The best restaurants in Ribble Valley North West

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.

This pub has recently had a facelift, and boy does it show. It looks fantastic. The staff are very welcoming, I didn’t have an alcoholic drink but other customers seemed happy with their drinks. The food holy smokes the food was amazing, very well presented and tasted brilliantly. Overall very successful visit. I know the new landlady so I’ll be back multiple times! Good job folks

Called in at lunchtime visiting my elderly parents for a takeaway. Excellent food cooked to perfection fish was amazing and a lot cheaper UP NORTH 10 out of 10 for me for quality and freshly cooked fish 👍

Fantastic food and great value for money. Ready at the time told and still piping hot when we got it home . We get 3 meals and some extras and it's definitely enough for 4 . 5🌟

Turned up at about 8.50am on Easter bank holiday Monday. Had checked the website before hand. It said open at 8am. So we went along. 4 of us. Three adults and a 2 year old. Got to the door, which was open. Was told “we open in 10 minutes” we asked if we could sit inside for that time (because it was a bit chilly outside) but the dark haired girl said she was doing the cashing up so no we couldn’t. I was there with my daughters and a 2 year old. We were hardly going to rob the place. Plus, it turned out when we got inside that this was a building with a very open communal seating area which she could have let us sit at for 10 minutes. We ordered our food. I asked if there was any juice for kids (the 2 year old) - the dark haired girl working said “only what we’ve got in the fridge”. I said “don’t you have any orange juice or anything like that?” The reply being - “only what we’ve got in the fridge” which was those pretentious glass bottles of 1930’s fizzy pop (the brand that does stuff like dandelion and burdock). I bought two bottles of “Orange and Mandarin” thinking they weren’t fizzy. They were. More fool me. Basically Tory Fanta. Anyway. I went and sat down with my older daughters and my 2 year old son. My daughters ordered avocado on toast with salmon. I had a full English being the uncouth soul that I am. I asked if they have a kids menu for my 2 year old. The answer was no. I ordered him beans, one sausage and some scrambled eggs. I was told this could be done from the side menu, that alone cost £7.50. The beans, sausage and eggs came out on the same plate as one of my daughters breakfast. We had to guess that was the case (not mastermind but still ridiculously daft that they’d do this) we had to ask for a plate for my 2 year old who was in a high chair. Anyway. Another family came in about the same time as us. Low and behold another of their staff bought out two huge glasses of orange juice for them. So they did have other drinks available. My full English was ok, but it wasn’t great. The bacon was burned. It wasn’t crispy like the menu says. It was burned. So if the proprietor/owner wants to reply to this with a clever comment. The bacon was burned. Also, the poached eggs were COLD. And I don’t mean not quite warm, they were cold. We were the first people in, the place wasn’t busy and somehow I was served cold poached eggs. I’ve re read through the menu tonight before writing this review. Whenever I choose a place to eat again I’m always going to look for the word “Artisan” because that to me, on the whole means not very good. The “Artisan” toast I received was just sliced bread, but toasted. They even claim to have an “Artisan” Brioche bun If you look up the definition of “Artisan” in the dictionary it says. a person or company that produces something (such as cheese or wine) in limited quantities often using traditional methods —often used before another noun artisan breads I don’t think that you can claim that obviously pre sliced bread or even a Brioche Bun is “Artisan”. There’s too many mediocre cafes/restaurants who have latched onto this word and used it. The company website claims “We focus on quality and sustainability above all, which extends to everything we do. From our suppliers to takeaway packaging, we carefully select each element keeping you and the planet in mind. We support local, and well-being of the community is at the heart of what we do.” This is nonsense. My daughters asked for some tap water, they were pointed towards one of those fancy upside down glass water bottles, and plastic cups, plastic lids. Lots of plastic. They had paper straws. I don’t know about you, but if you want to be really sustainable, if someone asks for tap water, give them a glass of tap water in a glass. Zero plastic, zero waste. To finish up. Pros - pretty pattern on the coffee. Cons - Really incredibly gormless staff; bad cook who can’t even cook bacon or keep a poached egg warm; rude; not child friendly as no kids menu even at weekends/bank holidays (although there was a couple of high chairs). As you can imagine I will never be going back to this place. I’ve given them two stars because my daughter liked the swirly pattern on the top of her Flat White.

I tried to order a full English breakfast without a few items and they wouldn’t swap me anything and tried charging me a extra 1.50 so I thought man 10er for my breakfast that’s a bit steep . So just got bacon and sausage baton and I got one bacon one sausage for 5.50 and to top it off it was cold and chippy sausage. Joke off a place will not be going again . And there is dogs running around in the kitchen

Changed ownership 3 times in last 4 years and unfortunately none have had real success, part of that is i suppose is the there are too many cafes in such a little village. The ther 3 are all well known and loved for their individuality but this one doesnt offer anything above and beyond. Coffee, cakes. jackets sandwiches toasties and breakfasts so unless it develops its own unique style it will never be a roaring success.The quality and taste is just average and is somehing you can buy and make to the same quality at home for a fraction of the price

A piece of Italy in the Ribble Valley. Thoroughly well designed and decorated establishment done to a high standard. One of the best looking places in clitheroe. From coffees to cocktails with impeccable service standards. Been back since to the same service and experience. Enjoyed by all. Even baby change facilities which were supplied with everything you're likely to forget!

Really nice food here. Had a couple of fantastic breakfasts and a really nice snacks style late lunch. And the staff are lovely. Really impressed.

La gente aquí ofrecen la gama tradicional de pescado, tartas, salchichas, y así sucesivamente. Las patatas fritas siempre parece ser recién preparado y es difícil poner pegas a este lugar.

This was our second trip to the Freemasons. We stayed with a different group of friends this time and were not disappointed. It’s such a welcoming and comfortable place to visit. Andrew and his staff are lovely. The rooms are bright, modern and comfortable. We didn’t have a hairdryer but this was rapidly replaced. We had the tasting menu and wine pairing. We particularly enjoyed the teriyaki sausages, salmon, trio of beef , fabulous thick cut chips and mushroom veloute. The staff managed my gluten free diet without fuss. We will definitely be returning

Excellent stay, excellent service...group of 6 plus doggy...rooms were all fabulous. Kayleigh served our meal in the restaurant last night and breakfast this morning..she was so kind and helpful and made our stay a wonderful experience.Thank you do much.

Great food, lovely place to visit with families

Friendly and trustworthy staff. They deserve their place in Longridge lore. Only ever had good experiences from here.

Lovely interior, friendly staff and delicious food