Food was excellent and staff were great, however the first table we were allocated had a small round table and low armchairs which would have made eating very uncomfortable. Another round table had become available so we moved there, because the chairs were much higher and better suited to dining. The round table however was no larger and as we were a party of 4, and two of us had sizzling dishes with separate trivets, there really was barely enough room for 4 dinner plates, 2 trivets and 4 drinks glasses. We had booked the table several weeks in advance so were at a loss as to why we had been allocated such a table, when virtually every other party of 4 or more were seated at much more fit for purpose rectangular tables. We mentioned our dissatisfaction to one of the waiting staff, and within no time, a lady (manager maybe?) approached us and offered us another larger table in the other dining room, which fortunately for us had just been vacated. We therefore eventually had a great night and a very good meal in a comfortable environment. I’ve no issues at all with the staff who were courteous and accommodating throughout; but I have to question the policy of seating 4 diners at such small tables.
The Whitchaff Inn – Rawtenstall