The Lower Buck Inn in Ribble Valley

This has always been a lovely pub in a lovely setting. It lost its way a year or two ago, but it was still great to be able to drop in for a drink. We are delighted that Ed has now taken the helm. His attention to detail and hospitality skills are legendary, honed at The Brown Cow in Chatburn. And he is passing on his knowledge and expertise to the young staff he has obviously carefully selected. Have a drink, TT Landlord I highly recommend, or a bite to eat, the sandwiches are great but they also have a full menu of pub favourites - try the cheese pie. When you see pubs closing down left, right and centre, it's heartening to see the proper service and values being upheld and promoted in this beautiful village. Good luck Ed and team, we are lucky to have you.

First time here for Sunday lunch and wow what a superb find . Friendly welcome on arrival from owner Edwin , really impressive traditional pub , really looks great and ticks all the traditional pub boxes . Great range of beers and wines at good prices and a really good varied menu , something for all tastes . We were super impressed with the beer battered fish & chips with proper skin on fries u'mmmm . My traditional roast beef roast with the best roasties & the wonderful yorkshire pudding ever tasted , simply devine . Service from the super friendly team was great and the whole experience was exceptional . Well done to Edwin and his team - you've got it spot on - highly recommended .

Went for lunch with our daughter and granddaughter who are vegetarians. Great service, lovely food and not overpriced. Will definitely bring the again when they come to stay in Clitheroe.

Visited on Good Friday. Warm welcome at the bar. Nice pint & promptly shown to table. Squid starter one of the best I’ve ever had. Lamb main delicious & accompanying dauphinoise & veg superb. Highly recommend & will definitely be back. Thank you for a lovely meal.

My mum and I visited for a Wednesday lunch and it was just lovely. The experience, service and food was excellent. The fires were lit which gave a lovely warm feel to the atmosphere. Highly recommended and we plan on returning .

Le patron, Ed, is known from other similar hostelries. However, now he is the gaffer. He spent some time making sure the pub was as he wanted, involving some renovations and consequent expenditure. I first entered this "house" in 1987, when I oved with wife and daughter to the valley. It had character then and now has a different ethos. The food then was good and now it is also excellent. The steaks were excellent, my guests told me, the onion rings crisps and succulent. The lamb and mint pie a delight. The chips, and French fries, delicious. Garlic mushrooms..... Vegetable lasagne was my son's choice. Too much, but he had the mushrooms! I told him it was VEG! Bonus: the beer, well the TT Landlord was excellent. Only one dessert taken: the crumble. Very hot on arrival but very eatable.

Went with friends for a meal and a catch up. Lovely warm pub with excellent friendly staff and the food was spot on. Had a great night.

Ed was an amazing host, friendly and welcoming! Room was beautiful and the area is so quaint! We will definitely be back, would highly recommend staying here. Richard and Beth

Excellent friendly service! Quick to serve and ensure your not waiting. I very rarely use reviews, however there was nothing wrong in our visit, and previous visit last month. Excellent food !

I have written before about the excellence all round at the Lower Buck, and this was only confirmed when we went there for Sunday lunch. Great menu, lovely roast with super Yorkshire, service first-class and friendly, terrific atmosphere. When so many pubs rely seemingly on gambling machines and music, it is really, really good to find Ed's pub which stresses more traditional values, good beer, good food, good atmosphere. With the help of his wife's reorganisation and re-decorating (brilliant) this is the pub we love to go to.

Such a lovely atmosphere we popped along from a recommendation of cheryl (owner of melt candles). We cannot recommend this place enough. Beautiful food and amazing calm and cheery atmosphere and what more could a little family want. Myself and my daughter have adhd, we weren’t bored at all the staff were super lovely and helpful. Especially Matt (who told us not to mention him in this). Definitely a wonderful place in the rubble valley and one of my new top spots.

Just WOW! Can’t tell you how happy we are to have our pub back! Ed and his team have worked wonders at the Lower since taking over last summer. They have breathed new and loving life back into the village pub; it is traditional with log fires in every room, flag floors, wonky walls - everything you would expect from a 300 year old pub - and BRILLIANT service. The team are professional and work to Ed’s high standards… but also personable and warm. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better - they’ve started serving food. And true to form, it’s traditional pub food at its very, very best. You can arrive in your wellies, your ballgown, with dogs… & kids! The craic and atmosphere are amazing! Well done guys - you’ve done yourselves, and the village, proud.

Called in for a drink on Sunday and it was great to see the pub back to what it was . Great atmosphere the new landlord has created a very warm welcoming pub . Staff friendly and efficient serving a fine selection of ales. Everything a village pub should be.

What a lovely experience. Recently re-opened we decided to give it a go.And we were certainly not disappointed!! It has a lovely vibrant atmosphere and fantastic warm friendly and welcoming landlord. The menu offers good choices and the portions are more than adequate. I had the mussels which were amongst the best I have ever tasted. All the staff were incredibly polite and service was good. All in all we had a fantastic evening and will definitely be going back.

My wife and I phoned an hour before our arrival at lunchtime on Sunday 17th Dec and got a cheery reply to say they would readily accommodate us although they were quite busy. We sat in the front room next to the open fire that our dog Ruby loved after the walk from Clitheroe. We ordered main courses from the table that took around 20 mins to arrive, and both thoroughly enjoyed our venison sausages and fish pie washed down with an excellent pint of Timothy Taylor's and brandy and lemonade x 2. The excellent service encouraged us to have a suite ..it would be rude not to!..sticky toffee pudding and rhubarb crumble with custard which again was delicious. We finished our drinks and paid the bill for just shy of £70.00 and left feeling thoroughly satiated. The staff were all very friendly...Ruby was even given a few boneo treats by the young waitress...so she was pleased too. All in all we had a lovely time and would recommend it to all.

So we turned up here recently after not booking but they had a table for us, two and our whippet. From the off the staff were super friendly, made such a fuss of our dog, and giving him treats, the food was excellent, atmosphere great and we felt so welcome! The chap couldn't do enough for us, came outside to tell me my food was ready as I was outside with the dog. Thanks so much, we'll be back!! Soon!

Walked to the village and came here for lunch on a Sunday. We hadn't booked, the staff were super friendly and lovely to our dog. Most importantly the food was gorgeous too.

Excellent pub in a beautiful village. We have just returned from a 4 night break in the cottage next door. The cottage was an excellent base and very clean and bright. We visited the pub on a few occasions for drinks and food which did not disappoint. The staff in the pub and the owner were extremely friendly and made our stay even more enjoyable. We would definitely be back to stay in the cottage and visit the pub in the future. Both are highly recommended if you visit this part of Lancashire. Great place and people.

Had an amazing lunch after a bike ride in Gisburn. Cheese pie was great as was the Guinness. The team were awesome, working under Covid restriction they had to work twice as hard. Next time we are in the area we will be back. A big thank you to Oliver and his team.Roco Latif

Outstanding , friendly and expertly run by Oliver and his team Myself and 7 other cyclists visited the Lower Buck after spending the morning at Gisburn Cycle Trail . So not only were we really hungry , but very fussy where and what they eat . All 8 of agreed that it was the perfect lunchtime meal. Quality and professionalism throughout was just fabulous and very friendly indeed . Huge thanks again to Oliver and his team for looking after us so well We will of course all be back again soonThanksPeter

Stopped in for a spot of lunch today, seated straight away and everything was table service in light of the current conditions. Staff were super friendly and helpful, the atmosphere was inviting and warm and the food was amazing. Even the locals were happy to have a chat with us whilst we were sat after finishing our lunch. Will definitely visit again if we are in the area.

Just been for lunch which we had pre-booked. We were given a warm welcome on arrival and shown to our table, which was clean and set up following all the social distancing rules. Anyway, the most important thing is that the food, fish and chips and cheese and onion pie were both great, the beer was spot on and the service really friendly. Hope to come back soon and i would say it is worth a visit in you are in the area.

First time here.We had to wait a little while to be seated,our elderly mum wanted to be seated quickly.The service was very good, we had onion rings to share,nmust say these were the nicest we have tasted in a long time.Mains were scampi and the steak and ale pie,all served very hot and plenty of food very filling.Well worth a visit.

Lovely pub with excellent service. Food was delicious and beers were good. Veggie options available. Waddington is a very pretty village.

Friendly staff, good choice of traditional pub staples and a range of specials are all on the menu at the Lower Buck. The pleasant rear terraced area is heated and large enough for several tables with reasonable social distancing and the front is a lovely sunny area with plenty of space. Enjoyed our meal and I wouldn’t hesitate to go back.

Really glad we booked a table here, we had a lovely evening. The menu was honest and inclusive for veges and the portions were very generous for the price. The staff were very attentive and friendly. Waddington is a beautiful village, we would recommend this lovely pub to anyone and will definitely visit again.

What a fantastic pub/bistro this is! No prepackaged food here guys, it is all cooked from fresh by experienced chefs and the food is fantastic. I had one of their amazing burgers which was chunky and full of flavour. Others in our party had home made cheese pie ( I tried some ). It was delightful the chef certainly knows his/her craft!. And omg the puddings! My granddaughter had the hot chocolate fudge cake and cleared the lot. All in all an extremely positive experience and I now class it as my go to restaurant. One tiny little thing it is lacking though is an all day breakfast. If they start doing this I will be there morning , noon and night!

Just stopped for some quick refreshments. Very dog friendly pub as the sign said. The dog was given a lot of attention, which he loved. Great atmosphere with helpful and friendly staff.

Simple but excellent light lunch, quick and friendly service with tables split over several rooms which gives a more intimate feel. Good well balanced menu.

This is a splendid eatery and I am sure you will not be disappointed if you decide to eat there. We have never actually stayed but if the food is anything to go by then you will have an enjoyable time.

It was my first visit for a couple of years .It's nice country pub with open fires on a winters day. Service was friendly and efficient. The beer was as good as I remember and opted for the Moorhouses which is usually a good option. The food is what I would describe as typical pub food ,generous portions served piping hot . Everyone in the group enjoyed their meals and agreed it was a good venue.

This pub is a credit to the village of waddington We as a family had Sunday lunch food was excellent the staff have so much patience for anything that is thrown at them even in at busy times. They let you even bring the dog, Gemma’s staff should be commended for all the hard work they put in.A friend of ours from Ireland stopped in the coach house recently. Commenting on how clean and cosy It was she asked the cleaner one morning if she could have an extra towel this was sorted immediately with a smile and please don’t hesitate to ask if you need anything else . I think she was called Margaret but not sure.

We booked 2 nights, and stayed in one of the 'lodges', just outside the pub. Overall we were very impressed. Despite being the start of January, we had reservations about how warm we would be during the night, but with underfloor heating it sometimes got a little too warm!, so our fears were unfounded. Very clean, and well presented accomodation. The pub itself is warm and inviting, excellent friendly staff and locals, and the owner Olly, was a great host. Above all - excellent evening food! As per other reviews, you have to walk 2 minutes to another pub (Waddington Arms) to get breakfast - but it's well worth it, one of the best 'full English' I've had in many years. Will definately be going back again.

We visited the lower buck on Tuesday :) Myself and my partner would just like to say how delicious the food is here I had the sirloin steak which was cooked to perfection and the pepper sauce was delicious proper chips also Thankyou for such a lovely evening and we shall definitely be back :)

We had a Sunday evening family meal here. The pub is warm and inviting with a log fire and lots of character. The staff are lovely and work hard. Some of our meals were good - the roasts, the rump steak (though very small piece of steak) and the childrens chicken nugget (homemade) meal but the other meals were disappointing. The quiche came out burned and hard but was changed with no issues - however it really shouldn't have left the kitchen in the first place. nobody likes complaining so why put your customers in that situation? The second one was tasy but the pastry was still fairly hard - not short and crispy as it should have been. The piri piri chicken skewers were dry and fairly bland. Service though was very good in difficult circumstances - well done to the young lady who soldiered on - on her own!

Although this said B&B you do actually walk to the Waddington arms for breakfast, our stay was in a delightful lodge and beautiful inside . Just a little more attention on the cleaning .

I have visited this place many times over the years but never put a review on, it is a traditional local pub serving very very good reasonably priced food. The lady behind the bar was friendly efficient and veryProfessional. I had steak and ale pie it was absolutely faultless and very good value in a deal including a pint or a small wine. It was a coolish sort of day when we arrived and it was good to see three open fires making the place very welcoming.If you’re in the area give it a try you won’t be disappointed.

Had Sunday lunch here whilst staying at Edisford Bridge. It was excellent food, with a great atmosphere. It is also dog friendly. We will definitely be back!

As we were at a wedding at The Outbarn we needed somewhere to stay and I found The Lower Buck. Such a unique room with everything you could want. Great attention to detail. Amazing huge shower and gorgeous grey towels .... Wish we could have stayed longer!

This pub has always offered a traditional layout and feel having been the village “boozer” in days gone by. Metamorphosed nowadays to a level still with good quality affordable beers, the food is also a winner ! This would be my choice in this village.

Good beer at affordable prices , food good value for money, seating are out back and the front, friendly place a good British pub.

Came here and had the sirloin steak, chips and a few beers, the service was lovely and the place itself is really nice, I wish I had found it sooner as the rooms look really nice.

Really enjoyable lunch. The beer was first class and the food was excellent. Lovely pub, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Lovely village too. Recommended.

Excellent food, well kept beer & friendly welcoming staff and regulars, what more can you wish for in a country pub. Really recommend, we will certainly return

Visited the Lower Buck for Sunday lunch. Slight issue in parking but managed to find a space further along the road.

I have eaten here on several occasions but today just happened to be walking through the village of Waddington. It was hot and humid so I thought a pint at The Lower Buck would be perfect.

I was in the area for work and was booked for 1 night stay as my usual hotel was full

Wow in the area unplanned and hungry ! Stopped by this quaint old village and instantly wanted to move it it’s got everything and then the Lower Buck inn was nothing but perfect, such friendly welcoming staff who couldn’t do enough and went the extra mile to make sure your happy. The food (Sunday lunch) was just lovely great quality lots of choice and great portion size there is nothing to fault but I will add the special lamb burger has to be tried best tasting burger we have had for many years ! Roast dinners were perfect - it’s the bar and waiting staff that make this place they are doing a grand job and cannot wait to return - a proper tasty rural country pub that exudes charm and personality 5* will be sure to return !

Visited with family for afternoon drinks and dinner. Very pleasant few hours and delicious food available. Can only fault the portions of coleslaw for being miniscule. My parents have been here many times in the past and they loved the opportunity to revisit it.

Now, there is a lot of choice for places to eat in the Ribble Valley but I have to say we have just had one of the best family meals out ever. Great food, friendly team and great value too. Can’t recommend highly enough. We will be back!

We didn’t eat there, though they do have what appeared to be a largely “pub grub” menu. They have a good selection of real ales and several small, comfy lounges. Staff and locals were friendly and helpful. We hadn’t realised, until someone pointed it out, that they have accommodation just outside or attached to the pub, catering for 2, 4 or six guests although I don’t think it’s on just a single night basis. A very dog friendly establishment with a number of nice walks nearby, as well as a couple of other decent pubs in this pleasant little village. Might give the accommodation a try next trip.

Revisited this inn after several years and pleased to see it has maintained its cozyness and country pub atmosphere. More down to earth than the other inns in the village.

We had a lovely night at the buck inn service was good food homemade pies brilliant open fire on a cold night parking a bit of a problem but great place to eat or just meet.

Really enjoyed lunch, high quality food and great service. Prices are fair too. Would highly recommend.

Had dinner here on a Sunday evening while on holiday in Clitheroe. First thing that hit us was the noise, it was busy in the bar which seems to be popular with locals and the bar was opposite the dining area where we were seated. It did quieten down though after a while when some people left. There seems to be more than one area to eat in and we were in a small room with an open fire and about 5 tables. The service was quick and efficient and the food was mostly good. We had the piri piri skewers which were hot and tasty and the gammon steak which was good but a bit chewy. There is no car park so parking could be tricky if busy. Would go back for the piri piri but not the noise, could do with a door on the dining room.

Such a beautiful old and quaint little pub yet stylish throughout . Staff are very friendly polite and helpful. The owner is fab. He has a good size holiday cottage to rent . Been fully done out . Also a coach house and a log cabin. Stayed in the coach house it’s was amazing. Very modern and stylish throughout . Bathroom was a a good size nice deep bath separate shower. It was warm and cosy. Tea coffee making facilities. Reasonably priced to.

So where too start! Lovely inn, in lovely surroundings. Very pleasant staff. Great choice of drinks behind the bar. It felt like a home from home, very cosey! Now to the main reason why I would definelty return again, the food!!! All my family commented on how tasty everything was and how well presented it arrived at the table. I had the duck and it was cooked to perfection!!! Thank you for a lovely meal! I will definelty be returning in the very near future :)

Last Saturday my daughter & I enjoyed a very nice lunch & a pint by an open fire The staff were very friendly. They were most apologetic as we approached the bar because their card machine was not functioning at that point & it would be cash only. They magnanimously suggested trying one of the other hostelries in the village if this was an issue. Our steak & ale pie & hot pot were very good. Just the thing on a chilly day. We will definitely return.

Visited this lovely pub with my husband and two dogs for lunch today.We arrived 2 minutes before the chef finished at 2.30pm. The friendly barman kindly asked us to wait whilst he spoke to the chef, and sure enough he returned and happy to serve us.

Had early evening meal here last Saturday. Such a lovely friendly pub. There are 3 different rooms to sit in, all equally lovely. We ate in the main bar area, which is just the right size, to be cosy enough, accompanied by our 2 labradors. Staff brought them water & asked if it was OK to give them a couple of dog biscuits. We ended up chatting to several people, (visitors & locals) & everyone was just so friendly - it was a great night. The food, apart from the duck which was I thought was over salted was great - solid, well cooked, tasty pub food, of a higher standard than your usual pub grub. I do believe that the pub manager creates the ambiance of a pub/restaurant & he's doing a fantastic job here - we will definitely be repeat visitors!

Visited this lovely pub restaurant with my partner Saturday afternoon great beer great fish and chips

Food, just average but more importantly, a special of the day was advertised as mushrooms en croute which was creamed mushrooms on a piece of crusty bread. When queried I was told that was what en croute was! Surely any chef/cook would know the difference. Mains varied in both quantity and quality, no mango chutney to accompany a curry and fish and chips decidedly bland with stodgy mushy peas, no option of garden peas. Also, one of the starters was ‘forgotten’ and as we were only a table of 6 celebrating my birthday in a cold room with 2 others already eating this did not bode well. Overall, good beer, apparently, but will not be returning to dine.

What a lovelywarm welcome we recieved last sunday to celebrate my 60th Birthday.

Great village with three nice pubs. Just drinks at this one as we were eating elsewhere. Think we’ll definitely go back.

We love this pub it’s so cozy and the pies are to die for! Always full of local drinkers, food really is proper pub grub so tasty and all home made. Fires are always on

Had a wedding on the saturday at the inn at whitewell, me a friend and two couples stayed here on the Friday night had a few drinks in the local pub with the lovely local folk. Got up in the morning for a short walk for a coffee in the village and then went to the wedding. was an excellent stay for two nights, also let us check out abit later on the Sunday as there was a few sore heads after the wedding.

Went here for tea when we were staying in the area. Rang up about availability for us and the dogs and the guy on the phone was really friendly. They had reserved us a table and we got a very warm welcome! I had bangers and mash my partner had steak and ale pie and both were really tasty! I had sticky toffee pudding for desert which finished me off nicely. All in all a lovely pub, with friendly staff and tasty food. What else do you need??

Bit of a Tardis...seems small on the outside but cavernous (relatively) on the inside. A gang of us (NB we are all 70+) attended this gaff and we had a tremendous meal and a fantastic time. Ollie and his crew dealt with all that was thrown at them with friendly professionalism. Ollie supported (or it the other way round) by a stellar young lady kept the food and booze going all evening as well as running the bar for the regulars!!! Prestigious or what! The food and booze was great and the atmosphere in the place is what every drinker looks for in a pub.

Had a really lovely meal here whilst staying in the area. There was plenty of choice - all reasonably price and huge portions. Would not hesitate to recommend.

Called in on Sunday and great to see the fires all lit and such a cosy atmosphere. The beer was good and we were served quickly. Unfortunately the food was a real let down. It arrived 5 mins after ordering and you could tell it had been made in a hurry. Piri piri prawns were rubbery and undercooked. Onion rings just full of really crunchy fatty batter and cheese and onion pie looked so pale. I felt the food had been rushed out without properly being cooked. Maybe it was reheated or done in a microwave. Will stick to drinks only next time.

Love the chargrill steak and the selection of gin. Can’t beat a rhubarb gin and ginger ale! Food portions are great and the kids size is goo as well.

We had an outstanding family meal at this very welcoming establishment. Food and service were absolutely spot on, and there was a good range of ales. Prices were reasonable too. The children’s menu had the usual options although we might have expected a pasta dish. Dogs are well accommodated, and it is where our 12 week old cavapoo made her pub debut! We would highly recommend this place.

This pub seems to meet the requirements of the local community as well as the traveller such as ourselves. It was our 1st visit and yet we felt comfortable and had a thoroughly enjoyable time. The quality of the food and ale was exceptional, the staff were wonderful and friendly.

Called for lunch after a trip to Clitheroe to finalise our wedding arrangements.

It was a spontaneous visit as the venue we were meant to be eating at was full booked. I’m so glad!

We stayed at the lower buck inn lodge which was absolutely beautiful. Really special touches like the tray continental breakfast etc. We decided to eat and have a few drinks at the inn which is opposite the accommodation. It did not disappoint. Such good, friendly service. AMAZING food - we both had steak and ale pie and the gravy was so so good. As two southerners we can defo agree that the north defo do better gravy, pie and value for money. Will defo be planning another trip back for the future.

Great place traditional decor and a varied menu. All food chosen was lovely and nicely presented. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Went for lunch but will be back for an evening meal.

Great pub, food was extremely good can recommend the pork ribs, melt in the mouth.

Went out for a quick meal whilst my daughter was on her break... What a great find.. I had chicken pie and my daughter had steak.. Both lovely pies and packed full of meat and the chips were lovely :)... Would definitely recommend and will be returning in the future. Oh and my car decided to stop working.. So thank you to the manager and the young lady who got it going again...

Good food dog friendly and helpful staff had a wonderful meal good to find a pie rather than a stew with a lid on !

|great food, good selection, good atmosphere in the inn.

This special runs from Tues-Thurs lunch & early eve. We were impressed by the quality & size of portions, sat outside in small roadside area with the dog and we all had a good time. Friendly service too.

My Son and I enjoyed a gorgeous bar meal at the lower buck inn beautiful food in a beautiful setting.

Just in by chance as we were passing . Decided to eat after seeing food on another table. Half a chargrilled chocked and a steak, both perfectly cooked,best chips ever. Very reasonably priced with great service. It’s not our usual place to eat in the restaurant Ribble valley but it may well be from

This is one of three good pubs in the village of Waddington and all of them serve good food

Visited on bank holiday Monday. Sat outside at front although there is a large beer garden at rear. Wide range of cask beers & extensive menu that is served all day. Had home made steak & kidney pie with proper cooked chips - large portions, very good quality and very reasonable (£9.50). The whole menu was reasonably priced and I’m told the Hotpot is worth trying. Staff very friendly and all smiling which is a good sign. Dogs welcome throughout the pub but beware if you ask for a bit of food as we got charged £5 for 2 sausages which was not expected...... Overall well worth a visit & next time in the area will pay a visit

called in after viewing the pub on line. great experience. 2 members of staff on duty were both excellent and friendly. food was cooked to perfection and reasonably priced. great selection to choose from. returning to the area later this year and will be sure to re-visit

This fantastic pub was recommended by the farmer at our caravan site,are we glad we went oh yes we are if you like fantastic proper pub food super choice of beer etc and you want to take your pooch with you you must try this place, its a proper village pub roaring open fires. We had fish & chips ( the best we have had for a long time!) Our doodle got a treat too. Cant wait to go back. Don't hesitate at the door go in you will love it !

Great food - great service- great with kids! Can’t fault it!! Kids really enjoyed their food and the cheese and biscuits were the same price as the desserts. All were delicious!

We had an excellent meal here, from a table of 8 with four kids. (A table of 8 foodies with two chefs) All 8 main courses were large portions, very tasty and good value for money. Too full for a dessert, but will return for one! A nice menu. There was a nice atmosphere with friendly staff, a nice surprise and a good find of a nice pub serving great food. Excellent value, service and food.

Good selection of starters, mains and puddings. We ate there last night for a birthday celebration and although it was rather noisy (not us) everyone enjoyed the food. The food was good value the only thing I would change is I would request a table away from the bar as we couldn't hear each other talk

Visited the Lower Buck for lunch this week after a recommendation about a good pub that is a dog friendly. Lovely setting with a fire in each room, great food and friendly helpful staff. I had lamb hotpot with delicious spiced red cabbage and my mum ordered steak and ale pie with chips. Both meals were a very decent sized helping and we both thoroughly enjoyed our food, which was very reasonably priced. The large wine we ordered was huge too, always a bonus. Nice ales available on the bar too. Couldn't fault it. Will be visiting again soon I hope.

I booked a private room for my sons 18th and I was not disappointed, the room looked stunning. The attention to detail was exceptional. We pre-ordered the food for 16 people and everything came at once (piping hot), and not one dish was a let down. The staff cannot do enough for you, very attentive. Thank you to all the team at the lower buck especially Gemma who pulled it all together. All 16 of us said we would be back.

Visited with colleagues to listen to a couple of speakers. The room was upstairs away from the hustle and bustle of the bar and the pie chips and mushy peas were great!

After receiving a management response from my other review, we decided to try again for a drink a few weeks ago. I am really sorry to say we got the same treatment as last time.

Good wholesome food best fish and chips for miles around,coal fires and good service been going for over forty years hope I will go another forty.

Having visited all three pub/restaurants in the village. Better food cooked fresh, cheerful staff and best of all real ales and real low prices. Steak and ale pie, chips, peas and gravy pint of draught cider for a tenner. Walked in cheerful walked out full and happy. Been back several times and had different meals on the menu all GOOD. 12 mile drive for me but keep going back.

We had lunch here - 2 couples. We all took advantage of the special offer of a meal and a drink for £10. The meals consist of traditional food, icluding delicious genuinely home made pies. I had a stak and kidney. It comes with chips or mash with vegetables and jour own jug of gravy. Very tasty. And a glass of Merlot included (or a pint of beer if you prefer). All quickly and politely served. Great example of a nice country pub and restaurant.

The food here is excellent and the beer very well kept, but service was appallingly slow, over an hour wait to be served after ordering. While the waitress who looked after us could not have been more charming and apologetic I am afraid the barman could do with a spell at charm school. This is a proper country pub and if you are not in a hurry it would be fine. I am unlikely to go back and will instead go to my preferred pub in the village.

Had our lunch there on Wednesday, the girl serving could not have been more helpful and friendly. There were five of us and our three dogs. Our granddaughter is handicapped and in a wheelchair, nothing was too much trouble and the meal was excellent. Thank you.