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The Cartford Inn, Preston, Lancashire

The Cartford Inn

4.7
4.7
221 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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!

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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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Preston
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea (24 Hours Notice Required)

    GBP 35.00 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 221 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

Loved For

  • Lancashire

    Best Ambience

  • Lancashire

    Innovative

  • Lancashire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Lancashire

    Healthy

  • Lancashire

    Great for fine wines

  • Lancashire

    Romantic

  • Lancashire

    Great for scenic views

  • Lancashire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Lancashire

    Lively

  • Lancashire

    British

  • Lancashire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cartford Inn delights with its "magnificent" setting, "brilliant" food, and "excellent" service. Guests adore the ambiance and "fantastic" live music. While some encountered service hiccups, the inn remains a "favorite" for its innovative menu and welcoming atmosphere. With "outstanding" meals and a "beautiful" location, it's a must-visit.
222 Reviews
  1. Nigel

    Lancashire1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous location for a week day lunch with super service and food.

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  2. Anne

    Manchester5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, great atmosphere, staff very friendly. Good to be able to chose between child free and child friendly dining areas Jean very accommodating with booking requirements and last minute changes. Have had midweek dining and Sunday lunch and would recommend it all… Very easy to see why this inn won Inn of the year…

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  3. Martin

    Victoria3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is magnificent and it’s our new favourite. The food is brilliant and me being obsessed by desserts I have to mention the chocolate and stem ginger torte which is probably the best dessert I’ve had in ages

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  4. Angela

    Lancashire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Ate this evening (16.03.2025). Part of one meal was missing which had to be pointed out to the staff and us having haf to ask for missing portion. Three people at our table had ribeye steak, but no steak knives were provided which we also had to ask for. No-one asked us if we wanted to order any more drinks and or our bottle of tap water needed re-filling but no-one offered to do so? Those who had steak really enjoyed it but said the peppercorn sauce was mild/not very peppery. Their meal was served with no veg, only one very small sliced tomato and mushroom and a bit of watercress). The beef served with the roast beef Sunday dinner was chewy and fatty and was left piled up on the edge of the plate. This was almost £25], quite an expensive meal which on the whole, was not up to standard and the service could/should have been much better.

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  5. Dan

    Manchester1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice atmosphere, food is good but expensive, service is good but slow.

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  6. Emma

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an outstanding meal at the Cartford Inn. Five star in every department. Fantastic food, service and ambiance. The live entertainment (a saxophonist) was an added bonus!

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  7. Georgia

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely lovely meal once again at the Cartford Inn - the live music was fantastic and the food was without fault. We had three courses and all four of us had different items, all incredible and presented so well. The service was great too, all of the staff are attentive and know the food + drink offerings really well. Would always recommend!

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  8. Gill

    Kent6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, stylish, comfortable, beautiful location, staff excellent. Great booking app easy to use. One of my favourite restaurants and fabulous hotel too. Great walks nearby

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  9. richard

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time for us and not the last. Great food and attentive staff

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  10. Steve

    Manchester2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Both starters were very good mains meals were bland. Desserts very good service excellent

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FAQs

The Cartford Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 221 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 15 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 Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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