The Higher Buck in Ribble Valley

Had a great lunchtime experience here today. Came across the pub by pure chance and what a gem it is. Delicious higher end pub food menu and beautifully prepared, scrumptious dishes. That together with being able to enjoy some lovely October sunshine sat outside the pub made for a memorable lunch treat. I’m normally a very critical type but this place ticked all the boxes for me!!

Brilliant gastro pub . Food excellent. I had the partridge mmmmm. It's a must go to place.

Booked a table for 4 in advance at 6pm. When we arrived it was clear it was busy and we waited uncomfortably while serving staff looked at us presumably waiting for the main server to take our names. Took a bit of time and wasnt the best introduction. We were given a table as the one reserved hadnt been cleared. We asked to move to our original table which was better placed. Food no complaints - was great! Serving staff seemed like they were a bit lost and needed some direction.

Had dinner yesterday, I've to say the food and service was excellent, the cheese souffle is up near the top of the best things I've ever eaten

Myself and my husband went for an early dinner. It was amazing, I had Game pie from the Specials board. It was so tasty, the pastry was lovely and thin with big chunks of game. My husband had fish and chips, our plates were clean and we were full. The service was excellent and went so far as to giving our dog a bowl of water. Definitely will be back again soon.

Staying at hartleys huts, so we popped in here for a bite to eat, absolutely gorgeous food, staff lovely and friendly xx

My wife and I were staying nearby and wanted something to eat so we tried the High Buck as it was close to where we were staying. I had the 8oz fillet steak and my wife had the grilled brill. What a fantastic main course, the steak which I prefer to be cooked medium rare was cooked to perfection and it melted in the mouth, The vegetables were again cooked just enough to make them crunchy as I prefer. My wife who is a bit cautious about eating fish and she tried the whole brill with a caper sauce and new potatoes and vegetables. Again it was cooked to perfection and the delicate taste of the fish shone through. My wife finished with a homemade stick toffee pudding and sticky toffee ice cream which was of a very high standard. I had the raspberry and mango sorbet which was home made and tasted amazing.

Friendly staff, lovely rooms, menu looked amazing, we only had breakfast a we went to a wedding elsewhere the previous evening. Planning a visit in the near future. Thanks to all the team.

Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and only wish we were here for longer. Will be back again.

Not the easiest place to get to in bad weather, but great service and nicely presented food

Had a lovely Sunday Meal here.Well run with good staff.

Lovely countryside pub in a beautiful village. The burger was very, very good, the rest was OK - they have a big menu tho. It is recommended - book in advance!

Excellent food and ambience. Most enjoyable afternoon/evening.

Stayed here for a couple of nights. The room was very comfortable and the food and drink was just terrific. The staff are warm and friendly and the atmosphere is just perfect.

Fabulous food again. Visited for our 27th anniversary. Staff always welcoming and pleasant. Highly recommend this restaurant. Great choice on the specials board last night.

Great food, good service, reasonably priced for the quality provided. Very pleasant environment in a lovely village. Well worth a visit.

Another fabulous meal at The Higher Buck. As always, a very warm welcome from the team. The ambiance is just very warm and inviting. Cuisine absolutely delicious. All three of us thoroughly enjoyed our lunch and will definitely be back.

Stayed a couple of nights recently, staff could not have been more friendly and the standard of the food was excellent. Interesting menu with daily specials, would definitely visit again.

Thankyou to thé Higher Buck for a fantastic evening. Délicious food, impeccable, friendly service. Lovely pub, have been several times and would be happy to go again and again.

My wife and I have just had two wonderful nights stopping at the Higher Buck..we were attending a wedding at a near-by venue..the room was very nice..everything you would expect..spotlessly clean, bath and shower..Meals we had there were fantastic. All the staff were excellent,very friendly, Attentive and professional.We will definitely be stopping again, and/or be calling in for a meal next time we are in the area.

Drop in visit for an evening meal. Warm welcome, great food and service.

Intended to stop by for a coffee on a motorcycle trip, but we got wowed by the menu and had an amazing lunch.

My wife and I stayed for two nights prior to attending a family wedding close by. Our room was on the corner of the building literally on the road which was very noisy from early morning onwards. Room was limited for space for getting ready but saying that the bed was lovely and comfortable and bathroom very spacious with a double walk in shower with good pressure. The breakfast was excellent, mine being a gluten free option as I am a coeliac. The lady who served us was great, very helpful, friendly and nothing seemed too much for her regarding our requests. Would I recommend The Higher Buck, definitely but one word of warning, if you are a light sleeper, take your ear plugs!

Excellent menu and the food was superb. Lovely friendly service. Best meal we had in Yorkshire by a country mile. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

We were really looking forward to this so called gastro pub having read the recent reviews. Did it live up to expectations. The answer is no. I had to send my fish and chips back as the batter wasn’t cooked. It was changed and the replacement was cooked but the fish tasted of nothing - perhaps it had been thawed and refrozen. The steak pudding was very ordinary. The deserts were good but a little expensive. The beer was good and the service was a good quality. We won’t be tempted to return as there are many better places in the vicinity.

We had a good meal here. Without realising it we reserved a table for early evening on Father's Day. It was extremely busy, absolutely packed, but the staff coped very well. Despite having been rushed off their feet all day, the staff were friendly, attentive and efficient. The dishes were all very good and nicely prepared. It's definitely worth a visit for a drink or a meal but I would avoid Father’s Day unless you are planning to treat one.

Had dinner. Lovely fish and chips. Dog was allowed in too👍

Beautiful place to drive out to for a nice meal, great location 🙂

Always lovely food. Izzy best waitress ever 10 out of 10.

Excellent service though out . Food amazing we will definitely return at some point .

Just called in for some mid afternoon food...plumped for a Sunday roast,beef for my wife and lamb for myself...both tasty and enjoyable...the lady in charge took time to discuss my wife's unfortunate injury instead of the usual "what can I get you" which was a nice touch,and all the staff were pleasant...would certainly return.

We had a great meal at the Higher Buck. Everything was incredibly tasty and felt prepared especially for us. And there was a good choice of drinks available too. Highlight was the steamed steak and ale suet pudding but the triple chocolate bar for dessert was also fantastic. Lovely service and ambience too.

Very good food, well presented. Lovely staff.

Just had the fish stew, what an amazing dish. Honestly if you're looking for somewhere to eat that is special just come here.

Always lovely food and service. The only criticism would be trying to fit to many people in at the same time. The cheese soufflé is absolutely devine 😍

Went for a meal with my wife. Fantastic meal, best I've had in a long time.

Arrived here after reading all the glowing reviews. Received a lukewarm reception and were seating. We ordered the fish starter which was lovely, but we couldn’t help feel the staff just didn’t want to be there and lacked experience and enthusiasm. Especially the dark haired girl behind the bar who sadly didn’t smile at us once. It’s a real shame as the food was really very nice - But it lacked warmth and atmosphere. So many places for Sunday lunch now that I think they need a front of house with better people skills. Mains were lovely but under seasoned. I wasn’t particularly keen on the carrots that were over sweetened and had fennel seeds. The Roast potatoes lacked flavour but the rest - especially the beef itself was faultless. The decor was comfortable and tastefully done with lovely clean loos.

Arrived here after reading all the glowing reviews. Received a lukewarm reception and were seating. We ordered the fish starter which was lovely, but we couldn’t help feel the staff just didn’t want to be there and lacked experience and enthusiasm. Especially the dark haired girl behind the bar who sadly didn’t smile at us once. It’s a real shame as the food was really very nice - But it lacked warmth and atmosphere. So many places for Sunday lunch now that I think they need a front of house with better people skills. Mains were lovely but under seasoned. I wasn’t particularly keen on the carrots that were over sweetened and had fennel seeds. The Roast potatoes lacked flavour but the rest - especially the beef itself was faultless. The decor was comfortable and tastefully done with lovely clean loos.

We travelled from Chester to meet our Lancashire friends at this rural restaurant. Arriving in Waddington we were quite surprised to enter a packed car park behind the restaurant. The place is bright and welcoming. The staff were delightful and the menu creative and inviting. My partner and I shared a cheese soufflé starter which was phenomenal! According to our friends you need to reserve a table well in advance - no surprise there. We noticed that they have rooms, so we will definitely be returning to sample dinner and breakfast at the Higher Buck

Excellent food and great staff.

The Higher Buck never fails to please. The produce, choice, and cooking are all exceptional. Nathan and Gayle also play a big part in the smooth running and lovely atmosphere. They advise and where possible alter dishes to suit dietary requirements nothing ever seems too much trouble. Thank you for making our visit so special.

Excellent food and service. Nice relaxed atmosphere too.

Never had a bad meal here yet. Tonight was exceptional. We both had the Beef Wellington. The meat melts in the mouth perfectly cooked with light pastry and accompanied by fresh vegetables and Daphinoise potatoes. The sticky toffee pudding was delicious. Generous portions. Attentive and friendly service. Highly recommend. Never disappoints.

Good food, good atmosphere, nice setting, lovely staff.

Last Friday night on the eve of my wee cousins wedding my mother, my cousins mum, her twin and best friend and I went here for a pre wedding day evening meal. Something close family and just the girls but something to calm the nerves of our Hannah. We had the most fabulous food, served by the kindest, happiest and lovely waiters and waitresses. I was aware we were loud at points in comparison to the surrounding tables and even I was slightly concerned yet no one let on or made a fuss. We ever had other tables when they left wishing Hannah a great day for her wedding the next day. The atmosphere in the establishment was relaxed, and in general a really nice vibe. Made so by the wonderful staff working. Thank you for the delicious food and for making our Hannahs final night as a Miss so memorable. 🫶🏼

Didn't stay there just dinner with friends after long walk .food was good but over priced better food at the wheatsheaf in St helens for a 3rd the price service was poor I gave it 4 because they were very apologetic when we called them over . They where busy ..May be under staffing was a issue.

We recently stayed here with a large group of friends, we were given a warm welcome. The rooms were fantastic as was the breakfast each morning with plenty of choice.

Went for food, and whilst the food was very good, it didn’t justify the extortionate prices. £9.95 for a desert that was bought in with a dollop of ice cream really isn’t on. The staff were nice, the food was very good rather than excellent but the prices spoilt it. Too many restaurants in the local area going after the same business - not that this will concern the Higher Buck as ever table had three covers on the day. A solid 7.5/10

Great ambience and decor. Super food and the salads were amongst the best I've ever had. Guess they were busy though didn't look that full but they let themselves down a bit with how long they took to clear our plates. We sat over 15 mins with dirty plates, even asked one of the servers who passed and in the end I'd just pushed my chair back to do it myself when the manageress finally arrived. Despite that, a good place and I'd eat here again.

Excellent from start to finish . Staff were fabulous. Great choice in food and the espresso martini was a 10/10 !!!

Definitely worth a visit, we went in Tues at lunchtime and it was busy so maybe book a table? . The main menu was the same as online, quite a few specials though even some of  those were finished and quite busy in the pub. You can also do sandwiches if you don't want full meals.  Anyway..cheese souffle (light as a feather) I thought I could have had bread to soak it up but on reflection it didn't need it, then pork belly from the specials - v good and we shared an apple tart tatin - excellent. My husband had king prawn bhaji (not many prawns but lively), roast chicken - lovely. We both a small white wine and a cappuccino = £93.40 without a tip.. Staff friendly and attentive .

I went out for lunch here after I heard it was good. Went with me and two other family members and it was incredible. I had the steak and it was possibly the greatest I’ve ever had. The staff couldn’t have been better overall just a brilliant experience. Would highly recommend

Absolutely 5* food & service. All meals where tasty & presented well. Service was helpful & friendly. Highly recommended

We stopped in Waddington as a planned lunch break on our way from Scotland to Wales. We had pre-booked on the basis of good reviews and they were quite right! We were also glad to have reserved as even on a weekday at lunch time it was full. Staff were friendly and efficient. The decor was warm and welcoming and toilets were clean. We were there as a family of 4 with 2 teens. We all enjoyed all our courses and had a range of options from the menu including regulars (burger, steak) and choices from the specials menu (scallops, pork belly). I chose a goats cheese and beetroot salad with walnuts for main course and wasn’t disappointed - it was large and very tasty. The cheese soufflé starter was also delicious - cheesy but light. An excellent earl grey and lemon panna cotta rounded off my meal perfectly. The menu is long and varied which can be a risk that a small place is overstretching itself but we did not find that at all. Great food, pleasant atmosphere, friendly service - what’s not to like? Would come again if we were passing in future.

This place is well worth the 100 miles round trip. The pork hot pot today was amazing, nothing like what you would imagine it to be, it was stunning. The wonderful chocolate bar (my favourite dessert from anywhere) was just gorgeous. I just wish they would open somewhere near us. I also have to mention the lovely young gentleman who is so professional and a really nice person, who makes everything special.

Four family members enjoyed another delicious meal here yesterday afternoon. The Higher Buck is a very welcoming establishment. The atmosphere is warm and convivial, the staff are friendly, and the food is delicious. There is a varied menu and also a “specials board”, so something for everyone. We visit family regularly in Clitheroe and have to say this is our preferred restaurant. We will be back very soon.

We recently attended a family wedding at Bashall Barn, near Waddington, and found the area totally picturesque. It reminded us of Emmerdale with brilliant pubs, especially the Higher Buck, who were very kind and helpful, allowing us to use their car park even though we were staying in a nearby cottage. Our two sons did stay in the inn and were very pleased with their rooms. We enjoyed the local ales and the evening meal was excellent.They were very attentive to my wife's special dietary requirements - to the extent that she returned the next day for lunch!

Excellent food, absolutely brilliant and friendly service, really nicely decorated and very comfortable and quite spacious bar and restaurant areas but a little dearer than we expected. But still good value (some of the best food we’ve had out anywhere for a long time) in comparison with other local pubs/eateries. Well recommended and we will be back soon.

A lovely meal as usual. Fish and chips and steak puddings all cooked perfectly. Desserts were beautifully presented and tasty. Great service and comfortable surroundings.

I absolutely HAD to have the cheese souffle again, and it did not disappoint. I had an unusual pork ribeye (never heard of that before) but it was nice. I resisted having a pudding but had a taste of hubbies cheesecake which was very tasty. Everyone cleared their plates again so I would say it was a huge success. I will be making a return visit for that souffle though - it is EPIC!!!

Wish we had checked this place out before and made a reservation .It was very busy and in spite of Gail the manageress , trying to juggle things round no luck , a great pity . Still we had a quick drink and look forward to revisiting when in the area , all the food looked magnificent, and the comments of the dinners were very positive

We stopped by on spec on a Wednesday and although it was only 6pm most of the inside tables were reserved, so best to book if you can. That said it was a warm evening and we decided to eat outside. All the staff were extremely pleasant and friendly. They were well-trained and clearly wanted to be there. I had the beetroot and goats curd salad and my husband had halibut with Thai curry. Both were extremely tasty and well presented, though my husband said the portion size was a bit small. It looked ok to me to be honest 😄 He should probably have had a starter or dessert (or both!) but we were being "good". We'd certainly go again. Welcoming atmosphere, tasteful decor, good bar, great food and easy parking. Recommend it.

Just returned from an enjoyable stay and dining at the Higher Buck , wonderful friendly welcolm from Mike on check who was super helpful throughout inc dinner service , a great ambassador for the gastro pub but to be fair ALL the staff were excellent including Mikes mum serving breakfast . The meal was excellent but i have to highlight the Cheese Souffle which was as good as it gets , one just isn't enough so next time it's two and a salad ! Breakfast was lovely and i had to try the "homemaid baked beans" , with a secret spice , lovely . Highly recommended .

We visited 29th Aug for an evening meal and it can honestly say I had the best meal I have had in a good while. Mackerel starter was to die for ! Service was also very polite and attentive. It's a ten from me ❤️😁😁

We had the most splendid Sunday lunch at The Higher Buck in Waddington. It is a superbly appointed and brilliantly run gadtro pub / restaurant. Everything about the place is first class and the menu and specials board makes choosing a real challenge! Highlights were...

We had great friendly service and super specials menu. I had fish soup and my wife had crab special to start which was extremely tasty. For main I had the steak and ale suet pudding which I would certainly have on next visit. My wife...

Amazing, cheese soufffle light and hot, fish soup one of the best ever, queen scallops small portion, but well cooked, sunday lunch beef and chicken perfect cant fault

We visited for Sunday lunch- our first visit and certainly not the last. Every aspect of our visit was splendid. Food was delicious and drinks were varied and reasonably priced. The beer options included’No Eyed Deer’ which was a humorous talking point as well as...

Unfortunately not all of our party were happy with their meal , three of us had roast beef which was lovely , all of us said it was very well cooked and tasty , but one of our party who had fish and chips was...

Nice place. Lunch OK. Staff good. But £17 for frozen fish & chips is a joke. Should be half the price. Expected better quality for paying that much (our fault). Been to a few James's places but that's our last.

Stayed overnight. Room was good, clean and beds were comfy. We found the room very dark though. Breakfast was lovely but we had to keep asking for things. We were a table of 7.

Booked a last minute table for a Friday evening and so glad we did! We were given a warm welcome by the FOH staff, seated straight away and had our drinks order taken. We ordered the crab arancini to share (exceptional!) and both devoured the...

Exceptional from beginning to end. Becca, the Front of House could not be more welcoming and attentive. The food was exquisite, we didn’t want it to end. The atmosphere is just lovely. Highly recommend.

Have been before. Atmosphere and ambiance good. Food was delicious and a varied unusual menu. Good wine menu

Our first visit to the Higher Buck. Very welcoming staff, nice and friendly/chatty. We were shown our table and asked if we wanted to order drinks, which we did. It was getting quite busy but we didn't have long to wait for our food, which...

We had an overnight stay and the room & facilities were excellent. Had dinner and was fantastic! Staff very helpful. This place is a real find and will return.

We went for lunch while staying in the village. We were shown to a table by a very pleasant lady who took our drinks order and then our food order. My husband ordered fish and chips and I had steak and Mushroom pie. The portions...

I cannot comment on anything other than their rudeness in turning away those of us on a 12 mile charity walk for the local Hospice who called in for a drink. There were four (friendly) people sat at a table inside who sheepishly warned us...

Visited yesterday found staff to be extremely rude to walkers who were on a chaity walk for the local hospice. If that's how they treat people I'll spend my money else where

Called in for lunch not booked and directed to a table straight away. Great service throughout considering they were very busy. Good beer, excellent tempura battered haddock, very tasty and meaty burger, two great pudds, chocolate 3 ways and cardamom rice pudding. Excellent value for...

Great setting, having had an hour or so in clitheroe beforehand, a 10min drive to Waddington, Higher buck was easy to find. Good car park available. Greeted as we arrived and seated at table, lunch is 12-2 so we'd booked a table for 12.30 I...

Decided to comeback here after a 3 year period and what a change ! There must be a new management in place. The place was absolutely heaving and had a tremendous ambiance,all the staff were welcoming and courteous,the decor and furnishings are welcoming and warm,...

I stayed here for 2 nights whilst down in England for a wedding and it was a fantastic place to stay!! The room was beautiful, staff so friendly, and the breakfast was delicious!! Would definitely recommend

Truly outstanding pub with the most innvative menu you have ever seen! The specials board is something to behold. We've eaten here before on a previous trip to Cltheroe so we booked ahead. Wise move... If you fancy this place pre-book a table online. Easy...

Popped in with some friends for a drink and found the menu too tempting so asked for an evening table. Rebecca managed to squeeze us in and provided excellent service and hosting when we returned. Food was lovely. We will definitely return and maybe book...

We stayed as a large family group- some of whom were quite elderly (90+). The visit was enjoyed by all. The food was delicious, met the needs of a diverse group and all freshly made from bread to a range of high quality main courses....

First time at The Higher Buck and will be the first of many. Fantastic car park with direct access into the pub and dogs allowed. The staff are so welcoming and treat you as individuals even though was busy. The food was outstanding as was...

Just passing by looking for somewhere for dinner. Wasn’t expecting such quality! Great food for great prices, lots of drink to choose from, it’s not the most relevant but i’ve never seen such immaculate toilets! Great, friendly staff! Shame we were just passing through, would...

My husband & I had a few days away and stayed near this pub. We ate there 2 nights and have to say it was absolutely faultless. Food is delicious, service spot on & place is so clean & fresh. Also dog friendly which is...

A wonderful experience on our 1st visit to Higher Buck. Set in the village of Waddington just 4 miles north of Clitheroe. Lovely warm welcome, lovely table with plenty of space and we noticed imm all tables were well spaced. Great specials menu plus a...

We booked late but were still accommodated. Greeted by friendly staff. The food choices were just brilliant and we all found so many things we wanted to eat it was hard to choose. In the end we had a portion of crab arrancini which was...

Visited in January as a group of 4 people. The food was great and the service was excellent too. We booked ahead and really liked that the reservation was for 2 1/2 hours, so we never felt rushed. It was a lovely setting for a...

First time visit, great menu choices, especially the specials board. Good friendly service and great to see a full pub of diners.

Everything about this place is perfect ... always a great welcome Cosy Warm .. and beaufiful Great menu .. very hard to choose what to try Everything served beautifully and taste Fantastic We would highly recommend .. and will be seeing you all again soon

Visited today for Sunday Lunch. It was our 4th visit here and worth the 1 hour drive as the food is in a different league to similar establishments near me. I would go as far as to say the quality of the food rivals the...

As good as ever - the food is brilliant, the service is fantastic and it's totally unpretentious. The mussel sauce which came with the hake is a thing of beauty.

Food was great but service was pushy and a let down. Sadly we arrived 40 minutes late due to a taxi not turning up. (We informed the restaurant but it was clear we were not in favour for this situation which was out of our...

We live in the village but don’t often come here as we don’t really pass, we came yesterday for lunch after a walk purely to get out of the rain.. I cannot recommend it highly enough, lovely welcome, staff were brilliant, I can honestly say...

I enjoyed two outstanding meals and very good beer at this welcoming pub. The char-grilled pork ribeye with sage and onion butter and dauphinoise potatoes was to die for. Excellent hospitable service too. Wish I lived closer!

I booked this for a special birthday and I am so glad I chose this place. The drive through the quaint village of Waddington was a lovely start. We parked in the ample car park and settled in for a treat. A good range of...