Very impressed with the Bay Horse at Forton! Stylish yet traditional looking pub in a very pretty location. Well drilled staff and the food was spot on. Pub food but in a rustic restaurant style.

4.0

Will

A group of a dozen or so of us visited the Bay Horse for a 50th birthday party and had the back room to ourselves with lovely views out over the countryside. Saturday lunch and the food was excellent, even the youngsters were raving which is no mean feat! Worth seeking out this place as you certainly wouldn’t just be passing!

3.8

harrry

Went to the Bay Horse midweek for a Spanish wine tasting hosted by Rioja Vega and Lakeland Vintners. Sherry on arrival, a nice white and then working through the range of red Rioja – basic tempranillo, crianza, reserva and gran reserva. I liked the fact that the glasses were all brought to the table so you could compare and contrast (the white and the reserva were the best for me). Have to day the accompanying food was excellent – tapas (gambas, black pudding bon bons, rabbit and prune balls, asparagus), lamb on the bone and crema catalana. You would never come here on the off chance as it is so out of the way but it has built up a great reputation over the years and rightly so, in my opinion.

Trisha

Not been to the Bay Horse for years and this was an impromptu decision for a late Sunday lunch. Preceded by a visit to Barton Grange garden centre (completely rammed in early November!) then after a few wrong turns we arrived for 2.45. Still very busy and the four of us were squeezed onto a small table but the meal was really excellent. All the table had the same – roast beef (which comes pink) and a divine apricot bread and butter pudding – and we all agreed it was the best Sunday Lunch bar none that we had had locally. Washed down by two fine bottles of Rioja!

Bob Johnson

We have had many a Sunday lunch in Lancashire but the best roast beef in years was devoured at the Bay Horse ! It wasn't cheap but it was quality.

Mags

We had the roast beef that was excellent and very tasty. As was the lemon mousse with raspberries. The young female waitresses were very helpful and friendly. would return!

Lisa B

I do not have words enough to express how much I love this place. From the outside the Bay Horse looks like a charming, quaint pub. Inside though it is cozy, welcoming and immaculate. The bar staff are very friendly and show you to your table immediately. Me and my fiance went on a Sunday and were given their Sunday menu. We were not disappointed. For starters I opted for the smoked goosnargh duck caesar salad- delicious, and my fiance had the black pudding. We both had the locally reared roast beef with all the trimmings and it was absolutely delicious. Everything arrived at our table looking amazing and most of the produce was sourced from Lancashire, which I loved. I cannot recommend this place enough... go!

D&A

Excellent find on our way back from the North East to Manchester (Saturday lunch) will definitely go again. We opted for the potted shrimps and potted crab followed by chocolate pot with pistachio ice cream (2 spoons - yummy)- attentive staff and nice atmosphere :o)

The Smith's (nope not delia's crew)

Really good food, an absolute gem of a place ...let? hope it stays that way for a long time. Excellent presentation and just the right amount not too little but not to over facing, delicious little chocolates with coffee. A truly nice place to eat and it is so easy to get to just seconds of the A6 and a couple of mins from M6.

Trust me, I'm a Critic - I ALWAYS tell it like it is!

Yum, yum, yum! This place is fantastic but unfortunately a little difficult to get to sans car which is a shame because the wine list is excellent. The only other negative comment is that the food may be too heavy for some, my advice would be to pack the indigestion tabs and chow down because it really does taste as good as everyone says it does. The interior and atmosphere is also special in a comfortable sort of a way, especially cosy on a winter's eve.

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