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 ...more
There's been a bit of a buzz (you may be forgiven for missing it) about the newest environmentally-friendly restaurant in London Town. Curiously ignoring Acorn House and its kin who have been quietly beavering away for some years on the eco-front, th ...see the full blog and reader comments
One of the north's most high-profile chefs, Paul Heathcote opened his flagship Longridge Restaurant in 1990 and built it up to two-Michelin-star status. The Heathcotes group now extends to nine restaurants across Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire and Cheshire and includes his Olive Press chain of Italian restaurants and a flourishing outside catering business. Paul has teamed up with Sugarvine to answer your cookery questions:
Ask Paul Heathcote your question.What kinds of equipment do professional chefs use? I'm intrigued! Their knives must be super sharp and no matter how much I try I can't get mine like theirs. Chefs on TV always seem to have similar pans etc to each other. Is there a brand that they all use? - Jamie
On sugarvine.com you can view profiles, photos, menus, wine lists and details of special events for many of Lancashire restaurants, bars and pubs. Watch this space. . .
- Strawbury Duck, Turton
- Prosecco, Bolton
- The Rose & Crown Hotel, Clitheroe
- Stir Coffee Shop & Deli, Blackpool
- Ma Baker @ World of Water, Blackpool
- Baci Restaurant, Harwood
- Freemasons, Wiswell
- Chatties, Fleetwood
- Shakies, Fleetwood
- The Traders Arms, Mellor
- Usha Indian Restaurant, Burnley
- Click here to see more
Some meals are worth a special journey. In The Gastrotourist we profile select destination restaurants from across the UK and beyond.
Simon Radley At The Chester GrosvenorYes, they might be London-centric and some of them don't even have all that much to say about the food -- but there's no denying that the restaurant critics do make for interesting reading. So for your vicarious dining pleasure we've brought together restaurant reviewers from the quality national papers.
Read What the Critics have to say.
Win an overnight stay, dinner including a bottle of wine and breakfast for 2 at the acclaimed riverside Washbourne Court Hotel set in the picturesque Cotswold village of Lower Slaughter, part of the von Essen hotels group
Which famous English public school begins with the letter E? Enter this competition
Enjoy a great meal & save money with these special offers & deals at a selection of Lancashire restaurants.
Book a Restaurant Table
Take the hassle out of making your restaurant reservation by booking online. It's simple and it's free -- just click on the link to browse the restaurants in Lancashire that you can book online....more
Book a Local Hotel Room
If you're planning a special meal out, why not make a night of it? We can offer the best hotel deals, with discounts of up to 70%....more
Order a Takeaway
It's simple and free to place your Takeaway order online. Just click on the link to browse places in Lancashire where you can order online....more
Enjoyed your last meal out? If so, write a restaurant recommendation on Sugarvine and we’ll give you a £20 discount on your first case of wine purchased from Virgin Wines.
Latest Recommendation:The Railway, Chorley
More information on The Railway"The railway Gastro Pub. Euxton near chorley has great food. We went on a Monday evening and got half price steaks. I had a rump steak with real chips finished in dripping plus all the trimmings for just over £8. Sweets are delicious -try summer pudding its divine. All the staff were smiley, friendly and very helpful,, nothing was too much trouble. You need to book a table it gets packed."
Your guide to upcoming events at restaurants, pubs & venues in the area.
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- Saturday 1st May to Thursday 30th September | Rams Head Inn
Lobster Festival Our annual Lobster Festival is now on due to popular demand, with mouthwatering dishes featuring the Nova Scotia lobsters, which are always tender, sweet, and delicious. And also a lobster feast for two that includes strawberries and cream and also a ...more
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- Saturday 4th September | The Continental
Live Music - Snug Special: Tim Holehouse, Calum Carlyle & DBH From 8pm - Free entry
Don't miss this great free night of acoustic folk and blues in the Snug.
Tim Holehouse plays blues-based music with roots in the Delta Blues of the 1920s and 1930s, with an emphasis on rhythm and bott ...more -
- Saturday 4th September | Smithills Coaching House
We love the 80's It's glam rock time with our resident DJ from Human League to Pet Shop Boys, It's music all the way! Includes a 3 course meal. £20 per person ...more
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- Saturday 11th September | Smithills Coaching House
Blues Brothers Soul Sisters The Soul Train sounds from the 60's 70's and 80's. Black trilbys and sun glasses an advantage! Includes a 3 course meal. £20 per person ...more
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- Sunday 12th September | Ma Baker @ World of Water
Peter Ritmo sings Rat Pack era songs live with Peter Ritmo from 12.30pm. ...more
- Latest news for diners in the Lancashire area.
- >strong>The Sands Venue is bringing its unique and sophisticated blend of first class live entertainment and high quality cuisine to the centre of Blackpool. This new gem is located on the North Promenade on the former site of the iconic Palace Discotheque overlooking the Central Pier.
- The Academy of Food and Wine (AFW) is now accepting entries for its front-of-house Annual Awards of Excellence. The closing date for entries is 10 September. Entry forms can be obtained from Helen Glen at the AFW on 020 8661 4646 or helen@acfws. ...more
- New modern Italian restaurant Sapori opening in September in the former home of Roccos.
- The Borough in Lancaster is now open from 9am for breakfast ranging from from the Borough Big Breakfast where you can choose your own items to the Borough Muffin with fillings including scrambled egg and Port of Lancaster smoked salmon. ...more
- Andrea Mellon of Duk in Preston, will be cooking her famous Peruvian Stew and much loved Mushroom Pepper Pot at the Culinary Theatre Lancashire food market on the 21st of August
- Click here for all the news
