The Rivington in Chorley

Nice looking and cosy inside on a chill ( cold) end of October day. #feels like 8° Checked beforehand and the web site says Dog Friendly! It’s not! You can sit outside in all weather on rotting wooden benches with your pooch if you want! No room inside anyway! Only stayed to finish drinks and left! If your only Dog Friendly outside you should say so.

Visited here twice in two months, the first visit was a good experience and enjoyed a Greeleys Pork Pie, which was fresh pastry and lovely tasting pork filling made our visit worthwhile, coffee and good seating both inside and outside around the bowling green. The second visit was badly timed, we had a very long wait to be served because a party of 28 arrived, just in front of me who had made an advanced booking. They told me that additional staff were being made available so they could be served without disruption to other customers! This did not happen, no additional staff were on hand to serve other customers which annoyed me and those waiting behind me. After a long wait I was served, by a disinterested member of staff without any apology.

Beautiful location. Quiet. Nice snacks rather than 'meals'. Staff are great. Great place to stop after a walk around Rivington. Would highly recommend!

Great place for breakfast or a snack lunch. Overlooks its own bowling green & superb views of the reservoir. Good breakfast, snack menu & excellent selection of cakes. Not open every day so check opening hours before visiting.

A group of us had called in here almost exactly a year before and had a great time just having a beer and watching the scenery. This time we had organised and in informal bowling competition and this venue was perfect for it. We got there early on a Saturday morning so had coffee and breakfast which was top quality and good value. I must make a point about how good the Service is here And we were looked after in a quick and friendly manner. I am a bowling novice but still had an absolutely wonderful time. At Points it was difficult to concentrate on the game as the scenery is so spectacular and other people I know are now going to visit as a result of a video I showed them. the green is extremely well kept and was challenging for me but still fabulous fun. The owners of the club had a chat with us and it is obvious they really care about you having a great time and have very thoughtful about their business indeed. A return visit won't be long off that's for sure.

Met friends for a brew and a bite. I had a bacon and sausage barm and pot of tea for 1. (Next time I might ask for a mug, the tea was a bit weak in the pot). Food nice, prices reasonable, lovely venue. Popular, we were lucky to find a table. We were there for a few hours but no hassle from staff (it was getting quieter as the afternoon wore on) . We will be coming back.

Excellent position near Rivington village and reservoir. Lovely to sit outside in good weather. Bowling green at the back.

Beautiful place with wonderous view. Food is nice and the staff are friendly.

Excellent place. Surrounded by nature. After a relaxing walk with beautiful landscapes you can eat at this place.

Great food and ice cold beer after a long walk or mountain bike ride. A good place to rest weary legs.

Lovely place to stop off for refreshments. Plenty of seating areas inside and out. (Pets welcome outside) Nice view over Rivington reservoir and an excellent bowling green. Decent lunchtime food choice, ice-cream, tea & coffees, cakes and of course a good selection of beers/ lagers and other alcoholic beverages.

A more peaceful tranquil place I've yet to find

Nice log burner and really good coffee

Great but kinda busy when we went

Stopped by just to relax, next time will eat here as well.

Perfect stop off for a quick pint while on our walk

Here for rest and enjoy the view, restaurant looks pleasant, beautiful views, would definitely come back to try food. I'm visiting here from Florida USA.

A quiet place to have a short getaway

Lovely views, food and great coffee! Very reasonably priced. Was my first visit here and definitely won't be the last.

Just called for a coffee. What a lovely place overlooking the reservoir. Had a coffee and a cheese toasty. Very good food and a pleasant relaxing place.

Perfect scene. You only need a coffee and a book.

Retirement is the future. Lovely place for a bite to eat and drink, alcohol if you wish. Visited on a sunny Tuesday afternoon, had two barms, one egg ,one Turkey and two drinks coffee and a tea all for just over £10. Place looks modern and bright. Lovely 🤗

Can't say much about the place, we went in for a drink but they didn't sell the cider that I like 😊

Lovely welcoming cafe busy with cyclists walkers and folk just out and about really.

Can't rate this place any higher, staff are great, the food is brilliant and the beers are out of this world 6 stars

Stopped for a snack of a scone each after a walk. Nearly fell over when was charged £8.40 for 2 scones. Appreciate the place has been renovated but that's ridiculous. Scones were nothing special if half the price. It's obvious the target audience are now non locals. People will soon wise up there are better close by.

A really good coffee stop with magnificent cakes.

Very nice licenced cafe with views of Rivington and Anglezarke

Lovely modern building with great views. Flavoured cider on draft which is a rare sight and a nice touch. Perfect little place to relax after a good walk around Rivington.

Went today, which was rainy and a bit miserable, but had a nice bite to eat. I had a Tuna Mayo sandwich, and my husband had a bacon and egg barm. The atmosphere is great, very warm and friendly.

Great stop off while walking highly recommended

Coffee and excellent cake served by very friendly staff. Good place to do and warm up after a walk.

Bit noisy lot of bicycle clubs use the cafe. Nice view of the lakes

Literally the best smashed burger I've ever had, absolutely outstanding, will definitely be going back!!!

Great location, good simple menu , brilliant service 👏🏼

Always has one or two good ales and isn't usually too busy. Can't speak for the food but it smelle nice

What happened to the lovely scones, the one I had today was cheap supermarket rubbish and also the veg soup just like bachelor's pkt soup.

Cheapest food and drink for the area but decent quality and well cooked by good staff, the views are breathtaking,i live locally and will always make this my first port of call.

Went during the weekend bowling session and was still able to get a seat. Coffee was nice and ok cakes.

What a transformation from the old bowling green members cafe, good food friendly staff

A beautiful place with amazing views, good food, friendly atmosphere somewhere to have a snack, burger or meal and as they are licensed it's a lovely place to sit in the sun and enjoy the views or go for a walk along the numerous paths.

A beautiful location by the reservoirs makes full use of the large windows at this location. Clean light and comfortable inside, real fire, some cosy seating and nicely spaced out tables and chairs for eating. Staff friendly enough and polite, didn't eat but stopped for coffee. I ordered a reasonably priced cappuccino. Proper espresso machine, not instant. So why the 3 stars? The coffee was awful. It was presented properly, chocolate dusting etc. But the coffee itself tasted old/stale. Was surprising and spoiled the moment somewhat... but the location is so beautiful. Sitting in those big windows seeing the storm whip up the reservoirs, I enjoyed the moment nonetheless.

Says open on Google but closes during the afternoon stood outside ringing venue saw a gentleman but ignored phone call until he saw us out side

Lovely coffee, proper cup of coffee. Shame they don't allow dogs inside, losing a lot of customers.

Six of us arrived for breakfast & had a very enjoyable meal with excellent tea / coffee at an extremely generous price. We will definitely be calling again!

First car park was rammed and hard work turning with all the other cars but what can you do that can’t be helped. It was so busy found it a little hectic. Found it over priced for what we ordered my toasties barely had cheese but mainly just huge onions which was too much for me really. We would go back for drinks but not food. We sat out as we had the dog infront of a door that said main entrance only instead of that one so we wouldn’t be in the way with the dog but everyone used the door anyway. Food came to the wrong table but that had just been marked down wrong when I told them where we was sat outside the door without a number. Chips was nice.

Visited yesterday and will definitely go back asap. The tables are comfortably spaced out so you are not crammed in. The views from the dining area are fantastic, overlooking the reservoirs. The staff and service is good. I feel the choice of dishes needs extending which would benefit the restaurant and it's customers. Very pleasant atmosphere.

First visit I loved it. Comfortable had a lovely coffee. Very nice decor. Toilets very nice 👌. Very nice staff friendly. Also did friendly as long as outside. Will go again when in my walk.

Lovely place and hearty breakfast. Fast and good service.

The Rivington is a really relaxing place to go to have a coffee and breakfast. Great after a long walk

Came in for breakfast. Food was excellent and coffee lovely. Only downside was a member of staff put cricket on all the TVs then disappeared! Admittedly we weren't there to watch TV but it would've been nice to have sky news or GMB on instead with their different articles.

Excellent food very good value for money been twice will be going regularly in the future

Than you for providing a place to eat and drink. Giving us humans the choice to sit quietly and not be constantly reminded that we are all dog lovers. We are not. Great food drink and service.

lovely place to eat and drink and so reasonably priced

Nice experience and good vibe to njoy with your family

Lovely views over the reservoir. Good breakfast at ok price.

New to this place but will call again

Great place with beautiful views. Staff are all very nice and give a great service.

It's a lot bigger than when I last visited the staff very good

Small portions but ok. For the money.

I was out for a walk yesterday and thought I would see about getting a drink here as it looked beautiful and I thought it would be nice to sit and have a drink with the view of the reservoir. I'm vegan, I asked the guy serving if they had any oat milk available, he said they did. I asked if the hot chocolate had milk in, he said it did. I said "ok, do you have anything else vegan to drink" he just kind of looked at me and said "no". Not "no, sorry" or any suggestion of something else I could drink. Maybe I should have thought of an alternative but I just felt really awkward and felt a bit stupid for asking so I left. I might seem like a whingy vegan stereotype here but I just thought he might have been a bit more accommodating? What about people who are lactose intolerant? Do they get the same response?

Absolute gems to deal with from begin to finish. We held the most amazing 60th birthday party here. The staff were so lovely. Location is just beautiful. Thankyou so so much to all xx

I have visited the place many times and the general standard of the food has been consistently poor. It's a shame because the views are great and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. If only they could up their game a bit. 10% more effort in the preparation would improve things 100%. Last visit I had a bacon, egg and sausage barm and it was nice to see the runny yolk but less nice to see the barm completely swimming in it. Why put it down on a napkin? Is it meant to soak up all the yolk? It's just a sticky mess that I don't want to cover my hands in. The bacon was a barely cooked floppy pink colour with the fat still snow white. Not pleasant. We also had a portion of chips which were average and 2 different slices of cake that were equally long on icing and short on moisture. We didn't finish any of it. I will still be a regular here for the cold drinks pit stops while walking around the reservoirs but I recently discovered the village green tea room just up the road that serves much better food in much bigger portions so I will be going there for food instead. If you just want a drink and a view then this is probably a good option. Edit: It was nice to see the owner of this business actually responding to my review but I feel I should just address a few comments. I didn't have a bit of yolk on my napkin, the whole of the bottom of the sandwich was swimming in egg yolk. There is a word for the way you tried to downplay it. "Gaslighting" . As far as failing businesses goes, the ones that succeed are the ones that care about the quality of their product and don't respond to criticism by blaming the customer. Unfortunately, since you have invited me to never visit again, this review will never change and judging from the attitude of the response I think I'm being pretty generous. As far as mentioning another tea room, it's in the public interest to know there is an alternative. I hope that readers of this review visit both establishments and make up their own minds.

What a view of the reservoir, we had hot turkey and stuffing on a wholemeal roll with coffee. Amazing fresh and tasty. I was surprised how reasonable the price was.

Great place to grab a drink and some food after a lovely walk around Rivington.

Great spot for a coffee on the way around the Rivington reservoirs.

Great atmosphere 👌 only had coffee, so I can not comment on food

Its a great place, very popular. I was a bit disappointed that the soup was from a tin. But then its not an expensive place. Hugely popular with walkers and cyclists due to the beautiful location.

Great day of walking and exercise. Great natural location.

This is a really nice place in a very nice setting. With the amount of people there it is a very popular. However it seemed more staff was serving on the bar than the coffee and tea section, not very organised in this area. We would visit again.

Looks a nice place allthough didn't stay long enough to find out, after being agressively turned away by a half cut loud mouthed landlord who was topping up from the night before it seems. Despite some of us being on our way in to spend money in his pub, we were greeted by shouting from the bosses table across the green denying access for no reason. If you'd like to play it seems necessary to complete the rituals and show your respect in the correct order before being granted access to the empty green. Should you fail here, and his highness feel insulted, tempers and blood pressure will rise to as he struggles to comprehend the audacity of your actions. There's probably a good time to go. After the hare of the dog but before his third or fourth. Won't be returning to search for the sweet spot.

Not allowed to use the bowling green. Rude owner

Great cafe...fab views....quick service

We only called in for a drink whilst walking the dog but what a view of Rivington reservoir. Plenty of outside tables and you can also sit and watch the crown green bowling. The Rivington does serve food, check serving/ opening times before you go.

Deservedly in the Good Beer Guide and in such an exquisite location. Torn between taking in the stunning views and the crown green bowling matches. A great place to be when the ☀️ is shining.

Great meeting place with friendly staff and lovely scenery.

End of Walk Drink at end of 9 Mile Ramble with Crewe & Nantwich Rambling Club

Amazing location overlooking the reservoir

Our hiking group have called on this fine establishment for years and it gets better year in, year out. I cannot understand some diners knocking in the standard of food? It’s not a Michelin restaurant! The breakfasts are tip-top and ideally priced, staff are lovely and the views are stunning. Worth the price for the vista alone.

Friendly staff and one of those places you could just sit and watch the world go by. The views from here are stunning you can see across the reservoirs fron the many benchs and seating area. I sat with my 11 year old Daughter watching some chaps play bowls. Kept us entertained while we had a drink, icecream and some homemade cake! 😋 we didn't have warm food but will be back for sure. Another good place to either start or end a walk. Value for money too 👌.

We missed the main food , staff were friendly and helpful

Great place and brilliant bowling green

2nd visit, ordered coffee and a pastie. I can only say these where the smallest I have ever seen, also anemic. Decided to have cake as well as to fill the gap. The cake was very dry. The service, and the little extras such as cream with the cake, knives and forks on the table, clean tables and trays, would all make a big difference. Seems like they can't be bothered!. Best avoided we won't be calling again. ***** added 19th of August 23 having seen the owner has added a reply which i didn't see until now**** I stand by my rating and comments...there is nothing strange about this review, this was our experience. I updated the review a few weeks after as i remembered how bad it actually was..a joke really and Im entitled to add comments as i wish!!!. Cleary from the owners response they haven't a clue nor care to take any comments on board. Im not somebody that gives poor reviews unless its the truth. I have my own business's and i know how to delivery good results and customer service, its not happening in this establishment.

Nice cafe lovely space to sit outside in the nice weather. Fresh sandwiches made to order and a good cup of tea! Worth a visit after a walk

Although limited menu an excellent stop after walking round Rivington. Great surroundings after the recent refurbishment. Kitchen can close if gets too busy.

It's a really nice place. I've seen it many times enough and wanted to visit but never had a chance. It's quite reasonably priced. They are for ice creams for kids. I didn't look at the food menu but they've got cakes and tea. Really nice views of the dama, especially on a sunny day. Nice beer garden I'll definitely be returning to try the food

we took our mum here for lunch , it was perfect. there is plenty of seating both inside and outside (there are also cushions for those with skinny bums 😳). The hot and cold sandwiches were lovely and fresh, with a bowl of soup made for a filling lunch . The place was clean and tidy plus the loos were also clean and accessible, Mum, whose 82yrs loved it. The view on a bright day was fab too. There is a slope , with steps up from the Car Park which was manageable for mum with an arm from us as support. all round 10/10.

A nice venue in a beautiful area but sadly the food, whilst affordable, was of a very poor standard. Would happily have paid more and had a quality food experience that matched the surroundings. Furthermore our sides (chips) only arrived after we'd pretty much finished our main order.

Best view in Rivington and affordable prices. Great stuff!

Very nice place great bowling green fantastic food and beer at good prices lovely views of woodland and reservoir.

Great place, dogs welcome outside. Cafe food at reasonable prices and a bar. Really enjoyed it.

Absolutely spot on! The staff are delightful, the venue is brilliant and the food is delicious ,well cooked, well presented and so fresh, definitely the place to visit 😋

Great place with lovely views over the reservoirs. Two good cask beers from Abbeydale available which was a bonus.

What an absolute gem. When I first walked in and given the location, I expected it to be overpriced rubbish. It was the complete opposite. Amazing food, great service and great value for money. We had the breakfast barm… delicious. The views over the reservoir are stunning. Toilets were spotless. Miss this one at your peril.

We went to The Rivington with a view over the reservoirs. I had the best beans on toast that I've had in a long time. My friend had an excellent beef and onion bun. The service was excellent. We both chatted with other customers. All in all a great time. I really recommend The Rivington

We were the largest table that evening as well as the establishment being full the staff were great brought the meals great timing and were very attentive to our needs. My only gripe is that's it's a bit out of the way. Never the less I'd probably go again. Overall would recommend to dine here.

Great setting overlooking the water. Pretty poor cheese pies. Microwaved and soggy. Not much taste.

Called in for a snack , bacon sausage barm, toasted teacake coffee and a tea, quality food well cooked and very friendly staff , look forward to our next visit x

Wow great views and a nice breakfast staff so helpful a hidden gem 💎

Lovely atmosphere with great view on the lake. Perfect stop for a tea after a walk.