Reviews in Clitheroe

Mitton Hall has everything, visiting on Saturday after a friend suggested the place, with a group of friends we were astounded at the transformation. Welcomed at the front door, we were offered "Cheeky little cocktails" and "Big Fat Gin's" by our enthusiastic bottle throwing barman (our expectant friend was allowed a mineral water!) and our quiet waitress was wonderful and the whole atmosphere had a certain quality that gave the impression we were at a friend's house for dinner. The food in the Brasserie was of a standard far above expectations, and the smiling service continued. Whether it be the decor, the food or indeed the staff, visit Mitton soon. You will not be disappointed.

Wonderful restaurant. Great service, great food. Especially love the Mexican revolution. We go back time and again and have a fabulous time without fail every time. 5 *

Tipping it down with rain, horrific storm, freezing cold and soaked through we were thoroughly miserable and couldn't dislike the Ribble Valley any more than we did at that point. Then we had an early supper at The Red Pump Inn. Restorative, good humoured, friendly hosts who were attentive but not intrusive and the food....well, probably the best ribeye steak I have ever had. Superb mackerel starter and a creamy pannacotta put a smile back on our faces. Highly recommended indeed. Restored our faith in the Ribble Valley which has ruined all of our walking clothes this week!

Wow what a find, went on Saturday 19thJuly 2007. Great welcome, perfect pasta & Antipasto, Liver cooked to perfection, friendly staff. Only moan is the dislike of Birthday celebrations where waiters all sing happy Birthday etc. Why do sad customers want all the restaurant to join in their celebrations.

We recently found the Assheton Arms quite by accident and popped in for a bit of lunch. No doubt, it's in a lovely spot and the pub itself is certainly traditional but I suspect not to everyone's taste. Excellent pint though and the starter of shrimps in cream was without doubt one of the best starters I've ever had - stunningly delicious. Our main courses decent as they where neither lived up to their billing maybe due in no small part to the quality of the starter. Somehow both the fish in batter and the sausage melt baguette didn't quite live up to their billing and seemed just a bit "tired" somehow. As the kitchen area is quite open and visible from the bar we couldn't help noticing the microwave seemed very busy. Decent but ultimately just a little disappointing.

Are we being looked after? That is how you are greeted at Mitton Hall, If not why not that is Andy's second question, we were offered dinner, drinks or a big fat gin! One could get easily mistaken for thinking we were at a friends house. I dare anyone to to find fault with what happens at Mitton from entry to exit. Wonderful food, excellent service (Katy? I think) but everything from G&T to Cappuccino you cannot fault. Brilliant! Thank Andy it's Friday!

Ferrari, Aston Martin, Hummer and a sports Lotus in the car park, One could be mistaken for an expensive photo-shoot but this is just an average Saturday night at Mitton Hall (we were informed by our pony-tailed barman), The new revised menu and cocktails to order, whether on the list or not, were superb. Try something different this Saturday but book in advance, because you need to. Absolutely wonderful!!!

I have been to this pub several times, and I have always found the staff friendly and welcoming and the food to be excellent.

We visited, the well oiled machine that is usually Mitton Hall to find a couple of major parts of the engine missing. The food was as always superb, the service was professional, but lacking the Lord and Lady (one at a wedding, one with her son) seemed to detract from our previous experience's. There wasn't the same calm and cool and sophistication as we now expect from such a venue. Hopefully it was a one off...

My husband and I have been regular diners at the Spread Eagle for over 11 years now and have found nowhere that comes anywhere near it's standard. The food is always first class and the staff are always so pleasant and respectful, which means a lot these days! We really do enjoy coming and recommend The Spread Eagle to all our friends.

As one of a group of seven ladies who had lunch at Mitton Hall on Thursday 26th June i felt I must mention how wonderful the new look is. We were welcomed with freshly prepared Pimms and greeted like old friends. Our waitress Melanie was absolutely fantastic and our blue haired host Andy was wonderful. We had a selection from the different menu's and after lunch our host even provided a guided tour of the facilities. We will be back and bringing our husband's. Many Thanks Lucy

Arrived at the Waddington Arms a few minutes before they stopped serving lunch but they accepted our order. The food was excellent and good value and the interior is modern and comfortable. They also have accommodation which we wanted to try but were told that they get booked up very quickly (I am not surprised) and didn't have any availability but we will keep trying. I would definitely recommend the Waddington Arms go on try it you wont be disappointed!

We ate here a week ago and although it was very nice it was expensive and the choice was limited. It was ok for a sandwich and a drink and all the food was locally sourced, there wasn't much for children apart from some ice cream which proved very popular.

I enjoyed a very nice meal at Maxwells and I must say how devine it was, it is also a very nice place to eat, drink, and socialise in. I would go there again anytime.

Visited here on recommendation. Quite surprised by the place. Varied menu and reasonably priced. Decent choice for children (our three of 11, 8 and 3 were happy with home made burgers and ribeye steaks!) although definitely not a childrens'-orientated restaurant / pub (not a bad thing). The current wife settled on the venison and I had game pie. Both very good and obviously freshly prepared, followed by home made pannacotta and a blackcurrent sponge with licorice ice cream, both excellent. Second time visit to the Ribble Valley which thinks of itself as a foodie haven but not all its cracked up to be with the two other places we have visited previously (we're used to Angel at Hetton as a local so a place needs to be good to impress!). We'll definitely be back to this place though as there was a distinct lack of "look at me" about the place which seems abundant in Clitheroe and surrounding eateries and it was simply about a decent pub-restaurant with good food.

I would not recommend the red pump to a malnurished greyhound. the food is overpriced poorly presented overcooked, of little content.

What a disappointment. Having read the reviews and seen the amazing setting we booked a table at Mitton Hall. "Would you like a drink at the bar?" Without waiting for a reply "It is rather full, I will show you to your table" Then it took a full 15 minutes for someone to take a drink order. When it arrived it was spilt all over my wife..evening ruined. However, given that was an accident what followed was not, tables a mere 6 inches apart, no table linen, no place settings, paper napkins and a restaurant that allows a bar menu and a simply uninspiring wine list. The food was nothing special, the fish soup inedible. Such an exotic and idyllic setting should deliver so much more. I would happily pay twice the price for quality food, atmosphere and service. Unfortunately, none of these were my experience.

Held 50th birthday function here this weekend and was very impressed by the level of service and the standard of the food. Everything was cooked to a fantastic standard and was hot. The staff were all very pleasant and many of our guests have said they will return. No hesitation recommending this eatery.