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The 141 Restaurant @ The Bellingham Hotel in Wigan opened in December 2009. The hotel itself has been a fixture in Wigan for the last 30 years but this new contemporary modern British restaurant has brought a new vibe to the business. The aim is to put the restaurant on the foodie map and Head Chef Stephen Monks has liaised with international Masterchef and author Tom Bridge to create the menu. Signature dishes include Ham hock terrine and Slow roasted shank of Lancashire lamb. The dining room has a real contemporary air but retains its Victorian features and the whole operation has been an eco-refurbishment, creating one of the greenest dining rooms in the north west. The wine list focuses on the namesake Bellingham vineyard in South Africa. The hotel has 33 bedrooms, three separate function room and a pub/bar which is open to the public. The restaurant itself is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm-9pm and on Sundays from noon until 8pm with a carvery menu only.

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AJs Bistro serves stylish Modern British food in intimate, candlelit surroundings on Blackpool's Topping Street. If you have allergies or special dietary requirements, this is the place for you as the chefs will go out of their way to meet your needs. AJ's Bistro is a family run business, cooking locally sourced produce at a competitive price. The restaurant can cater for anything from an intimate table for two or a party of up to 40 people. AJs Bistro has received a Taste of Lancashire Highly Credited Award and has opened Chesters Tea Rooms on nearby Church Street.

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The Alpine Restaurant at Denshaw enjoys a prime location overlooking Saddleworth moors and is a popular destination for walkers. It's just three minutes from Jn 21 of the M62 and has been owned and run by chef-patron Adrian Smith and wife Barbara since 1999. A former pub, the Alpine Restaurant has had an extension added and now seats 60 in a dining space that combines old school charm with modern furnishings. It's traditional British cooking with starters such as Prawn and crab platter topped with Marie Rose sauce and Black pudding with a sauerkraut sauce. Mains range from a Chef's roast of the day to Mushroom and herb stroganoff served with rice. Everything down to the breads, jams, chutneys, pies and desserts is prepared in-house.and the menus change regularly. It's currently open for lunch Wednesday to Friday and dinner Wednesday to Saturday as well as serving Sunday Lunch from 12 noon until 7pm. From January 2009, the Alpine Restaurant will be opening for Tuesday dinner and Saturday lunch too.

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Angels Restaurant is a stylish and upmarket venue located between Preston and Blackburn in the picturesque Ribble Valley town of Ribchester. The entrance takes you into a glamorous cocktail bar which with its wooden floors, bespoke furniture and contemporary lighting brings a real metropolitan vibe to rural Lancashire. The restaurant continues the stylish theme into the elegant dining area which is relaxed and unstuffy. Your table is yours for the night and you can expect a modern British menu created by Head Chef Simon Eastham, who combines the freshest of local ingredients across a range of menus. The service here is friendly and professional. Angels suits any event; from fun get-togethers with friends, or Sunday Lunch with the family, to special occasions such as intimate evenings out and weddings. Whatever your needs, Angels provides the perfect backdrop.

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'Modern eating and drinking' is what Automatic in Bury is all about. This unique independent restaurant, café and bar has an upbeat and welcoming vibe. The extensive menu is supplemented by daily chef's specials and the Early Bird menu changes monthly. There's a wide range of food and drink choices including breakfasts, coffees, cakes, cocktails, cask ales, an impressive wine list and over 100 different whiskies. Automatic also has a private function room available for hire which can accommodate 70 seated or 120 standing.

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The Bold Hotel in Southport is situated right on Lord Street, famously the inspiration for Paris's wide boulevards. It's conveniently located close to the Floral Hall, Southport Promenade and the Arts Centre. Behind the imposing exterior is a hotel, bar and a restaurant which serves traditional British cuisine and there is a choice between the bar menu and various restaurant menu. The Bold Hotel also has a very popular al fresco dining area that seats up to 100 people and offers great views along Bold Street. The hotel has 23 bedrooms, all ensuite, some of which have been recently refurbished. There is also a large function room which is ideal for weddings and large parties.

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The Brook House Guest House in the lovely village of Clapham, near Ingleton, is named after the stream, Clapham Beck, that runs outside this pretty little building. It has been a guest house for the last 50 years and was taken over five years ago by the current owner, who is also an experienced chef. The guest house has four rooms which are £32 per person per night B&B (book online). The chef-patron can cook anything you want to order as well as catering for any special dietary requirements but his signature style is classic rustic dishes with a modern presentation. Sauces are a speciality. The restaurant can take a maximum of 30 covers and you can expect to pay approximately £20 a head. It's perfect for an intimate meal for two or a private party of up to 30. All restaurant bookings are by request so it's essential that you ring in advance.

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Situated right by the River Ribble, at Paythorne, near Gisburn, the Buck Inn is a real village pub. Expect stout, hearty food and large portions with dishes such as Lancashire Hot Pot and Whole Shoulder of Oven-Baked Lamb a speciality and presented in huge tureens. All the food is locally sourced and home cooked by three chefs, one of whom is a partner in the business. Walkers are welcome, with many walks nearby in Gisburn and along the Ribble Way. Awards | Taste Lancashire

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The Cartford Inn is a 17th century coaching inn nestling on the banks of the River Wyre at Little Eccleston, just 10 minutes from Blackpool. Newly refurbished in 2007, the Cartford combines traditional features with contemporary style. An open wood fire welcomes guests in the bar lounge area where you will find several cosy corners to enjoy a quiet drink. Food, from an informal snack to a three-course meal, is served throughout the lounge, alcoves and games room as well as in the first floor restaurant, "Mushrooms", for those seeking a more traditional dining experience. There is also a charming new beer garden overlooking the river Wyre with stunning views of the surrounding countryside taking in Beacon Fell and the Trough of Bowland as a backdrop. Seven individually designed bedrooms have also been added.Awards | Taste Lancashire

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Cascades is a new dining venue for Blackpool. Although situated within the Vidella Hotel, this is very much a standalone fine dining restaurant. The present owners have been at the helm for the last five years but have only now launched this new venture after giving the restaurant a glamorous facelift. Expect rich red wallpaper, chandeliers and an eye-catching water feature. The menu and ingredients at Cascades are of a high standard but without any of the fuss and pretence that often accompanies fine dining. Choose from either the a la carte or the table d'hote menu.

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This intimate, elegant and pretty restaurant was established in October 2000 on one of Newhey's old terraced properties by a husband-and-wife team with a passion for what they do. The restaurant is laid out in a bistro style and the cuisine is described as 'British with a twist.' Menus change seasonally and the restaurant offers a variety of gourmet nights, party nights with live entertainment, as well a midweek 'early bird' special offer. The Cedar Tree is located close to Jn 21 of the M62.

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The Clog & Billycock at Pleasington is the third gastropub venture for Nigel Haworth and Craig Bancroft of Michelin-starred Northcote. Refurbished to the tune of £1.3 million, it's one of four Ribble Valley Inns with other properties at The Three Fishes at Mitton, near Whalley, The Highwayman at Burrow, near Kirkby Lonsdale and the latest venture The Bull at Broughton, near Skipton. The Clog & Billycock has a beautiful rural setting but is within easy reach of Blackburn, Bolton and Chorley. It has room for 150 diners and you can expect the same emphasis on freshness, quality and regionality with an impressive list of local farmers, suppliers and producers. Bookings are accepted for any number during the week and for six or more at weekends. If you're looking for the perfect gift for the foodie, the Obsession Cook Book features more than 100 recipes from the 50 chefs that have cooked at Northcote's Obsession Food & Drink Festival over the last 10 years. Click here to order.Awards | Good Food Guide 3

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The Coach & Horses in Bolton-by-Bowland is described as a boutique dining house and is an incredible mix of listed external Victoriana and interior contemporary chic. On entering, you can expect to be blown away by the transformation. There are three main rooms - a lounge with whitewashed walls and modern furnishings, an informal dining room with traditional furniture, vivid colours and wall hangings, and a more formal dining room complete with chandelier. The food reflects the venue - British but with a contemporary international flavour. The wine list also reflects the venue with quirky and unusual offerings like choices from Austria and China. The Coach & Horses is nestled in the award-winning village of Bolton-by-Bowland, one of the prettiest in the Ribble Valley, and it has three individually styled bedrooms. Also, as the village does not have a takeaway, it provides this service too. The new owners invite you to 'drink. . . dine. . .dream' here at the Coach & Horses and indeed you can.

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The Curzon Restaurant in Southport was established in 1972, making it the oldest restaurant in this upmarket seaside town. It's been refurbished a few times over the years, most recently at the beginning of 2009. The present owners have been involved with the business for 35 years between them -- so they must be doing something right! The restaurant is situated in the middle of the town's main drag - Lord Street - and has an al fresco area, a good-sized main dining room at street level and an upstairs function room which has no hire charge. The cuisine is Continental and international serving a range of dishes with fish and steak specialities as well as the very popular Sunday lunch. The Curzon attracts a lot of loyal regulars and families, due in no small part to the friendly professional service.

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On the rural outskirts of Blackpool near Whitehills Business Park, The Garden Place is a popular garden centre that's also home to Dahlia's Kitchen, a modern restaurant and café. It's open Monday to Saturday from 9am-5pm and 10am-4pm on Sunday. There's also a pleasant al fresco area where you can eat in summer when the weather permits. The restaurant menu changes weekly and is based on local produce with the vegetables and salad grown on site. Dahlia's Kitchen is fully licensed and there are regular theme nights each month which include a 2-course buffet, drink and entertainment.

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Dugdales is the restaurant at Burnley's Rosehill House Hotel. This elegant stone mansion, which was built in 1856 by a wealthy mill-owner, is set in a quiet residential area of the town and has been a hotel since 1963. It's named after the original tenant - Adam Dugdale -- and the restaurant serves a Modern British menu daily at both lunch and dinner. The hotel has 31 individually styled en-suite bedrooms, a large bar with an amazing Italianate ceiling, a snooker room and two dining areas, one of which is the conservatory and the other a more formal, wood-panelled affair. The hotel is also licensed to hold civil weddings and has three function rooms. It's the perfect venue to to while away the whole evening, dining and relaxing in fine style.

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There has been a pub on this site since 1585, which makes The Eagle and Child one of the oldest licensed premises in the Fylde. And there's plenty here of historical interest - everything from the door handle of a 1695 spice cupboard to an ancient sword discovered during excavations, a visit from Oliver Cromwell and a resident ghost. New owners Isla and Michael took over in November 2005 and have restored the pub's longstanding reputation for quality home-cooked food.

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Egerton House was built 200 years ago, originally for a local mill owner. Latterly a hotel, it had been in the doldrums for a while until new management took over in 2003 and began turning the place around. The restaurant here is called The Dining Room and has recently undergone a transformation, giving the venue a relaxed elegance. Egerton House prides itself on the welcoming atmosphere and with the extensive lounge area it's a good place to come and spend the evening. The British menu changes every day and scallops are a signature dish. Egerton House is not just a special occasions venue and caters to all tastes. The hotel has 29 rooms and can accommodate functions, weddings and conferences for up to 130 people.

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Preston's Fusion Room was opened in November 2008 by Russell Lee. Russell trained as a chef at Blackpool and The Fylde College which opened the door to his success. While training he was involved in a number of national competitions, including Gordon Ramsey's "The F-Word" (series 1, runner up) and the Nestle Torque D'Or 2007 Competition (national winner). He's now working alongside a young and energetic team with passion, experience and the professional skills needed to produce a fantastic dining experience. The restaurant mixes both an exceptional selection of modern British food with efficient and friendly service whilst incorporating an Eastern twist throughout. Spread over two floors, with a stunning feature bar on the first floor, Fusion Room provides the perfect environment in which to wine, dine and enjoy a leisurely drink. It's open for lunch from Monday to Saturday from 11.30am-2.30pm and for dinner from 6.30pm, Monday to Saturday.

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Gallimore's Fine Restaurant is situated right in the heart of Wigan on The Wiend, close to the market place. Owned and run by Howard Gallimore, it started life as a coffee shop but such was the demand that the eponymous restaurant is now open right through from 11.30am to 9.30pm every day (except Mondays, when it closes at 4pm) serving British food with a Continental twist. Gallimore's three chefs are from the UK, Spain and Italy and their influence is plain to see on the menu. It's quality and good-value cooking with everything, including bread and puddings, home made. There are also regular theme nights with the focus on a different national cuisine. The food is complemented by a choice of 38 wines from around the world, including six champagnes and Krug if you really want to push the boat out. The Wiend Bar is close by and many customers choose to combine a meal at Gallimore's with a pre- or post-prandial drink at The Wiend Bar.

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Gibbon Bridge near Chipping in the heart of the Forest Of Bowland has built a reputation over the past 30 years as one of the county's most cherished four-star country hotels. It has picked up numerous awards, including year after year the North West in Bloom award as the gardens here are an absolute delight. If you're in a group, one of the highlights of any spring or summer visit has to be an al fresco meal in one of three new thatched pergolas. The main restaurant has wonderful views out over the gardens to the Longridge fells beyond and is open daily to non-residents for lunch and dinner. Menus are crafted around local, seasonal produce and Gibbon Bridge has its own bakery and kitchen garden. To really make the most of the Gibbon Bridge experience, stay over in one of 29 individually designed rooms and suites. Awards | Taste Lancashire

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The Golden Fleece lies in the heart of the beautiful Saddleworth countryside and has a long -- and reputedly haunted -- history as a coaching inn. Formerly Raineys, new management took over here in July 2009 and it's now open seven days a week from noon til 10.30pm. There are two dining options - upstairs in relaxed gastropub style with a menu offering modern British cooking and 'British tapas'; or downstairs where there is an Italian menu. The new chef-patron has an impressive culinary cv having worked for Gary Rhodes, Raymond Blanc, Simon Rimmer and most recently as head chef at Manchester's Cotton House and at the weekends he runs his own cookery school here at the Golden Fleece. There are also regular theme nights. All the food on offer is locally sourced and freshly prepared with all the wines available priced below £14.95. If the weather permits you can also dine here al fresco.

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The Hare and Hounds is situated on the outskirts of Burnley in the little hamlet of Briarcliife overlooking a panorama of green fields. It's been around since the 16th century as a plaque commemorating a nearby civil war skirmish attests. In the pub itself there is a bar area and a games room with pool table and games machines. There is also a separate dining area called The Heath Restaurant with views out over the countryside. Run by a husband-and-wife team, the Hare and Hounds serves seasonal lunches (check ahead) and bar snacks on a Friday and Saturday as well as the main restaurant menu in the evening. The Hare and Hounds is well known for its hearty portions and it has a Cask Marque excellence award for its real ales. Tuesday night is quiz night.

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Hipping Hall near Kirkby Lonsdale is one of the northwest's select group of fine dining 'restaurants with rooms' . The building has been sensitively restored, matching contemporary style with classic features, and while most of the structure dates back to the 17th century, the restaurant itself, which has a wonderful walk-in fireplace, is Tudor. The food is classic British with a French twist brought to you by new chef Michael Wilson. Choose from the a la carte or a tasting menu. Hipping Hall has nine bedrooms, three of them in a separate cottage annexe, and all are individually furnished to a high standard. Awards | Good Food Guide 5

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The Victorian splendour of Blackpool's historic Barcelo Imperial Hotel has long been a draw for politicians, celebrities and visitors to the resort. The 180-room hotel has an imposing seafront location on North Promenade, close to the town centre, and the views out over the Irish Sea are best enjoyed from the Imperial's 150-seater Palm Court restaurant. It offers an evening Table D'Hote menu, featuring both traditional and modern dishes, and a creative daily a la carte. Vegetarian guests and special diets are well catered for and children can choose from their own special menu if they wish. Offering a high standard of quality and service, the Palm Court Restaurant is a firm favourite with local guests and hotel residents alike. Celebration meals and private functions are a speciality.

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A fantastic summer destination with a terrace and tree-lined gardens, Inside Out offers an exciting international menu from award-winning chef Mark Wilkinson (ex-Wizard, Alderley Edge). All the food is cooked on the premises using local produce wherever possible and they even bake their own bread. Great also for a quick beer or glass of wine from the amply stocked cellar. Try the stone-baked pizzas every Friday lunchtime.

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Kingfisher Restaurant has an amazing location on Sandside, Milnthorpe on the banks of the Kent estuary. The views of Morecambe Bay and Grange-over-Sands are spectacular and the owners have redesigned the layout and structure of the restaurant to make the most of the vistas. What was a dated and gloomy seventies-style building has now had a quarter of a million pound revamp making it contemporary, bright and colourful with a floor-to-ceiling glass frontage. As the proprietors point out, the purples, greens, mauves and slate of the interior bring the outside in. Disabled diners are extremely well catered for too with a ramp, lift and toilets. The food is traditional British with a twist - for example, a starter of breast of wood pigeon is served with sweet potato rosti and a main of fresh fillet of seabass comes with Morecambe Bay shrimps. Sea and eat!

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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 Chris Bell 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. Bookings essential.Awards | 3 AA Rosettes | Good Food Guide New Chef

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Madisons Restaurant in Rochdale is modern and minimalist in style with a distinctive blue colour scheme running throughout. It seats up to 125 diners and is open seven days a week from 12 noon right through until around 9.30pm with the more elaborate evening menu taking over from the lunch menu at 6pm. The food is modern British in style with the wide-ranging a la carte choice supplemented by weekly specials. A 20oz T-bone steak comes with homemade chips, mushrooms and onion rings while monkfish fillets are stuffed with garlic and rosemary, cooked in vermouth and crème fraiche and served with tomato and spring onion noodles with vegetables of the day. There's a special kids menu too and plenty of choice for vegetarians. Madisons has a choice of 80-odd wines covering all the world's major wine regions and four times a year runs a special wine evening. The kitchen can cater for special dietary requirements and allergies.

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Southport's brand-new four star Ramada Plaza Hotel has a fantastic location, close to busy Lord Street but enjoying splendid views out over the Irish Sea. Facilities include 133 bedrooms, a fitness suite, meeting and function rooms and the bright and airy Marine Brasserie which has its own sun terrace. The menu offers plenty of choice ranging from light snacks - served from 11am until 10pm - to dishes firmly based on quality local produce including sweet-cured lamb from H Greaves & Son, Fleetwood smoked mackerel, Goosnargh duck pressing, Reg Johnson's smoked pork belly and a choice of grill steaks, burgers and beer-battered cod with homemade chips. The brasserie welcomes both hotel guests and non-residents and prices are very reasonable.

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Dating back to 1497, Mitton Hall is beautifully situated in the heart of the Ribble Valley near Whalley. It's been taken over and given a completely new lease of life with a real contemporary twist - this is country house chic as it should be with a cool, calm and confident atmosphere and amazing interior design, including the 18 refurbished bedrooms. Choose from tapas-style deli dishes served in the bar and lounge which are ideal for sharing or the slightly more formal brasserie menus served in the dining room. There are also private dining facilities for between eight and 18 and Mitton Hall can cater for private parties for groups of between 20 and 200.

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MJs Restaurant has opened in Darwen in a converted swimming pool adjacent to The Whitehall Hotel. Expect the best of Lancashire produce served in stylish and modern surroundings. Popular for weddings, conferences and all kinds of functions, The Whitehall Hotel is a majestic Victorian manor house that dates back to 1898 and enjoys many period features from the sandstone frontage to the panelled sweeping staircase, decorative ceilings, and open fireplace complemented by an impressive 16-foot chandelier.

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The Mulberry Tree at Wrightington is one of the northwest's most acclaimed pub-restaurants holding both a Michelin Bib Gourmand and two AA rosettes. It opened in 2000 with head chef and co-owner Mark Prescott returning to his Lancashire roots after a glittering culinary career with the Roux brothers that took in seven years at the Waterside Inn at Bray and nine years at London's legendary Le Gavroche, latterly as head chef. The building dates back to 1832 and over the years has been a wheelwright's, a brewery, a blacksmith's and a pub. The Mulberry Tree is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week with a choice of classic a la carte in the dining room or a more informal menu served in the bar. Junction 27 of the M6 is just a ten-minute drive. Click here to view a 360 movie of the Mulberry Tree kitchen.Awards | 2 AA Rosettes

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Having spent 18 years working in different restaurants around the Bolton area, chef-patron Nick Cullen fulfilled a dream by opening his own restaurant, Nicks, in 2000. The restaurant won the Bolton Evening News Restaurant Of The Year award in 2004 and has an extremely loyal and regular client base. Unprepossessing from the outside, the warm and intimate former terraced house has bags of character and you feel as if you could literally be eating anywhere in the world. The food is paramount here, as you'd expect from a chef-patron who's passionate about his cooking. The cuisine is best described as English and Continental, decidedly not Modern British, and with more of an old-school appeal to it. Dishes like Chicken Chasseur and Tournedos Rossini feature - a rarity these days. The wine list is the best in Bolton, according to Nick, and keep your eyes peeled for the regular guest wines. Nicks is closed Monday and Tuesday and does a great Sunday lunch. Booking essential at weekends.

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Fresh, seasonal produce presented with an exciting, contemporary twist. That's what's on offer at Nigel Smith's Restaurant at Ribby Hall Village, located between Wrea Green and Kirkham. Award-winning chef Nigel Smith and his team offer both a la carte and table d'hote menus in a dining space that underwent a major makeover in 2007, emerging with a classy, contemporary feel. The emphasis has shifted from fine dining towards a more casual dining experience with menus that change two or three times a year. Nigel Smith's also has a thriving outside catering business, a cookery school and a wedding licence for up to 60 people. Parties and functions are also popular with two private function rooms available, that can seat 40 and 60 diners, and bespoke menus that can be individually tailored to suit customer needs.

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Nineteen Duxbury Park is a new bar and dining experience situated in a stunning location in Chorley. Duxbury provides an area of mature parkland and ancient woodlands alongside the picturesque River Yarrow. Specialising in simple classics and using quality local produce, Nineteen Duxbury Park provides an exceptional dining experience within unique surroundings. Whether you choose to relax with a drink in the stylish bar or enjoy the extensive dinner menu, Nineteen Duxbury Park provides an outstanding venue for all occasions.

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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. Their recent venture into the gastropub market -- Ribble Valley Inns - now boasts four properties -- The Three Fishes at Mitton, near Whalley, The Highwayman at Burrow, near Kirkby Lonsdale, the The Clog & Billycock at Pleasington, near Blackburn and The Bull at Broughton, near Skipton. If you're looking for the perfect gift for the foodie, the Obsession Cook Book features more than 100 recipes from the 50 chefs that have cooked at Northcote's Obsession Food & Drink Festival over the last 10 years. Click here to order.Awards | 1 Michelin Star | 3 AA Rosettes | Good Food Guide 6 | Taste Lancashire

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Olivers Bistro opened in June 2006 at Blackpool's Lancaster House Hotel. Chef-patron Barrie Roberts spent almost a decade as head chef at Leicester City Football Club and brings this pedigree -- along with experience in four- and five-star hotel kitchens -- to the newly refurbished bistro. Currently open for dinner Friday and Saturday, and for Sunday Lunch from 1pm-5pm. Olivers offers a British and French a la carte selection which changes seasonally, with all dishes cooked to order from fresh produce. Vegetarians and diners with special dietary requirements are catered for. Service is prompt and decor contemporary with background classical music helping to set the tone. Olivers Bistro can also cater for small private functions.

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Beautifully located in Turton, near Bolton, Olives is a modern and contemporary new restaurant on the site of what was the Spread Eagle. Refurbished to the tune of £140,000, the new look incorporates stone floors and exposed brick walls creating a characterful and atmospheric venue. The reasonably priced menu offers a range of English and Mediterranean dishes that are based on locally sourced produce and cooked fresh to order. There is also a specials board that changes daily. Booking is recommended as it des get busy. Olives is open from 5pm-10pm, Monday to Thursday and from noon right through til late, Friday to Sunday.

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Chef Ian Piper scooped numerous awards during his time with The Villa at Wrea Green and now he's opened his own eponymous restaurant on Garstang High Street. It's on the site of what was Italian restaurant Amici and Pipers has retained many of the building's charms, namely the stone walls, exposed beams and the cottagey feel while adding soothing creams and browns and soft leather. The food is modern British in style, filling something of a gap in the Garstang area.

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The Plough At Eaves is the oldest pub in the Fylde with a whitewashed main building that dates back to 1645. It was the site of a Civil War battle (Cuddy) and the pub - which used to be called the Plough At Cuddy Hill -- is everything you would expect from a hostelry with history: beamed ceilings, flagstones, brasses on the walls, toby jugs behind the bar. Landlord and head chef Mike Dawson has built up the Plough's reputation for traditional home-cooked food and with a restaurant, piano lounge and conservatory there is space for 200 diners inside as well as al fresco dining and a children's play area outside. The Plough is a popular spot for walkers, cyclists and the soft-top set and the Lancaster Canal is close by. Not the easiest pub to find but well worth the effort.

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Located high up on Saddleworth Moor above Rochdale and Oldham, the Rams Head Inn at Denshaw enjoys panoramic views out over the surrounding countryside. It's just five minutes from Jn 22 of the M62 and the inn is a real treasure, more than 400 years old and packed with memorabilia as well as roaring log fires in every room. This multi-award-winning venue was one of the original gastropubs and specializes in farm-assured meat, seasonal game and fresh fish and seafood dishes complemented with an excellent wine and champagne list. The Pantry @ The Rams Head offers a range of deli products for sale including farm-fresh meat, game and seafood plus bread, cakes and pork pies baked daily on the premises. The produce is now available through their online shop or you can visit the inviting tea room. The Rams Head and the Pantry are both open every day.

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The multi-award-winning restaurant Ramsons has been a fixture in Ramsbottom since 1985. It's one of the north of England's most acclaimed destination restaurants and is 'Reader's Restaurant of the Year' in the 2009 Good Food Guide. Ramsons covers two floors and has recently undergone an impressive Milanese-inspired refurbishment with the main restaurant at ground level and the Hideaway bar below. But it's not just the decor that is Italian-influenced; the food and wine draw heavily on the proprietor's Italian sourcing connections. Ramsons has been using organic produce since 1987, long before its current popularity. Vegetarians are well catered for with their own gourmet tasting menu. The wine list is exclusively Italian and meticulously put together through years of vineyard trips and research. All the wines are also available to purchase. Don't expect a cheap meal at Ramsons and do be prepared for the host's eccentric and entertaining style. Awards | Good Food Guide 6

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Red Bar & Restaurant in Westhoughton is an independent restaurant with a great reputation. Voted Lancashire Life's Best Restaurant of the Year 2009-2010 within 18 months of opening and described as ' The best restaurant in Bolton' by The Bolton News, R.E.D certainly is the place to Relax, Eat & Drink. Set in a carefully restored sandstone bank, the interior boasts a renaissance style. The bar is an eclectic mix of sumptuous bold fabrics, striking décor, luxurious boudoir-style seating and spectacular chandeliers. The restaurant features both freestanding and booth-style furnishing amid tasteful surroundings beneath a glass atrium ceiling. Head Chef, Alex Worrall combines classically inspired food with modern techniques, culminating in a menu that is both elegant and unique. A la carte changes monthly. Specials feature every weekend and the Market Menu is available Wednesdays and Thursdays -- 2 courses for £14.95, 3 courses £17..95.

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The Red Pump at Bashall Eaves, near Clitheroe, has an illustrious 250-year history and boasts an excellent location -- Pendle Hill is on one side and Longridge Fell on the other. The new landlords have been continually upgrading the facilities and the latest additions include three top-class bedrooms and a major refurb inside (with Indian stone floors, hardwood tables and sumptuous tapestry fabrics) and out (with new gardens). The improvements have been recognised by Michelin who have included the Red Pump in their 2009 guide for dining out in pubs. In the Red Pump's dining areas there is a snug with a fantastic log fire, a spacious restaurant, and a smaller dining area. And from Easter through to the end of autumn, a café is open during the daytime. The cuisine is "rustic English" and locally sourced. Specialities include game, beef and fish and their belly of pork has become a signature dish. This part of the Ribble Valley is great for walking, cycling and fishing.Awards | Taste Lancashire

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Modern, sleek and stylish, Retreat in Bolton offers great food, great service and a friendly atmosphere. Situated on Chorley New Road, next to the entrance to Overdale, Retreat is conveniently located out of the town centre with easy access to both Junction 5 and 6 of the M61. Retreat offers a wide and varied menu - from delicate fish dishes to hearty steaks from the char-grill and at very reasonable prices. Food is all freshly made on the premises, using only the best locally sourced produce, and is served all day every day from noon until late. There is also a children's menu for the under-11s.

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Set in a 16th-century farmhouse belonging to Little Carrside Farm, Rigby's has been serving up traditional British food (much of it sourced from the family farm) since 1988. It's the sort of restaurant that does the simple things well - roast leg of lamb with mint sauce, roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast pork with apple sauce. Rigby's is proud to be traditional and you see that both in the food and the décor. Much of the homely farmhouse feel has been retained in the conversion and the bar area, with its brasses on the walls and oak beams, is a welcoming foretaste of the fine farmhouse food to come. The dining area, spread over several rooms, boasts splendid rural views. The wine list is thoughtfully put together and very reasonably priced. It's hidden away deep in the Fylde countryside between Wrea Green and Warton but is well worth a visit.

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Chris Yates, the new owner/chef at the Shoulder of Mutton in Holcombe Village, has taken over this historic pub with partner Andy Morris. Chris has worked in some of the northwest's best kitchens including Nutters in Rochdale, Paul Heathcote's Longridge Restaurant and The Dining Room in Rawtenstall. He was also a finalist in the Gordon Ramsay Scholarship. The famous country pub has been a fixture in the Ramsbottom area for two centuries and the pub enjoys a beautiful location. The warm and cosy interior is a welcome haven, particularly if you can snag the table in front of the log fire. The menu, which changes with the seasons, offers a modern take on traditional pub food with a specials board that changes daily, depending on what Chris can pick up at the market. It's good-value too with most dishes under a tenner.

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The Smiths Arms underwent a major refurb in 2005 when the new landlords took over. They are keenly building the pub's reputation for food and within a year had picked up the Thwaites catering pub of the year award as well as more recently the brewery's service and standards awards. The food is fresh, locally sourced where possible and traditional British in style. The pub, which is between Preston and Kirkham, stands alone on a country lane surrounded by fields with a great beer garden making it perfect for the summer months. A new addition following the smoking ban is an 'indoor/outdoor' smoking area with log burner, heater and leather sofas.

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This beautiful Georgian country house dates back to 1840 and stands at the top of the Fylde in the middle of the Pilling countryside. It's surrounded by manicured lawns and a walled garden and sits in eight acres of grounds. Springfield House has eight individually decorated en suite bedrooms and is a popular choice for weddings and celebrations. The restaurant serves award winning British cuisine in elegant Victorian dining rooms. Open for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

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Stables Brasserie in Wigan is housed in an old farmhouse, barn and stables that dates back to 1710. It has a classy and atmospheric feel to it that combines the contemporary and traditional with the original flagged floors a nice counterpoint to the stylish decor. The menu, which changes twice a year, offers rustic European farmhouse food which is locally sourced and fully traceable. There is also a daily specials board and a good-value prix fixe menu. Stables Brasserie is very much a family friendly venue with kids encouraged - the owners have two themselves - and a separate and healthy children's menu. You can dine upstairs or down, in the private room or al fresco, weather permitting. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, Monday to Saturday.

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Blackburn's Steak & Burger Company is, as the name suggests, a restaurant dedicated in the main to selling red meat. Their ethos is to provide top quality and simple ingredients that are locally sourced from the Lancashire area. The menu ranges from salads, sandwiches and jacket potatoes to seafood, 13 burger options -- including satay and tikka massala -- and six cuts of steak with a choice of 10 different sauces. Signature options include Pimp My Burger, where you get to tailor-make your own burger according to your tastes, and the Steak Tasting Platter which presents prime cuts of rib-eye, sirloin, rump and fillet served with steakhouse chips and a mixed beef salad. All the meat and chicken served is 100% halal. The restaurant is set over two floors and downstairs is perfect for large parties. This Blackburn venue is potentially the first of many Steak & Burger Company outlets.

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This hugely atmospheric and characterful canalside pub dates back to 1710 and was originally a tithe barn used for the storage of corn. It has retained its rustic theme with the barn-like interior, enormous fireplace, communal party table and myriad agricultural implements helping create a unique ambience, summer or winter. Expect traditional pub grub with hearty portions, although there is a light bite menu. The Tithe Barn has a selection of 18 fruit wines, 16 regular wines, 3 guest ales and excellent disabled facilities inside and out. Watch out for regular medieval, Victorian and Bavarian theme nights.Awards | Taste Lancashire

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The Beacon At Dalton is a country pub and restaurant near Beacon country park. It's named after the 16th century fire beacon which was built here to warn of the impending Spanish invasion and which is now a local monument. The Beacon has been a pub for about 100 years; new proprietors took over here in November 2008 and refurbished the bar and restaurant. The pub is downstairs and the upstairs restaurant has linen, quality glassware and service to match. The menu is English with international touches - all cooked to order fresh and locally sourced. Expect starters like Seared scallops and salmon with a rocket and feta lasagne or mains like English lamb steak on an apple and beetroot rosti. The landlord has 55 wines and more in his private collection for keen oenophiles. The Beacon at Dalton also has a range of port and dessert wines. A quiz night is held on Thursdays.

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Housed in a grade II listed Georgian townhouse, The Borough in Lancaster is the city's first and only pub to be listed in the Michelin guide to eating out in pubs. Food is a passion here and the modern and traditional British menu is built around local produce; all the chicken and eggs are free range and the beef is 45-day aged. Signature dishes include starters like their Award-winning Lancashire black pudding pan-fried with sliced new potatoes and served on a herb salad with a free-range poached egg and Cumbrian pancetta crisp and mains such as Lancashire hot pot served with spiced red cabbage, pickled onions and a chunk of fresh bread. The Borough has picked up a CAMRA award for its real ales and wines are sourced from small independent vineyards. The interior boasts a gentleman's club-style bar, a 96-cover dining room and private dining facilities for up to 58 people. The Borough is open seven days a week from 12 noon until 12.30am. Awards | Taste Lancashire

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Established in 1966, The Charcoal Grill is the oldest restaurant in St Helens. They just don't make them like this anymore and you can expect good, honest British cooking served in comfortable surroundings. The menu is unashamedly retro -- starters like scampi, grilled mushrooms and prawn cocktail; mains such as steak diane, chicken chasseur, gammon steak and poached salmon Hollandaise; and desserts like sherry trifle and peach melba. There's a huge amount of choice and it's great value, particularly if you eat from the Fixed Price, Lunch or Early Bird menus. The Charcoal Grill is open for lunch every day except Monday and dinner every evening.

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Named after a train, The Continental is a pub, restaurant and arts space in Preston. It's situated on the banks of the River Ribble, by the entrance to Miller Park and underneath the impressive Victorian railway bridge. The new owners have completely refurbished this once run-down pub into a modern and contemporary venue. The Continental has a main pub/dining area, a glamorous baroque snug, a conservatory area, a minimalist al fresco beer garden and a large function room that can accommodate up to 100 people. The food is classic British cuisine and they are particularly renowned for the spectacular desserts. Everything is made on the premises and the wines are provided by one of the north's premier wine merchants, Byrne's of Clitheroe. A good selection of real ales and continental beers too, especially from Belgium. The new proprietors have a background in the Manchester arts scene and the function room is used for comedy, arts, music and theatre nights.

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One of North-West England's top Dining Pubs, the award-winning Fisherman's Retreat is nestled away in Twine Valley, three miles east of Ramsbottom, at the edge of the Pennine Hills. The valley was initially purchased in 1981 and used for rearing beef cattle until nine years later it was diversified to a trout fishery. Today the pub is surrounded by 80 acres of its own land and it's here where much of the beef, pork, venison and lamb that appear on the menu are reared. Now a destination restaurant in its own right, The Fisherman's Retreat menu features a wide selection of traditional and modern British dishes, with an occasional international influence -- all freshly prepared using traceable produce. Whether it is the reputation for its dry-aged steaks that many claim to be the best in the country, the trout caught daily from the on-site fishery, or the chips that are made to order from real potatoes, this truly is a unique dining experience. Complementing the world-famous cask ales on offer are some 500 bottles of single malt whiskies, all available by the bottle or as a wee dram. The organised whisky tasting evenings (October to March) are a huge success with demand outstripping ticket sales. Awards | Taste Lancashire

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The Grill is a new brasserie-style restaurant which has opened in Blackpool Pleasure Beach's newly designed Casino Building. Situated on the ground floor, opposite the Pleasure Beach's Adventure Golf course, this restaurant will be open at selected times from 8am to 10pm serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. This unique brasserie offers views along the promenade and al fresco dining. The Grill will serves a range of favourites, from perfectly cooked steaks to gourmet fish and chips.

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The Hastings -- formerly The Sparling -- opened in November 2008 in Lytham on the site of the former Hastings Club. Executive Chef Warrick Dodds has enjoyed a glittering culinary career taking in The Walnut Tree at Abergavenny, Northcote Manor and Cassis at Stanley House and The Hastings offers 'comfort food', with the bulk of the produce sourced within a 15-mile radius. The venue can accommodate up to 160 diners and has a large bar area. It's open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Sunday with a choice between a la carte and table d'hote menus.

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After a £1 million refurbishment The Highwayman at Burrow, near Kirkby Lonsdale reopened for business in 2007. It's part of Ribble Valley Inns, owned by Nigel Haworth and Craig Bancroft of Michelin-starred Northcote and The Highwayman joins sister pubs The Three Fishes at Mitton, The Clog & Billycock at Pleasington, near Blackburn and the latest venture The Bull at Broughton, near Skipton. Expect the same emphasis on freshness, quality and regionality with an impressive list of local farmers, suppliers and producers already lined up. What will it be -- Ascrofts Deep Fried Cauliflower Fritters, Lowther Park Free Range Chicken Liver Pate, Cumbrian Fell Bread Chump of Lamb or Fleetwood Scampi? Bookings are accepted for any number during the week and for six or more at weekends. If you're looking for the perfect gift for the foodie, the Obsession Cook Book features more than 100 recipes from the 50 chefs that have cooked at Northcote's Obsession Food & Drink Festival over the last 10 years. Click here to order.Awards | Good Food Guide 3 | Taste Lancashire

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The Lounge in Ramsbottom is the second venture for the team behind the award-winning Dining Room in Rawtenstall. This café-bar/restaurant is really a wine bar that does food and offers what they describe as 'contemporary lounging'. The Lounge is designed to take the stress out of modern living and it's a place where you can grab a quick bite at lunchtime, more substantial fare in the evening or perhaps just a drink or two in the evening on the comfy sofas. The menu offers comfort food like gourmet burgers or their Lancashire tasting plate which showcases such local delicacies as tripe and black pudding.

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Enjoying a prime location in the heart of the town, The Lytham Kitchen is a popular café that's open seven days a week serving breakfast, lunch and early dinner as well as morning coffee and afternoon tea. It's now run by a hands-on couple who took over in 2007 and features modern and traditional British food, all based on locally sourced produce. In addition to the main menu there is a daily specials board featuring seasonal dishes like fish pie, Cumberland sausage and mash, coq au vin and beef bourgignon, all priced at under the £6 mark. The Lytham Kitchen can accommodate up to 80 diners over two floors and with its huge plate glass windows it's a great spot to sit and watch the world go by. The upstairs dining room is available for private hire.

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The Owls At Standish has been a fixture of the Wigan dining scene for 37 years and under the same ownership for the whole period - quite a feat in an age of here today, gone tomorrow restaurants. It's housed in an old rectory in a quiet, out-of-town location with its own scenic pond in the grounds. The food is simple, even retro, with dishes like Steak Diane, Chicken Madeira and Gammon & Eggs. Everything is prepared to a high standard and everything is incredibly good value, particularly the midweek two-course lunch for £6.50. The Owls is always busy and in a substantial 100-cover restaurant that reflects the reputation that this place has built up over the years. There is also a public bar with a separate bar meals menu.

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Situated in two leafy acres in Catterall, on the outskirts of Garstang, The Pickerings Country House Hotel dates back to the 18th century. The Thornton family took over the reins here two years ago and have undertaken a major refurbishment programme encompassing most of the hotel's 12 bedrooms, all the function rooms and most recently the kitchen. A new head chef, Callum Harvey, has been recruited from Scotland and he brings to the role a three-AA-rosetted pedigree. The Cedar Room Restaurant is open every day for a la carte lunch and dinner with a special Table D'Hote menu for Sunday Lunch. The gardens here enjoy fabulous views out towards Beacon Fell. The Pickerings is also a popular choice for weddings and conferences.

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The Red Cat opened in December 2006 as a stylish fine dining restaurant in what had been a local pub. This family business is run by two driven and enthusiastic brothers. Chef Chris Rawlinson, winner of North West Young Chef of the Year 2009, has worked at some of the top venues in Manchester, London and abroad. Their ethos is to provide quality modern British food and a service second to none. Evening a la carte, light lunch and Sunday lunch menus are available as well as a cocktail menu and extensive wine list. The menus change with the seasons and all produce is sourced locally wherever possible.

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The Stanley is located in Upholland and lies under Beacon Fell and the countryside surrounding Beacon Country Park, a popular area for walkers. Dating back to the 18th Century the pub was originally a farm before turning into a Coaching Inn and now a popular choice for both beer lovers and diners. The modern interior features a games room with pool table and dining over three rooms with a covered BBQ area at the rear. The food here offers well presented and home made pub classics and specials, the 'Stanley Burger' is a signature-high quality burger made in house and the pies here are also very popular. A Taste Lancashire award winner for 2009, The Stanley makes great use of local produce in the menus. They have regular monthly themed menus also, private hire is available and they can cater for up to 35 sitting or 70 standing or buffet style. Sports events are shown on a screen and Monday is Poker Night. They are open Monday to Thursday from 5-9pm, Friday 12-2pm and 5-9pm, Saturday 12-9pm and Sunday 12-7pm. No food served Monday & Tuesday.

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From the team behind Michelin-starred Northcote, 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 attracts custom from far and wide so get there early. The other three Ribble Valley Inns are The Highwayman at Burrow, near Kirkby Lonsdale, The Clog & Billycock at Pleasington, near Blackburn and the latest venture The Bull at Broughton, near Skipton. Bookings are accepted for any number during the week and for six or more at weekends. If you're looking for the perfect gift for the foodie, the Obsession Cook Book features more than 100 recipes from the 50 chefs that have cooked at Northcote's Obsession Food & Drink Festival over the last 10 years. Click here to order.Awards | 1 AA Rosette | Good Food Guide 3

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The Three Horseshoes in Ingleton, at the foot of Ingleborough, is a traditional country inn founded in the early nineteenth century. The pub has a warm and welcoming interior with a log fire and cosy bar area. Outside there is a beer garden for up to 30 people and in the summer months you can expect an abundance of flowers as the village is part of Yorkshire in bloom. As well as the venue, the food is traditional and everything is made on the premises using fresh local ingredients. The meat in sourced from an award-winning local butcher, who in turn sources his meat from local farms. Popular choices are Bangers and mash, Home-made pizza prepared with their own dough and the Three Peaks burger. Incidentally, if you are doing Yorkshire's Three Peaks challenge this is a good place to come and recover afterwards. The Three Horseshoes has a range of cask ales and is Cask Marque accredited. The best seat is by the fire in the winter and there is free wifi available.

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The Travellers Rest pub in Euxton is aptly named as it's situated between Chorley and Southport. It dates back to 1750 and was originally three weaver's cottages which were knocked into one. Now a destination dining pub, it has recently undergone a major refurbishment and the outside after a bright overhaul now sports a brand-new beer garden. Inside, the changes give the Travellers Rest an air of sophistication and welcoming warmth. There is a lounge bar with sofas, a dog-friendly snug bar with pool table and two other dining areas, one of which, 'the library', can take up to 24 for private dining. The cuisine is modern British, locally sourced and fresh. The Bury black pudding tower is a popular starter as is the Roast lamb for a main. Steaks and interesting fish choices like marlin and red snapper feature too. There are 20-odd wines, including wine of the week, and, six cask ales, including mild. Monday night is pie night and there is a quiz night on Thursdays.

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The award of a Michelin Bib Gourmand in January 2007 was the latest accolade for The Waggon At Birtle on Bury and Rochdale Old Road. Chef proprietor David Watson came from a Michelin-starred background (ex-Pool Court in Leeds) and returned to his roots to open the Waggon with wife Lorraine in 2002. Housed in a former pub, the premises were completely refurbished to create a smart 50-cover bistro with a 25-cover function room above. The food is Modern British with a slight French influence but relies heavily on fresh local produce; hence dishes like the Tempura of Chadwick's Bury black pudding with Lancashire cheese, apple and bacon and mustard vinaigrette. The main a la carte menu (7 startes, 7 mains, 7 desserts) changes every three months whilst the good-value Market Menu is updated every fortnight. The wine list has a good choice of 50 bins with 12 by the glass plus a featured guest wine. Awards | Michelin Bib Gourmand | Good Food Guide 3

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The Waterfront Bar & Restaurant is a brand-new dining experience for the Morecambe and Heysham area. Relax in the comfortable lounge bar with a glass of wine or pint of real ale before sampling some of the finest Lancashire produce in the stylish and contemporary new restaurant. From delicious Morecambe Bay shrimps to mouthwatering Cumbrian Fell Bred steak, the varied fish and grill menu has something to suit every taste and pocket.

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The White Horse pub in Helmshore, just outside of Rawtenstall, serves bistro-style modern British food. It's locally sourced and home-made with some of the meat actually roaming the hills behind the pub. Favourites include Satay of pork and prawn ravioli with hot and sour broth and Crispy belly of pork with crushed peas and cider sauce. There is a bar menu as well as the a la carte and the home-made sausages are particularly popular (and also sold at the local farmers market). The White Horse has live music and there is an upstairs function room which can seat up to 65. The pub has recently had two sparkling reviews in the Manchester Evening News and Lancashire Life.

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The Wine Press is a newly refurbished bar, restaurant and function room at Littleborough, near Rochdale, with stunning views over Hollingworth Lake. It serves a mix of freshly prepared traditional and modern English food and customers can enjoy a three-course meal, a light lunch, or just a coffee in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. There is also a function room that can accommodate up to 120 guests available for conferences, private parties and weddings. The Wine Press is part of the San Rocco group of restaurants.

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The Three Arrows in Middleton dates back to 1866 when it was the coaching house for the Heaton Park Lord of the Manor. Today it fits very much into the gastropub category with a growing reputation for serving wholesome British food prepared with panache. David O'Malley took over the reigns here in November 2009 and he brings with him a wealth of experience in some of the top restaurants and gastropubs in the UK. The restaurant is open seven days a week from 12 noon to 10pm and offers a menu that combines the kind of British classics you would expect from a top-end pub along with restaurant-style dishes. On Sundays, roasts are served all day.

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The Three Crowns Inn & Restaurant is situated a thousand feet up on the moors at Scouthead, near Saddleworth. It's almost exactly halfway between Chester and York and for many years was an overnight stop for prisoners on the way to the Assizes. Originally a row of weavers' cottages, the pub retains a cottagey feel and head chef Andrew McDonald has put together a traditional English a la carte menu, supplemented with a large seafood specials board, a table d'hote, a senior citizens menu and a kids menu. You can eat in one of three dining areas - a quiet 'locals' area set off the main bar, a country-style dining room and the traditional bar lounge. The Three Crowns also runs a monthly tapas and wine charity fundraiser.

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This small family run restaurant at Coppull, near Chorley, is housed in what was once the Grey Horse pub. It's still got something of a welcoming pub feel to it but the food is a big step up from standard pub fare with a Modern British menu that changes monthly. It's open Tuesday to Sunday from 7pm with starters priced from £4.20-£5.60 and mains £12.50-£16.95. A refurb and a name change are in the works -- watch this space.

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Thyme is on the first floor of the Sirloin Inn, a centuries-old coaching inn situated in the village of Hoghton in the heart of Lancashire. The contemporary dining space is the perfect venue to enjoy food which has picked up a hatful of awards since the restaurant first opened in 2003, most recently northwest restaurant of the year in the 2009 Hi-Life Dining Awards. The menu is a celebration of Lancashire produce featuring local game, cheese and - of course, given the name - some of the best beef the county has to offer. Stand-out dishes include the meat lovers assiette, the hand-dived scallops and desserts like bread and butter or sticky toffee pudding. Functions of all kinds are catered for with a private dining room available. Thyme is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Friday, Saturday dinner and Sunday lunch from noon til 8pm.

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A regular in the Good Food Guide, Thyme Restaurant & Café Bar in Longridge serves award-winning contemporary British and international cuisine. It's located right in the heart of Longridge, in two terraced cottages that have been knocked together to create a split-level restaurant with a warm and lively bistro-style atmosphere. Thyme opens for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday and for an extended Sunday Lunch from 11am to 6pm. The daytime and evening menus draw on influences from across the globe but remain very much focused on fresh and top-quality Lancashire produce. Prices are reasonable and vegetarians, vegans and coeliacs are all catered for. Private parties are welcome and groups of more than 35 can book the whole restaurant for exclusive use.Awards | Good Food Guide 2

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Toast is a café bar and grill restaurant on Blackpool's Corporation Street housed in a former bank building situated close to the Grand Theatre and the Winter Gardens but away from the hustle and bustle of the Queen Street nightlife. Owner Riccy Caunce is passionate about rejuvenating the town centre and this chic and contemporary venue has exposed brick walls, laminated floors, modern art and space for 90 diners over two floors -- plus outside seating when weather permits. During the day, the kitchen serves a café menu with all-day breakfasts, sandwiches, home-made burgers, light bites and a selection of main meals. Then after 5pm the candles come out and things step up a gear with an a la carte menu based on fresh, locally sourced produce. Popular favourites include Bowland lamb shoulder, Lakeland fillet and the fresh catch of the day and new dishes range from Mushroom Stroganoff to Thai Chicken Pasta, Panzarotti and grilled Sea Bass. If you only want a small portion, tapas dishes are available. Toast can now serve alcoholic drinks with or without food. Toast is also now Taste Lancashire accredited.

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This traditional 19th century inn at Lowton, north of Warrington and just two-and-a-half miles from Jn 22 of the M6. It's open for lunch and dinner seven days a week with a choice between the a la carte, a bar menu, light bites and a 'young persons menu' which avoids the hot dogs and chicken nuggets approach to family dining. All the produce down to the veg is locally sourced and fully traceable with local suppliers listed on the menus.

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Truffles is a fine dining restaurant on the A6 at Whittle-le-Woods set within the Parkville Hotel.. Since taking over in 2003, head chef and proprietor James Ford has built up a thriving business with the emphasis on contemporary décor and excellent value for money. In the restaurant he has created an extensive and innovative French/English fusion menu and is in constant attendance to personally ensure that all guests enjoy a superb evening. Typical main courses include Baked fillet of seabass with king scallops in a white wine, lemon and dill sauce and his signature dish of Medallions of beef fillet on a flat mushroom stuffed with horseradish mash and served with a Madeira gravy. And if you can't make your mind up, you can try the Platter of finest meats-- duck, beef fillet and lamb fillet, all complemented with their own individual sauce. Truffles is also now serving a new lunch menu from Tuesday to Saturday.

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Twelve Restaurant is a chic, contemporary modern British restaurant and bar located under the imposing 1794 Marsh Mill Windmill at Thornton. Twelve's bold and innovative cooking has brought them critical acclaim and numerous national awards and Twelve is the only restaurant on the Fylde Coast to hold both a Michelin Bib Gourmand and two AA rosettes. Don't miss the trademark Twelve dessert - the famous Banana Butty. Twelve has also opened a new outside catering business, Twelve Event Management. Awards | Michelin Bib Gourmand | 2 AA Rosettes

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The Village Steakhouse is in Knott End, just before the promenade on the main road into this over-Wyre town. It's been a fixture for the last 10 years and its popularity and longevity stem from its good-value and hearty portions. The obvious speciality of the house is steak and you can choose from all the prime cuts, including T-bone, rump, rib-eye, Porterhouse, sirloin and fillet. Another popular choice is the minted Lamb Henry and this being a seaside restaurant, fish also figures prominently on the menu. The Village Steakhouse has some good early bird and midweek lunch deals and can cater for all kinds of function and party. Get there early in summer to secure the popular window seats.

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Rescued from Chinese restaurant obscurity in the 1990s, the Waddington Arms was refurbished and relaunched as a modern take on a traditional country inn. It's somewhere to meet, eat, drink and also to sleep as there are six individually decorated ensuite rooms. Waddington is still a real village and the pub sits at the heart of the community, attracting both locals and the many tourists that visit the Ribble Valley and the Forest of Bowland. The menus contain lots of local dishes with everything freshly prepared; choose from the main menu, a light bites menu and the specials boards. Renowned Clitheroe wine merchants Byrne's have put together the wine list with most bottles available by the glass. Hand-drawn cask ales and speciality coffees are also available. The remodelled gardens and terraces make a great place for alfresco dining whilst in winter log fires provide a warm welcome. Awards | Good Food Guide 1

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The multiple award-winning Water Witch is situated on the picturesque Lancaster canal, a five minute stroll away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. Offering a warm and friendly welcome alongside an extensive portfolio of cask conditioned ales, fine wines, spirits and continental bottled beers, the Water Witch is the ideal place to sit, relax and enjoy a drink. Originally converted from purpose-built stables, The Water Witch also offers the highest quality, traditional food served in the cosy dining room. There is a large range of dishes ranging from British classics to continental cuisine, all prepared using the freshest local produce.

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Weezos is relocating to the Parkers Arms at Newton-in Bowland.Awards | Good Food Guide 1

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The White Bull at Ribchester has been a fixture of this picturesque Lancashire village since 1707. A former coaching inn, it's named after the indigenous white bulls that were bred here in the Ribble Valley by local monks. The outside of the pub is one of the most attractive in Lancashire with a portico built using genuine Roman pillars that were dredged out of the River Ribble. Inside the pub there is a snug, games room, restaurant area and three modern ensuite bedrooms. The White Bull was recently taken over by a new landlord who spent many years working in the food supply industry in Italy. He's taken on a brother-and-sister team with experience in top-end venues across the north of England to run the kitchen and front-of-house. There's a choice of two menus - bar and a la carte - and both offer British cooking with modern international influences. Popular choices include Thai salmon gravadlax with seared scallops, pineapple and chilli salsa for starters and for mains the 8oz fillet of beef served with Colcannon with bacon, confit shallots, mini-Cornish pasty, baby leeks, roasted root vegetables and veal jus. There are always three cask ales on tap and a selection of wines from around the world. They are particularly proud of their beer here due to the original cellar which remains intact. And if you're at all interested in Roman history, this is the pub -- and the village - for you.

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The Robin Hood Inn sits at the crossroads between three ancient Lancashire villages -- Mawdesley, Croston and Eccleston -- and itself has a history stretching back to the 16th century. It's been run by the Wilson family since the 1960s and has built a reputation over the years for its home-cooked food and cask ales. The ground-floor bar area witb its low beamed ceilings and open fire has plenty of olde worlde charm and you can eat here from the bar menu. But it's Wilsons Restaurant, on the first floor, with its striking and colourful contemporary design that is the big attraction for local foodies. The cooking steps up a gear here with an interesting Med-influenced a la carte selection. Local produce is used wherever possible and Wilsons is also available for functions, seating up to 40 people.

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This picturesque pub is attached to the six-storey Grade II-listed Clifton windmill at Salwick which dates back to the late eighteenth century. Newly refurbished, the Windmill Tavern reopened in early 2009 after a refurbishment and Head Chef Danny Brannan has produced a menu focused on traditional fare sourced from local suppliers. As well as the a la carte choice, there are chalkboarded seasonal specialities, deli boards and a traditional Sunday carvery. The Windmill has an extensive wine list and a good choice of cask ales and speciality beers. There is also a new landscaped beer garden.

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Dating back to 1782, Ye Horns Inn at Goosnargh is a lovely atmospheric old pub with original beams, open fire, five dining rooms spread over two floors, six ensuite bedroons and a unique bar behind which you can eat. It's a very traditional British menu here with hearty roasts, pies and game to the fore. Roast Goosnargh duckling, slow roasted and served crisp with apple sauce, is the signature dish. The Woods family have been at the helm here for 50 years with Mark continuing the family tradition. Beacon Fell country park is close by.

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