Saturday lunch at the newly garlanded AA English Restaurant of the Year. It’s a real achievement for a Lancashire country pub to get this prestigious national award so we were really keen to give it a go. Finding it is half the battle (it’s in the tiny hamlet of Wiswell between Whalley and Clitheroe). Then you need to find an on-road parking spot which isn’t easy either. But it’s well worth the effort. The place has a lovely feel, mixing the old with the new décor-wise, and there was a choice of menus at lunchtime, including the full tasting menu if you really want to go for it. Lots of great-looking dishes and I went for the hake as a starter (served with a cheese fondue and ham sauce) and the mountain hare as a main (with aged parmesan, blackberries and whipped polenta). Great wine selection too (including by the glass) if that’s your thing. If I’m totally honest, it was a bit rich for lunchtime but that’s just my preference. And the service was a bit spotty. But minor quibbles really. Give it a go yourself.
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Bentleys – OrmskirkOffers in Lancashire
Get 20% off your food and drink bill on Thursdays when you spend £40.
1 course, £8.95; 2 courses, £11.45; 3 courses, £13.95. Available Tuesday to Friday from 12pm-4pm.
Kids Eat For £6 - always homemade, always available. Under-12s, with a paying adult. Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.
Choose from a selection of mains plus a tea/coffee or dispensed soft drink, £13.95. Available Monday to Friday 12pm-2pm.
Kids under 10 eat free on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm-5pm.
2 courses, £21.95.
2 courses, £21.95. Available Tuesday to Friday.
Takeaway available at 15% discount to main menu prices - collection only.
Sunday Set Menu: 3 courses for £17. Available 4pm-7.30pm.
Thursday Set Menu: 2 courses for £16. Available 5.15pm-8.30pm.
Sunday Lunch: 1 course, £18.95; 2 courses, £23.95; 3 courses, £28.95. Available 12pm-8pm Sundays.