The Cartford Inn

4.7

208 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 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
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

What 208 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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Lancashire
Best Ambiance
Lancashire
Good for business meals
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
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Cartford Inn is a charming destination offering "fantastic food" and a "lovely atmosphere." Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "top quality" ingredients. The inn's "friendly and attentive" staff and delightful setting make it a "highly recommended" choice for dining, ensuring a memorable experience with "delicious" and innovative menu options.

208 Reviews

J
Janey
Lancashire
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Hmmmm a tough one this as we normally enjoy the Cartford but unfortunately the last couple of visits we have felt very unwanted like we are in the way !!
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Charles
Lancashire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Most enjoyable experience excellent food and very friendly staff, very warm and welcoming atmosphere, one of our favourite places to dine out at would definitely recommend to anyone.
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Susan
Manchester
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This was our first visit. The food was lovely. We would have given it another star for service if we had not been given the desert menu, then left for 30 minutes until my husband had to go to the bar to say, leave it and can we have the bill. It was a bit pricey, especially as there was service charge added. We ordered still water (As well as a bottle of wine) and not tap water and it arrived in a glass Cartford Inn bottle. We were charged £4.20 for it. I asked could we have the empty bottle but was told no. Is this because it is refilled with tap water for £4.20? Thank you.
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Chris
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We chose the Winter MENU which was excellent value for the quality. Lovely surroundings and excellent service. In addition to the great food the beer and wine we had were very good. It is a while since we have been to The Cartford and it reminded us we must visit more often.
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Jackie
Lancashire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal last night. It was the 3 course winter menu which was amazing called for money. Great service and a lovely chilled atmosphere.
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Mike
Lancashire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent ambience, very good attentive and friendly staff. The best food we have ever eaten in a restaurant
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Keith
Lancashire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely inn, well looked after by the staff 5 stars
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Lauren
Manchester
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visited on Saturday evening for a meal with my husband and the food and service was fantastic!! You can tell the ingredients are top quality and everything we ordered was super tasty! The waitress was fantastic too, really friendly and attentive. Will definitely be returning.
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haideh
Cumbria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and vegetarian option was really tasty !staff very friendly and efficient
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Gillaine
Lancashire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Plaice in almond butter from the specials was delicious, followed by a chocolate brownie from Tottis take home. Always delicious food and great service.
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The Cartford Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 208 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
https://www.thecartfordinn.co.uk/
Phone number
01995 670166

The Cartford Inn

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Afternoon Tea (24 Hours Notice Required)

Menu

What 208 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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