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The Cartford Inn, Preston, Lancashire

The Cartford Inn

4.7
4.7
218 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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!

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
  • Website
    https://www.thecartfordinn.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    Cartford Ln, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0YP
  • Neighborhood
    Preston
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • 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)

    £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

Menu

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What 218 people are saying

The Cartford Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Lancashire

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 offers a charming dining experience with "excellent quality" food and "brilliant" service. Guests praise its "beautiful location," "lovely atmosphere," and "friendly" staff. While some find it "a bit pricey," the overall experience is deemed "worth the bit extra." It's perfect for special occasions or a delightful meal.

218 Reviews

  1. Angela

    Lancashire1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Dan

    Manchester1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Emma

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. Georgia

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  5. richard

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 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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  6. Steve

    Manchester2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 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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  7. Kate

    Derbyshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, beautiful environment, and excellent service. 5⭐️ on all fronts

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  8. BarryW

    Lancashire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and excellent service Live music which was a little bit loud since we were close to the duo. Otherwise an excellent meal

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  9. PJTJ

    Lancashire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed all of our four courses . Excellent food and service and of course bought eight chocolates to take home

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  10. JennyC

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service . Highly recommend you pay a visit.

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FAQs

The Cartford Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 218 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Cartford Inn

Cartford Ln, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0YP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
    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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