Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Lancashire

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Eight at Gazegill By Doug Crampton

4.9

4.9 (239)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Howgill

About the restaurant

With access to panoramic views of Pendle Hill, and a range of seasonal menus, created and tailored by our Chef Patron, Doug Crampton, Eight at Gazegill is the epitome of a 'farm-to-fork' restaurant, being owned by and located directly on a working organic farm, Gazegill Organics, in the Ribble Valley.

Showcasing the best of the produce from the farm, which includes organic slow-reared pork and raw milk, and utilising the seasonal bounty that can be found in the surrounding hedgerows and countryside, Eight at Gazegill reconnects guests to nature through the food.

Our Brunch, All-Day and Sunday Lunch menus are suitable for all, while our Friday and Saturday evening Tasting Menu offers a more grown up experience. We also have specifically designed menus which are suitable to be eaten on our outside terrace area where the addition of a large purpose-built playground makes this the perfect location for families to enjoy the sunshine.

Top review

James

Dined 4 days ago

Great experience! The food and service was amazing.

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The Cartford Inn

4.7

4.7 (115)

£26 to £40

British

Preston

About the restaurant

At the Cartford Inn, we offer a brand of hospitality that is truly unique, hallmarked by an award-winning restaurant, boutique hotel, delicatessen and art gallery. Our location is enviable, with guests able to enjoy panoramic views of the Ribble Valley and Fylde countryside whilst dining. Our décor is quirky and eclectic, in keeping with our building’s 17th century heritage, but with a modernist twist.

Of course the main attraction is our 2-Rosette winning, Michelin recommended restaurant. Run by head chef Chris Bury, we offer the finest quality food without the fuss, in an atmosphere that is warm and unpretentious. Expect a discernible French influence, evidenced by our renowned French onion soup – a dish that is well worth a visit in its own right.

We look forward to welcoming you!

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Graham

Dined 1 day ago

Everything was exceptional - food quality, service restaurant setting, etc.

The Black Bull

4.5

4.5 (1086)

£25 and under

British

Blackburn

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Black Bull.
Tucked away in rural Lancashire, between cloud topped hills, green fields, rolling pastures, and lots of cows... sits The Black Bull Inn.
Nestled in the picturesque village of Old Langho, our stone building has been here since the 1500s. Steeped in history it has it's own warm welcome to travellers from far and wide.
Our menu is fresh, local and has a nice balance of those "pub classics" but brought up to date in modern and inventive ways.
Dog friendly in the bar area or garden, and plenty of cosy seating available in front of our roaring fires, in The Library, or in our gorgeous, beamed, renovated Fire Barn.

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Philippa

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely venue, attentive staff and really good food. A must.

The Royal

4.5

4.5 (1851)

£25 and under

Pub

Bolton-le-Sands

About the restaurant

At The Royal Hotel in Bolton le Sands, we pride ourselves on catering for all your needs in a warm and friendly environment. We'll make sure that our pub is somewhere you're always relaxed, whether by yourself, with friends or with family. Come and visit us, drop in, feel at home. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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CHRISTINA

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely food, really enjoyed what I ate. Waiter great. Super Dog friendly as always. Love the atmosphere. My only negatives are thst this months menu seems to have fewer vegie options & I wish there was an option to pay cash.

Longlands Inn & Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (1039)

£25 and under

British

Lancaster

About the restaurant

Using only freshly sourced Lancashire ingredients, including fresh seasonal vegetables, juicy steaks, fresh fish along with deliciously prepared vegetarian options, we have a menu to suit all tastes. Being right on the North Lancashire and South Cumbria border, the Longlands Inn is surrounded by farmers offering some great local specialties. Fell-bred and salt-marsh lamb, fabulous cheeses, freshly-caught fish, are then all expertly prepared and cooked by our brilliant resident chef Mark Swanton.

The hotel has recently gone through a complete refurbishment of the downstairs areas and we have created cosy drinking areas, a mixtures of high and low seating and a private dining area. The open pass from the kitchen allows guests to see our kitchen in operation and all this leads to creating a lively buzz and great atmosphere.

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Mike

Dined 1 day ago

Enjoyed the food but found some of the portion sizes to be too large

The Golden Ball of Longton

4.4

4.4 (145)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Preston

About the restaurant

A TRADITIONAL FAMILY-FRIENDLY PUB
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the heart of Longton village. Here at The Golden Ball, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with the perfect drink in hand.

Our passion for food takes our menu to another level. Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted whilst our world inspired dishes will have you coming back time and time again! Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there’s a dish for every desire.

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Ianvip

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

Lovely evening with friends and locals. We had a great Sunday dinner with our two dogs ( and they have started the dogs Sunday dinner again) so everyone was happy 😊

The Morecambe Hotel

4.2

4.2 (957)

£25 and under

British

Morecambe

About the restaurant

A family friendly venue for meals, local ales and beers, fine teas and coffees.

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Penny

Dined 5 days ago

I had the sea bass, which was absolutely delicious! I can honestly say that it was the best meal out for a very long time! Everything tasted fresh and cooked perfectly. I will certainly return. Ambience only got 4 stars as the door was open so that children belonging to the large group next to us could get in and out for the play area, which made it a bit chilly. Apart from that, it was great!

Hest Bank

4.0

4 (362)

£25 and under

Pub

Lancaster

About the restaurant

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the impressive canalside pub located in the picturesque village of Hest Bank, Lancashire. Here at The Hest Bank, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with your favourite drink in hand. The Hest Bank was first licensed to brew beer and sell cooked game in 1544. making it one of the oldest pubs in the area!

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Yvonne

Dined on Sep 8, 2024

Friendly, efficient service, lovely quaint pub with a beautiful beer garden leading to canal, excellent food. Highly recommended.

Th'Owd Tithe Barn

3.9

3.9 (65)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Garstang

About the restaurant

Welcome to Th’Owd Tithe Barn.

Th’Owd Tithe Barn is a charming and characterful canalside pub situated in the bustling market town of Garstang.

Here, we pride ourselves on creating an experience that offers you a warm and inviting environment with a friendly team whose only aim is to make you feel at home.

Whether you’re a visitor to the area or one of our lovely locals, we can’t wait to serve you with our great drinks range and our delicious menu.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Jane

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely roast beef dinner. Great service considering there was a big 16th birthday party going on. Will definitely come again.

The Ship Elswick

3.5

3.5 (543)

£25 and under

Pub

Preston

About the restaurant

Nestled in the picturesque village of Elswick, The Ship is a local's haven. Our traditional pub offers old world charm fused with a modern finish throughout the cosy interiors and garden, perfect to enjoy with the whole family. From sipping a refreshing cocktail under our stretch tent in the garden, to having a meal in our intimate dining room next to the fire, you'll feel at home and catered for any time of year.

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Sheila

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

The food is good ambiance good but our service was very slow

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