Restaurants
Artisan
Address: Whalley Road, Billington, Blackburn BB7 9HY
Website: www.artisanribblevalley.co.uk
Telephone: 01254 822556
Artisan. It’s our name. It’s who we are. It’s what we do. Born from a passion of where we’re from; Artisan RV is a food celebration of Lancashire pride and Ribble Valley love, infused with fantastic mouth-watering produce from our local, cherry picked, independent award winning artisan producers. All brought together under one roof, with a modern twist and a little added theatre…
Breda Murphy
Address: 41 Station Rd, Whalley, Clitheroe BB7 9RH
Website: www.bredamurphy.co.uk
Email: help@bredamurphy.co.uk
Telephone: 01254 823446
From the very start the restaurant featured in the Michelin Food Guide, The Good Food Guide and Hardens. A string of articles were written in the press: The Times, The Sunday Telegraph, Sainsbury’s and Olive Magazines. Breda Murphy Restaurant has also achieved a No 1 rating on Trip Advisor.
Fast forward to 2020 and LUXLife magazine voted Breda Murphy, ‘The best contemporary British Restaurant in the UK
Fitzy’s Bar & restaurant
Address: Simonstone, Trapp Lane, Nr Burnley BB12 7QW
Website: www.lavenderhotels.co.uk
Email: highertrapp@lavenderhotels.co.uk
Telephone: 01282 772781
Discover the unique charm and personality of our newly refurbished Fitzy’s. A selection of cask ales and fine wines, complemented by a mouth-watering menu of home-cooked food that’s locally sourced and lovingly prepared by our Chef.
Fitzy’s commanding hillside position ensures a stunning view through the picture window or enjoy Alfresco dining on the terrace, where you can truly appreciate the breath-taking views and beautifully manicured gardens.
Gibbon Bridge Hotel & Restaurant
Address: Chipping, Forest of Bowland, Preston PR3 2TQ
Website: www.gibbon-bridge.co.uk
Email: reception@gibbon-bridge.co.uk
Telephone: 01995 61456
This privately owned 4 star country hotel situated amongst the rolling Bowland Fells is an ideal setting for a relaxed lunch or dinner. The large spacious bar and dining room, with fabulous views of the award winning gardens and hills, are the perfect accompaniments to delicious food that utilises fresh produce sourced locally. Open daily for lunch between 12.00-1.30 pm and dinner from 6.00-7.30pm. Visit the website for up-to-date menus and prices.
La Locanda Ristorante Italiano & Wine bar
Address: Main Street, Gisburn, Near Clitheroe BB7 4HH
Website: www.lalocanda.co.uk
Email: eat@lalocanda.co.uk
Telephone: 01200 445303
Full of original rustic charm and a warm ambience, La Locanda is a family-run, traditional Italian restaurant in the village of Gisburn. Offering a full menu featuring wonderful Italian dishes passed down through generations – no pizza or spaghetti Bolognese here, just authentic tastes and flavours of Italy.
Owners Maurizio and Cinzia Bocchi are passionate about the philosophy of slow food and sourcing the finest native ingredients as well as local produce.
“Each dish served has been passed down through generations, and we hope our commitment, devotion and passion for excellence is apparent throughout the flavours and taste of each dish”
Recipient of the Lancashire Tourism ‘Taste Lancashire Award‘ and the UK’s most awarded Italian restaurant outside of London, you can be assured that the best Italian hospitality awaits at La Locanda.
Mitton Hall
Address: Mitton Hall, Mitton, Whalley, Lancashire, BB7 9PQ
Website: www.mittonhallhotel.co.uk
Telephone: 01254 826 544.
A stunning country house hotel in the heart of the Ribble Valley. A breathtaking wedding venue that redefines romance. A restaurant that exudes charm. Luxurious but never pretentious. Beauty without intimidation. The food and drink experience at Mitton Hall is completely unique. Freshly sourced ingredients prepared with panache, decedent afternoon teas, the finest cocktails mixed with flair.
Mytton Fold
Address: Whalley Rd, Langho, Blackburn BB6 8AB
Website: www.myttonfold.co.uk
Email: reception@myttonfold.co.uk
Telephone: 01254 240662.
From delightful bar snacks to exquisite à la carte dining, Mytton Fold Hotel offers guests an unforgettable dining experience. Our Executive Chef, Liam Cooper, has an abundance of experience and we are proud that he has decided to settle back in the Ribble Valley, bringing his knowledge, expertise and delicious food to our tables at Mytton Fold Hotel. Liam has worked alongside many famous Chefs such as Gordon Ramsay and Heston Blumenthal, having finished an apprenticeship at Northcote under his first mentor, Nigel Haworth. We promise a mouth-watering selection for you to choose from, so whether you’d like a light bite or a hearty dish we have something to every guest’s taste.
Northcote
Address: Northcote Road, Langho, nr Blackburn BB6 8BE
Website: www.northcote.com
Email: reception@northcote.com
Telephone: 01254 240555
A warm, true northern welcome awaits you at the heart of this charming country house in the elegant Michelin star restaurant. Sophisticated surroundings and garden views connect dishes to the landscapes they originate from, with an award-winning wine list to complement the creations. Championing the finest produce and honouring the ingredients is a passion for Executive Chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen, one of the UKs top chefs regularly seen on BBC’s Great British Menu, Saturday Kitchen and James Martin’s Saturday Morning.
Stanley House Hotel
Address: Further Ln, Mellor BB2 7NP
Website: www.stanleyhouse.co.uk
Email: info@stanleyhouse.co.uk
Telephone: 01254 769200
Lancashire’s very own Garden of Eden, the Ribble Valley, sits on our doorstep. With all the produce our local area and beyond has to offer and with an undeniable passion to offer our guests something just a little bit different, Grill on the Hill was born. Mr Fred’s offers classic British food cooked to perfection with breathtaking views over the Ribble Valley.
Stirk House
Address: Stirk House Hotel and Restaurant, Gisburn, Clitheroe BB7 4LJ
Website: www.stirkhouse.co.uk
Email: reservations@stirkhouse.co.uk
Telephone: 01200 445581
Welcome to Seasons Restaurant – Offering exquisite all-day dining to both residents and non-residents of the historic Stirk House Hotel in Gisburn. Guests can enjoy delightful light lunches, evening meals and classic Sunday Roasts as well as our popular Afternoon Tea and more.
Dietary requirements are catered for, and a children’s menu is available for younger palates, making Seasons the perfect choice for a special family meal together. Our food is totally representative of the stunning landscape we work within – If you were to take a bite out of Lancashire, this is how it would taste!
The Spinning Block
Address: Holmes Mill, Greenacre St, Clitheroe BB7 1EB
Website: www.holmesmill.co.uk
Telephone: 01200 407111
Welcome to the 1823 Spinning Block Bistro, Bar & Grill, a modern British seafood and steak restaurant preparing and serving truly remarkable food and drinks in a truly remarkable setting.
The Emporium
Address: Moor Lane, Clitheroe BB7 1BE
Website: www.theemporiumclitheroe.co.uk
Telephone: 01200 444174
Housed in an imposing former chapel in the heart of town, The Emporium is a unique setting of unique interior design and delicious food. Whether it’s a latte or a lunchtime glass of fizz, this elegant old building has been lavishly converted to create three glorious floors of eating and drinking. Pop in for a coffee and freshly baked pastries, meet friends for lunch, toast a successful shopping trip with a cheeky afternoon glass of fizz or step out in style for a special celebration dinner.