Parkers Arms in Ribble Valley

Once again, it was an excellent experience. Lobster a particularly good highlight! We've been several times now, and it never disappoints.

Took the family out for lunch yesterday. We selected the 'snack menu', and had chinese chicken wings, spicy lamb on sourdough, cod cheeks with fries, and afterwards coffee and cheesecake. The drinks chosen were various wines, beer and soft drinks. Everything we ate was excellent locally sourced produce. Good service and great atmosphere with open fires.

Can’t put into words how lovely the food was, lovely host- very welcoming. Worth every penny. Left with full bellies and smiles on our faces

We have visited the restaurant several times and enjoyed our visits I purchased a £80 voucher for my brothers birthday as he hadn’t experienced The Parkers Arms For personal reasons he hadn’t used the voucher within the stated six months He politely emailed to apologise and ask if there could be an extension Emails and phone calls went unanswered Eventually he received a curt response saying nothing could be done I’ve also emailed and called and had no reply All I could do was cancel our future booking feeling upset by the total lack of communication and professionalism

I booked lunch here after happening upon an article which said it had been voted best pub bistro in the Uk. It was a near two hour drive, and a minimum £50 per person for lunch but I figured it’d be a treat worth the money/effort. It wasn’t. On arrival, I was hit by the aroma of damp walls. There was one other couple already in the dining room and we were seated next to them… so close we could hear each other’s whispered conversations . Ambient music would have helped. My other half ordered the giant prawns to start (£15 supplement). Three prawns, shell on, that produced no more than a single mouthful of meat. The effort was not worth the meagre reward. (Please say on menus if food includes bones or shells). My starter was potted beef. 10/10 for the pickles, 5/10 for the beef (boring and bland). OH had the pie main course which he enjoyed. My lamb shank was well cooked but came in a briny, watery gravy in a small bowl which made it awkward to get at. Accompanying mash was delicious but served in a soufflé style bowl with a big crack in it. I pointed it out but waitress merely said she’d tell ‘them’. I ordered the cheese plate (v small and can’t understand why it required a £5 supplement). Altogether, final bill came to just under £150. The host was welcoming and friendly, the service good. We won’t be returning and would not recommend. Perhaps we were unlucky and picked the wrong things but for that price, not worth the time and effort.

Wow!! I treated my hubby to dinner here tonight and it didn't disappoint. This was both of our first visit. We were the first people to arrive for tonight's dinner service. We were warmly greeted by the owner who showed us to our table. We had the tomato and mackerel for starters which were beautiful in presentation and taste. We then ordered the meat pie and the cheese pie. I had read the reviews which all said the pies were amazing. My hubby's meat pie was the special curried mutton which he said was probably the best pie he's ever had. My hubby's a Yorkshire man so he knows his pies😀. Again beautifully presented. My pie was so yummy. The pastry was so soft and the cheese and potato were beautiful. The fries with the pie were so good. We then ordered the rice pudding and chocolate mousse. I had the mousse....oh my God if you love chocolate and mousse you'll love this as much as I did. I even half jokingly asked the owner if I could have another to take home it was that good. The service was impeccable, food outstanding and presentation 10/10. Can't recommend this restaurant enough.

I have been coming here for over 5 years now. 2-3 times a year and never, ever been disappointed with the food. As others have said, the pies are amazing, especially the curried Mutton one which I must have eaten at least 4 times. Today (20th July) was the first time we have come when lobster was on the menu, so had to go for that (sorry pie, next time) and it was fantastic. Opted to have the fries but in hindsight, the rice may have been a better option to mop up the bisque. The snacks and starters were fresh and seasonal and the plum tart was again very tasty. It is a trek but well worth it. After lunch, we wanted to go for a walk and AJ mentioned there was a c45m walking trail nearby, so we went on that, meant walking thru fields of sheep and lambs, even a few running grouse were seen, Quite an easy trail, There is a map at the start, so take a picture to help you with your bearings. See you next time :)

Three stunning courses from an excellent seasonal menu. Lovely welcoming staff and clearly knowledgeable and passionate about the food served and with good reason. Great wine list to complement the menu.

One star is generous. I would give zero if I could. Worst meal I have ever paid for. Food inedible and appalling service. The staff seemed so unhappy and completely unsurprised I left over half of my main course. Food all tasted like cheap frozen ingredients which had been reheated (and not even well). Honestly we were so excited to try this place after reading other reviews / ratings but it was just so disappointing. Please don’t waste your time or money.

Absolutely fantastic experience and pies to die for!! Will definitely be back. Great value fixed price menu and real ale top quality

On Mothers Day, I treated my sister, her husband and 2 friends to Sunday Lunch and it was absolutely fantastic, all the ingredients were so fresh and tasty, all of us finished every crumb, I actually had Lobster for a starter, Salmon as main, followed by cheese. The staff were amazing so friendly and helpful, especially the owners. I really recommend this restaurant, and I am dying to go back.

This was probably the worst dining experience I have ever had whilst eating out. The food was utterly appalling. The cauliflower main, which tasted and smelt of bleach, was particularly bad. The lobster starter was also extremely disappointing. The food was obviously frozen and not prepared fresh. The accompanying vegetable salad resembled that you would get with a samosa when ordering an Indian takeaway! We were required to pre order and pre pay for our entire 3 course meal, which was £60 per person. The chef was extremely rude in her email correspondence whilst facilitating this. Ironically, the menu wasn’t even the same as that provided at the time of pre-booking. Those who pre-ordered pavlova instead got cheesecake, without any apology or explanation. We were also told that the restaurant had run out of chips for the children’s menu. I could understand this if they were fresh homemade chunky chips, but the fries that did in fact arrive with the main course were frozen ovens fries. The service was very poor also. We had to wait 20 minutes for our initial drinks order to be taken and then our second round of drinks, which was placed as our starters were being cleared away, arrived after our mains were being cleared. We weren’t offered a drinks menu/ wine menu on arrival. We had to walk to the bar to get one. The mains came to the table whilst our starter plates were still not cleared and we weren’t brought any cutlery for the main course. It will only be a matter of time before this place closes down unless it drastically improves. To say this establishment has been featured in the Top 50 Gastropubs in the UK really does bring such accolades into disrepute and undermines the efforts of much better restaurants lacking such fanfare. All in all an extremely disappointing Mother’s Day meal. One in which people were putting the food aside to keep for the dog. He probably won’t like it either.

Awful booking platform and terrible customer service. Being a "small business" is no excuse. You either care for your customers and want to help, or you dont, and this lot clearly dont care about their customers. Cant edit or cancel bookings yet are charged for it at the start, and there is no telephone number to speak to anyone, and they are overly defensive and rude when eventually replying. Genuinely bad vibes from this pretentious bunch. Too many other lovely food places in the Ribble Valley who do care and provide lovely customer service, where I will be spending my money in the future.

Nothing that special, like to understand the definition of a gastro pub. Nowadays they r all the same, price for what you expiriens are high, someone comes takes your order, waiter comes with food, same as other places, so why so expensive? Produce, are same as all other restaurants. Nothing special

After such great reviews I had high hopes for eating here, sorry but have to write how we experienced it. Arrived for 18:30 table to freezing cold restaurant granted there was a big fire on but we were sat other end of pub where we weren’t in line with fire, there was just 2 tables of 2 where we were and one of the seats was a small bench seat so for someone like me who is tall it was so un comfy and we were also opposite the bright lit bar so as the place filled up it got cozier and buzzier when you looked to left with dim lighting we were totally out of the atmosphere. Non refundable deposit had been taken which you are aware of before you arrive, I did think what if you have to cancel for illness, but we went with it after the great reviews. To be honest if I hadn’t paid this I would have seen my table, coldness and choices on the menu I would politely declined and left. Starters were nice and bread was best thing, mains my husband had pheasant pie which had funny bits of meat which he left on side of plate, I had cheese pie which was stodgy and bland, it came with tiny pot of sauce that had no flavour and chips were incredibly salty. We left some and when the young waitress asked how our food was we said ok, she saw what we had left and she put her head down and quickly walked away. Desert choc mousse was good, my rice pudding soufflé was again bland and you got a teaspoon of rhubarb ice cream to go with it. This pub has a lot of regulars as we could tell, if you weren’t you were asked ‘you come far today’ booming across the bar, even my husbands Guinness didn’t taste right, all in all not a great night and feel we were ripped off for what we paid, sorry I really don’t enjoy writing negative reviews but feel I needed to on this one

Had the same three courses as the 3 star reviewer. The food throughout was excellent. Beautifully made and cooked. Lancashire cheese and potato pie was a triumph as was the pheasant pie. We were treated with the same warm welcome and care as locals. Brilliant

I can highly recommend the Parkers Arms for anyone who enjoys seasonal produce cooked to perfection. We booked on a whim to go for dinner on the same day and so I cannot comment on the local area too much as we travelled in the dark. I can say, however, that we were greeted warmly by the proprietor and very much enjoyed the Sloe Gin Fizz and Bramble Crush cocktails. We had some Piri Piri Pork Puffs to whet out appetites and were then walked through the menu for the evening. The three-course menu has excellent choice - I would happily have ordered everything on it! We ordered lobster bisque with charcoal cod, and a lentil cream for my better half - both starters served with some lovely fresh sourdough bread and a pesto/herb oil (I think). For main we both opted for venison loin, beautifully pink, with a deliciously rich, savoury and slightly sweet sauce, a wonderfully earthy mushroom puree, wilted cavolo nero and an exquisite parcel of venison in hot water pastry - it’s not surprising the pies served here are very highly regarded (one for next time). Apple strudel with a Seville marmalade cream and a chocolate delice for dessert. Excellent food, attentive service, a warm and friendly front of house and lovely company. Definitely worth a visit.

Just had a wonderful meal with family at The Parkers. We went for a mixture of starters including a Lobster bisque, which was full of flavour. The venison pie with a red wine gravy was delicious, the pie full of meat and the pastry probably the best I've had. Feeling sufficiently fed, I did manage to find some space for a bit of strudel. The cooking of every course was perfect, the food had great flavours and the restaurant was warm and welcoming. Great staff, who looked after all our needs. 10 out of 10 all round. Worth the trip to Newton on Bowland.

I have been so excited about trying the Parkers Arms but, living in Southend and paying infrequent to see family in Lancashire, I just haven't had the chance. It's my brother's favourite ever place and so this weekend the stars aligned and I got the chance to go with my brother and his wife. The menu had a range of choices and in all honesty it was a challenge to choose what to have. We shared some very light and crispy piri piri puffs before my starter of Cornish anchovies Boquerones style arrived. The combination of the anchovy with the orange and parsley was sublime and I mopped up the oil with the delicious bread that's provided with the three course set menu. Choosing a main was even harder, with my brother and his wife each recommending a different pie from the menu. However turbot is one of my favourite fishes and so I couldn't resist ordering it. Beautifully charcoal grilled and served with a delicious parsley and lemon dressing, it was the nicest piece of fish I'd ever eaten. It had been charcoal grilled so delicately that it just fell of the bone and had the most beautiful smoky flavour. The dessert of baked chocolate mousse was equally sublime and all in all the meal lived up to what were very high expectations. My only disappointment is that I didn't try one of the pies, but that just means I will have to go back! Living in Southend and eating out a lot in London, this meal represented outstanding value and you can see how much love and attention goes in to the cooking here. Brilliant.

Utterly disgraceful behaviour. I had a voucher for this restaurant which had expired. The restaurant ignored emails regarding the voucher, and they don't accept telephone calls. When I eventually got to speak to someone, they were rude, disrespectful and unprofessional. Avoid at all costs.

The best restaurant in the UK, for my money. The food, the drinks, the service, the view of the hills. Just perfect.

Valentines Meal at The Parkers Arms The Place Welcomed into the bar area, then we were told we were early, which I acknowledged and apologised for (arrived at 18:10, reservation time 19:00). However, we had a table and said we were happy to just have a drink and chat until the correct time of the booking. It did feel a little strained and the Chef did come out to look at us and tell us that we had "set her back"? Around 18:50, what I assume was the 19:00 crowd, came in and sat in a room adjacent to the bar. Around that time, the chef came out again to tell us that our food was "on the way". At approximately 7:15 our starters came out, see below for that review. We then waited, and waited, and waited. We watched as the other seven o’clockers had their main course and deserts. Not sure when our main course came out, sometime after 20:15, see below for that review. Eventually my desert came out, just as the other seven o’clockers were leaving. After the desert, we left, and I must say there was a slightly sarcastic comment from the barman, that we chose to ignore. The place is okay, but where we sat the seats adjacent to the window are really uncomfortable and you could only perch on the edge. Also, the decor is tired. The Food First course My wife had the citrus cured organic salmon which she really enjoyed. I had the lightly smoked 5 spice wild duck breast which I found tough and tasteless, so much so that I left over half of it. Second course We had the charcoal grilled 60-day aged fillet, I struggled to see how it was charcoal grilled as both faces had no sign of heat and were in fact pink. It looked to me like the fillet had been cooked as a piece and then sliced into portions. The crispy potato terrine wasn’t that nice, the ultra thin wafers of potato proved quite sharp when trying to eat them. Dessert I had the Yorkshire rhubarb and white chocolate parfait, which unfortunately came out frozen solid. After 15 minutes of careful dissection, I did manage to taste a morsel and decided it wasn’t worth the wrestling, at which point we paid and went home. Summing up This was our second visit to The Parkers Arms, the first one was underwhelming, but on the back of its recent award, we felt it deserved a second visit. On reflection, we should have gone with our original thought, i.e. never again. Although surprising to me, I now realise that the number one gastropub is not given to the pub that cooks the best food, in this case far from it, and I would love to see the scoring system. As far as I am concerned, the food is mediocre, the décor dull and dated and the service slow and curt. How it beats the Freemasons at Wiswell, or the Three Fishes at Mitton is beyond me, both are simply so much better in every culinary category to The Parkers Arms.

Excellent meal and great staff , wine ( Chablis ) best I've had . Lovely atmosphere and great run back over the Trough of Bowland.

Whoever has rated this place terrible doesn’t know their head from their bottom. We have eaten in many Michelin restaurants and this place is as good as those. Friendly welcoming staff, especially front of house. Great recommendations on places we can visit for the evening also. 10/10 will be returning.

We have been meaning to try this place for a long time and I am delighted we got there today. Top quality ingredients handled with care. Every element was perfectly cooked for top flavour and every mouthful was fabulous. We both had the Pumpkin Cream, Crab starter. Delicious pumpkin base with a punch of citrus to balance a generous helping of sweet crab. topped with the crunch of a poppadom type crab crisp for a touch of texture. A top draw piece of cookery. Main course I had the Pheasant pie and my wife the Pork Cheek. Each as good as the starter. The pastry was light and flavoured around a perfectly cooked game filling with a sauce that just set it all alight. The vegetables were delightfully buttered and seasoned with care and attention that is rarely seen and I am ashamed that we both had to admit the mash was better than my own which is the best compliment I can give. The pork cheek gave equal pleasure but was not mine to comment on. To finish we both chose a beautifully cooked Pear Frangipane Tart, A fabulous soaked layered pastry with a hint of the texture of a good baklava, light and delicate fanginpane and the gentle sweetness of the pear leaving a delicate after taste served with a light chantilly qunenelle on the side. The service was warm and welcoming with a genial host and attentive staff. A lunch in a pub is does not get better than this. We are excited to return.

We chose the 3 course seasonal menu for a late lunch and waited with great enthusiasm to find out what the options were. We’ve uploaded a photo of the menu to help readers know what great choices there are. We were spoiled for choice, I could have enjoyed any of the dishes. Mussels were the star of the show for me - and my husband. I offered him my dish to try and struggled to get it back! Equally, the crab starter with roasted pumpkin cream was delicious as was the homemade pork. The pheasant main was excellent, the mushrooms were the tastiest I have ever eaten and both the mash and fries took the meal to a different level. The sherry sauce was exceptionally delicious and a truly generous amount, I resisted my urge to lick the plate but mopped every bit of sauce up with the wonderful home made bread. The venison pies enjoyed by our friends were tasty and generous in proportions. Apple tart fine with a surprisingly unctuous bay leaf ice cream topped the meal off beautifully. I had opted for cheese which was local and each had distinctive and fantastic flavours. Beer and wines were really good and the open fire such a treat after the recent spell of rain and cold weather. Service and ambience was spot on. Our host explained that we were unlikely to need any more bread, he was right, but we could ask for anything during the meal and they would do their best to accommodate. Lancashire hospitality at its finest and the best meal out I’ve eaten for as long as I can remember.

Outstanding! Excellent food; pies and puddings to die for! All this coupled with great banter with the owners! A thoroughly enjoyable evening and dog friendly to boot!

We went to the Parkers Arms with family for my husband's 60th Birthday. The food was simply amazing. It was so special. We particularly loved the belly pork, but everything was fantastic! It was a really imaginative menu and each dish was cooked to perfection. Atmosphere was lovely, welcoming and friendly. My sister brought her dog, Albie and he was welcomed like an old friend. I really recommend a visit here to sample the delicious food and the warm hospitality. I can't wait to go back - we won't be waiting for a special birthday!

The best Pub in the UK 2023....Can`t argue with that. The Food is all cooked on premises and it`s very clearly made with love and care. its perfect comfort food with no whistles and bells....a pie is a pie but this is the best pie you`ll ever eat. The Lobster , cooked to order and up there with the best bistros in Paris with the amazing sauce freshly made from the crushed up shells .Every part of every dish just tastes good. The food is seasonal and i chose the Grouse for my main. It was shot locally , plucked and prepared by chef Stosie and then served traditionally rare with its heart and livers on a grilled skewer. The sauce was made from the goodness of the Grouse along with local berries which were part of the birds diet....amazing. The Plum dessert was just superb , simple and ticked every box. £50 for 3 courses including bread and bites. Service was extremely friendly and entertaining thanks to A.J the comedy barman and his great one liners. All in all i would highly recommend a trip here and you`ll also find a local B&B 2 minutes up the road (clerk laithe lodge). Thanks very much to the fantastic team which is Stosie , Kathy and AJ....Until next time guys.

Another amazing, beautiful and delicious meal with wonderful hosts and a great setting. And delicious snacks!

The booking conditions were clear that we would be charged for 4 people & I should have confirmed this on arrival as unfortunately one of our group was ill. However when 2 separate members of staff said 'that's OK' I assumed we would be charged for 3 so didn't ask why we were charged the steak supplement when we were already paying for one meal we didn't eat. On receipt of my credit card bill I see that we have indeed been charged for 4 PLUS the steak supplement when there were 3 of us. I think this is poor. In addition, at a cost of £50 each for 3 courses we all agreed that the food was disappointing & certainly not vale for money.

Amazing food, lovely staff x just perfect x mouthwatering x sublime x can’t wait to come back soon x

Absolutely shocking wouldn’t recommend poor service having to go to bar and ask for another drink poor menu. And as for been best gastro pub I’ve never seen owt like that before I wouldn’t even rank it in top 50 never mind come first 😡😡😡

Beware you will be charged full price even if you try to cancel in advance. We were unfortunately unable attend our lunch booking due to ill health. We tried to follow the procedure for cancellations but this did not work online, telling us to call the restaurant. I tried to call several times, no luck and not able to leave a message. I emailed however it seems despite all of this we were still charged £50 each. I’m all for charging a non refundable booking fee as no shows are a nightmare, this is I feel a bit much particularly as we tried our best to cancel in good time. I run my own business which replies on customers attending to ensure payment, I would have no business left if I operated like this. Won’t be returning.

We booked a table in advance and on arrival were seated promptly and given the menu to look at and the waiter told us what the specials were. My husband and I both ordered the famous Parkers pies, I had a cheese and onion and my husband had a game pie. They were delicious and the dessert we had was amazing. It was a rhubarb dessert and the flavour was immense. There was a lovely atmosphere in the pub and we found the staff to be very pleasant and informative. Can't wait to return.

Wanted to go here for some time, finally booked a table for Sunday lunch. The two hour round trip was more than worth it. Greeted warmly and shown to our table in the beautiful dining room. There’s a rule of ordering no more than 3...

Food and service fantastic and great value for money. The 3 course lunch menu is well balanced with plenty of options and the Muton pie is to die for

This is lovely old pub in s glorious setting. The staff were friendly but not intrusive. Tables were far enough away from other diners to be private yet friendly. The food was quite phenomenal. Beautifully presented, perfect portion sizes, interesting combinations and flavours and textures....

Fantastic food from start to finish - myself and my husband can't recommend The Parkers Arms highly enough. This is our family's favourite place due to unbelievable food and warm hospitality in particular Kathy and AJ. Stosie does something magical to food and hands down...

Friendly welcome, excellent food. From the moment we crossed the threshold, we were made to feel welcome by the ebullient AJ, who recommended a scenic drive and told us the history of the place. The overall look of the bar area was welcoming and informal,...

We were taken to the Parkers Arms a few weeks ago by some friends as a surprise. We visited there as a couple many years ago to have a couple of drinks whilst walking through Newton, so we were looking forward to returning and trying...

No matter how high the standard of food and the cost of dining out, the experience should be one of pleasure, enjoyment and satisfaction. My recent visit to this restaurant was the worst experience I have had in over 60 years of dining out. The...

Just stunning. Every morsel was truly delicious. From the salted potato skins and puffed pork rind we went to starters. Sweet queen scallops with wild garlic were sweet and savoury at the same time. The curried cuttlefish was a revelation and divine. My daughter had...

Food was absolutely superb. Wild garlic sauce... Incredible. And the service is brilliant, friendly and genuine. I had the Mackerel starter and am still dreaming about it now. Thank you for looking after my in-laws, was an anniversary treat and they were made up. And...

I’m actually scared to write my review of this place, due to the abusive, hurtful responses that the owners reply with (commenting on our appearance and suggesting we are “common”…). The pub itself is run down and dingy and in desperate need of an overhaul....

I really don't know where to start with this shambolic pub review!! I will list the probelms encountered; I would like to make it clear that my friend and I tried to rectify the issues during the evening on two occasions and were shouted at...

Having spent 10 years in the Hospitality Industry from an early age, I’ve always been keen to try new places. When I saw Parker’s Arms had been rated number 1 we couldn’t wait to give it a try. As regulars at both The Millstone at...

Never been before so we were looking forward to dinner in a beautiful part of the country. Lovely setting and a warm feel with open fires and homely decor. The menu said 'lunch' which was slightly confusing, but a choice of four starters, four mains...

I ordered the 'walkers' plates as I wasn't hungry enough for a three course. The pub is absolutely lovely and I was welcomed warmly. The beer was wonderful and even though I only had a light bite, I could tell just how much love goes...

We had an absolutely fantastic lunch for my father's birthday. Food was as good, if not better than expected. The owners are friendly and chatty and made the experience even better. It's definitely worth all the hype.

Delightful drive out to Newton in Bowland. Pub in a wonderful setting and arrived early to make the most of our first visit. From start to finish this was a gastro delight. Oysters, Herring, Rib of Beef, the fabled Cheese pie and deserts to die...

Visited for the 1st time and it won’t be the last. The food here is off the charts. Cooked by a chef with wands not pans. She is simply extraordinary. I had the crab and the lamb both executed with skill and precision. The wine...

Below par .. and an acutely average night. Maybe some customer service training and less rules on what you can order and when you can arrive may help. I doubt, reading the reviews on here the owners will take the criticism constructively but hey ho.....

Oh my, a truly delicious lunch at the Parkers Arms. Melt in the mouth soused herring to start followed by whole brill cooked to perfection and a velvety chocolate pudding and cream to finish. Goodness what a treat. Lovely friendly welcome from staff and great...

We spent a lovely couple of hours at The Parkers Arms & thoroughly enjoyed our first time here! We had trout & cuttlefish to start - the flavours were perfect & so tasty. We both had a beautiful beef rump for main & a basque...

We visited the Parkers Arms for Saturday lunch after a short local walk which we found online. On entry, we were given a warm welcome and taken upstairs to the main dining room to eat. It was a freezing cold day and the dining room...

There are so many amazing places to eat in the Ribble Valley, I’m so confused as to how this place has won the Estrella gastropub spot for the whole of the UK. I feel a little bad about leaving an ‘average’ review as the owner...

I was so looking forward to having a meal at this pub, having seen the episode where the Hairy Bikers visited and had a tour of the kitchen, as well as the knowledge that they had won a presigeous food award. Both I and my...

Absolutely outstanding meal. A fantastic surprise. I booked this as a destination walk from the inn at whitewell. Without knowing anything about the Parker arms. When we arrived we were confronted with a 3 course meal for lunch. I was a bit overwhelmed with this...

I reserved a table before they were awarded the best Gastropub in the Country. The pub has a wonderful unspoilt touch with an open fire, and they accept dogs inside. How refreshing. The menu is very interesting and as we went for lunch the 3...

On an awful rainy night we weren’t surprised to see the car park already filling up we have visited this excellent pub for many years now and every visit is fabulous after a warm greeting from our host A.J. we settled down to our three...

We were looking forward to lunch at the Parkers and it did not disappoint. A warm welcome, excellent food and all at an amazing price.

What a lovely Lancashire welcome we received. Put at ease straight away, shown to our table and menus already there. After about 5 mins they came for drinks order and the beer “pheasant plucker” was lovely. Another 10 mins passed & they took our food...

The food was good. The service less so. We had booked in advance. On the day we were sent a message and required to arrive 15 minutes earlier than planned. No explanation and no apology. The service was slow. The dining chairs were less than...

Having eventually tried this place for myself, I was upset with the food and the service. When I raised a concern about my meal, I found the staff just brushed off what I had to say and walked away. I had been looking forward eating...

Another superb meal. Perfect way to start the year. One of the very finest without being at all stuffy or over-formal. Thank you!

We have been trying to get to dine at the Parkers Arms for some time, but Covid and other issues interfered with our booking arrangements. At last we got there and we were not disappointed. The restaurant has a homely traditional pub feel to it...

We loved the food and thought it was very reasonably priced. The game pie was truly outstanding. Would have given a 5 except for two points. Firstly we were cold - I guess we all need to watch our heating bills at the moment but...

It is an amazing part of the world so this place starts with an advantage but it is really worth a visit. The food is wonderful. We had the Lancashire Cheese pie and the cider pork cutlet. Taste was stunning. The welcome and the service...

Parker’s arms did not disappoint. Warm welcome from AJ, food was delicious, especially the steak. Cosy setting to enjoy good food and wine. Would recommend.

Brilliant as ever! Absolutely delicious food with top notch service and setting. The team at Parkers delivers a masterclass in fine dining in a relaxed, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Worth driving the three hours every time. Thank you. We will be back.

We had high hopes and were not disappointed. A genuinely warm welcome to a restaurant in a beautiful setting, wonderful food and a fantastic bottle of wine. This is a place to cherish.

This is currently no.2 in the list of top 50 Gastro Pubs in the country and that is fully justified. Staff were excellent, surroundings perfect but mainly the food was excellent. The lobster was perfect as were the other dishes and not too expensive. Child...

The Parker’s Arms has that something special. Like the spark on a first date that never goes away. The food is honest - you taste what’s on the menu. Bringing the maximum out of fresh ingredients to make them shine is what they’re best at....

Taking the terms and conditions into account and that is not easy, we tried on 5 separate occasions to make a booking. It took over 3 hours too get confirmation our booking made at 2pm had been cancelled by the Restaurant...in the end we chose...

Our third visit. The people are wonderful, the food is devine, the atmosphere so welcoming. No music drowning your conversation. Matchless! Thank you

We arrived with two dogs and without booking after a walk in the Ribble Valley (Downham) about 2.15 pm on Thursday 2nd June. Despite being near to closing for service for food at 2.30 they fitted us in. Positives; Dog friendly. our two, a German...

Lets start with the positives - very welcoming and friendly staff, excellent service, convivial atmosphere, nice and cosy with a log fire. Moving on - cuttle fish starters were very appetising and well presented although my asparagus starter was rather bitter. For mains two of...

An absolutely amazing meal, top notch chef and 10/10 service. We were blown away. Note that menu changes regularly. We visited because we has heard about their pies on Hairy Bikers, but there were no pies on the menu that evening - our minor disappointment...

We visited as a family of four, two adults and two teenage and almost teenage boys. We opted to leave our dog at home but it is a dog friendly pub and I'm sure he would have received a warm welcome if we had brought...

Booked lunch here after seeing it on Hairy Biker's TV show. The pie certainly is as good as the reputation. Its a set menu and limited places so book ahead to avoid disappointment. I will certainly return next time I'm in the area.

Wow my husband and I have been for lunch today. A lovely warm welcome and the food beautifully cooked fresh and well seasoned. It’s a long time since we have had a good experience eating out the Parkers Arms has changed that. How refreshing to...

We visited on 20/3 and had the last table at 4.30. Really lovely menu and all dishes were gorgeous. Superb wine list and the Chablis was outstanding. So glad we got to try the pies too that we saw featured on the Hairy Bikers. Great...

Booking was easy and done online, upon arrival we were warmly welcomed and seated. The menu was well explained with 4 choices of each course. The game terrine starter was delicious, the cheese pie main was equally delicious (and substantial), and the chocolate slice dessert...

Yet another fantastic time at The Parkers Arms! Wonderful food and drink - great recommendation for the wine to compliment the food! We had a taster before deciding! We were a little bit early and were given some potato skins which were delicious! All 3...

We had a previous trip to the Parkers Arms and we were delighted with the eclectic range of food and service. For some reason, possibly because there is so much choice in the Ribble Valley and this restaurant is that bit further to travel it...

Rude greeting would never go again. We happened upon this place on a walk (not from the area) it was 12.15pm and we opened the door to ask if dogs are allowed. A man was stood there no greeting just said ‘we’re full did you...

"We came for lunch today and I explained that I had difficulty in communicating with you regarding altering my table from 2 to 4 people. Originally I booked for 1 pm, then I modified it to 3 pm.  Below is my original email from 25/1...

We first visited in October 2021 and were really impressed with the food and the friendly staff. Our son, living in Canada, purchased a gift voucher for us for Christmas. His experience was also very positive in liaising via WhatsApp to make the purchase. We...

We booked for the 11th December as a pre Xmas treat following a recommendation from friends who visit regularly.As two hard working NHS nurses we needed a treat .However 5 days before we had a positive covid contact so being conscientious we cancelled.We we’re within...

We made a special visit on Friday night to meet up with family and enjoyed a fantastic meal in warm surrounds. The pub is a rare find and a joy to visit if like us you want a restaurant that’s focus on the food and...

We booked a table here for last Saturday (29th Jan) after watching the Hairy Bikers in Lancashire. They gave it a great review and we were not disappointed, the food was excellent from a small seasonal menu which we always prefer as too much choice...

You have to make the trip to this place, the food is outstanding from first course to last. A cosy and stylish decor with friendly and helpful front of house staff. We dined here last night and whilst I’m not usually a pie person, especially...

Friends brought us here, but didn't tell us it was locally famous, or so I gather from the other comments. We'd been for a morning's hill walk, so I'd expected something more pubby and I was initially taken aback by the £40, three course offering....

We had to cancel our booking on the day due to illness, whilst we expected to pay a penalty the £50 charged seems excessive

From the minute we arrived, we received a very warm welcome and wonderful service. Being a little worried about COVID, we were kindly given a quiet table in the corner, and reassured by all the staff wearing masks. We really enjoyed all the excellent food,...

We had been gifted a voucher for £80 by family. We made a reservation online (no phone reservations allowed). When we arrived we were welcomed and seated swiftly. A menu (with drinks on it also) was given to each of us. My husband was quickly...

First class lunch. This restaurant offers something different and is a foodie heaven. The menu offered great choices and we weren’t disappointed. Oh and the pies are off-the-scale, sensational, unique works of art! The team who run this restaurant are so dedicated to what they...

Greeted on arrival by the three people in the bar and dining area, a fire burning and diners being served with delicious-looking plates of food to make us feel welcome and eager to order. The service was attentive throughout and before long we had been...

Fabulous. I could waffle on but make the journey yourself as this is a very special place serving serious quality food packed with flavours. 10/10.