - only one vegetarian main meal which I have to say was absolutely fabulous!! However the waitress advised I could have any of the starters as a main meal and they cook pizza outside too which was linked to the restaurant which we only realised half way through our meal. Great atmosphere and fabulous music too - Compliments to our waitress and chef!

We ate at Outlane Social for the first time last night. The food was excellent. I had a really generous portion of crab on sourdough, which was delicious, and then perfectly cooked monkfish. Our waitress, Amy, really made the evening for us though with really careful attention to detail and excellent, friendly service. One of our party cannot drink alcohol, and Amy went out of her way to make sure that she had something nice to drink - which to be honest, was much better service on this front than that provided by the manager or barman, who pretty much left us to it. She made our night, thanks Amy.

We had another brilliant meal here today. The friendliest restaurant around and Denys and his team are so welcoming. We had Sunday lunch today - it was perfect. The meat (pork and sirloin) was tender and succulent with the best Yorkshire pudding I’ve ever had. Yummy!!

Fantastic food, very friendly attentive staff. Definitely will be coming again

Had an unbelievable breakfast here, everything was Michelin ⭐️ quality.

Never fails to deliver on good service, friendly atmosphere, good food and lovely music. Highly recommended.

Would not recommend. Terrible service, expensive prices and extremely rude staff. Stressful when taking dogs as you are crammed in on bar stool tables in the corner. Stressful environment. Out of a lot of items on the menu. Food nice but nothing to rave about. Looks the part, but unfortunately did not meet expectations. Avoid!

Our 3 previous visits were great, but last night was disappointing. As soon as we arrived, we were told bookings were now limited to 1hr 15 minutes, when we highlighted we didn’t feel that would be enough time to eat a 3 course meal, the girl assured us ‘the kitchen was quick’. Spending £150 on a meal for 2, you don’t expect to be allocated less time than somewhere like Nando’s. The majority of the dishes were nice, but quite a few of the muscles were closed/only slightly open which was off putting, I also had to specifically ask for a bowl for the shells & butter for the bread. All in all, we probably wouldn’t visit again given the price point & time constraints.

Lovely Valentine's Evening. Food and service amazing. Ambience was just right with great tunes on the deck. Denys get the Valentine's doughnuts on the A La Carte Menu.

Bloody brilliant brunch. Really good food.

Awesome evening at Out Lane! Lovely food and great service, will definitely be back.

We had a great evening here, it has a good atmosphere with friendly attentive staff. The food and wine were lovely, looking forward to going again.

Disappointed as the menu was not like what was shown online. However what we did have was good but all the good food e.g ox cheeks, beef cheeks etc and no sticky toffee pudding. Not much to choose from and we normally love going there only now will think twice before going again Very disappointed customer

Disappointed with the new menu, especially as it is still showing the old menu online. Not much choice when usually quite a lot to choose from.

Great atmosphere and the staff were really friendly and attentive. The food was delicious, we had a lovely evening here.

Took my Auntie as an early birthday present for the tasting menu and wine pairing . From start to finish it was amazing . The food and service were another level ! A true gem in Lancashire . Thanks for a really special time x

Regularly eat at OutLane as it consistently delivers. Had a fantastic sirloin steak last night (curtesy of butcherfarrell), one of the best I’ve ever had. Preceded our meal with drinks in their newly expanded bar area. Cocktails, beautiful wine and a great range of IPA on tap. Lovely atmosphere as always. Highly recommend.

We visited this restaurant almost by accident because we thought we were entering the pub which adjoins it. A very warm comfortable place with a real log fire. We decided to stay although we were warned that the lunch menu is much reduced due to Christmas?? The menu was indeed limited we were told it was two courses for £30. We both had Cornish Sole which was served in a light creamy sauce with shredded cabbage and spinach. Excellent large chunky chips were served along side. The fish was beautifully cooked as were the chips. My husband followed it with apple and blackberry crumble with ice cream. He reported that also delicious. The very attentive server was friendly without being intrusive. We would love to visit this restaurant again when the full menu is available. The full menu looked very interesting. More than the usual pub food normally available. This restaurant clearly prides itself on good food well cooked.

Great food, fresh and hot and service was great. Best sticky toffee pudding I have ever had and I’ve had a few!! Good portion sizes

Great menu, good atmosphere with live music, ideal for us as a family group of 9, age range 14 to 75.

Lovely place, great atmosphere and comfortable. Staff welcoming. We had breakfast with friends, ours was the Out Lane Brioche which was great to look at, though the bacon was lovely there was more heavy rind on it more than meat and as for the Chilli Jam it blows you out of the chair. It is far too hot and spicy. not everyone likes to be blown out of their chair. We would go back at a different meal time to see what that would be like.

Had a beautiful meal here with family for my birthday. Has lovely ambiance and the food was delicious. Where they really surpassed all expectations though was with the service. I can't commend them enough for being so friendly, attentive and looking after our every need. Thanks for a great evening!

Excellent food, friendly service and great atmosphere. Lovely evening

We had a wonderful dining experience here for the taster menu event on Thursday 21st November.The staff were warm and welcoming and the menu was varied and delicious. Great relaxed atmosphere and definitely will return ..thanks to everyone for making this evening special.

Went with my wife, nice chilled atmosphere the food was excellent aswell as the service we will definitely be returning.

Superb Sunday roast in a lovely restaurant with ambient atmosphere. Staff were lovely and service was excellent. Good selection of wines and the roast was to die for!

Good food but very slow in taking our order and bringing out the food. Pretty quiet for a Friday night but an enjoyable ambience. Staff were friendly and helpful so not really sure why there was such a long wait. Definitely worth a visit.

Food was really nice, service shocking!!!!!!

Absolutely delicious meal, we had the lunchtime Prix Fixe Menu, this is £20 for 2 courses and 3 courses for £25. We couldn’t fault the food or the service at all, everything was excellent. Our waitress Amy was lovely, so helpful and professional, she got our drinks quickly and explained the menu fully, we all opted for the Steak and Frites, this was also served with a lovely salad with an amazing dressing, our steaks were cooked to perfection and the frites were also piping hot and delicious! Even though it was on the special menu the portion size was very generous. 3 of us had the Sticky toffee pudding with ice cream, the other had the crumble, all were delicious, the sauce served with the sticky toffee was amazing!!!!! We will definitely return (already getting a date in diary to go back) The dining room is decorated beautifully and everywhere beautiful and clean. I can’t recommend this restaurant highly enough, this is the best meal I’ve had in a long time and I dine out a lot!

My wife and I dropped into Out Lane Social today on the off chance. We were greeted with a new Autumn menu which is superb. Highly recommend the Prawn Toast, Scotch Toast.....and the finale..... Cottage Pie. In the immortal words of Tina Turner.. simply the best.

Cosy and inviting environment. The best food and a great selection of wines. Friendly engaging staff. We enjoy bar snacks and drinks to full meals.

A wonderful cozy place with food that put me in a state of pure bliss. My respect to the chef of this restaurant. 11 out of 10

Visited for food and drinks on the terrace. Service terrible everyone seemed to be waiting ages for food and drinks. Took our drinks order and waited over half an hour waiting for the drinks and menus, walked away in the end!

Just love this place! Amazing food and atmosphere. Wine choice wonderful. Staff extremely tentative.

After spending about 2 hours trying to decide where to go for a decent Sunday dinner, we discovered Out Lane Social. All I can say is we are glad we found this place! The Sunday dinner was delicious! Everything on the plate was cooked to perfection. There was so much flavour to every element. The service was great too. Everyone who served us were polite and efficient in their roll. Already looking forward to our next visit. Thanks again!

A beautiful place with great atmosphere stunning location in the beautiful village of Croston. Made to feel very welcome friendly staff great service beautiful decor well priced fantastic food definitely will be returning.

We’ve visited twice in the past month, first time as a couple and second time as a family of 4, both times food and service has been consistently brilliant. The beef roast and pork loin are incredible and very filling, we didn’t have room for desserts. The kids meals were very generous in size and tasty. Our daughter said the pizza is the best she’s ever had. The restaurant is cosy and has a lovely atmosphere. It also has a lovely terrace for outside drinks, we enjoyed a glass of wine here and it was a nice little sun trap. By far the best place for a Sunday roast locally!

We went for lunch and really enjoyed our experience. The food was beautifully presented and really good in all respects. The wine selection is excellent. All the staff were pleasant and attentive . We will certainly go back again and I’d highly recommend this restaurant

We had a lovely Sunday afternoon at Out Lane Social. We both had the pork loin which was delicious, and the portions were very generous! Enjoyed with a very tasty Merlot. We also managed to find some room for dessert, the sticky toffee pudding and the lemon posset. All excellent. Service was friendly and professional, as always here. Would definitely recommend a visit to this lovely restaurant.

Very busy and so noisy we had to move tables as ours wasn't ready. Starter three of us had soup no flavour what's so ever was like wall paper paste. Our main courses were dreadful my steak was tough my friend her monkfish was all bone. The noise was unbearable could not wait to get out . Staff were pleasant though. Never again this was our second visit.

I went with my husband for dinner and we really had a great time, we ate delicious food and the food was of excellent quality. Recommended

Just started offering brunch, so we tried it out. Well worth a look in.

Sharing boards.. either cheese / meat / pate! But not a mixture 🤔 which would have been nice. Cheese board was dry (no butter) and no extras like olives 😔

Great pizza great price, simple yet tastes amazing

A little confused as we ordered 2 pizza and were told we could eat at the terrace but an extra £3 per pizza was added as we ate at the terrace. Really, we had no idea we would be charged an extra £6. Be warned before you dine out

Great venue with wonderful staff

Live this place. Great food and service every time.

The best roast beef. Super fresh horseradish . The six of us all agreed 👍

Popped in for Sunday lunch as we were turned away from another pub. What a find! This place is amazing, the quality of the food was superb, fresh vegetables and beautifully tender beef for the Sunday roast (as per the picture, two thick slices of beef, roast potatoes, mash, Yorkshire pudding, carrot, tender-stem broccoli, plenty of gravy and a separate dish of cauliflower cheese, I would say a generous medium sized roast). Dessert was a described as a chocolate ‘delice’ with a blackcurrant sorbet, topped with salted caramel popcorn. That was very nice and quenched my desire for some sweet even though it wasn’t largest portion it was very rich. My mum had the lamb shank and polished it off completely (which is rare for her as she is very picky). The staff were courteous and attentive and deserved their tip. My only slight gripe relating to the atmosphere (hence the lost point) was the live music which although the guitarist was very talented (and chose a good set of recognisable songs for the middle aged cliental), was a little loud on my visit, but I am sure that this isn’t always the case. If you are looking for a relaxed Sunday lunch that is a step up from most pubs then this is definitely worth a go!

Beautifully aesthetically pleasing place with lovely oldie music ! This restaurant is 100/100. I ordered a sirloin steak sandwich and it was one of the best steaks I have ever had. It also came with free complimentary bread for our starters which was a lovely touch. I want to visit again !🤍

Myself and Husband visited here last night on an impromptu evening out. Service was very welcoming and friendly from start to finish and the food was absolutely delicious! We went for the sharer Chateaubriand and it was cooked to perfection. Washed down with a lovely bottle of Merlot. It’s been a while where we have been somewhere and enjoyed it this much, we will be back. Highly recommend!

We had a really good meal here on boxing day. We thought the menu was small but really well executed. Service was very good and all in all a perfect choice for our family. We would definitely recommend this venue and we will be back. Saw you did not charge service, so I will drop by with a tip in the coming days. Thanks

Can't beat it was fantastic. I love the coffee and it was a very relaxing the staff are welcoming Even when the dog barked at the ring doorbell

Lovely place to visit indoors and outdoors

Impeccable food and service, and stunning restaurant! What more do you want!

Great food especially their Sunday Roast, lovely decor, friendly staff 👌

brilliant place next level food can not wait to go back

Amazing service. Touch of class in Croston Recently visited Out Lane for a Birthday meal and couldn’t have higher praise! Our party of 5 all ordered different starters and mains, each as flavoursome as the next. In particular, I would recommend the salmon starter and pork main. Both are delicious and presented beautifully (not easy with pork!). Staff where attentive throughout making it feel like a true celebration. Overall great value for money too. This restaurant is offering city dining at a village price. Check it out

Another great Sunday Lunch here. Looking forward to our next visit, especially the New Years Eve evening. Thanks again

Treated to a belated birthday lunch today. Chris Newby the chef made all the courses absolutely fabulous. Extremely tasty and beautifully cooked and presented food. The staff were very attentive and welcoming.

Just visited Out Lane Social for the first time and it was a lovely experience. The staff were very pleasant and friendly and the food was fresh and well cooked.We left feeling pleasantly full and we are already looking forward to our next visit.

First time here and we weren’t disappointed. Nice decor and ambiance. Attentive and friendly staff (special shout out to Fran, Matty and Denis). Excellent tasty food, well presented. Good selection of aperitifs and wines. Rioja Blanc !

We had a great meal with friendly staff. Definitely booking again.

We had a fantastic meal for our wedding anniversary. Top quality food, excellent friendly service and not stuffy. Could have eaten anything on the menu. Opted for fish. Both courses were excellent and the mussels were genuinely the best I have ever had. Expected it to be expensive but found it very reasonable for the quality of food we had. Couldn't manage dessert but the ones I saw others eating looked good. We are going back next week to celebrate 2 family birthdays.

Another excellent meal . Food and staff were great. Atmosphere perfect . Not too loud , not too quiet . Just perfect

First time here, food was excellent, service friendly and unobtrusive. Best Sunday lunch in a long while! And very good value for the price. We will be back! X

First visit here since moving to Lancashire. Wonderful, well cooked, well presented Sunday lunch. Best for a long time. See you again soon.

Had a fantastic meal at The Out Lane Social. The pork chop was perfectly cooked, and the Caesar salad complemented it well. The staff was incredibly responsive, professional, and welcoming. A delightful dining experience overall.

Food was wonderful, staff were amazing- very friendly and attentive. A lovely atmosphere, can't wait to return! Thanks guys!

The food, absolutely amazing!! The staff, super lovely!!

Dropped in to Out Lane Social last minute after being thoroughly disappointed by another restaurant and their cold, mediocre Sunday roast which was inedible. The staff here were so accommodating, finding us a table and making us feel very welcome. The atmosphere was great and the food even more so. The warm treacle bread whilst we waited for our mains was a lovely touch. Sunday roast was amazing and the beef tartare equally so. Can't wait to come and visit again.

Really enjoyed it here. Food was fabulous, we had the Sunday roast dinners, pork and beef, and the dessert was out of this world. Atmosphere was great.

Probably one of the best restaurants we have tried recently. Fantastic food and wine a great atmosphere. The new menu is great. Can’t wait to go back for more.

First visit and a pleasant surprise. The menu is a treat and we enjoyed every course. Attentive service and fab wine. We will be back again no doubt.

Service is a joke food worse again ..poisoned off oysters ill for 5 days ..abnoxius bar man ..avoid

Amazing food, best steak I've had, service was professional and fun. Definitely recommend. We will be back. Thank you

Loved this place, can't wait until we return

I’ve been here a few times. The first to try the new pizza van on the front and what can I say other than magnificent! I couldn’t get enough of the pepperoni pizza with garlic drizzle 🥰 We returned with our tribe yesterday for a Sunday roast beef meal, everyone agreed that it was delicious, the beef was a prime cut and thick too. There was no shortage on the portion that’s for sure❤️

Stopped here for lunch and wow!! Delicious food and excellent host. Couldn't fault it. Will definitely be returning! Thank you x

Always delicious food & lovely service at Out Lane Social. Would definitely recommend.

My wife and I have just hast the finest experience in this wonderful establishment. From the moment of walking in, we were greeted with the warmest of welcomes, by the manager Kerrian. The atmosphere was so warm and relaxed. Straight to the meal. My oysters were so fresh. My wife had sole, and the presentation was phenomenal. The attention to detail.on the starter was complete with the flavour if the dish. As for the roast beef and pork, we both agreed, we have never tasted such succulent cuts of meat..ever. the front of house team worked with such a kind, relaxed attitude. In conclusion, we cannot recommend this absolute diamond of a restaurant. Thankyou so much for the perfect experience. We will definitely be returning. Karl and Paula. x

Recently visited for my wife's birthday and the place didn't disappoint. Fantastic food, great atmosphere and the staff were exceptional in every way. I'm so glad we've found a new place to eat and enjoy delicious food. Some people may feel that the menu is pricey, but don't let that put you off, as the quality is fantastic, and it's worth every penny to experience the wonderful dishes. The flavours, quality of food and presentation wouldn't look out of place in a Michelin starred restaurant.

Real quality food, specialising in steaks and some seafood. My partner loves their excellent steaks and Sunday roast, I'm a vegetarian and the handful of veggie options are delicious. Quality craft keg beer is served as well as a considerable wine list. The staff are always friendly, helpful and accommodating. A perfect addition to the village.

Food was OK, service was not great. Took a long time to exit the restaurant waiting to pay. Had to ask staff for the bill several times.

Had lunch here. Very tastefully done decor. The food was excellent as was the service. It is not cheap but no more than you would expect from somewhere of this quality. Only two parking places in front however.

Good good and drink. Easy parking.

Great food and a great night out 👍

Dined in last week i have to say had a superb experience very warm welcome from amazingly attentive staff very personal in there approach the decor was clean an very fitted to the place loved the "round table" intimate feeling yet spacious enough to still feel private ..... perfect for couples or familys as seen by myself the staff can provide that The food was outstanding cooked to perfection as for the quality it was next level excellent choice of wines beer an spirits and the staff helped with recommendations Definitely be back for the lunch menu For the quality of service For the quality of food For the quality of atmosphere Exceedingly well priced

Just enjoyed a superb Sunday lunch — a real treat. We had three courses, craft beers and champagne and all were excellent. Fantastic service, the best roast I’ve ever had, and a super relaxing atmosphere for a Sunday afternoon. Lucky 🍀 to have this on our doorstep for sure. A great addition to the village and no doubt an attraction for miles around. Congratulations on a brilliant concept well executed!

The food was good and so too was the service, but thought the side were a bit pricey for the amount you got.

Great first experience of the venue. Food and drink delicious

What a shambles !!!! Are table was booked for 7.00 PM, I admit we arrived 20 minutes early, we were told our table wasn’t ready which was also fine, we then sat at a table by the bar for 40minutes during which at no time were we asked if we would like a drink whilst we waited for our table. When we did eventually get seated we then waited 20 minutes for our drinks order to be taken ( which was the only one we were offered or had all evening) The food whilst palatable it was expensive £26 for a ribeye steak without a sign of a chip or mushroom all of which were priced at £4 per meagre portion. We had been really looking forward to trying this venue out, we won’t be going back, the service was very poor, when we complained we were told they had staffing problems. We were offered very little by apology & no financial easement was offered at any time during our complaint. We won’t be going again or recommending Out Lane to any of our friends Jim & Di

The food at Out Lane Social was of a good standard, but our visit was a letdown by the length of time waiting between the mains and desserts. Also, any veg, chips etc are extra costs and not included in the overall meal price.

Exceptional meal, service and atmosphere at Out Lane Social on Saturday evening with friends. Both starters of crab and mackerel were lovely and presented beautifully and the steaks for main and the lemon sole was cooked just right. Appreciate the time and care that goes into every dish. Compliments to the manager, chefs and front of house team.

Absolutely delicious lunch with top notch service. Really impressed and excellent value for money, we will certainly be returning!

Had a fantastic night at Out Lane Social for New Years Eve! Beautiful food, lovely staff and a great singer. Our second time and both times have been amazing… we will be back! Thank you for helping us welcome in the New Year ☺️