AA Recommended Restaurants in Lancashire

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Chicory

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Contemporary and comfortable is a rare combination but Lytham's Chicory manages it with style. The Henry Street restaurant has an eclectic menu and a wonderful wine list and has been awarded both an AA rosette and a Good Food Guide entry. Enjoy pre- or post-dinner drinks upstairs in Chicory's stylish new cocktail bar, Flambe. ...more information

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5 Henry Street - Lytham - FY8 5LE - 0871 811 5031

Greens Bistro

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With its AA rosette, this hard-to-find St. Annes bistro is one of the the top-rated restaurants on the Fylde Coast. Chef-patron Paul Webster has an impressive culinary CV that takes in the Ritz, the Depot Waterfront Brasserie, Café Des Amis Du Vin, and the Criterion Piccadilly as well as stints overseas in Australia, Bermuda, Sweden, Canada and on the QE2. The Food at Greens is Modern British with an emphasis on local produce and simple, rustic, bistro-style dishes. Intimate, with an interesting wine list, too. ...more information

3-9 St. Andrews Rd South - St. Annes-On-Sea - FY8 1SX - 0871 811 4994

Longridge Restaurant

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The flagship of Lancastrian chef Paul Heathcote's culinary empire, The Longridge Restaurant is tucked away under the lea of Jeffrey Hill, in the heart of the Ribble Valley. Fitted out in warm, modern style it's a neighbourhood restaurant with a worldwide reputation and Head Chef James Holah maintains the Heathcotes tradition of sourcing the best of local produce to create superb seasonal Modern British dishes. There are regular themed evenings, cookery classes and private dining facilities. ...more information

104-106 Higher Road - Longridge - Preston - PR3 3SY - 0871 811 4526

Millstone Hotel

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Part of the multi award-winning Shire Hotels group, the Millstone at Mellor retains the character of the Ribble Valley coaching inn it once was. One of the highest-rated AA 2-star hotels in the country, the 23-room Millstone also has a great reputation for its food, attaining a second AA rosette in 2003. You can dine in style in the elegant and spacious restaurant or opt for the scaled-down bar menu. ...more information

Church Lane - Mellor - Blackburn - BB2 7JR - 0871 811 4537

Northcote Manor

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Over two decades this Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms at Langho, near Blackburn, has carved out a national reputation. Nigel Haworth runs the kitchens and partner Craig Bancroft tends a wine cellar that stretches to 400-plus bins. For the full-on Northcote experience, try the Gourmet Menu or the overnight Gourmet Break. ...more information

Northcote Rd - Langho - Blackburn - BB6 8BE - 0871 811 4541

Simply Heathcotes

Located in The Wrightington Country Club Hotel, just minutes from junction 27 of the M6 between Chorley and Wigan, this is one of the newest additions to the Heathcotes stable of restaurants and enjoys splendid views out over the surrounding countryside. Expect the signature Simply Heathcotes Modern British menu. With two private dining rooms seating 12 and 20, it's a good choice for business and social events. ...more information

Wrightington Country Club Hotel - Moss Lane - Wrightington - Wigan - WN6 9PB - 0871 811 4569

The Three Fishes

From the team behind Michelin-starred Northcote Manor, The Three Fishes at Mitton takes pub food to a whole new level. Traditional regional dishes prepared using traceable top-quality produce sourced from local suppliers served in a stylish, modern dining space. It's attracting custom from far and wide so get there early (bookings not accepted). In April 2007, Ribble Valley Inns opened their second pub venture -- The Highwayman at Burrow, near Kirkby Lonsdale. ...more information

Mitton Road - Mitton - Clitheroe - BB7 9PQ - 0871 811 4581

Twelve

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Housed in a former dance studio and situated next to the oldest working windmill in Europe, this Thornton restaurant is right on the cutting edge of the Fylde dining scene. Minimalist in design and with a Modern British menu prepared using local produce wherever possible, it's one not to miss. ...more information

Marsh Mill Village - Fleetwood Rd North - Thornton-Cleveleys - FY5 4JZ - 0871 811 5025

Winckley Square Chop House

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Set within the legal and financial district, just a stone's throw from the retail area. This restaurant serves a selection of locally sourced meat, fish, and British favourites from the open kitchen, within the relaxed, yet stylish atmosphere. The Chop House Bar serves an extensive range of cocktails, premium beers, spirits, and wines, making it the ideal place to relax in eclectic surroundings. ...more information

23 Winckley Square - Preston - PR1 3JJ - 0871 811 4557

Austwick Traddock - Nr Settle , Austwick , Lancaster , LA2 8BY - 015242 51224 Write Reader Recommendations

Clifton Arms Hotel - The West Beach Restaurant , West Beach , Lytham , FY8 5QJ - 0871 811 5021 Write Reader Recommendations

De Vere Whites - De Havilland Way , Horwich , BL6 6SF - 0871 7149550 Write Reader Recommendations

Essence Restaurant - 2 Scotland Road , Carnforth , LA5 9JY - 0871 811 4585 Read / Write Reader Recommendations

Healeys - Barton Grange Hotel , Garstang Rd , Preston , PR3 5AA - 0871 7149714 Write Reader Recommendations

Inn at Whitewell - Dunsop Road , Whitewell , Clitheroe , BB7 3AT - 0871 7149750 Read / Write Reader Recommendations

Kwizeen Bistro - 47-49 King St , Blackpool , FY1 3EJ - 0871 5298984 Read / Write Reader Recommendations

Mulberry Tree - Wrightington Bar , Wrightington , Wigan , WN6 9SE - 0871 7149902 Read / Write Reader Recommendations

Nutters - Edenfield Rd , Rochdale , OL12 7TY - 0871 7149931 Read / Write Reader Recommendations

Pines Hotel - 570 Preston Road , Clayton Le-Woods , Chorley , PR6 7ED - 0871 7149990 Read / Write Reader Recommendations

The Foodworks Restaurant - Lancaster House Hotel , Green Lane , Ellel , Lancaster , LA1 4GJ - 0871 7149794 Read / Write Reader Recommendations

Warehouse Brasserie - 30 West Street , Southport , PR8 1QN - 0871 7144317 Read / Write Reader Recommendations

White Hart Inn - Stockport Road , Lydgate , Oldham , OL4 4JJ - 0871 7144344 Read / Write Reader Recommendations

Whoop Hall - Burrow with Burrow , Kirkby Lonsdale , LA6 2HP - 0871 7144349 Write Reader Recommendations