Spread Eagle in Ribble Valley

Had a wonderful Stay, room was absolutely fantastic & staff & food were amazing & breakfast was one of the best you can get.

I was a wedding guest, which went like clockwork. The setting,food and staff were great. And my dog was invited!! Would recommend.

We are regulars at this Hotel and enjoy the atmosphere and the food Plus the staff are always so helpful and friendly. We recommend the establishment to all our friends

We booked direct with The Spread Eagle which was straight forward and easy. On arrival we were met by a very grumpy man who ignored us at first, then repeatedly asked for our name. He then demanded we filled in someone else’s booking form with a different name printed on the top. We were directed to our room. No welcome or apologies given. Our evening meals were not as described on the menu on both nights with no explanations - very disappointing. Throughout our stay we felt like we were an inconvenience and found the staff unfriendly. But, all this said, our room was comfortable and clean.

Just returned from a lovely relaxing night. Checked in and found a lovely room with fridge containing bottled water and fresh milk. Tea / coffee facilities with proper mugs! Had some drinks in the bar which had a lovely cosy vibe before having our evening meal. The roast dinner was lovely. Great portions so had to share a pudding. Bed was very comfy so slept well. Even storm Ashley didn't disturb us. Great shower in the morning followed by a very good breakfast. Highly recommend this place and will be back.

Thanks to Oliver and Amy for a lovely meal. The Spread Eagle is dog friendly, in a very picturesque location. Ideal to combine with a walk in the country. We will be going back.

One of the best hotels we have stayed in during our 4 weeks travelling so far. The hotels position is beautiful, the room was large, the bed very comfortable & there were river views from the windows. We had dinner there and the menu offered good choice at an affordable price. Breakfast was also great to start the day. Staff were welcoming and friendly would highly recommend this establishment.

After a frustrating Friday afternoon drive to Sawley in our camper vans— M6 closed in both directions at Standish, my wife and I,together with son and daughter in law were definitely ready for evening meal and a few drinks. We were not disappointed, and though we were an hour late for our table, we were made most welcome and the “ boys” sank a delicious couple of pints of Robinsons Dizzy Blonde.. From the reasonably extensive pub menu we had eg . Black pudding fritters, ham hock terrine, crispy beef and black pudding scotch egg starters and Unicorn beer battered haddock and chips ( surprise, surprise)x3 and chicken parmigiana…all of which was excellent. Suffice to say, we will be there again when in the Sawley area of the Ribble Valley . Thanks to Carol and team for the great service and food and for the informative tour of the pub which we had before our slow stroll back to our campers.

Thank you to Alex, Alan and Carol who all made us welcome and offered a fabulous service. Thank you also to Carol for decorating a lovely Anniversary plate of chocolate for our 67th Wedding Anniversary. The food was absolutely delicious and we’ll be back again for our next celebration

Just been for a Family Anniversary meal at The Spread Eagle and the food was amazing. The staff were lovely and made us feel very welcome. I would like to give a special Thank-you to Alan, Alex and Carol who looked after us from the moment we arrived. My parents were thrilled with the chocolate anniversary wishes piped onto the plate . A special memory for them to treasure. We will be going back very soon

My partner and I go here regularly for lunch as we live nearby and find everything about the Hotel is first class. The staff are so attentive and always fuss our little doggie Bella with biscuits.and the chef always prepares an excellent meal. Would certainly recommend.

Very friendly local spot, hearty dishes all well-prepared in the restaurant. Excellent hotel. We were upgraded to the bridal suite which was much appreciated! Highly recommended.

I found the manager (Oliver) extremely accommodating and friendly. The food was delightful and would highly recommend a visit.

The staff at this pub were fantastic. Oliver was a gem, nothing was too much for him.Welcome arrival, he was super helpful and catered for our every need. Group of us on DofE needed to waited for the rest of the group and Oliver accommodated our every need. Thankyou

Lovely meal, lovely service by all, particularly Libby. All the staff spoilt Oscar, the dog, with doggie treats. My hubbie and I would highly recommend

Had a 2 night stay, 27th and 28th April, really lovely, room was spacious and very comfortable, food and service excellent, a beautiful old pub in glorious countryside. Nigel and his team made us really welcome, will definitely be back. John, Lesley and Bob Terrier, many thanks, top drawer!

Service is slow, drinks over priced. Food menu is bland. You choose Little secret. Spread Eagle deletes any negative feedback so only the positive is left leaving customers believing it’s all good ! Not

It takes 50 mins in the car to visit the spread eagle Every mile is worth it. We love how we can take the dog into the bar or dine in the restaurant where the tables aren’t too close together The view over the river and fields is wonderful The waiting on staff are very efficient and the food is great ( always something new on the menu) The roast beef for Sunday lunch is the best. Highly recommended visit.

Food is alright, takes hours to come. Tea is weak, tastes like used tea bags. Some chairs are uncomfortable. ..........

Lovely pub with exceptional pub food. I opted for the fish (which was huge) and chips, others has the crispy beef, burgers and pâté. All were excellent as were our waitress's Emily and Holly who are a credit to the establishment.

Excellent food, with a lovely view. Waitresses Emily and Holly were very efficient, very helpful and very smiley, was a lovely warm welcome.

Huge car park opposite the pub, right alongside the river, very picturesque It wasn’t very busy today luckily so we had a nice table by the window overlooking the lovely view Nice choice of menu we thought The staff, the 3 ladies, were all very pleasant Husband had the gammon and said it was the best he has had I had the haddock chips and peas, which was quite nice but very greasy batter on the fish and only a very small amount of chips Lovely apple crumble dessert Would definitely recommend

Decided to try the fish Wednesday last night and was more than pleased as the fish 🐟 hung off the large plate, batter, mushy peas, chunky chips all perfect for the specials price of £9.95. Staff very pleasant and Sarah who served us with a lovely smile made for a nice tea out. We’ll be back again soon.

We enjoyed our overnight stay here. We were in Room 1 (dog friendly). Fantastic staff team, I accidentally broke my charger & was expecting an important call & was loaned a charger by a kind member of staff. Evening meal was lovely (fish & chips), best to book a table as it does get super busy. Veronica at Breakfast was friendly & made a huge fuss of our Border Collie. We will be back.

Was warmly welcomed and shown to a table drinks arrived quickly - good menu choice - I ordered Roast belly pork Sunday lunch and my friend ordered Nut roast Sunday lunch with a side of cauliflower cheese- both came fairly quickly my roast belly pork was lovely with crackling lovely roast potatoes mash and vegetables and the cauliflower cheese was scrummy - now comes my friends NUT roast which turned out to be rice with red pepper(more like a risotto) not a NUT in sight? I called the waiter over and complained he said he would speak to the chef (but he did not come back to us nothing) my friend ate everything but the said Nut roast - when another waitress cleared the plates once again I mentioned about the Nut roast her reply was that's how they serve it !!! shocking spoilt our lunch and because of this would not return or recommend.....

This is our fourth visit to The Spread Eagle, it’s our go to place for a treat. Once again not disappointed with any aspect. Lovely room, great food and lovely staff. Only thing I would change is knocking the heating off, we like it cool so always travel with a fan. For those of you who like it toasty it’s ideal for you. Looking forward very much to visiting again in a few months.

Perfect family meal on Mothers Day . Cosy pub , very yummy food served by well trained and attentive staff . The roast beef dinner deserves a particular mention , so many places now are trying to cut corners but not here at the Spreadeagle - great ingredients, quality meat and the perfect Yorkshire on top. Good selection of desserts, with the bread and butter pudding to die for .

Had a fabulous lunch, really beautiful spot and the staff who served us were amazing, really friendly and attentive, couldn’t do enough for you, thank you Hannah and Nigel an amazing start to the first day of our two week stay in this beautiful region, already booked our next meal there.

We stayed for one night at the beautiful Spread Eagle at Sawley - it was our first time here. The building and decor are absolutely wonderful, very cosy yet stylish and there are many walks to take from right outside. The food was excellent as was the service, the staff there are so friendly from check-in to check-out. A special mention has to go to Nigel, who went above and beyond to accommodate our stay in the most lovely room and who made sure that everything was just right for our short trip. Many thanks and we will definitely see you again!

Met up with friends for a relaxed lunch. Cosy bar area with a fire. They always have some decent ales on tap The menu is sensibly limited, but with enough variety Our choices proved to be perfect. Well presented , decent portions and tasty. Service was efficient and friendly Well recommended

We really enjoyed our visit to the Spread Eagle. All of the staff were so friendly and attentive at all times. It was difficult to choose what to eat, as it all sounded so good! The rice pudding for dessert was a hit. We will definitely be returning.

Damon served us very helpful and friendly and the food was very tasty. The toilets were nice and clean too! Would come again

Dropped in on the off chance there was availability. Lovely traditional pub in a lovely location. Food was great and the service was fabulous, very friendly and welcoming. Planning a return visit in the summer.

Nice country location next to the river, took my elderly father for food, who loved it. The staff were very pleasant and attentive to our needs, especially Archie. The food was exceptional, we had the Fish and Chips followed by the Sticky toffee pudding. Highly Recommended.

Excellent Sunday Roast, and discreet yet attentive service from Nigel and Woody. Highly recommended for food, service, dining experience, dog friendliness, pleasant staff and stunning Ribble Valley setting.

I grew up in Stockport so to find a Robinson’s pub this far north of Manchester was a welcome surprise! Staff were very friendly and engaging - particularly towards our dog. The food, although nicely presented and of good quality, is a bit on the steep side (£12 for a fish-finger “butty” in toasted slice bread). And £10.90 for a large glass of Chardonnay with soda was a little eye-watering to say the least. Shame to go on about the price, as the pub is lovely and welcoming, but £50 for a sandwich lunch with just two drinks and a dog snack is a lot.

Booked in for lunch to meet up with friends. Relaxed, welcoming and warm atmosphere. Staff welcoming, good menu and choices. A number of offers advertised through the week. Food arrived in good time and well presented, tasting very good. Definitely a place to return.

Excellent fish & chips .. great offer midweek , good service and nice setting, recommend checking website for excellent midweek offers.

Stayed for 1 night - perfect for a cold January, log fire, great food - very generous portions. Nigel, Holly and all the staff were very welcoming, attentive and accommodating. Beautiful room (no. 1). Recommended

What a shame, visited here in the past to good food and atmosphere. Sadly no more. Very limited dinner menu, staff walking around not doing anything or having a clue what is going on. Waited over 45 mins for food. The gluten free and children at our table couldn’t really be accommodated, with offering only 2 measly options for them. Very poor. Seats and tables were uncomfortable and dated, toilet hand wash in the men’s wasn’t refilled. Which immediately put me off. I told staff who didn’t seem to be bothered. Food was poor, advertised triple cooked chips which were NOT. Just frozen average oven chips. Peas bland without any flavouring. Steak was rubbery and overcooked. The only decent thing was the drinks from draft. Will not be returning and embarrassing for our friends from Sweden.

Had to wait over 45 minutes for main course and others were getting served before us, so had to go, The only good part was we got refunded for drinks and one starter. They concentrated on the party next door and would not have minded if the restaurant was busy but wasn’t.

My motorsport club chose the Spread Eagle Inn at Sawley as the venue for the Club’s annual dinner on 1st. December. The atmosphere was perfect and the attentive staff were excellent in making sure that everyone had a great evening. This was done discreetly without interrupting the conversation at the tables. The food was excellent and very well prepared. The Orange and Tomato soup was delicious and I was slightly disappointed that ‘seconds’ weren’t offered! I chose lamb flank as my main course, and it was cooked excellently and beautifully presented and other main courses ordered by my friends looked equally appetising. Dogs are welcome at The Spread Eagle and my wife and I received a great welcome when we returned to our bedroom after the meal. The en-suite bathroom had a very large bath and a wonderfully powerful rainfall style shower. In the morning we headed down to a lovely breakfast, served by a very attentive member of staff, with nothing being too much trouble. Cereals, fruit and a ‘full English’ were offered with white, brown and gluten free toast and other options available. I have difficulty walking and a member of staff, seeing me struggling with my suitcase on the stairs offered to help and carried it out to my car which was parked in the hotel car park across the road. This kind action was very welcome. The room rate was on the high side, and I have already booked for next year saving a considerable amount by booking through a popular web app. That was the only disappointing experience of my stay, and the lesson has been learned!

Scenic spot. Great for a walk and then lunch. The food was excellent, as was the service. The place is even dog friendly which is lovely. Highly recommended

My wife ordered the fish and chips, when it came the batter was not cooked properly. The plate of food was sent back and we were told it would be replaced. When it was returned there was only a piece of fish on the plate, no chips or peas. When this was rectified and the full meal was served I had already long finished my meal. While we were waiting for the replacement meal we ordered a second glass of wine, after a long wait we mentioned that we had not received it and it eventually came. At no time did there seem to be any concern by any of the staff that our experience was far from satisfactory

Lunch with friends, Fish and Chips Wednesday proved good value for money and was enjoyed in comfortable surroundings. Highly recommended. Service was a little slow but as retirees we are in no major hurry.

Food excellent, service a bit slow, but to be fair, they were very busy. We were there for about 2 and a quarter hours.

Great Pub Food and Drink with comfortable rooms. Welcoming staff and pub in great scenic location. Worth seeking out

We were looking forward to our visit here due to good reviews but it was a little disappointing. The pub looked lovely, the food was fine but service was poor. The young waitress was not able to keep up with the role. We found her chatting behind the bar when there was other customers and I waiting for service. The table next to us left due to waiting 25 for their food order to be taken, they had finished their drinks and there was no apology. It’s a shame as we are on holiday and was looking forward to coming back in with our dog for the doggy menu! We won’t bother!

Everything a good country pub should be; great location by the Ribble, old world charm, proper pub with food, area for dogs and walkers and very reasonably priced for our one night stay. Nice rooms, we've stayed before but glad to see they have new mattresses in all rooms.

Wow.... We held our wedding there on the 13.10.23 which also happened to be my husband's 60th birthday. It was a double celebration so was doubly important that everything was perfect which it was from beginning to end. We cannot praise all the staff highly enough. Every detail of that day from the minute we woke up to the minute our heads hit the pillow had been carried out with efficiency and attention to detail. Anything we had requested was done and nothing was missed. Every guest commented on how delicious and freshly made the food was all served in the beautiful room where the service and reception were held. Well done to all the team you have got it so right on all levels with your wedding packages and thank you for making our day so very special. Kate & Neil Houldsworth

My Husband and I stayed here with friends from his camera club for a long weekend. The room was spacious with a view of the river Ribble. Tea and coffee facilities were provided including fresh milk in a thermos flask. The meals were superb as was the wine list. No wonder I gained 3 lbs as a result. It was a good centre for all places of interest in the area. The hotel welcomed dogs and even had a special doggy menu. I must warn anyone with mobility issues as there are several stairs to the bedrooms with no lift and the shower was over the bath.

Stayed over the weekend really friendly and helpful staff food was great local ingredients rooms were clean comfortable and well appointed with amenities your can even bring your dog as they have a doggy menu. A good base for local walking plenty of local attractions i would stay here anytime I'm in the area.

Did not want to post this review but I provided an online review, as requested by restaurant , but had no response. Went for Sunday lunch with another couple. Stood around for ages before being welcomed and shown to our table. Not terribly busy but there was a large birthday party at an adjacent table. Ordered meals, only main courses, which did take some time to arrive but had no problem with that. When they arrived the two roasts were swimming in “ bisto” gravy more in keeping with a “ Greasy Spoon” café. There were no green vegetables and when requested were told there weren’t any. The salmon was over cooked and the Cumberland sausage and mash, although nicely presented came with braised red cabbage and onion gravy which completely overpowered the meal. No one came to ask us if our meals were OK even when clearing plates which had sizeable amounts left. We asked for sweet menus but they never arrived. Our table was booked from 1.45 with a request to vacate by 3.45 which was fine. However before 2.00 pm staff were starting to clear up and were resetting the restaurant for evening session and as it was obvious we were not going to get sweet menus and felt we were in the way so we had no alternative but to leave. Having travelled some way to visit this establishment to say we were disappointed is an understatement,

Stayed in room 3 with my daughter & 2 dogs. Room is beautiful and huge, 2 windows both with window seats overlooking river & front of house. Stunning views in all directions. Staff very helpful & friendly. Treats in room for dogs. Eccles cakes for humans. Hidden gem. Lovely walks. Will definitely return. Thank you for making our stay so lovely. 🥰

Great for an overnight stay including the circular walk from the pub door. Good food, service and rooms. Would recommend.

A very overdue review! We had our wedding reception here in August 2022 and it was absolutely brilliant. The staff were so helpful right from first enquiring, to booking the date, organising a menu tasting, arranging all the details and on the day. Thank you...

Dog friendly country pub with good home cooked food, the presentation could have been better. The service was slow however, excellent choice of ice creams and sorbets. I would recommend visiting.

Checked reviews and this pub stood out head n shoulders above any other in the area and we were NOT disappointed. Super friendly and welcoming staff. Very efficient too. Fab decor. Even better food! Our table had riverside views. Stunning, and the sunset was glorious....

Visited many times in our Campervan which we were allowed to park in their Car Park across the road. Enjoyed evening meals with our Dog in the Restaurant. Friendly staff and good food. However phoned up to visit again and told we are no longer...

Overall very good. Breakfast a little disappointing as no potato option and no baked beans so when we removed the mushroom and black pudding there was not s huge amount left of the full English. Room was comfortable as was the bed. Very creaky floors...

We had an evening meal here yesterday, taking our dog. The pub is very welcoming, staff friendly and attentive to both us and Nikita our dog. Food was great and service fab. Highly recommend it.

Old coaching in by the river in Sawley. Fabulously friendly staff ensure you have a great stay. Very good food (Esp the breakfasts!) Great location for walks right on the doorstep. We had a fabulous 3 nights. Even if staying make sure you reserve a...

What a fantastic place in the quaint village of Sawley in a beautiful little valley. Only disappointment was the rain stopped me getting out walking and enjoying this beautiful countryside. The staff here are so friendly and helpful. The food was great and I must...

A lovely stay. Would highly recommend this place and I think we will return. Friendly and attentive staff especially during our evening meal. Lovely location near the ruins of the abbey, beer garden that includes tables by the river, and walks available from the doorstep....

An excellent stay at our favourite hotel, the staff and atmosphere first class. Our rooms overlooking the river were pleasantly furnished and had plenty of complimentary items Coffee,Tea, Hot Chocolate & tasty treats. Talking of treats our 4 legged friends are also well catered for....

Great place to go for a break. Lovely area. Spread Eagle was a lovely place to unwind. Lovely room overlooking the river. Staff were great. Atmosphere great too. All in all a great two night break.

Frozen Food presented without garnish or accompanying vegetables which at this price is disappointing.

Booked for dinner on a Saturday evening at only a couple of hours' notice however no tables left in the restaurant so were seated in the bar area. We needn't have worried as the bar had the perfect atmosphere - friendly, cosy, clean and very...

Booked for a one night stay ahead of a work meeting in Preston, as always preferring a small inn to a corporate hotel, and god forbid a Travelodge. The drive from the A1 to the pub was worth it alone. The views are amazing. Luckily...

We attended a wedding here for one of my best friends. The setting was lovely and the venue was set up beautifully. The food was also good and drinks were reasonably priced. We were, however, really disappointed with the service. My partner and I were...

we had shnitzel with chips,you have to buy the veg separately,the food was vey basic,when we left we thought we had wasted our money. wont be going here again,many years ago you could get a good resturant meal,its just pub grub now.

Had a great time at the Jazz afternoon with a lovely meal and took advantage of the £50 offer to stay over with breakfast included. The room as always was comfortable and spotlessly clean. The staff are always friendly and very helpful.

I travelled to The Spread Eagle for a lunch meeting today. It was my first visit but the food was excellent and the staff were very friendly & attentive. I had the fish & chips which were beautiful (wish I could have finished my fish!)...

Early dinner with friends. We were on a tight schedule but the staff were great, very welcoming and effiecient. The fish and chips were delicious.....

Delicious meal. Atmosphere was quiet but very nice. Our server Damon was awesome and very polite. All round great service. Thank you!

Called in for a coffee after visiting the abbey. This is a really friendly pub and very dog friendly. Met some really nice people and staff very pleasant. Will return to eat.

This old coaching inn is in a brilliant location with excellent views of the River Ribble and valley. Our room was very clean and tastefully decorated in keeping with the history of the pub. A very comfortable bed meant a good nights sleep was inevitable...

The most amazing meal. Lamb shank was to die for! Pie the best I have ever eaten! Super friendly staff!

We had previously visited the Spread Eagle for birthday celebrations and an overnight stay so knew what a beautiful location it is. We love hiking and the Spread Eagle is a fantastic starting point. When looking for a venue for our winter wedding we knew...

Great hotel good rooms really friendly staff the food is excellent great value for money had a great time just a couple of thing maybe you could start doing tribute nights they would go down really well in the new function room and maybe cocktails...

We stumbled upon this venue on a hike and it was so beautiful and we knew we wanted to get married here. We booked a meeting straight away and was so impressed so went ahead and booked our date that week!! We didn't view any...

Our two rooms were spacious , comfortable, clean,warm and good value. All the young team were competent , helpful and cheery. Both our breakfast and evening meals were great value and very tasty. Little touches in the bedrooms ( homemade mini eccles cakes etc) much...

Great food which was tasty, filling and well priced. In particular, the kids menu was superb value and great quality. The pub was cosy and comfortable and the staff friendly. The only criticism is that none of the food came with vegetables but the food...

Oldy worldy, log fires, full of character in lovey countryside. Staff very friendly and nice food. Very dog friendly. No problem recommending this place.

Beautiful rooms, excellent service and really very good food. Flawless. We will definitely return and I suspect more than once!

We stayed overnight for a wedding we attended last weekend. The Inn is lovely and in a beautiful setting. The staff were helpful and friendly and the wedding venue is beautiful and romantic. The wedding meal was delicious and served efficiently and piping hot. Our...

stayed for two nights, had lunch on arrival, evening meal, then breakfast, dinner and breakfast again, all meals were freshly cooked, fresh ingredients, the chef certainly knows what they are doing, after one meal I did send my compliments to them hope they got it....

Impromptu visit, Food delicious, pie could have been more substantial but it was tasty, the place is warm and inviting and the staff are polite. Well worth a visit.

My husband booked an overnight stay here, which we have just returned from. Although the weather was extremely cold, the welcome was very warm and friendly. We enjoyed a great walk from the pub car park and although we have to admit we got a...

The Roast and Ramble and overnight stay is great value for money. The Inn setting against the river Ribble is stunning

Good food, pleasant and engaging staff and a clean environment. Decent selection of beers. We selected the Black Sheep which is always a winner.

Stayed here a few times now. Friendly, polite staff. Good food . Clean comfortable rooms. Everything you could want for a relaxing stay.

Visited today and ordered ribeye and asked for it pink came well done and full of fat .nobody once came over to ask if meals were ok when I complained to a long haired lad he was like blanc no thankyou taking plates away the...

Booked a month ago, arrived 545, big group queuing at bar, stroppy lady wouldn’t let waitress seat anyone! Waited 20 mins then seated, asked for menus, starters came quickly but no cutlery to eat with! Went bar order drink had to abandon as food came,...

It may be regarded as a pub with rooms, but the standard of accommodation puts much bigger hotels to shame. Comfort, spacious rooms, cleanliness and facilities that would do credit to a 4 star hotel. We especially appreciated the individual touches- real milk in a...

Whilst staying in the village we popped in for a drink on our first day, as the pub was dog friendly and had a nice relaxed ambience we booked a table for the following night. Had a lovely meal sat in the dog friendly part...

Popped in for a pint. Deliciously smooth and flavourful ale that they told me was from Blakburn, so fairly local. Staff very friendly and helpful.

You simply must try their Wednesday chippy night. It’s unbelievable and amazing value at £8! A gorgeous pub and lovely service. I’m very surprised looking at some of the earlier reviews as we have had nothing but excellent service and food each time we visit.

Pre-booked a table in advance- when we arrived we were ignored by the unpleasant woman behind the bar (despite us being the only ones at the bar), we stood and waited for 10 minutes and someone else pushed in front of us and the woman...

Ok service etc. first time out for a year. Disappointed by the lack of fish in the fish pie. More like a potato pie. Been going here for a long time, so hope it is ok next time. My mussels ok.