Reviews in Clitheroe

Have to comment on what a lovely lunch we had at the Freemasons last weekend. It was totally on spec -- had taken my mother shopping in Whalley and thought we would give this place a try. So glad we did. No reservation but the staff were welcoming and very courteous. Gave us a lovely table and we chose from the set-price lunch menu (2 courses for £15), both of us starting with the Pearl barley risotto and following up with a melt-in-your-mouth slow-cooked lamb dish. Food of the highest quality and great value. Good choice of wines by the glass too which we took full advantage of. Can’t wait to go back in the evening and try the a la carte.

We visited La Vespa last week and was talked into what the waiter recommend. As we were originally going for the meal deal The bill came to £95 with two course and two bottles of wine and the waiter couldn't do enough for us. So this week we went for the meal deal with one bottle of wine, the bill came to £50 bearing in mind the meal deal is £29.95. So I thought maybe the wine didn't apply with the meal deal any longer. So I checked online and it does so we were charged for the wine on top of the meal deal price. And this visit the waiter couldn't be bothered with us. I'm assuming that it was because we were having the cheapo menu. Very disappointed.

This place has taken the Ribble Valley/Trough of Bowland by storm! It always was I a great spot housed in a fine building with character. Since it has been taken over by a more canny operator it appears to be very successful. Great food, wine and beer in a lovely location by the river. A great beer garden for the warmer months. Well done to the Aspinall Arms.

Love love this place. Had a gorgeous lunchtime meal there yesterday looking out a beautiful views of the Lancashire countryside. A regular haunt that I always recommend to others so I thought I would do that on Sugarvine too :)

Luscious fish pie with green beans doused in chilli. All topped off with a couple of pints of Blonde Witch. Tip top!

My partner and I had a great meal at the Assheton Arms after a trip up a very cold Pendle Hill. Lovely pub and village!

The Higher Buck in Waddington is a great foodie pub. It looks lovely and serves top notch food. Loved my duck and chorizo wrap for lunch last week!

Amazing Sunday roast today at the Assheton Arms!

Sunday lunch cannot be bettered ! Nor the friendly staff.

What a beautiful place! The pub, the village, the rooms and food! Highly recommended and we will return.

Have been going to the Spread Eagle since 1977 with family and friends and have never been disappointed.

We stayed at the Higher Buck last night. Nice modern decor excellently appointed bedroom and a good manager, very friendly. We stayed here mainly because it's dog friendly although there was some slight confusion as to whether they welcomed dogs in the bedrooms as they have recently ben refurbsihed, they tried to get us to take Cody to a kennel up the road but we said stuff that & it got sorted quickly. Food was very good too, my wife had the roast beef I had The belly pork. All in all excellent and we would definitely go again.

We have been coming to The Great Land Cantonese restaurant since they opened 25 years ago - it has been consistently good all that time; the food is excellent, the staff are wonderful. IWe have eaten here many many times and never had a bad experience yet. This is our first choice - always. the set buffet menu is great value for money and there is something for everyone......See you very soon Great Land !

Popped into the Calfs head for a late lunch on Saturday. Friendly service, good well portioned food and a unique atmosphere. A nice change from all the bland pubs that proliferate. A shame is wasn't a particularly nice day they have a really beautiful beer garden!

After being spoilt living in Southern California I did not think anybody could come close. But the Eagle at Barrow is the Best. I had the Poached salmon and Shrimp on Granary bread. I have never had anything like it. It was one of the best meals I have ever tasted. In fact I will be here for a few more months, and I will be back. After trying several Resturaunts in the Ribble Valley, this is by far the best.

The Inn at Whitewell is one of our favourite places in the Country. Surely the best Bolthole in Lancashire. Situated by the river Hodder in the Trough of Bowland, this historic property has it all. Top quality food from it's restaurant and bar menu, an incredible wine list and on-site vintners, good friendly service, a perfect location for taking in the countryside, period rooms complete with Victorian/Edwardian bathroom pieces. The places oozes character and is strongly recommended by us.

VISITED NEW YEARS EVE A PARTY OF SIX. WE HAD EXCELLENT FOOD AT A VERY REASONABLE PRICE, FIRST CLASS SERVICE AND TO CAP IT ALL CHAMPAGNE AND FIREWORKS TO BRING IN THE NEW YEAR. WELL DONE TO EVERYONE AT GREAT LAND.

Try their New Years eve package, excellent value, no added on costs for this night.