The best restaurants in Ribble Valley North West

We live 10 minutes away from here and we thought we would give it a try for early dinner Sunday evening. It's hidden away and not advertised but we checked it out online and felt it was reasonably priced and a "hidden gem". It is a beautiful Country house set in lovely grounds. We expected it to be quiet at 6 o'clock on a Sunday evening but it was very busy. We felt we were one of the youngest there and we are 60! The food was just ok but the service was shocking! There were TWO very young girls running the bar, the tables, the reception area (taking payments and assumingly seeing to the hotel guests). They were not trained very well and were literally "strolling" around with no sense of urgency. They looked and sounded very bored and obviously didn't want to be there. One brought desserts to a table opposite but didn't think to take our plates away, and we had finished our meal 20 minutes earlier. I asked for another drink but didn't get it, we were not offered the dessert menu until we had got fed up waiting, so we didn't have one. The carrots were cold, but the "Port Diane" was good. We will give it another go, as they were advertising for staff (which they obviously need urgently).

If you want a doll’s house cup of coffee, then this is the place to go. Had Americano in other cafes, but never in such a small cup, very weak coffee, no crema. Wouldn’t have thought it was machine coffee, Nescafé Azera is better….The toasted tea cake was excellent, a good size and texture. Nice atmosphere and interesting displays etc in the Heritage centre.

Didn’t know cafe had changed hands and missed my blackcurrant pie after a 30 mile drive But to be fair the experience today was very positive- the staff were more welcoming and very large food portions were delicious I wish you well

Do not stay here. We stayed and we felt we were in the film The Shining. Very shabby and was just left with no hotel staff on the premises. It was very expensive as well, the hotel down the road was considerably cheaper and so much nicer. We booked for 2 nights but stayed only 1. We requested a refund as we felt it was pure false advertising but was refused. Please, do not stay here you will hate it

Lovely spot for a late afternoon snack. Decided to have a late afternoon drive out to Clitheroe. As it had been several years since I was last in Clitheroe I really had no idea what was on offer in terms of cafés and similar places for coffee and a sandwich etc. To be honest within a small radius there were a few but opted for Brioche. Thankfully just made it in time for food. Firstly I had a sandwich on lovely tasty granary bread and my partner a substantial toasted sandwich upgraded to chips for a lot less than other places we've eaten. I was really impressed by the value for money this place offers, again in and around Preston I've paid more for sandwiches of lesser quality than this. Finally hot drinks and again really impressed with the value for money and really decent coffee, it seems to be the norm now to pay over £3 for a large Americano but not here. Seemingly Clitheroe still has a number of decent and reasonably priced establishments but we will be sure revisit Brioche.

We were greeted by an amused member of staff who asked us if we were aware of the disco that was going on until 1am which hadn't been disclosed on booking we said no and he just laughed. Room was basic smell was atrocious very dated dirty, stale no air fresheners to even disguise the smell ,music went on into the early hours. We stayed in the miss whiplash room bed was comfy but the smell because it was so old knocked me sick and I barely got any sleep. When on booking we took into account it was a pub and music would be on until last orders. They should have advertised on booking about the additional hours for the party I appreciate it is Christmas holidays but we would not have booked to stay here just very disappointed. It was grotty and worst hotel I have ever stayed in avoid!!!!

Reasonably priced. Very friendly staff and good device. Good comfortable surroundings. Best beef sandwich for miles. Large portions.

Busy little coffee shop I’ve been three times always have the homemade soup and have never been disappointed Though on our visit last week the service was very slow, maybe new staff???

Very poor. Chips tasted not fresh like reheated. Had steak pudding, suet was thick and tough and the base was hard and very little filling. Fish was no better. We all left most of the meals. We won’t be going again

This place is very good indeed. Lovely food, pleasant staff and nice environment. Much to be recommended, and we shall definitely return.

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.

Lovely ice cream (even on a cold January day!) served by Mandy (the owner) who was friendly and gave our dog some pieces of ham (which he enjoyed too😊).

We stayed overnight as we were going to a wedding. Lovely clean rooms. Staff were amazing. So friendly and helpful from arriving to us leaving.

The service today was fabulous… thank you for quick and efficient service . I enjoyed my lunch today will definitely be back. Recommended !!

We have recently moved to this area and as a lover of Indian food - I've been eating it now for over 40 years - I think I'm adept at knowing a good curry from a bad one. I would say that there wasn't too much to grumble about regarding it's hotness, the quality of the ingredients or the price. However, my partner and I both had the Murghi Spice Special which is a chicken dish NOT a vegetable one!!! Can you now see where this is going? There were lots of vegetables in the dish - mainly onions - but hardly any chicken. I told them it was my first time using them on the phone when I made the order, so I would of expected them to try and make an instant impression...which they haven't! I will try them again at some point as they food was decent but will make a point of letting them know about my first experience with them.