We have lots of great places to eat locally, both pubs and restaurants, some less than 10 minutes drive away.All of these now serving mainly locally sourced produce. Just 3 miles away in nearby Garstang, there are also Chinese, Indian and Italian takeaway shops.
Below is a list with an estimated time it should take to drive there. Taxis can be organised to take and collect.
Just 5 minutes away by car or 30/40 minutes walk
The Barn at Scorton
A great place that continues to expand and improve every year. Probably the place that we eat at the most and is very popular with locals. The best place for coffee, scones, cakes and light snacks. Last summer the gardens have been expanded to incorporate a bbq area, so on fridays, saturdays and sundays you can eat al fresco outside or when the weather or chilly nights draw in then inside comes into use. Now you can also enjoy a glass of wine,champagne, sangria, pimms or beer with your food. Fish & homemade chips, big burgers,corn fed chicken, salads, specials, all local produce and reasonably priced. Wednesdays and Thursday evenings, 5 until 8pm is all you can eat pizza and pasta nights. Adults £8, children £4. www.plantsandgifts.co.uk
The Priory
Our nearest pub/cafe, serving local guest beers. Food is served throughout the day from breakfast onwards. Popular tuesdays, thursdays and sunday mornings with cyclists from all over the county who use this as one of their 'pit' stops.
A bit further,10/15 minutes drive
The Bay Horse at Bay Horse
A well known gastro pub. Good food, not cheap. Sunday lunch quite good value. Maximum number in a party 10. No food served on mondays - not even bank holidays! Tel. 01524 791204
Quattros Italian north on the A6
Quite good, no childrens menu. Advisable to book at busy times.
Tel. 01524 792000
New Holly, north on A6
A few of our guests have tried here and enjoyed the food.
In Garstang, The Old Tithebarn, next to the canal
The Old Oak in the centre and Kim Yan the Chinese restaurant, all been tried by guests with good feedback
Guys and Owld Nells, south in A6 at Bilsborrow
Its the white building with a thatched roof next to the canal. The Guys part is an Italian restaurant, very informal, lunchtime and evening offers. Kids menu. Owld Nells, open all day, big menu. Popular.
Sultan at Lancaster
This is an Indian Restaurant in a converted church. Does not serve alcohol. Excellent food. Just on the edge of the city centre. Advisable to book. popular. 01524 61188
A 30 plus minutes drive
The Longridge Restaurant
Paul Heathcotes first restaurant and the only one where he still occasionally cooks. Was Michelin starred, but the chef Chris and his wife Cath left to run their own business, plus some other key members of staff, Paul had intended to sell the restaurant but managed to persuade Chris and Cath to return. Came here for sunday lunch just the other week. Was excellent value, just £22.50 for 4 courses. The food was fantastic. Lots of special offers on at lunchtime and evening at the moment to entice some of the old customers back. A special offer during the week, 3 courses including bottle of wine for 2 persons £50 a couple. Fantastic value. Many years ago a meal for 2 would cost well over £100. A definate favourite once again a real treat.. 01772 784969
Northcote Manor
Fine dining, good food, expensive. Have special events throughout the year. Michelin starred. Tel 01254 240555
Three Fishes at Mitton
On the way to Whalley. This is a very popular gastro pub owned by Northcote. Quite good food, fish and chips, lancashire hot pot, specials. Arrive early or booking advisable.01254 526888
Inn at Whitewell
Another favourite. Quite a nice drive out through Chipping and the back lanes from here. A fantastic location, beautiful old quirky historic building, good food. Arrive early to get a table in the bar area or one of the little dining rooms or book a table in the restaurant. Famous for fish pie. Children, walkers and dogs welcome. Reasonably priced. 01200 448222
Fenwick Arms, Claughton, Lancaster
Made famous by Gordon Ramsey and his kitchen nightmare programme. The Fenwick Arms was renowned for its 'Real Gravy' campaign and under the guidance of Gordon Ramsey was doing very well.- In 2009 has been taken over by a local couple with a small chain of gastro pubs including the Punchbowl at nearby Churchtown. Have yet to try both. Tel. 01524 221250
L'Enclume at Cartmel
About an hours drive away on the fringe of the Lake District. This is fine dining at it's best. Smart wear is required. Booking essential. Tel 015395 36362
