The Toby Jug Teashop in Ribble Valley

My wife and I came across this quaint tea shop quite by chance, as it is on the outskirts of the village and laid back from the road behind a small cobbled forecourt.On entering we found it contained eight tables and quite busy for a Saturday afternoon.We ordered coffees and sandwiches which were made to order and absolutely delicious.I shall definitely return and tell my friends about it.Im not certain of the opening hours,so will need to check before I return.I thoroughly recommend it.

Bobbed in to escape the rain and have a cuppa. Found the owner and her daughter to be very friendly, chatty and generous. Sadly no food after 2.30pm so had the last sausage roll, which they didn't charges for.

Visited here today. My friend who I was with used to visit this place with his mum when she lived in the area and has done over the last 30 years. I have to say the homemade cake and ice cream was absolutely beautiful and I do believe you can taste the difference than over places around whalley. No wonder this place is still trading after all those years. The lady who served us was the owner who I found to be very friendly. I will be going back to this little Gem more often.

We visited this tea shop for many years as we enjoyed the home cooked food so much. However we have to agree with other comments where people have experienced a lack of welcome. It had appeared to us that the proprietor and her daughter favoured the local elderly regulars. They did appear less friendly with others particularly with cyclists and hikers. We didn't feel the welcome was as good as it could be. We ignored this feeling as we enjoyed the food so much. However we decided not to continue visiting as the last occasion we visited we asked for extra butter as we'd only been given one pat for a baked potato. The proprietor was clearly not happy with our request saying that she would have to speak to her daughter first. A friendly welcome and attitude is such an important part of the experience. We hope the owners learn this.

Our previous visits to the Toby Jug have been enjoyable but on this occasion we were told at 2.30pm that we could not have a sandwich, just coffee and cake. Disappointing! Normally a gem, some customers might like a sandwich in the early afternoon.

We visited this tea shop last week. The menu is very varied and it is such a change to have healthy, low calorie food for those of us trying to watch our weight! Not enough food outlets do this. I had a cottage cheese open sandwich, which was very colourful with an excellent assortment of salad and fruit items. Much enjoyed! It is a number of years since we visited because it is only open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday each week. Now we know the days open we will make sure we visit on the right ones. Staff friendly and helpful.

This was my 2nd visit in as many weeks. The premises are spotlessly clean, the service excellent & the soup is the tastiest for miles it was served with a delicious warmed bread roll. Today’s soup was carrot, chickpea & chorizo. Last visits soup was leek, white bean & potato (for me the best soup I’ve EVER had!!!!) Followed by a scrumptious dessert of apricot & apple crumble slice served with a choice of cream or ice cream. As Arnie says “I will be back”

My husband and I recently found this gem of a cafe in Whalley. The cafe is in a cute listed building with ample parking on the edge of Whalley. The atmosphere is cosy and friendly with a selection of lovely home made food. We chose salad and were so delighted at the taste,price and presentation of the food.This is without doubt the best cafe in Whalley. Well done!

I challenge anyone to taste better homemade soup anywhere. The sandwiches and cakes, also homemade, are tasty and delicious. The atmosphere is homely and friendly and the service is excellent. It is a totally enjoyable experience.

only opens certain days and times, very strange place and very basic compared to the rest of the village, small choice of menu maily jackets or sandwiches but found it pricey compared to similar places. Food was o nothing outstanding but they will probably need to up their game with all the new and upcoming places to eat.

This is a small family run teashop, which offers a light lunch with homemade cakes and a good selection of tea and coffee. Great service and food.

We stopped in for lunch after a walk in Bowland. Historic building which is full of character. Great selection of homemade sandwiches and cakes. Friendly service. A brilliant example of a traditional tea room which is well worth a visit.

We only stopped for a hot drink on a snowy day on our way elsewhere. But we were greeted with a warm welcome. Lovely coffee. Interesting menu of teas and the food menu looks good too. Including Anglers platter with smoked trout, jacket potatoes, sandwiches and homemade cake. We also took home a jar of homemade chutney. We will be back to sample these delights another day.

Last visited here in 1995 so wasn't sure what to expect after 22 years. On a Saturday lunchtime it was packed in large part with locals. This place exholts home made food and remained me of a visit to my nans when younger. Opted for cheese and onion sandwiches which came with a great salad, coleslaw and for some reason a side serve of crisps? Downside is, personally, a need for faster service. Only one member of staff was taking orders and payment on our visit. When you factor in the small talk with all the locals that appeared to be in service times began to drag with a real struggle getting our orders taken. Overall the service issue isn't a deal breaker as the food is great while prices very reasonable. Didn't have a cake to finish in large part as we couldn't get the attention of the waitress to take the order. Nevertheless on settling up the chocolate brownie was the biggest I've ever seen and I should have tried harder to get her attention! Definitely give this place a go especially as they seem to have bounced back so well after the 2015 floods.

This is a family run cafe you pop in and hope there is a table then you can sit down and enjoy a soup and cake all beautifully prepared. 3 different apple juices to choose from. Simple fare and a reasonable price They do sandwiches I have not tried but what I saw brought out looked tasty.

Fuimos a dar un paseo en un sábado y decidimos que queríamos algo para comer. Realmente no quieres ir a un pub, así que estábamos contentos cuando nos encontramos con este teashop. Tuvimos que esperar unos minutos por una mesa, ya que estaba lleno. Pronto tenía una mesa y cada uno de nosotros decidimos tener una patata chaqueta aunque todos elegimos rellenos diferentes. Hay una buena selección de bebidas y elegí el elderflower presse. También tenían una buena muestra de pasteles aunque estábamos muy completo a probar uno. Sin duda visitar El Toby Jarra de nuevo.

Al final de la calle King y recuperados de la inundación es un edificio protegido, que es el sitio de este delicioso café. Luminoso y acogedor con flores frescas en la mesa. El menú es más que adecuado y está bien presentada. Disfruté de una taza de té de Yorkshire, mientras esperando mi almuerzo Plowmans recién preparados que contenían queso fresco de Lancashire. Alguien me dio un periódico para leer mientras esperaba. Había un flujo constante de clientes que parecían saber cuando fueron a una cosa buena y rápidamente de la casa de tarifa elegido horneadas. Los precios eran de lo más razonable y yo salimos más satisfechos. Como regresé hasta King Street a Whalley cálidas y secas que pasaba por varios otros cafés, pero creo que tomé la decisión correcta.

What pleasant tea shop near the river Bridge had a lovely pawn sandwich and a tuna sandwich served with homemade coleslaw and a small salad garnish delicious with a pleasant cup of coffee and soft drink Staff very helpful service a little slow as we where in a hurry we noticed more Menu had a good selection of sweets and cakes shame we hadn't time for a cake Will call again when we have more time well worth a visit for a traditional tea shop

Toby jarra es un buen lugar para tomar una taza de té y una porción de tarta. Hay unas bonitas de china y una recarga de agua caliente con el té. Mundo - tortas de primera clase son todas hechas en casa y mi generosa porción de pan de té era delicioso. Yo estaba un poco decepcionado al ver bolsitas no deja en la teteras y aquellos paquetes de plástico de Lurpak. El servicio muy amable y eficiente, más que compensado - incluso con un periódico. Los precios son muy razonables. Usted puede evitar pagar para aparcar por dejando el coche en la carretera de la abadía y recortar por el cementerio.

Never managed to go before, never been when open. Anyhow, coffee and, presumably homemade, cake really good. Lovely place. Quite busy.

Llamado aquí por primera vez la semana pasada, a menudo hemos pasado y no llamado así que decidimos darle una oportunidad y estamos muy contentos de haberlo hecho. Personal encantador, comida bien presentada y nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos, que obviamente tienen sus asiduos, así que debe ser bueno. Optamos por el papa al horno que tenía con tono mayo y mi marido tenía las gambas, seguido por una esponja de arándanos hermoso. Bien vale la pena el paseo de Great Harwood en Whalley nab que es un paseo precioso que nos lleva alrededor de una hora, normalmente a pie atrás, pero en esta ocasión cogimos el bus de vuelta. Estamos deseando volver, ideal en un día fresco y los inviernos en un ideal igualmente encantador en verano o día de primavera. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente y tengo que decir que cuando pedimos nuestra taza de té nos preguntaron si queríamos inmediatamente o con la comida cuando estaba listo. Me impresionó ya que siempre tener que pedir las bebidas en restaurantes para ser traído con la comida como por el tiempo que te dan la comida que su té. borrachos La primera vez que nos han preguntado, sobresaliente y gracias por hacer extraños tan bienvenidos.

Fantastic homemade food delicious cakes all made by Marie to a very high standard & wonderfully presented! .Great friendly service a joy to go there! Marie & Jane are a great team & the atmosphere is wonderful...

Visited this lovely little tea shop with my mum today, excellent service, tasty food and the place was absolutely spotless. The homemade cakes were particularly lovely, will definitely be returning!

Excellent restaurant, à conseiller pour les amoureux des frites moules! Chapeau aux serveurs(ses)rs pour leur gentillesse et leur professionnalisme face à tous ces clients qui attendent qu'une table se libère! cadre idyllique avec son petit ruisseau,le charme était présent!Quand au repas...un régal nos papilles jubilaient!le vin était juste un peu trop froid..mais difficile de garder un vin à bonne température dans un restau ou il fait très chaud!nous reviendrons en hiver pour apprécier justement cette chaleur!ne changez rien(ou alors agrandissez vous!!)

What a lovely friendly welcome. It has a very homely feel and the food is homemade and is more than very enjoyable. We look forward to returning.

We won't let the flood damage stop business in our beautiful village of Whalley! The Toby Jug opened last Thursday after being hit hard with flood damage at Christmas. WOW - what a delight and positive sunny disposition from the Jane and Marie, both of whom are a joy to be in their presence, and role models for all in so many ways. We had been promising to visit for ages and we were just about to visit, but the floods came fast and furious. However, the 6 month wait was worth it!! The service was outstanding, the food was fantastic, the best salad you could ever want, with no awful dressings put on without consent, great! It will now be a regular trip, and the Chow Chows loved it, so much stroking from clients! Thank you Jane and Marie, and such wonderful cakes too, just eaten one of take outs! Next one tonight!

Unfortunately it was still closed when we had a look at this place. I think the owners are aiming for an Easter opening. Good luck for the future.

Found this tea shop by accident - a little gem, spotless clean, friendly service - fresh cakes - a real pleasure.

Beautiful and very historical tea shop. Pleasant staff and excellent coffee. The lunches looked lovely and we would try them next time.

Called in late Saturday afternoon looking for a cup of tea. They were almost ready for closing but welcomed us as if they were just opening. Intention was to just have drink but we were both tempted to 2 cakes each. Absolutely delicious worth a pop in if passing nothing pretentious just an excellent tea room with lovely home made food

it was like stepping back in time, as though someone had oped up their front room to sell teas. Good selection of cakes , and the facilities was spotless.

The Toby Jug has limited openings and Saturday is the one day my wife and I can go together.And we do go. We find the service to be good and the food can be excellent. The cakes are at times slightly sweeter than I would choose them to be but we always enjoy our visits.We shall continue to go and we would recommend the Toby Jug.

This is a top class teashop, a real treat! Everything is homemade and beautifully presented. Cannot believe the previous review so ageist! Sure It seems to have an older clientele but they know it's charms and have probably been visiting the Toby for years as its so good!

Was intrigued by this little tea shop but was made to feel unwelcome as we were under 80 years old. Drinks average and reasonably priced but would not return.

I've never felt so unwelcome in a cafe before. We only wanted a quick warm drink and was told that only the lunch menu was being served in the TEA SHOP. Was told that people would be waiting for the table and were reluctantly told we could have a "quick drink". I then overheared staff moaning about us not ordering any food behind the counter. My wife said other customers were also overheard complaining about my well behaved son and niece.Seems to be a local eatery for local regulars only, not somewhere for a cup of tea. We visit Whalley lots and always go to Benedict's down the road, which we will continue to do.Your loss Toby Jug, not mine!

Cannot fault this lovely place - the owners are fabulous and cannot do enough for you. Don't believe the negative reviews.

lovely tea room,excellent service ,would recommend the farmhouse platter very tasty and filling,scones also delicious if in Whalley give it a try you won't be disappointed.

If you're looking for something quintessentially English from a tea room then this isn't a bad place to start. We had cream teas and the scones and jam we excellent. It was a cold snowy day and the wood burning stove provided a lovely warm backdrop.I think the only negative point would be the older lady who served us. She was quite frosty and I got daggers for opening the door to let a young woman in with her pram. It wasn't particularly busy and there was plenty of room for her so I'm not sure why this was frowned upon.The tea and scones were first rate though so on that alone I would happily go back.

Lovely tea shop ,nice and clean few bad reviews on here all I can say is you must be very picky .I had a latte and a scone with cream and jam both were lovely :-)

We were first visitors on Good Friday and whilst our drinks were great there was quite an over powerful smell of tom cats wee. Sorry otherwise we liked it

Another lovely lunch at the Toby, often visit with a group of friends for a bowl of the best soup and sandwiches around! Top quality as always Never fails to hit the spot, friendly and welcoming as ever.Such a shame others have made such awful comments and without even staying! very sadYes it's busy especially on a Saturday lunch time, we often have to queue and lunch is only served 11.30am until 2.30pm but surely that's the sign of a truly great establishment! Well done ladies!!

6 off us came in looking for something to eat at 2.30, unbelievably we were told that they had stopped serving food but we could have a drink and a scone. The staff were not very friendly or helpful, there are too many places to eat in the area without bothering with the Toby Jug.

Cafe proprietor reluctantly seated us at two tables (8 hungry cyclists), no menus offered and eventually said no savoury food available after 2pm on Saturday, tea and cakes only. Appeared to be a nice traditional cafe but didn't deliver on welcome or provide lunch after 2pm, cannot recommend.

Have been with family over a dozen times now. If we are in the area we always stop off here. One-room tea room serving home made sandwiches, soups & cakes. Family run & very well kept. Service is warm & friendly. And the cakes... WOW! The bakers in my family acknowledge that they are the best and unmatched anywhere. I'd recommend it to everyone but I want to keep it to myself! D'oh!

We have visited the Toby Jug several times now and are always warmly received, we usually have lunch soup and sandwiches. The quality of their food, service and hospitality are second to none.This is such a gem of a Tea Shop traditional in every way!They always try to accommodate their customers in every need, do not be put of by the one negative review by the gentleman with children, this is not really the place for little ones, thank goodness!! It's a grown ups retreat and keep up the good work Ladies!!

After hearing so many reviews of this tea room .I was looking forward to visiting .I had previously visited with my grandson and very pregnant daughter to be told ,no room for prams .Not to be put off I visited again .Still no prams welcome although it was a rainy midweek day and tea room quite empty.Service reluctantly given to family,s even though they would spend large amounts of money ,although I did observe sharing a scone was the norm .The customers being frugal we're welcomed ,where as families were not .Do not vist if you have a family.Food tasteless, very small quanties and expensive for the experience.

Has to be one of my all-time favourite Tea-Shops, and I've visited a few in my time! Ran by mother & daughter, this tea-shop is set apart from others by the high-quality of their homemade food & cakes and their EXCELLENT service...both are always consistent! It's a lovely little tea-shop - a little like going having tea in your Grandma's front room, and is open Thursday - Saturday!! Be prepared, you may have to wait for a table at its busiest time, but good things always come to those who wait! If you visit once, you will definetely go back for more!

The Toby Jug is run by a mother and daughter, and the efficient service comes with a smile. It's part of a handsome old house in a lovely village. The food is based on soup, sandwiches and baked potatoes, and everything is made there on the premises. It's open only Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The home-baked cakes are delicious!

Popped in for a brew & a bun. Both were good, served with a smile & at a reasonable price.All the food was fresh & tasty looking.The premises were very clean. Whalley is a beautiful little village with a lot to recommend it. Boutique shops, charming environment, abbey & grounds are full of history.

A friendly welcome and nice food, served in one of the character buildings in the village. Even on a cold, wet day it was a very enjoyable visit.

This is by the river . Run by mother and daughter ( i think) . lace doliies etc. Friendly efficient service. Great cakes - especially the lemon drizzle. There are one or two more places in Whalley doing similar cuisine but the Toby is worth a visit over those .