The Rum Fox in Ribble Valley

Although a good distance from our home in west Richmondshire, we decided to try this new gastropub after an event in Settle. We love inventive menus and beautiful plate presentations in addition to great taste, and found them all here. I began with the rabbit, followed by venison, finished with a pannacotta. My wife chose two starters instead of having a main - BBQ lobster and cheese souffle - finishing with sticky toffee pudding. All were delicious and beautifully-presented. Some may complain about portion size, but we found them perfect, allowing us to enjoy 3 courses without feeling sorry on the drive home. Service was top-notch too. We'll definitely make this an annual trek.

Excellent Sunday Lunch, the menu varied good service the food was excellent very tasty, I seen this place on my friends social media page. Thought I will try wasn’t disappointed staff were lovely the place was very nice. The toilets were spotless & loved the hand cream smelt Devine. Worth a second visit 🙌🏼

I often think that the standard of a restaurant can be judged by the standard of their toilets. This is particularly apt in this case as their toilets are pristine & tasteful. We had the two course lunch menu,myself starting with the rabbit & then the belly pork for the main; both excellent.

We visited this restaurant to celebrate my Dad’s 80th and I had really high expectations. There were 5 of us in total and we started with the marmite sourdough which is classed as a snack. Really nice but the butter was rock hard and couldn’t be spread. Three of us ordered the prawn starter which was. £12 (see photo) my first bite of a prawn told me that the intestinal tract hadn’t been removed so I ended up with a mouthful of grit. This was the same for all that ordered it. I explained this to a member of the serving staff and they apologised and removed them from the bill, great customer service. I ordered a pork dish for my main (see photo) which I thought was tasty and well presented. 3 of the table ordered ribeye and again these were all well cooked and tasty and were accompanied by crinkle cut chips which were crispy and well seasoned. My wife ordered the lamb chops. These arrived as 2 chops which were served pink. The chops were not French dressed and the fat not rendered down so the only part edible was the small eye muscle. I ordered cheese for dessert which came with a cheese menu where you could pick your own cheeses and the ones I chose were delicious. My Mum ordered the millionaires shortbread which came with ice cream and to say this was delicious would be an understatement. Would I visit again yes I would but I would be more selective about what I ordered. What I would add that the service from the mainly young staff was excellent and they really couldn’t do enough.

Seafood orzo pasta creamy and delicious, ox cheek suet pudding rich and tender, lovely fresh cod and mussels, everything cooked presented and served just how it should be. Friendly staff and lovely renovation to the building, couldn't fault it.

We visited for dinner on June 19th. The restaurant was quiet (we had an early booking). Service was very friendly and the food was excellent. All six of us loved our dishes, which both looked and tasted delicious.

We booked The Rum Fox on the strength of their website and Trip Advisor reviews. We wanted a quiet restaurant offering top quality food to celebrate our Ruby Wedding Anniversary. However we hadn't realised that they had an adjoining bar/public function room already full of optimistic England supporters who were only going to get even more vocal. We looked at each other and agreed we would have a nightmare of an evening however good the food and service was. We explained our dilemma and that we wished to leave to the head waiter in the full hearing of the open kitchen. It was then that we received the most gracious, kind and generous treatment. The restaurant insisted that we have a drink on them to celebrate our anniversary and provided us with a plate of freshly prepared nibbles. I tried to give the waiter a modest thank you which was graciously brushed aside. If the food is half as good as the manners and kindness of the management then I am sure that it will be a magnificent meal and evening. We will find out when next we are near Clitheroe!

Four of us, two couples, ate here one night after a recommendation and we wanted to try it. The restaurant is very nice, nicely set up and the staff we encounter friendly. It is on the more expensive side but the food was very good. I would recommend it and we had a very nice evening.

1 renovations great job 2 waiting /serving staff great 3 warm white wine 4 very small portions on the tasting menu 5 we left unsatisfied and hungry 6 quick efficient service 7 comfy seats and nice sturdy table

Located in Grindleton, this pub is a gem. Recently refurbished, and a credit to the design and finish. Only had snacks as eating later in the evening elsewhere, but what an introduction to the food on offer. Fish cakes immense, taco superb. As for the potato skins, well - absolutely knock out. Lovely host too. Will be back

This was our first visit to this venue and first impressions were very good, the decor and furnishings are first class. We chose from the set menu and the food was very good, wine was excellent and quite reasonably priced. The reason I have only given 4 stars was due to the fact that the music was too loud to provide a nice ambience and the fact that a 10% service charge was added to the bill which wasn't clearly displayed either on the menu or mentioned by a member of staff before dining which may impact on people choosing added extras.

We were so excited to try this restaurant that had been recommended by our air bnb hosts. The menu was fairly limited in scope with little variation. The portion sizes were great and the food was served piping hot, but the flavours weren’t anything that left a lasting impression. The nettle soup was tasty but I thought the oil garnish could have had a stronger taste. My partner had the cheese soufflé which he thought unimpressive. For mains, I had the venison cottage pie which was a good size but the filling was on the saltier side, which I didn’t mind, but I can imagine could have been overpowering for some. My partner had the suet pudding which was delicious but very claggy and we felt could have been improved with something fresher to cut through the richness. Both dishes were served with a portion or chips and shared veg which were both fine. The service is what really let our experience down. There were plenty of staff on but they seemed inexperienced and ill equipped to meet the standard I would expect from a venue charging the prices this restaurant was. The waitresses offered no check back once we’d received our starters or mains, giving us no opportunity to provide comment should we have wanted to. We weren’t warned about the soufflé dish being piping hot so my partner burned his hand trying to move it closer. We had to ask for bill and, once we had it, had to wait 25 minutes before a dishevelled looking waiter took our payment by chance, when he took payments for 2 other tables. I can see the vision this restaurant is working towards but unfortunately the execution isn’t quite there. We wouldn’t return.

We have been to The Rum Fox a few times now, and other restaurants of a similar standard / price range. This place outshines everywhere, the ambience, staff and decor are lovely, however, the food is stand out. We’ve had 3 courses each time we’ve been and every single mouthful had been delicious. I recommend The Rum Fox to everyone!

Had a lovely lunch here for my son's birthday. We took the set lunch menu, which was delicious, varied and well cooked. 😋 The actual place is a drive out for us, but worth it. It is brightly decorated in the dining room, with homage to the restaurant name scattered about. I was suitably impressed by the sound system in the toilet, fantastic!!. For us, this would be a special occasion place, as it's quite expensive, but then again you get what you pay for. They even made a special plate for my son's birthday, which was a surprise and a lovely touch. If you love good quality food, then I would suggest that you give it a try.

This place is fabulous! The environment is pure class, the food is exceptional, and the service is superb! We chose from the lunch menu: £28 for two courses, £34 for three courses - truly excellent value for money!

We booked a cottage in Grindleton this Easter Bank holiday and after getting settled in after the journey over on Good Friday, we thought we would have a walk along to the Rum Fox in the evening. We arrived to what only can be described as a very unwelcoming atmosphere. I get it there was a private function going on but after finding a member of staff, we asked if we could just have a drink and the behaviour of the waiter was very rude and very abrupt. There was nothing obviously outside to say it was shut to the general public, so we were non the wiser. He could have been reasonable and recommend anywhere else near for a drink. We walked to Chatburn and found a very friendly pub, because after all, thats all we were after.

I booked a table for two at 4.30 for Easter Sunday months prior. We arrived 10minutes early to be told our table wasn’t ready and would we like a drink at the bar, so we did. We were eventually shown to our table at 4.45 and given the menu. Prior to arriving I’d pre looked at all the menus shown on their website, Sunday lunch menu two courses for £38 and 3 courses for £42 and their Seasonal menu to get an idea of what I wanted before arriving. Nowhere on their website did it state only an Easter Sunday menu would be served for £55 for 3 courses. When we were handed the £55 menu I asked if this was the only menu and we only wanted 1 course. I was told it was but the waitress would ask if we could only have a main from this menu., we were informed we could but at £35pp. At this point we paid for our two drinks and left. I would never have booked if I’d have known the menu was restricted. If your website was up to date then this would have alleviated taking up a table when you were fully booked. I will return but I’ll make sure prior to arrival that the seasonal menu or the actual Sunday lunch menu is available.

Excellent , professional, friendly service. Great food, beautiful surroundings and lovely ambience. We will be coming back. Thank you

So after following the story of the refurbishment we finally had some time to visit here for lunch. We ate off the set menu which is great value for money along with the main menu which again for the quality of food was brilliant. The team were attentive and served with personality and the food was fantastic - hopefully the photos will show this. Whilst we all visit restaurants for great food I must admit the way the team have decorated the rum fox it’s a 10/10 for me. Tastefully done and they have an outside area with a retractable roof which I thought was very clever. We will be eating here again!

We took our grandson for his first ever tasting menu. The food was amazing, all beautifully presented and freshly prepared. Every plate was an inspired combination of textures and tastes. As an added bonus when the staff heard about my grandsons aspirations to become a chef they allowed him to become involved in preparing each course for the table. We cannot thank them enough for this wonderful experience

My Mum and I were recommended The Rum Fox for lunch, by an outfit shop in Rimington after a long, tiring morning of shopping. We were so impressed with the decor, service and outstanding food that we felt the need to review. The menu was so imaginative and so well executed. What a delightful experience and one we hope to repeat. Thank you.

My daughter treated me today. We had the 2 course lunch and it was amazing. The food was lovely. Very fresh and tasty and very well presented. All the staff were really lovely and very friendly. I can't wait to go back. What a fantastic place. 👏

Just had an amazing lunch at the Rum Fox. The food was next level and everything we had was delicious. The decor is beautiful and the staff were super friendly too. It was our first visit and we will definitely be back.

A large group of us had a long and leisurely lunch here and it was a brilliant find. It’s a beautiful place with really lovely staff and amazing food. We didn’t feel at all rushed. We ordered from the set menu and thought it was very reasonably priced for such high quality food and service. Highly recommended!

Let the chef entertain you with the 7 course surprise taster menu, 6 of us ate last night and it was fantastic. Highly recommend and will be returning. They know what they are doing. Service was 5 star too.

We’ve been several times now - and it is always, ALWAYS, excellent. Gorgeous cosy bar area, sophisticated dining room, and bright garden room. Take your pick! The food is perfection with its own unique twist and very different to your run of the mill “gastro” pub offering. Always a pleasure- & the village has its pub back but with the addition of such a stunning restaurant. Not much tempts us away from the fab food offering in our own village (Waddington) - but this is an exception and well worth the effort.

Our first visit to The Rum Fox and it certainly won’t be our last. We were greeted by a lovely lady when we arrived and the service we received from start to finish was great. We came for Sunday lunch. The fire was roaring, the atmosphere was chilled and cosy and the food was first class without the silly prices some Ribble Valley places charge. There was a gorgeous heated garden room were you can bring your dogs, a bar area where dogs are allowed too, and a restaurant area/private dining room that looked beautiful. Even the ladies loos were one of the nicest I’ve visited! Thanks for a great afternoon.

The food, service and atmosphere is absolutely divine here. Me and my partner got the 7 course surprise tasting menu... we were very impressed! I can usually be a bit 'picky' with what meats I eat and certainly wouldn't order any which I didn't know I liked at a restaurant. I decided to give it a go, whatever it was, and enjoyed every single mouthful. We love Ribble Valley restaurants but felt here was rather special to most. Would highly recommend and we would love to visit again soon.

Came for a family birthday meal on a Sunday. We arrived at 4.30pm and a few family members where running late. We had been asked to sit in the bar and wait as our table wasn’t ready so it worked out well with the late family members. The manager came over at 4.50pm and told us the kitchen is closing and the chefs are waiting for you, yet we hadn’t been given menus or informed our table was ready. We finally got took into the dining room 30 mins later - all the chefs staring at us because we hadn’t ordered. Felt very uncomfortable. Then the whole meal was rushed. Staff taking away cutelry without saying anything, just peering over you. It was a bizarre experience. Food and interior is fabulous but the service ruined it for us all. This was our second visit. First time no issues, second time a very strange experience which is a real shame.

Top class food in a lovely pub. Excellent friendly service. Not to be missed We both had beef suet pudding which was absolutely delicious with the best chips I’ve ever had.

Absolutely great Couldn't fault the restaurant itself the inventive and delicious food and service We were there on a busy Sunday lunchtime but had a great time Recommended and will be back!

What a place… beautiful venue in the English countryside! Booked a table of 21 for a surprise 70th, and each and every person loved the visit! Staff were friendly and helpful without being intrusive, the food was outstanding - I had the belly pork and it was one of the best pork belly dishes I’ve ever had! We all look forward to returning with our separate tribes! Thanks Team Rum Fox 🦊

The best, most interesting, tasty well presented and reasonably priced lunch for ages. Perfect setting after a drive along the Ribble Valley in it's autumn glory. Will be back soon. Mouthwatering!!

We absolutely loved our meal tonight it was so tasty and we didn't want the flavours to end. As a family of 4 we highly recommend The Rum Fox to anyone looking for an fantastic meal, friendly service and a lovely atmosphere with a roaring fire.

Beautifully decorated restaurant. Chairs are uncomfortable if you are on the larger side as the wood digs in under the sides of your legs. Lovely double sided log fire, light and airy although I did miss there not being any windows in the section we were in, other than the skylight. Service was excellent, it would be useful to leave the menu on the table to choose wine/drinks throughout the meal The tomato and red pepper soup was incredible. Really tasty with gorgeous bread and a potato skin to die for! The roast beef was beautifully presented. The beef was very tender, it melted in the mouth. The roasties and accompanying vegetables were also seasoned very well and perfectly cooked. I wasn't keen on the vegetable mixture the beef sat on - was it leek and lardons? And the gravy could've done with being piping hot rather than warm. The Yorkshire Pudding was wonderful. Then I had Millionaires shortbread. The honey ice cream was melting by the time it arrived which was a shame but it didn't spoil this wonderful indulgent treat. The toilets are individual ones. It wasn't clear to me which was ladies and which was mens. The toilet I used which was the far end was a bit of a disgrace really. There was urine all over the toilet seat and floor. The sink area had puddles of water all over the sides. When I came out, I warned the lady waiting and she pointed out that she thought it was a male toilet. Even so, there needs to be regular checks to keep up standards you would expect at a quality restaurant like this. All in all, a very pleasant experience apart from the warm gravy and the state of the loos

What a great find!!.Lovely building with attention to detail; however the restaurant could do with a little cozi=ying up.Fittings etc are great but a little "cold" Food was wonderful.I had to have the Rabbit Kiev with was delicious-lots of herbs with a creamy sauce and a side of little gem in the style of Caesar Salad.The potato wedges with Doddington Cheese were lovely-Doddington is one of my favourites. The Oxcheek Suet Pudding was so good-the Guiness Gravy was the best Gravy I have ever had.Side veggies were well cooked and beautifully presented in their little pot.I couldn't eat the chips though, not because they weren't good, but it was a large portion and I was beaten.My husband had the Haddock Croquettes, more like a fishcake and the Venison Pepper pie main course off the set menu.Pastry was thin and crisp and once again delicious gravy. We had a fantastic bottle of Tasmanian Pinot Noir; damsons and cherries and smelt rather like port. Great value at £46.00. We will definitely be back before Xmas

Could not recommend this place enough! Absolutely incredible. We did the surprise tasting menu. Every course was perfection. Service was amazing. Compliments to the chef because we couldn’t have enjoyed the food more. We will most definitely be back😊. Decor was lovely, attention to detail with all plates and bowls, lovely calm relaxing atmosphere. Incredible place and fantastic quality for money. Drinks were quick to come out when ordered. All staff communicated well between themselves and carried out their role to a high level. This place is a true gem, I encourage anyone to try it. You won’t be disappointed!!!!

What a fabulous pub/restaurant. Went for Sunday lunch today and was possibly the best lunch ever. Had the starter, smoked salmon, roast beef ( pink) and the strawberry white chocolate and meringue. Would highly recommend for service, pleasant staff and food. Slightly more expensive than...

Visited last weekend with friends for Sunday lunch and have to say after being excited to try we left feeling disappointed. The starters and dessert were very good, but the main course was just average. Our main concern was the service or lack of, we...

First visit to this restaurant and what a great experience. The food was outstanding. It’s not cheap but it’s probably the best value for money you will get when it comes to fine dining. As they say’you get what you pay for’ but this place...

Absolutely blown away, can’t wait to go back and try some of the other dishes. 2 starters, 2 mains and 2 drinks each for just under 100 quid which I don’t consider bad at all. I’ve paid more at lesser establishments in the area.

After hearing rave reviews we visited today for an anniversary lunch. My other half is an excellent cook and rarely enjoys a meal out, in fact he’s a nightmare to go out for a meal with, but I have NEVER heard him rave so much...

We visited The Rum Fox after finally being able to get a booking due to it being so busy. The place is absolutely stunning with a great atmosphere and very tasteful furnishings. A perfect blend of modern and traditional. Even the bathrooms are outstanding. We...

Fabulous lunch with a friend in July. Had the tasting menu, food excellent and cooking and seasoning on point. Great setting. Will be a favourite place for the foreseeable future.

We've eaten here twice and I have recommended the seriously good food and service. However, after finishing our lovely walk along the Ribble the other day, we called in for a refreshing drink. I was charged nine pounds something for one pint of beer and...

Very disappointing.Skins were tasteless and the three pies had rock hard pastry toppings which had to be prized off and left Waitress poured the wine to three people without asking for usual approval Also very expensive for what we had

Brilliant food, of great quality and flavour. We came for Sunday lunch, had the black pudding starter and belly pork roast main.

We went on a Sunday afternoon, I had the tomatoes to start, the beef roast and millionaires shortbread. Everything was really well presented and delicious. Portion sizes were just right, not too over facing. I couldn’t fault anything, superb restaurant

Visiting family we were taken to this relatively newly opened pub/restaurant. It was very busy with a lively atmosphere. Customers have the option to eat in the bar or the restaurant. Food in the restaurant was faultless and we would recommend this to anyone interested...

We throughly enjoyed a lovely dinner on Sat 15th July. The food was delicious and the service impeccable. We were amazed how the staff knew who had ordered what without asking when serving food. I have never seen that anywhere before. The timing of the...

Excellent lunch at the Rum Fox recently. The food was delicious. The service was just right. Well worth a visit. We will definitely return.

Amazing food and service from start to finish.Opted for the surprise taster menu and it didn’t disappoint.Up there with one of the best meals I’ve ever had we will certainly be back for more.👍🏼

Went for Sunday lunch in the private dining room to celebrate our sons 30th. Theres Sunday lunch, then theres Sunday lunch, exceptional food and service. 1st visit but I'm sure we will be back. Soon.

First time I’d visited rum fox, the decor is superb and the greeting was fantastic. We had a drink first at the bar, great choice of wines by the glass. The menu is just enough, good choices. I had the black pudding terrine, it was...

Top notch! The decor is exquisite and the service is best I’ve had in a very long time. The food was well presented and tasted divine. 100% needs a return visit. The gin was specia!

A rare opportunity to visit on May Bank hol as my husband and I have Mondays & Tuesdays off work when it's usually closed. Service was spot on, food was absolutely banging! Exceptional lunch out but the star of the show was the Rabbit &...

WOW. We’ve been for many meals around the Ribble Valley but this one surpassed them all. The new face of the Buck, and what a transformation. The food, service and ambience was absolutely spot on. We will be back (I may even have to move...

First visit to this refurbished pub. The decor is amazing and of high spec. There is a bar area, a garden room, restaurant and private dining area. The kitchen is open so you can see the chefs at work. Pleasant and obliging staff. The menu...

Recently renovated, this place is now fabulously presented….very open and light and spacious. Service was top notch. Kitchen is open, and from our table we could see directly into it……always a good sign. Not a huge menu, so you know the food will be fresh,...

Took my Mother today for her 87th Birthday celebration. What can I say, we were only there six hours later!! Awesome ambience, phenomenal food and incredible service!! Thankyou so much to Bob and his wonderful team!! 💗

We called in for our pre-booked lunch after our walk. Very busy for a Wednesday lunchtime I'm glad to say. The food was delicious. I thought I hated Marmite, but the Marmite bread was fantastic. My wife had ox cheek which was a substantial dish....

Lovely place. Looks really smart inside. We had the tasting Menu which was fun and tastes great. I’d definitely be back and would highly recommend the food,service and experience to anyone who asked. A must visit. We had Duck and it was superb. Shows how...

Absolutely superb. Delicious food and a fabulous conversion makes this a destination pub. The team are very friendly, the fiid quality is outstanding and it is the benchmark of what a modern pub should be like. I wish it was in the village where I...

What a great find! A stunningly converted village pub. Delicious food, good beer and charming staff. Couldn’t fault it! Dog friendly too😁

An exceptional pub! Fantastic food served by great staff in a beautifully renovated building. We all had the suet pudding, but to be honest I could have eaten the whole menu. So worth a visit if you get the chance!

This gastropub is right next to the sadly defunct Duke of York in the village of Grindleton, next to Clitheroe. It can also trace its ancestry to the neighbouring Duke of York, well over a decade ago. The building has been renovated to an exceptionally...

The clitheroe area is fast becoming a must go to place for dining and the rum fox is another classic addition, it’s a rural setting in the village of grindleton not far from waddington . It was busy on our arrival but we had booked...

An amazing new on the scene restaurant. Staff were lovely and the food was excellent. Fabulous wine list. Will certainly visit again.

We went with friends to celebrate a birthday after hearing good things about this recently opened restaurant. Our journey there was somewhat delayed due to road closures in the vicinity but that’s not the fault of the restaurant! The decor and modern style is impressive,...

Outstanding food and service. The pork cheek starter was the best food I’ve ever had, cooked to perfection. The main course was also fantastic. The two of us shared a fantastic culinary experience, outstanding food and service.

Such a surprise- we had no idea what to expect and it surpassed every expectation. The food and wine were all stunning and the decor was gorgeous

Special place! Excellent food service and ambience. Good menu and wine list. Will definitely be going back.

Recommended by some foodie friends, this place turned out to be fabulous. Great choice and truly excellent execution resulted in a very memorable meal. I had a spicy prawn broth followed by white pudding stuffed guinea fowl washed down with a lovely Viognier. About £140...

We had dinner with friends on Easter Saturday and everything was spot on! The food looked and tasted amazing, the staff were lovely and the renovation of what was a very tired and long since closed village pub is stunning, we especially liked the garden...

This is the new kid on the block – top of their game. The other reviews say it all, as this restaurant has it all! A lot of thought has gone into the renovation of this old pub which is now, not recognizable - fine...

The food we ate was of a very high standard. The decor is fresh and modern. A lot of care has been taken in renovating the old pub with a brand new extension. The standard of the food would be well deserving of a Michelin...

Lockdown interfered with the long awaited & much anticipated opening of The Rum Fox … but heavens it’s been worth the wait. Blessed as we are in the Ribble Valley with wonderful places to eat and drink - it takes something VERY special to set...

We had a fantastic meal here on the Sunday menu. A bit more expensive than other places but I think it’s worth it. There was 10 of us and we all had empty plates at every course. We hired the private dining room which was...