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Clifton Arms Hotel

British • Lytham

Sugarvine

4.4/5

(01253) 739898 West Beach, Lytham, Lancashire, FY8 5QJ (01253)7…Show

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Choose double-AA-rosetted fine dining or the more informal bar and brasserie at Lytham's four-star Clifton Arms Hotel.

About Clifton Arms Hotel

The luxurious four-star Clifton Arms Hotel has an enviable location - it's right in the heart of Lytham and enjoys splendid views out over Lytham Green and the Ribble estuary. The fine dining restaurant has been two AA rosettes and Head Chef Justin Jerome (ex-Gordon Ramsay at Claridges, Le Manoir Aux Quat'Saisons and Northcote) offers diners inspired modern British menus. You might start with Chicken liver parfait, poached rhubarb, toasted brioche followed by Goosnargh chicken breast, celeriac puree, wild mushrooms, new seasons white truffle gnocchi, savoy cabbage, madeira jus and finish with Chocolate moelleux with a salted butter caramel centre, caramel jelly, double cream ice cream. Alternatively, the bar and brasserie offers a more informal menu and setting and is also popular for morning coffee or the hotel's famous afternoon tea. The Clifton Arms has 48 bedrooms and various function rooms, including the 130-seat ballroom which is popular for weddings.

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Food 4.5/5

Service 4.5/5

Atmosphere 4.0/5

Value for Money 4.5/5

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4.3

Jackie Stratton

I’m still not sure I am old enough to go to The Clifton Arms, but having been invited to join friends for Sunday lunch I thought it was a good opportunity to try it. Food great, service lovely and 3 course lunch menu amazingly good value and delivered as promised with nothing disappointing. Not very often I eat every last bit on my plate!

4.5

Jill

The place for a more formal special occasion.

Scottylass

I joined a few friends last Friday for afternoon tea. We were celebrating Mrs Mary Morris' 100th birthday. We had a first class table overlooking Lytham Green. The selection of sandwiches, scones, cakes etc was excellent and plentiful and the staff very courteous and attentive. I would certainly recommend this venue.

Jack

I took my mother and family to the Clifton Arms in Lytham for an early Mothers Day afternoon tea. We had lovely comfy seats in the main lounge area and we were well attended by the staff. A good selection of sandwiches, scones and assorted treats. We opted for the extra glass of champagne. Mother really enjoyed it which is the main thing. I think there could have been a bit more food, however I would recommend the experience.

Nat

The hotel is looking very good after its refurb. A perfect place for a more formal meal/celebration. The lounge is a great area to relax pre/post meal. The best views in Lytham too!

big bob

We dined at this restaurant on Friday evening having seen that they have been awarded a second AA rosette on Sugarvine. It was a special occasion, a wedding anniversary, and so four of us had a lovely meal. The food was of a high standard, although the portions were rather small. They were big enough for us but the larger appetite may be left wanting here. Fine dining it was though with crisp white table cloths and impeccable service all evening. We would definitely return but probably more of a special occasion venue. Very good.

Popeye33

Ate lunch here twice in recent weeks, once in the bar area and once in the restaurant. Both times the food was very good. It did take a while to arrive but once it did it was well worth the wait! I can happily recomend the open fillet steak sandwich and the club sandwich too! Will return soon!!

ard

We had a party of 12 for my wife's birthday and picked the Table d'hote menu which, incidentally is £27.50 not £25 as advertised. The choice was good and the food excellent, the staff were attentive without being intrusive and the place itself is comfortable and relaxing. I thought the prices a bit on the high side for a set 3 course meal and the drink was expensive but overall we had a very pleasant and satisfying evening, we had provided a table decoration, some balloons and a cake which the staff were only too happy to assist us with. Would definitely go again but only on a special occasion.

Tracey Gutteridge,Lytham

The Clifton Arms should be on everyones 'To-Do' list! I've often walked past longing to be the one sat in the window, all smiles and relaxing, sipping tea from a China cup and saucer. When my little sister came to stay it was the perfect opportunity to indulge and leave hectic life behind for a while. So Afternoon Tea it was. And what an absolute pleasure. Good old fashioned service by immaculately dressed waiters. Impossibly fresh and mouthwatering sandwiches, filled to perfection and divine cakes. Not to mention the moorish toast and Wilkin and Sons Jams. My sister can't wait for her next visit and neither can I because the log fire will be burning! Heaven! We may even opt for the Champagne Afternoon tea next time.

JohnRR

I didn't go into the main hotel restaurant because my wife and I are not yet 75, apparently a condition for entrance. We did, however, eat several times in the bar during a recent stay. This was always pretty good in the past, but now that they have a new chef, it is really excellent and good value for a quick informal meal. Highly recommend the fish & chips and bangers & mash. Salads are good too.

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