The best restaurants serving British food in Samlesbury and Walton South Ribble North West

Visited the Yew Tree on a Saturday lunchtime and with the opening time being 12 midday we weren’t going to book as didn’t think it would be busy straight away but so glad we did as there was barely any tables left. We were served by 3 staff during our visit and all were brilliant. Drinks order taken quickly and they arrived promptly with just enough time given to view the food menu and once ordered our meals arrived in a timely fashion. We were so impressed with our main meals we just had to order dessert which again arrived quickly and was super tasty. The pub is one we’ve driven past numerous times but never visited but we will certainly be back. One of the best pub meals we’ve had in a long time.

Stayed here whilst we went to a wedding close by at the medieval hall nearby. The check in was swift and easy. Bed was very nice and comfortable. The highlight for us was the all you can eat breakfast next morning. You could have cereal or full English breakfast all very nice.

Been waiting "ages" for them to reopen, and because they are new and not long open the menu is basic, but the food was good, plenty of beer choices, lovely atmosphere, very friendly staff. Just hope tye menu gets somewhere back to how it was before, ie :- goats cheese starters, fish n chips, and definitely needs desserts 🍨 🥧 🍦 🍡 🍧 . But all in all, we enjoyed our little trip out for tea.

We popped in for lunch today and enjoyed the Sunday roast. We both had roast beef and I had a side order of cauliflower cheese. The food was really good and the selection of drinks excellent. Friendly and relaxed with a roaring fire making it cosy and warm. We will go back again for sure 🤩

So sad! This place used to be brilliant. Just come with my daughter - had an open sandwich with halloumi- it did say it had chilli sauce on but it was drenched in it. The bread was soggy! The accompanying portabella mushrooms were button mushrooms I can only guess were left over from breakfast. I raised with this waiter and the fact he didn’t look surprised said it all!! Didn’t offer a discount though just took the money!!

This 'establishment is terrible. How it exists as a food & a beverage destination and under the banner of hospitality is a miracle. I cant describe the chaos and mishaps along the way with our experience. The menu didn't come any where near the menu on the web site that originally tempted us too book. We were told "oh yes we know it. is a mistake". To add insult to injury after our very very average meal we asked why the table next to us had what appeared to be a better menu it was explained they had the Christmas menu. Asked why we weren't offered we were told you didn't order it. We showed the them that our menus that didn't have a Christmas menu in it; so then it was just a shrug and "Oh dear, it was just a mistake"!! We were told there was no wine menu with no beer. How on earth this establishment survives and how customers tolerate this substandard service is beyond me and my guests. Even prebooking was terrible the web site assured me they would confirm my booking with in 24 hours and I spent the following day constantly phoning the restaurant to see if my booking was accepted. I could go on as there wasn't single part of our visit that wasn't a shambles. We did feel sorry for on young girl who was completely out of her depth. She was so willing , pleasant and completely untrained. I do hope she finds a better restaurant to work in where her obvious talents for hospitality and be used to a far better advantage. Its no wonder hospitality is struggling to find willing staff when sharks like the owner of the Courtyard Huntley are making a living out of fleecing customers and staff alike. I am perfectly happy to substantiate my review should anyone wish to contact me, especially the owner.

Superb setting by the river and easy access from the the M6. The menu offers a wide choice of food to suit everyone with a very good specials board