The Great House Barn in Chorley

Very accommodating staff and some great treats, very difficult not to be greedy. Inside is very interesting, but it’s nice to sit outside when weather permits in their comfortable outdoor dining area. Well worth a visit at the moment as they just put up their Christmas Decorations! The are fabulous, a real credit to them. Portions still as generous! 😊🎅🏼

The food is lovely the barn has a good atmosphere but sitting outside is really nice the staff brought a table outside and chairs for us could not believe how they went out of there way when they were very busy great place but the staff make it.

Just a minor niggle. Ordered an Afagato at 11:30 am, but they had run out of vanilla ice cream, which i thought unusual for a place with an ice cream parlour. Had it with chocolate ice cream and it is something I would have again. I think I'll call it a Mochagato, except that Judes ice cream already market that name.

Staff at the barn All ways smiling and welcoming. A CREDIT Thank you.

Had to update my review for this place, it's a lovely old building, the service is first rate... But the food is so hit and miss. I've had 4 breakfasts there in two months. One was great, one was good, one was just about ok and another was awful. Even the coffee is inconsistent, with the worst just being like warm milk with no hint of coffee flavour. The food is best when it's quiet, that is obvious. It seems when they're busy the cooks rush and what you get sugfers for that. I wouldn't mind, but if you're charging £12 for a modest sized full English, it should be really exceptional every time. I've given up with this place now, I hope they read this and can improve.

Not much on the menu that children would in the way of hot food it's catered for the older adult The young gentleman that seated us was lovely and acknowledged my daughter but when were ready to order the young girl seemed less interested as if she didn't really want to be there, must have been having an off day It was lovely to see dogs welcome and a relaxed unrushed atmosphere which is great when you have children with you but if you do I'd suggest taking a picnic and only use this place for a hot take away drink

Lovely spot, popular with bikers and walkers and cyclists. Great food... on the expensive side.

Visted the Old Grey Barn today. We had a lovely snack, a cream scone, and coffee and tea. We would highly recommend a visit, we will try a lunch next visit.

Really nice staff, great food choices, loved the experience!

Great spot for bikers and families. Freshly made teas, coffees and hot chocolate drinks. (1st October 2024 cappuccino costs £3.80). There are several tea rooms in this area and I think this one the best. Good parking for cars, disabled vehicles and of course Motorcycles. Very large potholes at the entrance to the parking area. Staff are lovely.

A return visit to the lower barn cafe. A busy spot where on occasions parking can be difficult but today was fine. There is seating inside and out however we chose to sit inside. Plenty of seating available and a good menu. The menu changes and there is always a specials board. The food is very good and served quickly. Toilets are in the next building and inside there is a small shop selling local goods. Some beautiful walks on n the area so a good spot to start and end.

A lovely place with great food and friendly staff.

Nice atmosphere,lovely setting, bit disappointed with the food,sat outside in nice weather but had to stop conversations due to the constant stream of motorbikes starting up😉

Just a great place, still good food, good associates, and good atmosphere. Also, fresh coffee.

Only criticism would be they should be open abit longer they still had people rolling up at 1615hrs for food / ice cream on a peak day

Lovely place ,great staff pleasant and helpful, food i believe is quite good. Unfortunately I feel the food and drink is quite expensive. I Can't fault the venue or the staff But !! £2.50 for a tin of coke ....come on.

Considering it was busy, We were seen to and were served faster than we thought. A place worth a visit.

Lovely surroundings and the food is excellent 👌

Very nice cafey, very quick service to

Lovely place for a stop off or to spend the day walking.

Staff were very courteous and friendly and were understanding and patient with my special needs client.

10/10! Def check it out! Everything is great but super great for brunch.

Great place for breakfast before our walk. Would go again

So peaceful ✌️. Expensive tho. There are cheaper places available with better view.

Good location, good value for food and drinks. Staff very friendly and good service

The menu seems to have been condensed recently, which is concerning.

Not been for years thoroughly enjoyed the experience place was buzzing

Best cafe for miles. Beautiful surroundings, table service - with a smile, excellent food and not shy with the portions. Excellent service and food. ✔️

Fab place for an early breakfast and a brisk walk

Lovely place, great food and lovely staff, we go here regularly but after today we won’t be eating there again. Massive price hike. Such a shame but we’ll be taking our own coffee and cake and having breakfast when we get home from now on.

Delicious food and great service

The cakes didn't have the wow factor but were very acceptable. The cafe area seemed a little tired. The staff were excellent.

Great in there if it's warm you can go in and cool down and have ice lollies if it's wet you can run about and splash in puddles great fun and run about in the trees and all very friendly

Nice location and atmosphere. It helped that we visited on a nice warm sunny day. The service and food was good but we would have preferred the food to come out at once because it felt like we were eating individually. However this didn't spoil our experience at all.

Nice food, great on a nice day as you can sit outside, but it can be very busy.

Great food an excellent atmosphere

Great place great service lovely food

Enjoyed a lovely breakfast Sat outside in the sun 🌞 food was delicious my granddaughter didn't leave a scrap of her banana bread and chocolate butter x 10/10 .

Best hot chocolate ever, well deserved after walking up Rivington Pike. Had lunch today, July 2024. Great food, service, and price. We will be going back. Thank you Sandy

Lovely place and food was really nice x

Great location, great place for a coffee or to eat, fantastic walks around rivington very close by.

Had coffee and a cookie, excellent coffee and the homemade cookie. Service was brilliant

Life may be a bit pants at the moment but it is really life-affirming to take a walk through the woods and end up at the lower barn for a decaffeinated vanilla latte. Exceptional customer service from Alex on the take-away counter really added to the experience. Then a robin redbreast joined us for a bite of Dad’s blueberry muffin 👍🤓 17 July 2024 Update Life is much. The decaf oat milk latte with a shot of vanilla, the service, are all still 5 star. Nikki Wordsmith 😎

This a great gen set in the heart of the countryside surrounded with reservoirs and endless walks. Great carpark, but can be a struggle to park in, get here early if you can. Lots of outdoor seats available as well as the indoor seating area. Staff are lovely and friendly, can't do enough for you, despite how busy it was, even on a weekday, there were plenty of hands at deck to keep things running smoothly. Lovely menu, great cake and ice cream selection, although a little on the pricey side, to be expected when there is such a huge team to keep things running so efficiently. Toilets based in the Visitor Centre which are free. You can then go on and resume your walk or use this as a Base, lots to see whilst out and about.

Food was great for a snack after the walk

Visited on a week day and not too busy but I understand it is very busy on weekends. Did a lovely short walk to the castle and back. Then enjoyed an hour at the cafe. The food and drinks were delicious and good value for money. Would definitely recommend.

Great cafe in the middle of Rivington and all the walks. Definitely worth a visit!

Great food and amazing customer service. Great place to stop and refuel after exploring rivington. Will definitely be back.

Nice to see so many young staff who were polite and confident with their job. Clean place, always delicious meals.

Many happy times here, good food and friendly staff. Never feel rushed, beautiful surroundings, and excellent ☕️ coffee 👍

Great place for a bite to eat whilst walking around Rivington. Went for Sunday brunch with the family and enjoyed the wide range of food available.

Food was a little on the pricey side but everything was well presented and tasted good.

Very friendly staff and amazing food

Nice place but food and drinks are so expensive.

Very enjoyable sitting outside if sunny

Good place for all the walkers to stop, especially after climbing up to the pike. Motor bikers also stop of here for a snake.

Good Atmosphere Great service but disappointed with food. Would go back for Coffee but not to eat.

Live local go often with out dogs great service at your table

Would give overall 4 stars but it's pricey for what it is. The staff are friendly and helpful and the food is tasty, just a tad expensive. Nice to sit outside and have a cuppa and ice cream (£10 for 2 tubs with 2 scoops and a flake with sauce in each) or scone after a long walk, but the cakes aren't value for money, there's a limited choice. I'd forgive that if they were imaginative, but "coconut and raspberry cake" is nothing more than a layer of coconut sponge with raspberry jam on top (no cream) and the Malteaser cake is stodgy unfortunately. The "Chicken with lemon and thyme baguette" (served with gravy?) would have been delicious at my last visit (Ive had that before)... if it hadnt been changed to beef and overcooked onion, and it would have been even nicer if the change had been on the menu. The cake regrettably removed from the menu was the tasty, value for money birthday cake. I'd still recommend as a nice place to stop for a brew though, but don't wait until too late in the day or the scones will be stale.

Lovely breakfast outside nice waitress service

Fantastic find and what a beautiful place to eat and look out to sea . Food and service was amazing 😁 definitely going to go back again

Great walks around the barn followed by a nice coffee and sandwich ! Lots of options ..doggy friendly and great staff. Strongly recommended.

Really really busy but really good food.

Great breakfast had everything for my wife who is gluten and dairy free. Had the gluten free bread and a dairy free spread so she was very happy.

I had the hot pot, which was pretty tasty, and served the type of food you need after a good walk. Pet friendly.

Can't take your dog inside, we're still second class citizens, expensive too.

Always busy in here, but good value for money

Pizza and carrot cake at the lower barn and it was really good. Beautiful day, fast service and reasonably priced! Will definitely be back.

The Staff were very helpful 😀 And the food was acceptable

Went for a quick lunch with my dad. It was really busy but we got served straight away by a very friendly lady. Excellent toastie, plenty of salady bits and coleslaw. Will definitely visit again.

Brilliant place in the outdoors but the staff team are young and need support and training in customer service

Fantastic venue, great menu, excellent service and beautiful location 😀

Love food, good coffee, very quick service! Well worth a visit if you're walking around Rivington 👍

Too many dogs barking (inside) food not great, bones in my chicken. Plus side staff were very nice

Absolutely amazing food and service. Lovely staff too.

It is a nice place with excellent service. The staff were top notch.

Had a coffee and light lunch outside Good food and good outside eating area for the summer. Staff could be more attentive but friendly and polite.

Nestled in one of my favourite area's of Rivington is this lovely place . Beautiful scenery and building . Excellent service .

Best hot chocolate we have had this year .

Coffees were spot on and the staff were lovely 😊

Visited today for lunch after walking to the Pike and around the Japanese Gardens. Sat outside (bit chilly bit without coats we were happy). Lovely menu options and reasonable prices. The staff were as friendly as always - you're always met with a smile and pleasant conversation. We ordered a pot of tea, a flat white, a chicken salad sandwich with a mug of soup and sweetcorn fritters with salmon. It was delicious and the portions are a good size. Lovely place and we will continue to return.

Good choice of food and good service 🐕‍🦺 dog friendly as well.

Lovely cafe near Rivington reservoirs

Very prompt outside service on a crowded day.

Great place for dinner before a walk. Dog friendly inside as well 🐕! Does get very busy though at the weekend.

Great food, the staff were great, and the service was brilliant 👏

The proprietors have made some good changes inside and out to increase the available seating space. I didn't eat this time but the cakes looked great though a bit pricey for me. The only disappointment was that the toilet facilities are still awful and not part of the Great House Barn. Probably not in the control of the cafe, I noticed that one of the staff members had to use the public toilets outside too, she still had her apron on 😕. I would have expected by now that the cafe would have their own. Maybe more to do with Bolton council and heritage, not sure.

Excellent place for breakfast brunch or an ice cream

Just the place to be after an energetic walk up to the Pigeon Tower. Food and drinks are all very well prepared. 👍🙂👍

A definite go to again. Friendly and prompt service. Good food at reasonable prices 👌

Vegetarian hot takeaway options now seem to be limited to egg barms. Very disappointing.

Great food , service was quick and friendly and barn was busy so top marks , was a nice day so alot of walkers and people with their dogs, parking was a bit of a pain but a good couple off hours out .

The food was super nice, and the staff fantastic.

Great place, lovely friendly staff

Absolutely fantastic service at the Barn in Rivington. The breakfast was superb, a step up from anything I can recall elsewhere and the coffees were decent for a machine made drink, especially nice to see oat drinks on the menu which were hand made not machine. Food portions were great for the price. We recommend coming as early as possible because a line does form and if your not first in you will wait.

The food was good but a bit pricey.

Went to the Great House Barn earlier this week and we were very impressed by how cheerful and friendly the staff were, especially as it was half term and they were extremely busy! The cakes and coffee were great too - good choice range. Thank you!

Great coffee good quality service would recommend

A Great place to spend family time and enjoy the great old barn built to last. Staff are very helpful and friendly 🙂.

Always pop in for a latte and brownie...lovely outdoor space