The best restaurants serving British food in Pendle North West

Nice place with friendly staff but it's obviously not had a good clean in a while, toilets stank of pee and that was just walking past them😒, outside area near the car park was the pubs dumping area for waste, looks really tired, hate leaving bad reviews but this could be a cracking pub, also half the beer or cider unavailable, needs a good clean, painting and the outside clearing of old junk

We used to eat here regularly and enjoyed the food, but since the refurbishment it has gone down hill, been a few times thinking it must improve following feed back but alas not. So many staff, with just a few running round and manage a smile, the rest, including who I think is a supervisor, look to be there under duress, and making very little effort. The supervisor not in uniform with jeans and a shirt, looked like he’d just rolled out of bed. The menu looks fine, the prices have gone up and for what you pay it just doesn’t hit the mark. Over our few visits - one visit asked for water twice, in the end I went and got it myself. Soup was a small portion that was Luke warm with a small dry roll, never asked if wanted white or brown, fish fingers - greasy and no lemon, the cheese & onion pie on the menu is strange mashed concoction with a semi cooked puff pastry lid - added separately. If you have it off the pie menu, it cost more, although a proper individual pie at £16 with either mash or chips, there’s no veg or beans, the gravy never appeared and is average. I’m sorry to say they’ve lost our business.

We attended a special Fish Night and were certainly not disappointed. The chef is renowned for stunning sauces and once again he did not disappoint. The organic salmon with English Wasabi, buttermilk and dill was stunning as was the Red Mullet with Ratatouille beurre blanc. The bouillbaise with the John dory was memorable. A truly memorable evening of superb food served by friendly and knowledgeable staff. It is little wonder that this restaurant has just retained its MIchelin Star for a 7th time.

Excellent hosts and a lovely friendly atmosphere. We always get a lovely welcome here! The White Lion is a very old traditional inn, that has been modernised but still retains its charm. We last visited on a Sunday evening and enjoyed a live acoustic music event which is held there each month. The pub provided supper for the musicians, which on this occasion was delicious pizzas. We found the hosts to be welcoming, friendly and generous. Would highly recommend.

The price has gone up and size of the meals gone down. Will be now going to Philips lane chippy instead as it's better value.

Only one member of staff serving in the bar. Food average, found the lentil shepherd pie tasteless and expensive. Disappointed. Nice setting though.

Interesting and mixed feedback. Service can be slow buts it’s a self service cafe. Marie does however make the best coffee in Pendle so congrats Marie

We arrived anticipated lunch with our daughter and son in law would be lovely. Pulling up the building looked beautiful and very festive. On arrival we sat waiting for our drinks order, nobody approached. Eventually we got the attention of a lovely waiter..he took our drinks order with a smile. After that things got laughable..we ordered food starters and main meals..starters arrived after around 20 mins..all okay. Main meals then took one hour 15 to arrive after chasing numerous times. On arrival it was inedible..cold and very disappointing. I asked to see the manager he apologised and said it was because he was on his break. The food was sent back and we were told that its the kitchen staff and it happens frequently..there would be no charge. I didn't ask for the no charge we would rather have a lovely lunch..the restaurant is really beautiful..but dear me the food looks like it was microwaved from Iceland..and that's flattering.