Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Lancashire

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Michael Wan's Mandarin

4.9

4.9 (2802)

£41 and over

Chinese

Blackpool

About the restaurant

你好, welcome to the Mandarin!

Established in 1961, this traditional and authentic Cantonese restaurant in Blackpool town centre has been extending a warm oriental welcome to customers for 64 years!

Choose from a mouth-watering selection of delicious dishes including Mrs Wan’s dumplings, made from her own recipe, Szechuan chilli beef, Nasi Goreng and oriental fruit salad with lychee. We are very proud that every dish and every sauce is made in house, because we care about our food.

The belief that every meal shared should be special is why this restaurant takes time to carefully select and prepare the freshest Chinese dishes, adding just three extra ingredients - quality, experience and time.

Our core belief is that we are a local restaurant, open year round for local residents and visitors to the resort alike. We"ve worked for many years with our local suppliers to continue to bring you the best experience of Chinese food in Blackpool.

Top review

Sarah

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent, would definitely recommend, delicious food and really friendly staff

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Popular dish

The Mandarin Starter

The Freemasons at Wiswell

4.8

4.8 (2568)

£26 to £40

British

Clitheroe

About the restaurant

Welcome to Freemasons at Wiswell, where fabulous food is served in an elegant and relaxed rural setting. The inn is located in the 'chocolate box' village of Wiswell, near Clitheroe, in the picturesque Ribble Valley.
Since our transformation and reopening in the summer of 2009, we have created a loyal clientele and a genuine home-from-home atmosphere. Flag stone floors, walls in muted heritage colours, antique rugs and furniture, period paintings and prints all unite to create a stylish and comfortable setting. Our bar has an excellent selection of traditional cask conditioned ales from award-winning independent breweries and is complemented by a superb cellar with over 250 wines from around the world.
While the surroundings and welcome are inviting, the main reason to visit is, of course, our food.

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David

Dined 2 days ago

Really good, as usual. Beautiful food, excellent host.

White Tower Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (365)

£26 to £40

British

Blackpool

About the restaurant

Welcome to The White Tower Restaurant
Situated on the penthouse floor of the Casino Building, with a private lift entrance, dressed in calming neutral tones and featuring a sunken bar, private outdoor terrace, and real open fire. Offering fine dining with carefully designed menus featuring the finest local produce.

The White Tower is renowned for its spectacular views of the sea and the famous Blackpool promenade, and its outstanding service.

We’re delighted to be able to offer private hosted dinners, family celebrations, meetings – either boardroom style or cabaret style.

The White Tower is licensed for wedding ceremonies and is also a fabulous venue for wedding receptions – why not come and have a look around? We’d be delighted to show you this stylish restaurant and all it has to offer.

We also offer complimentary WiFi for our diners.

Please note that The White Tower restaurant is a cashless restaurant - card payment only.

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jamesVIP

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

One of the best quality restaurant in Blackpool . Super view down the promenade from the brlliant Casino building . Lovely live pianist plays fantastic background music . (check the dates for that ) I am a regular and it is one of my favourite restaurant's .

The Cartford Inn

4.8

4.8 (266)

£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 6 days ago

consistently great food and service at the Cartford Inn - its our go to when we want to be spoilt - recommended for that special meal or if you want to impress

The Rum Fox Ltd.

4.8

4.8 (471)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Clitheroe

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Rum Fox Ltd we look forward to serving you.

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ALISONVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great dog friendly pub for lunch. Despite it being busy we were well looked after and the food was great

The Grand Hotel

4.8

4.8 (153)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Lytham St. Annes

About the restaurant

Cafe Grand, located within The Grand Hotel by the Lytham St Annes seafront, offers a unique twist on the traditional hotel dining experience with its modern British and European influenced cuisine, prepared with locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant caters to a variety of occasions, from morning breakfasts to elegant dinners, in a setting that combines a large central bar and an open, eco-friendly kitchen to create a vibrant atmosphere.

Our dining spaces are as diverse as our menu, featuring the bustling main dining area, cozy corners with kitchen views for an intimate experience, spacious window tables in the lobby for those who love to people-watch, and an outdoor terrace that's perfect for dining al fresco when the weather allows. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, Cafe Grand invites you to a dining experience that stands out in Lytham St Annes.

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Ros

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

Attentive friendly staff. Enjoyable meal as always

La Casa

4.7

4.7 (1074)

£26 to £40

Italian

Leigh

About the restaurant

Our sensational new restaurant offers the highest standards of Italian cuisine at “The Point” in Astley. With our comprehensive menu including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, we aim to please everyone with traditional favourites or classic food specially prepared by our Head Chef using local suppliers.

No expense has been spared offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a traditional table set up or booths for larger groups of diners. If you prefer a private party, we have a room with bar facilities to accommodate you and your guests. The restaurant and kitchen are brand new and designed with atmosphere in mind to give you an open plan dining experience second to none.

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Angela

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

As always the food was excellent and the service outstanding. My 90 year old father was treated so wonderfully, thank you.

Bistro Italia

4.7

4.7 (433)

£25 and under

Italian

Poulton-Le-Fylde

About the restaurant

In true traditional Italian style, we are a family run restaurant and bar based in the heart of Poulton-Le-Fylde, serving traditional Italian food from freshly sourced local produce, prepared daily by our chefs.

The bar has recently been renovated and transformed into a new Bar area offering a more modern and relaxed atmosphere, perfect for customer’s to enjoy a refreshing Peroni on draught or a selection of cocktails.

Tables can also be booked in the bar area for pre-dinner or after dinner drinks.

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PatrickVIP

Dined on May 29, 2025

A big thank you to Louise and the team for their outstanding customer service. As always the food was excellent and great value for money. Thanks Patrick

Ewe Restaurant and Bar

4.6

4.6 (504)

£26 to £40

British

Horwich

About the restaurant

Welcome to Ewe Restaurant and Bar! Showcasing modern British cuisine alongside global inspired dishes for an immersive dining experience. Our garden room offers a beautiful atmosphere for a special afternoon tea or lunch occasion. Join us in the dining room for a more opulent occasion where you’ll find cosy booths & pampas grass installations.

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Catherine

Dined 5 days ago

Such a lovely place, the staff were excellent couldn’t do enough for us, the food was well presented & good quality, the steak & duck were perfectly cooked pink will definitely recommend C& C

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Experience

'Ewe' Afternoon Tea £27 per person

Experience

Traditional Afternoon Tea £25 per person

Artisan Ribble Valley

4.5

4.5 (756)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

Blackburn

About the restaurant

Artisan. It’s in our name. It’s who we are. It’s what we do.

Born out of passion of where we’re from; Artisan RV is a food celebration of county pride
and Ribble Valley love, infused with fantastic mouth-watering produce from our local,
cherry picked, independent award winning artisan producers.

All brought together under one roof, with a little added theatre and a modern twist…

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Helen

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent high tea - what a treat! Highly recommend

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