Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Lancashire

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Updated 05 December 2024

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The Hop Vine

4.8

4.8 (2181)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Ormskirk

About the restaurant

The Hop Vine formerly the ‘Royal Hotel’ was built in 1874 and was the main stopping off point for goods being transported to and from the old Turnpike road the A59. The Royal as it was known has served the community and travellers alike. To the rear of the building in our historic Cobbled Garden you will find our own brewery housed in the stables which were used for the horses and stage coaches as they passed through the village. From Ales to YPA’s, to Blonde beers we are a small producer using primary English hops brewing exclusively in house for The Hop Vine and our sister pub the Legh Arms.

Our countryside sister the Legh Arms is our latest addition to the family and is situated in the pretty hamlet of Mere Brow. Here we serve our trademark delicious home produced quality food and excellent home brewed ales. Your hosts Mike & Julie and their superb team bring a wealth of experience in the trade and have sourced the best in the local area to tempt you.

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David

Dined 5 days ago

Great place for socialising .. good menu and fine beers

Eight at Gazegill By Doug Crampton

4.9

4.9 (326)

£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.

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Diane

Dined 2 days ago

Having eaten here a few weeks ago with a friend, I came again with 4 more friends. We all agreed it is a truly outstanding restaurant on all fronts. The staff are attentive and knowledgeable, food is excellent, all in a relaxing atmosphere. We sat in the window with the sun shining on Pendle Hill and all agreed it was the best food experience we’d experienced in a long time. Subtle and classy Xmas decorations for the festive season. First class.

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Christmas Seasonal Menu

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Winter Forager's Feast

White Tower Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (334)

£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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Liz

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

We had a fabulous meal here today. There was 8 friends who like to eat out on a regular basis. The food was absolutely gorgeous, I definitely recommend the beef steak. I tried the cauliflower starter to try something different and it was so tasty. Everything was perfect, the food, staff everything. We loved the pianist who made our afternoon very pleasant. We would recommend the white tower to anyone.

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Popular dish

White Tower Prawn Cocktail

Michael Wan's Mandarin

4.8

4.8 (2713)

£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 55 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.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food as always excellent service don’t agree service charge should be added I think it should be up to the individual person what they want to tip

The Legh Arms

4.8

4.8 (1584)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Preston

About the restaurant

We aim to create a desirable environment where you, the customer feel at home. Whether it be relaxing with a locally brewed beer from our very own Burscough Brewery, enjoying a nice glass of wine by the fire or tasting our locally sourced food menu. We aim to please!

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Alistair

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic Food in a great environment, it is not a surprise that the Legh Arms is so busy!!

The Rum Fox Ltd.

4.8

4.8 (339)

£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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NICKY

Dined 1 day ago

Had a really enjoyable meal! So tasty! Great service!

Michael Wan's Wok Inn

4.9

4.9 (1127)

£25 and under

Pan-Asian

Blackpool

About the restaurant

Our pan-Asian menu gathers influences of cooking styles from all around Asia; including Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, China, Indonesia and Vietnam. The design of the restaurant is influenced by some of our favourite places to eat and drink, it takes its cues from the street food ‘Hawker’ markets of Penang mixed with the reclaimed building feel of Budapest’s ruin bars. These places both have a magical feel, something that we’ve tried to recreate for the people of Blackpool to enjoy. Penang, Malaysia is an eclectic melting pot of various food styles, with influences from Indonesia, Thailand, India and China, dishes such as soup ramen and stone-baked donburi are two great examples of the depth in flavour, which can be created when different styles come together.

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Hayley

Dined 4 days ago

Fabulous food in authentic bright surroundings, great experience.

Boulevard Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (235)

£25 and under

British

South Shore

About the restaurant

The hotels 140 seat signature restaurant, The Beachside, focuses on delicious, locally sourced ingredients. The Beachside Restaurant enjoys a relaxed ambiance where guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner complemented by beautiful decor and impeccable service. All guests are required to wear appropriate smart/casual dress (beachwear not permitted) at all times when using the bar and restaurant.

In the interest of all our customers, we welcome only those guests aged eleven and above in our Beachside Bar after 8pm. Children younger than eleven are welcome to dine after 8pm only when accompanied by an adult and dining in our Beachside Restaurant.
The A la carte menu is offered daily in the Beachside Restaurant from 5pm to 9:30pm, with the Beachside Bar offering a food menu from 12 noon to 10pm daily.

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Alison

Dined 7 days ago

Absolutely amazing, food brilliant, service fantastic

The Grand Hotel

4.8

4.8 (70)

£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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Denise

Dined 4 days ago

An excellent dining experience ! We have a Christmas dinner here every year, and it's so consistent. There are a few choices on the menu but we always opt for the traditional Christmas fayre - Prawn cocktail was served in a lovely sauce with crunchy bits, delicious, followed by an unusual Turkey Balloutine, really tasty with all the trimmings, nice cranberry sauce too ! Finished off with Christmas pud, sauce & ice cream , very yummy ! With our glass of white wine followed by a bottle of red, it was the perfect meal. Portions were just the right size, well cooked and presented with style. A lovely atmosphere and ambience, beautiful decorations, everyone happily chatting around you and enjoying themselves. Much credit to the staff who served us - smiling, chatty but still in their professional mode, nothing rushed, the right timings between courses, service was impeccable, in fact - Everything was PERFECT !! Thank you to The Grand.

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Experience

Festive 3 Course Lunch Menu

Experience

Festive 3 Course Dinner Menu

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The Grand Breakfast

La Mancha Tapas Bar

4.8

4.8 (1205)

£25 and under

Spanish

Rochdale

About the restaurant

La Mancha Tapas bar was established in 1998. We have taken the humble tapa also known as an appetiser to a different level by producing authentic Spanish cuisine in racione portions for the concept of sharing.

We have created in the heart of Rochdale, a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere – ideal for either a snack and a glass of excellent Spanish Vino or a party night out. Our friendly staff look forward to welcoming you at the Restaurant.

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Frankie

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food. The staff always welcoming and helpful.

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