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The Cartford Inn, Preston, Lancashire

The Cartford Inn

4.7
4.7
176 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
22:00
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, French, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01995 670166
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea (24 Hours Notice Required)

    £30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    A slice of calm and luxury in Lancashire, our afternoon tea honours one of the very best British traditions. From the outstanding beauty of our setting, to the quality of our tea, coffee, sandwiches and sweet treats, we’re confident that we offer an afternoon tea experience that is the best around Preston, the Ribble Valley and Lancashire. N.B. Once you have made your booking, a member of our team will contact you regarding any allergies or dietary requirements. If you would like your reservation to be after 2pm please call the office on 01995670166

What 176 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Lancashire

    Best Food

  • Lancashire

    Best Ambience

  • Lancashire

    Great for brunch

  • Lancashire

    Good for business meals

  • Lancashire

    Innovative

  • Lancashire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Lancashire

    Hot spot

  • Lancashire

    Great for fine wines

  • Lancashire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Lancashire

    Romantic

  • Lancashire

    Great for scenic views

  • Lancashire

    Lively

  • Lancashire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cartford Inn offers an exceptional dining experience with "superb food," a "lovely atmosphere," and "perfect" service. Guests rave about the "fillet steak cooked to perfection" and "delicious" menu choices. The inn's "gorgeous environment" and "friendly" staff make it a "highly recommended" destination for special occasions and relaxing getaways.

176 Reviews
  1. Maree

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved The Cartford Inn. Loved everything about it, great staff, food was perfect , nice atmosphere a great place to go with our friends. We will definitely be back!

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  2. Michelle

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and very helpful with my father in law who is in a wheelchair. Very different to when I last went pre COVID very much improved and will definitely return.

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  3. Dawn

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Cartford Inn with friends was not a disappointment and we will be back . Just a couple of suggestions that would have made a difference.. Starter Prawns in Whiskey..the prawns were too small appreciate the flavour Main course..Hake was excellent apart from the very small amount of cabbage with it . Also we did feel a little rushed time wise between courses.

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  4. Oliver

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and ambience as always. Pork belly was a bit fatty and mussels were gritty. Ribs and steak were delicious.

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  5. june

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food disappointing, cold food, and roast beef tough and gristly. Roast potatoes had been deep fried, therefore no caramelisation little taste. Steak pudding stringy meat, and very thick stodgy suet pastry. Unpalatable. So sad, as staff were lovely, friendly and professional. Thank you. Sadly, food not up to their usual standard. A busy popular place like this needs to maintain its reputation.

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  6. Loveona

    Lancashire

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    A surprising average experience today - definitely below our expectations and not the usual standard so maybe just an off day French onion soup as a starter was excellent as always , partner had the suet pudding and enjoyed as always does but unfortunately I had the roast beef Sunday lunch . The 3 tables around us who had all had the roast beef complained - I was then wishing I had ordered something else and to my dismay when I was served the dish I too was very disappointed ☹️ beef was ok but ate very little of the rest and was glad I had chosen to have such a filling starter or would have left hungry for sure . I did mention my feelings of the dish to the staff when asked - who no doubt by this stage were feeling quite uncomfortable as 4 diners had commented on the dish . Disappointing as we had travelled a fair distance and have such good previous experiences of dining at the Cartford when we lived closer . Not likely to return in a rush nor recommend .

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  7. Carolyn

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and lovely location. Service was friendly and informal but professional. Perfect!

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  8. Lesley

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for the Friday Chippy Tea. Our food was fabulous. Perfect pudding, delicious fish and amazing chips. The pudding came with an extra little pot of gravy, just what a northerner needs 😉 Couldn’t fault anything. We were however on a tab,e in an area farthest from the fire and were initially all on our own, so felt a bit away from the real body of the pub, but that wasn’t so bad. Service was very good, didn’t have to wait long, and staff were friendly, polite and courteous.

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  9. Diane

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic dining experience at The Cartford Inn for my partners birthday. The food was amazing, fillet steak cooked to perfection. The service was perfect, friendly yet professional. Would definitely recommend

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  10. Wendy

    Lancashire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, staff very nice. Definitely worth a visit

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The Cartford Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 176 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:00
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Cartford Inn

Cartford Ln, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0YP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Preston
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, French, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
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