The Ram Inn Traditional Free House in Burnley

Came here a year ago and thoroughly enjoyed the cask beers they had on. So this time, as we had been to the same place again and, on the way back, called in to have some lunch. We stood at the bar for a little while, and then eventually we ordered a drink, but we're told it's table service. Sat down and waited 30 minutes for someone to come and take the food and drink order. The server asked my partner as he had ordered soup. Would you like the soup bringing out with the main meal. He said no. We then proceeded to wait again a very long time for the food to arrive. But the soup came with the main course when he had already said no. So now he is chasing his food as it's all going cold. My mum and I ordered a coffee, and that came luke warm. My mums fish pie was more potato than fish. The green beans were hard to eat. I'm very disappointed with everything. The server did apologise as they had been run off their feet previously, they had two members of staff on but still not very good at the end of the day for fastness of service and food being cold.

Nice food. Good friendly service. Back room was slightly cold.

Very friendly service great food could of done with the fire on

Food lovely. Steak a little tough

We came here for a Friday early evening meal. Best meal we have had in a while. The menu is very varied and caters for everyone. I had the salt and pepper chicken and hubby had steak and ale pie. Food was excellent. Excellent service from the new starter waitress Ellie. First trial shift and I hope she carries on. Will definitely come here again.

Warm and friendly place Attentive staff Dog friendly

Food was lovely...staff were great especially young Harvey...service was good...just a shame the full menu wasn't available because you'd been so busy during the day!!

Came here for Sunday dinner. Food was lovely. Service by Harvey was spectacular! We will definitely be back!

Lovely, cosy pub with attentive and polite staff. I had the beer battered haddock and would highly recommend it.

Lovely friendly staff. Good service. Food came promptly and was very nice (I had the chicken burger). Will be coming back.

Nice place food good service very good staff very welcoming pub very clean nice stop off on my way back to Rochdale we will be back

Food was lovely and well presented

Excellent traditional Sunday lunch, in a great setting in the Calder valley. great service, very friendly and courteous staff. Thanks very much

Lovely food. Nice cosy pub and the lamb burger was delicious. The staff were very friendly

Lovely food, we enjoyed our meals, would come back again. Staff were friendly and the menu was great.

Great countryside pub. Lovely service staff polite and helpfull. Food was fantastic and lovely pint of peroni to top it off.. jobs a good un.

Lovely Restaurant and both meals we ordered tasted great! Salt & pepper chicken and the sea bass we highly recommend.

The salt and pepper chicken was lovely! Staff were very friendly and polite! Would definitely recommend

First time visiting The Ram Inn. Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff. The food was excellent, well done to the chef. They need an extra pair of hands front of house, but otherwise fab. Would recommend.

Food was beautiful! Presentation was fabulous as well! I had the salt & pepper chicken and was a little sceptical but it was delicious!

Excellent service and brilliant food

Came for a pre match with my dad . I got a steak which was perfectly cooked and my dad got the lamb burger which looked delicious. The waiters were very polite and welcoming, will definitely be coming back.

Excellent food . Not too busy when we came in but started to fill up. Good atmosphere.

Came for an anniversary meal, food was excellent...so tasty and good sized portions. Staff were really friendly and hard working. Will definitely be coming back.

Came here for something to eat. Almost every time we eat in a pub, we get the same thing, burger for me, steak and ale pie for my partner and a sausage for our dog. There was no pie on at the time but a turkey dinner advertised for only £12.95 so we both decided to have that. Weren't expecting much at that price but were very surprised! It was great value and easily filled us up, our dog was brought water and a mini meal for him too. Very satisfied, the dog already wants to come back!

Updating my review. The lad working behind the bar was great, really professional and well mannered. The food was very nice indeed too. However we got there at shortly after opening time and the tables were quite dirty from previous night with sticky drinks stains and food remnants, that's not great at opening time when you expect everything to be at its cleanest. Also the menus were dog eared and covered in food and would benefit from being laminated. I'd have given 5 stars but my beef was really, really tough. Took a lot of chewing, however, it was flavoursome and the sauce, mushrooms and veg and mash were lovely. The Po' boy dish was gorgeous. The staff were great. The pub is beautiful, so pretty and very old. Lovely atmosphere. The views and surroundings are amazing. Drinks slightly pricey but we enjoyed them anyway! Definitely will go again.

This place was really special to myself and my partner as it was where we had our first date. Also the place where he proposed last Christmas. Called in for just a drink last night and the place was completely empty! It smelt like a dirty dogs bed. The table we sat at had graffity on it. What a shame! This pub has ambiance and character so its tragic to see so run down. The fire was lit and so were candles on each table. We left feeling really sad as we would have liked our wedding there.

Visited the Ram to sample a mid week lunch what a disappointment. The pub was very quiet and very cold. The bar staff after taking our order for beer informed us when asked about food that we couldn't order for an hour as they had just taken a delivery of the food and didn't know what would be available. Not.totally happy about the excuse we sat down to drink our beer when after five minutes the bar staff walked out of the kitchen with two.plates of fish and chips for two customers sat in another table. No explanation or reason was forthcoming and he obviously could not be bothered. It is a fantastic building in a great location but time after time the staff running it are useless and ignorant it could be a fantastic pub but let's itself down everytime we will NOT be going again

2 scampi and chips small tub peas and pill po size of tarter sauce 2 and one portion of onion rings.... larger shandies and a oj of orange £53.65 yes we saw the menu and ordered at those prices!!! basically a bar snack with a pint for 2. honestly... not worth the price good edible food but just too expensive.. not even a bit of garnish as I mentioned to brighten up the place... I know food fiel and running costs are high but we too have to make our money go far as well.. good food for fair prices is not a lot to ask... staff nice, place nice, just over priced by a few quid for what your getting ..owners if you need reply or contact me .. cheers

I had the best time here with my family, i had a sunday roast and it was really good. 10/10 would try again

Great food and drinks, very helpful and friendly staff, especially Brad behind the bar, full of cheer and laughter!

Clearly they've changed their chef, this time the food was excellent. Recommend this place for cozy food, and warm atmosphere

The Ram Inn in Cliviger has always been a charming local favorite with very disappointing kitchen, but the arrival of the new chef has elevated it to something extraordinary. What I experienced during my recent visit was nothing short of a culinary miracle. Every dish I tried was nicely prepared, bursting with fresh flavors, and beautifully presented. The new chef hasn’t just brought exceptional cooking to the Ram Inn; they’ve brought hope and a new chapter of excellence. This is more than just a meal—it’s an experience that will undoubtedly change the Ram Inn for the better. I urge anyone, whether a local or a visitor, to head to Cliviger and taste the magic for themselves. This is pub dining at its absolute best.

Lovely meal last weekend and great value for money friendly and helpful staff ⚕️ x

Booked a table for bonfire night at 5.15 aiming to be finished for the fireworks, ordered deserts at 6pm and was still waiting at 8.45pm, went to enquire 3 times but still no deserts, not enough staff in my opinion and seemed very unorganized, ended up leaving very disappointed.

I Went for a Sunday roast with freinds . Tables was sticky and the only thing what was roasted was the meat . No beef available and the turkey was chewy .parsnips wasn't roasted and also tasted like perfume . Roast potatoes might Haswell of just been boiled . Lots of room for improvement. The best bit about it was the pint of coca cola .

Went yesterday with a friend,sorry to say we could not have been more disappointed. We tried to order our drinks on arrival ,as my friend was driving we ordered cranberry and soda”don’t have any “ so orange juice and soda “don’t have any of that either “ Not a good start,however we looked at the menu and we’re impressed lovely selection Starters ordered but chef’s choice the beef “don’t have any” Ok we then told you did have pies ????not the same I had the pork left most of it veg uncooked meat was cold and slimy O well coffee time Two lathes please don’t have any Choice of black coffee or white coffee.So we had 1 Malabo and coke and 1lime and soda was charged £10plus Had to find staff when we needed service.So total cost of the experience was £91 Won’t be back a shame because love the building and setting.No response so don’t bother with reviewing,because they only respond to positive comments

Unfortunately I wouldnt recommend. I have been 4 times and each time there has been an issue. I put this down to it being new ownership so gave them a chance to settle in. However tried one final time today, booked a table for 4:30pm as there was an offer being advertised all week for a Sunday roast. When we got there we was advised there was no beef, then whilst in a very long queue to order the roast, arriving at the front of the queue to be told there was no roast dinners left. I asked if they would offer an alterative as a deal but was advised no. Won't be going again. Such a shame!

Ordered 2x coke 1 halloumi and 1 chicken liver pat'e and 2 main 2xlamb kofta gyros with chips and side salad. The coke and halloumi was fine ! The pat'e was terribly off and the lamb kofta there was no spices in it at all the chips was OK. No ketchup or mayo when asked. Got refunded for the coke and pat'e GOGW. My tummy doing somersault...will I go back no way 😩

Very average considering the prices and food quality. much better options available locally.

Nice place but food wasn't amazing. Staff were great though

Excellent pub food. Great atmosphere. Superb surroundings

Just been there this afternoon Lovely food, lovely staff very welcoming and our little dog even got a bowl of left over roast dinner Will definitely be back

Lovely place, helpful and welcoming staff

Absolutely brilliant food, lovely staff, nice atmosphere, unhurried environment. Excellent, local pub.

Food was lovely. Thank you Ben and Amelia for looking after us x

Went on lovely sunny afternoon, big outside area to sit. Food lovely. Think they must have had some new staff on as they were a bit uncertain about how things worked or were ordered but everyone has to learn so it was fine

Went here on a Wednesday night was quite disappointed 2 staff on service and bar struggling to keep up (not there fault) had 2 meals food was disappointing and priced as high end meals ...mash looked like microwave mash. Chef could be heard berating the rest of his kitchen staff and made the young server girl cry. Wouldn't be rushing to come back.

Called in for lunch. What a very nice place. We decided to sit outside as it was a nice day and we had our little dog with us. The service was great as was the food. Would definitely go here again.

I've been here 2 times now. On my first visit I booked a table over the phone but when we all got there was told the kitchen was closed and that the person who took our bookings had got it wrong so left with not eating. I let that go and tried again on an afternoon visit. Wish I never had food was awful greasy pizza, burnt chicken goujons, and hardly any meat in the lasagne shame really as it's in a nice place. Sadly, I won't be going back

Took my parents out for an anniversary meal and decided to try here as had been wanting to go for a while. Staff were lovely and we were seated straight away. 3 of the party chose the roast dinner and I chose the Gyros. All the food was delicious and we also had a dessert each. Will definitely be back

Brilliant. Myself and some friends came after a walk a couple of weeks ago. The service was absolutely fantastic (especially from our waitress Grey) and the food we ordered was yummy. Thanks so much guys - will definitely be back.

A friend and I visited here today for lunch. Had the Sunday dinner. It was delicious! The roasties we really good. Plenty of meat and veg too. The people who served us were lovely. Couldnt fault the place. Its surrounded by beautiful countryside so on a nice day would be lovely to dine outside. The only teeny tiny gripe, is that I'd have liked more Custard with my apple crumble and I should have asked them for that when I was there. Though the apple crumble itself was really nice. Crunchy crumble as it should be. Would recommend.

Brilliant staff ben looked after us well

Michelle was very friendly and welcoming , food was lovely , great service from all the staff . Thankyou😀

Very disappointing starters was cold and very small for the price thd we had to wait half an hour for our mains and wasn't given any clean cutlery we had to use the same ones we ate the starter with mains came freezing cold chips and the tiny portions of the meals were ridiculous for the price staff was nice the pub itself is nice but dreadful food for the price we won't be back

Fantastic menu love this place and Michelle was anazing and always friendly all staff friendly

Absolute gem. Perfect Valley setting with stunning views. Chicken sizzler was delicious, staff attentive and very polite. Very recommended

Lovely Sunday roast. Fitted us at the last minute, friendly staff and good food.

Visited on Tuesday evening after a very long and hot hike. There was no real ale available at all and the other choices on draught were very limited indeed. As I was hungry after my hike I was needing some food as too late to get home and make anything. I ordered the Caesar salad which stated a vegetarian alternative was available, this ended up consisting of lettuce, croutons and dressing and at £13 for what wasn't even a side salad I was really unimpressed. Just removing the chicken doesn't make it an alternative. They really need to do better as it was once a really good place to visit in amazing surroundings.

Ordered a burger I was expecting it to be very filling for the hefty price of £18. It was tiny and I left still hungry. The new menu is really expensive for example fish & chips £20 😅😅 the food was low quality for the price. I will come to this pub again but only for the drinks and the view.

We have not been here for a while due to food being poor and bad service, we heard it had been taken over so we thought we would try it, I wish we hadn't bothered, the service was shocking waitress completely disregarded complaints and was not dealt with. Food not much better, chips were disgusting, chicken salad OK,kids mac and cheese was disgusting and not eaten, even when we told the waitress that it tasted funny nothing was done about it, 2 complaints made and still no manager. I 2 gyros were 16 quid each we have had better take aways.. served in what I can only discribe as a dog dish, melt in the middle pud was cold and hard for £7._95 I will defo not be coming here again what a rip off. I may I add that you will be charged £6 for a pint that is served in a plastic cup but if your face fits you can have a glass in the children's play area, glass and cig stumps strewn over patio area, I'm afraid to say the owners will need to do better than this to get a better rep than this, your just going to end up like everyone eles who had tried and failed no management direction at all.

We often visit the Ram. Service is brilliant and staff are so friendly and welcoming. However, since switching owners food has become astronomical and the portion sizes are shocking. We've just paid £17 for a pizza the size you'd expect on a child's plate. Very disappointing.

Food is just OK, I payed £18 for a small slice of stake pie, chips, a few vegetables. The portion size was small considering the price, i was expecting a decent size, but the pie was just 1 small slice of stake pie, a few chips that were not homemade just frozen chips that were fried, and vegetables was cabbage with a few carrots and parsnips. The food tasted nice, but overpriced for what you get. I wont be in a rush to go back for food, Nice atmosphere and staff.

Lovely old pub with a spacious comfortable dining area. Great service from friendly staff. The food arrived promptly and was delicious. Very good value. If the weather's good there is a large garden with fantastic views.

New owners, new menu, the carvery has gone, back to waitress service with a smile, food is lovely, we had a Sunday roast all fresh and delish. A good start 👌

I had the Barron of beef,absolutely delicious, have not tasted beef like that for a long time. The veg were cooked the sauce was so tasty. Would have licked my plate. David had the chicken sizzler with all the trimmings yum yum.

Friendly helpful staff. Old building with character. Food excellent.

I’m very disappointed and upset by my experience today! No one told us it was a buffet style meal only! The buffet was an absolute joke!! Sorry but you would not serve that at a kids party never mind adults paying £25 per couple!! Most was dry and not edible. We booked for my mum’s birthday meal when her sister complained the manager simply shrugged his shoulders did not apologise at all!! The staff were too occupied by the football match to even ask us if everything was ok or did we need anything ?? I’m still in disbelief at what happened there tonight I’m furious to be honest!! Will not be going back any time soon.

Came for a visit today rang up to book a table everything was fine to be told when we got there it was a buffet at £12.50 a portion after travelling I didn’t really fancy trying to find another place so stuck with it safe to say I won’t be going back bread roll stale chips was like cardboard was a mix of fish and chicken with sausages curry and rice gravy was like water I don’t eat fish or curries so went with the chicken that was dry and over done I have been before and was lovely but this as really put me of especially the staff scowling every time u looked up wasn’t even there an hour

Food was not good and menu was poor, need a better menu there were not sandwiches or salads

Went in for a drink was lovely so friendly great atmosphere. Will recommend

Stopped by on Wednesday as it was a beautiful day to sit outside. The views are stunning and unmatched! Ordered a burger and scampi and chips - these came in cardboard dishes. The burger was about £9 and very poor similar to what you’d buy from a food stall at a fun fair and didn’t come with chips. The scampi and chips were delicious but the portion size was what a child would eat and cost £13.50. The outside area was filthy - no tables cleared, the bin overflowing with cardboard containers and there was dog poo on the grass through one of the main walking bits. Benches and parasols looked a bit tired in areas. The person serving behind the bar was very lovely - can’t fault the customer service. Not sure if we caught them on a bad/busy day but we don’t feel encouraged to return.

Accidental stop, due to being in the area and having a hungry riding partner! Food was good, service was lovely. All staff were really pleasant and went above and beyond. One slight criticism is the lack of 0% stuff but I'm not knocking anything off for that. They did have standard soft drinks so still able to enjoy something. Outdoor seating was lovely, plenty of space and great views too. Would love to return, and will next time we're in the area. Definitely recommend!

Super venue. Amazing surroundings and landscapes. Very friendly and helpful staff. Customer friendly and a must visit in your way on any day of the week. Very clean premises. Delicious Carbury and Specials. You will not regret it. Highly recommended. Go for it!

What a great place to spend time with family, outside facilities for the little ones are excellent, plenty of room for them to run around and enjoy themselves. Very welcoming and helpful staff, the food served outside is perfect for adults and kiddies alike. Amazing value for money and a cut above your normal pub food with something for everyone. We were four generations and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend the Ram, it's worth going out of your way to visit.

Sorry, not impressed, will not be going again.

Am not to sure on food but the landlord was great I am doing a walk for Macmillian and he kindly handed me over two sandwiches crisps nuts and some drinks very kind 😀

Good pub, good beers and cheerful friendly bar staff.

Booked a table. Arrived and were told to find our own table. Did not feel welcome at all. Food overcooked and won’t be returning any time soon!!!

Brilliant family pub, food is awesome 👌

Lovely place , such a shame the food was so bad. Ordered 2 lasagnes , garlic bread and chips, after taking a while to even get the staff to serve us (baring in mind it was 3pm on a thursday so not busy at all) they then told us the pizza oven was off so couldnt have that, then when the lasagne came they were so burnt that the whole of the bottom sauce had set to the plate, and the whole top section was black and literally un edible. I'm a builder and I've taken a hammer and chisel to softer bricks. surely between the chef and serving staff we would of expected them to never reach the table like that but it shows the lack of interest in great food and presentation. We eat out alot and never complain but after the food we would not recommend nor return for food. Poor overall

A good lunch and experience at the Ram Inn with reasonable prices. The pub was fairly busy for a midweek lunchtime which was good to see, and everyone seemed to be dining. Service was good and all staff on duty very pleasant, helpful and accommodating.

Hadn't been for a long time but this place was known for its quality. Sadly, this was not evident this time. Food overcooked. Pie burned. Lamb cutlets dry and gristly. No staff asked if all was ok. Mint sauce like perfume. Overpriced for what we had. Won't be back.

Good place to visit, menu choice and pricing good.Ale selection good and well kept Plenty outdoor seating and tables.Car park of a good size but clients parking not so good!

Poor food and poor service. A shame really as I enjoy visiting here. Bar staff weren’t that welcoming and a little impatient when we ordered causing my partner who noticed this to ask their advice. It was given but it felt begrudgingly. Ordered food reluctantly as there was no mention anywhere that they do a separate menu for a weekend therefore our choices were not available. I found an alternative but my partner struggled. I ordered then found out they have two very different menus for inside and outside. Although we were inside the outside menu sorted us much better. No idea why this is the case. Very strange. Next table to us sent their food back. Our food came without the waitress asking us if we needed anything. My food was dry and very over cooked. The burger I struggled to cut let alone chew. This with no sauces left a burnt taste in my mouth. We had to dash so made do. The waitress came and collected our plates but never spoke or asked if the meal was ok. I would have said something if she had asked. Got the impression no one was bothered so we left. Still have the dry burnt taste now.

Love the Ram for a drink usually after a long dog walk but called here recently and sat outside in the sun my oh went inside to order a drink, I wanted a house white wine, nothing fancy... £9.40??!!!!! Come on The Ram, that's just bloody ridiculous!

We have literally just left and if we hadn’t already ordered and paid for food we would have left sooner. There were a group in there who were shouting and swearing the worst language possible, vaping and being encouraged by the young bar staff it was disgusting. We’ve been a few times on a Sunday but we’ll never return it was extremely uncomfortable

Great food, helpfully staff, great setting, no complaints

Very quick service,nice food,home made cheese and onion pie chips,garden peas,very very good

Food was good but parts of the pub was very dated and seats uncomfortable. We waited around an hour for are food to come

Had lunch today first time visit won't be the last. Food was excellent staff were lovely service was a little slow but we weren't in a rush just hungry but worth the wait. Dog 🐕 friendly too so will definitely be visiting again. Second time we've called in for lunch just as good as the first time very enjoyable 😀.

Lovely quiet pub with very friendly staff and prompt service but also with no pressure from staff. Several locals having a regular chat but didn't mind us being there and a very relaxed atmosphere. Food was reasonably priced and tasty all in our party enjoyed the night and came out full. Will be back.

First time I have been in in a while. Loved the new changes with new management. My dogs loved it too. Would recommend 👌

Nothing wrong with the food. I had the burger, and it came with a burger, a piece of chicken, a hash brown? and onion rings. It's just too much. Like many pubs this is the trend. What happened to a nice juicy beef burger with onions and a salad on the side. And what is the hash brown about? I asked for it to be left off but I got it anyway so it ended up in the bin. The onion rings were sickly greasy. Please just do a burger for £10.95 and leave the other stuff off my plate.

Lovely little pub & friendly staff, food looked lovely but only had beverages

Beautiful building, ample parking, very clean, The food wasn't great.. we booked a table for Easter Monday expecting it to be busy, we've not been here for many years, doubt we'll go again for food, might just stop for a drink as it has a beautiful beer garden with amazing views.. The food was served lovely, was warm, but that's the only positive I can give. Unfortunately, We ordered a garlic bread to eat while waiting for our food, it was so dry we couldn't eat it all thats a 9" garlic bread between three people..two of the three of us ordered the Goat curry.. mine had one piece, the other plenty, I mentioned mine didn't have any when served the third dish, I was fishing with my fork to find it, there was some mince sized pieces which I was bluntly told they're Goat! Do you want me to take it back to the chef? No, it's fine.. take some off that one then! Wow!! I'd only recommend going for a drink. You can take dogs inside. They're well catered for with water bowls, treats, etc. The toilets were nice & clean with plenty of products.

Lovely dog friendly pub with a massive outside area and beautiful views. Had steak and kidney pie and Eton mess outstanding bit of grub. Will defo be going back

Great service and meal for 16 on Easter Sunday.

Second time we have eaten here since the new people took over. Really happy both times can't say a bad word about it. If fires were lit I'd of given five stars for atmosphere but thats just being really picky as it was spot on all round really. Kids loved there meals too which is a big thing for us. Thankyou see you again soon