Location: Clitheroe
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Top 10 Pub food in Clitheroe, England, United Kingdom
Discover Restaurants offering the best Pub food in Clitheroe, England, United Kingdom. Clitheroe (/ˈklɪðəroʊ/ KLIDH-ə-roh) is a town and civil parish in the Borough of Ribble Valley, approximately 34 miles (55 km) northwest of Manchester, in Lancashire, England. It is near the Forest of Bowland, and is often used as a base for tourists visiting the area. In 2016, Clitheroe Built-up Area had an estimated population of 15,517.
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10. Freemasons at Wiswell
Overall Ratings
4 based on 884 reviews
The Freemasons at Wiswell is an award-winning gastropub with bedrooms, where fabulous food is served in an elegant and relaxed rural setting in the Ribble Valley. The bar has an excellent selection of traditional cask conditioned ales from award-winning i
Reviewed By SRoll
We visited for sunday lunch, taking guests that hadn't been before, following a disappointing previous visit. We have been several times over many years and always enjoyed our visits, and have always recommended it.We were seated downstairs as requested and were brought menus and ordered drinks.I ordered Tio Pepe(or Fino)but was brought Amontillado. When this was pointed out the waiter rather condescendingly told me it was the same as Fino. I pointed out it was not, he then said it was all they had, despite Manzanilla being on the wine list.Starters were ordered and swiftly came. My seafood gratin was tasty, but not very hot, and the scallops were almost raw. The cheese topping was congealed rather than melted. The main courses followed quickly. The beef was tasty, I had one slice and my partner had 2, which seemed odd. We ordered desserts which were acceptable but not outstanding. I really don't think serving in a tall glass, no plate, looks very attractive, and difficult to eat with only a teaspoon. Surely sundae spoons would not be difficult to provide?This is where the service faltered. Its as though they all disappear on a break. Half an hour after finishing the desserts, we were still waiting to order coffee and could not attract attention. We did eventually, and it then took 15 mins to arrive.The young staff try hard, but need more training, and also need to smile!!I feel that Sunday Lunch is an overrated and over priced experience at the Freemasons. We will return but maybe we will stick to dinner next time.
9. Parkers Arms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 566 reviews
A contemporary country inn with its fair share of history, The Parkers Arms is located just outside of Clitheroe in the prettily sleepy village of Newton in Bowland where, so we���re told ���you can hear the grass grow���. The beautifully traditional whit
Reviewed By Tim F
We were touring Lancashire and wanted to try this recommended, award-winning pub. I called to make a reservation but was told I needed to do it on-line.It's in a beautiful, countryside location and has a rustic ambiance, with sufficient parking outside. The service was friendly but slow. There was a reasonable selection of food and wine. Though the pub wasn't busy, we had to wait for nearly an hour for our food to arrive. Drinks were also slow to be brought to the table. The food was of good quality but not outstanding. It was expensive and not great value for money. Overall, a shame as we were looking forward to it
8. Brown Cow
Overall Ratings
4 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By Davescunningplan
Asked in with a mate Sunday evening after another local gastric hostelry claimed to be full. Got a very friendly welcome and great service- has some Moroccan lamb sausages and flat bread which was fabulous and a cheeky pie of lemon merengue baked Alaska. Food was top notch - friendly lively place was full. Definitely worth a visit
7. The Lower Buck Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 266 reviews
A traditional country pub, The Lower Buck is one of the oldest pubs in the Ribble Valley. The current Lower Buck dates back to 1760. With fine cask ale and homemade country pub food, served daily. The interior features four period rooms, three of which ha
Reviewed By Alan S
Visited the Lower Buck for Sunday lunch. Slight issue in parking but managed to find a space further along the road.We booked a table, which was ready for us on our arrival. The food & service was outstanding!!We ordered steak pies, one with chips, mushy peas & gravy the other with new potatoes, veg & gravy. Washed down with a very nice glass of rose. We commented that we could not fault the food! Unfortunately we were overcharged quite considerably on the bill, this was quickly rectified.We will most certainly be back!Thank you for choosing The Lower Buck for Sunday lunch. Parking, if busy, can also be found further down the village at the village playing fields, glad you did get a space on the roadside.We have passed your kind comments on to the chefs and front of house staff as they love hearing from our customers, so thank you for your lovely comments about the food and service. Thank you for taking the time to write a review for our independent country pub as it makes a huge difference to our small pub.We look forward to welcoming you back when you are next in Waddington. Thank you for your five-star review, much appreciated.
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6. Edisford Bridge Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 402 reviews
Reviewed By 733eddiet
After yet another great day looking around Clitheroe, we decided to finish the day off by having our tea at the Edisford Bridge Hotel. And very nice it was too. My wife ordered roast beef, hot gravy, warm baguette with salad. I ordered creamy Lancashire cheese with onion, salad and chutney. We shared a bowl of chips and also went 50/50 with our meals. We each had half of the other's baguette. Beautiful!!Serendipity seemed to be guiding our hands yesterday! No matter what we thought of seemed to have a surprise in the tail! We had a really splendid day after taking the nuclear option of hitting Clitheroe, unable to meat up wiv our besties, who turned out to be busy! The pub is a lovely, country-type building. It's olde worlde but it's also bright and clean.We've tried the main meals before and reviewed them. Yesterday we tried the sandwich menu and were definitely not disappointed.The range of beers, including zero alcohol, is good.Prices are acceptable and there is ample parking.
5. Inn at Whitewell
Overall Ratings
4 based on 676 reviews
Reviewed By Heather M
Bit delayed writing this review. We held a 70th birthday party in the orchard room for 13 adults and 5 young children.From start to finish, the service, food in fact everything was excellent. They were fantastic with the children. Nothing was too much trouble.Subsequently went to the oyster evening. Tried oysters for the first time, with a glass of fizz, they were ok. Afterwards we went into the restaurant and off the specials we all had the grouse. Reasonable price and it was lock the plate delicious.This is my favourite place, love itThank you so much for this, glad you enjoyed the birthday party and indeed the Friday night festival, I've still got a puncture wound in my hand from opening a Colchester oyster. Glad you enjoyed the grouse too, more in next weekI hope. Thanks again. Regards Cb
4. The White Hart
Overall Ratings
4 based on 234 reviews
Reviewed By BernardD860
Donât be put off by the decor, the staff are brilliant. The menu is extraordinary and the food is wonderful. We went there for the first time yesterday and were a bit worried when we went in, it looks just a bit tired on first view. But we were so welcomed by the friendly staff that we felt at home straightaway.The food, all prepared on site, was just wonderful. The risotto was superb and the chicken, ham hock and leek pie was excellent. Very reasonable prices completed a great night. Despite it being forty miles away we will be going back.Highly recommended.
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3. The Higher Buck
Overall Ratings
4 based on 560 reviews
Reviewed By 1969steveb
We called in on a wet and windy Monday lunchtime.We decided both to have the soup, this was mushroom and just a little thin for us but tasted nice.I went for the king prawn curry, the curry sauce was nice but just not impressed being served frozen king prawns, much prefer fresh.My wife went for the burger and really enjoyed it.Service was very good.
2. Buck Country Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 187 reviews
A Great British Country Pub nestled in the Ribble Valley overlooked by Pendle Hill in the most Idylic Hamlet called Paythorne. A real Country Pub owned by the same family for nearly twenty years and one of Ribble Valley's longest serving landlady's. We we
Reviewed By Jeanette C
Visiting from out of area to celebrate a 40th. Party of 24. Amazing food, surroundings, staff from booking to eating. Would highly recommend and excellent value for money.
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1. Waddington Arms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 550 reviews
Reviewed By Kate F
Enjoyed lunch with a friend. Started with the asparagus wrapped in ham and served with a crispy egg - delicious. Main course was duck breast with dauphinoise potatoes and gorgeous creamy cabbage with bacon. Duck was slightly over-cooked for my taste, but still very good. Couldn't manage dessert. Lovely spot for lunch. Haven't been for a while, it was good to return.
