As the weather starts to pick up but the wind continues to be chilly, a roast dinner is the perfect Sunday treat.

So, The Lancashire Telegraph decided to use the artificial intelligence software, Chat GPT by OpenAI, to find out the five best places to go for a roast dinner in Blackburn with Darwen.

Responding to our request, the AI chatbot said: “As an AI language model, I don't have access to real-time information on restaurant reviews and ratings.

“However, here are some popular places in Blackburn with Darwen where you may find delicious roast dinners.”

Here are the most popular places for a roast dinner with a small description given by the AI software:

Lancashire Telegraph: The Whitehall HotelThe Whitehall Hotel (Image: Newsquest)

1. The Whitehall Hotel: This hotel and restaurant located in Darwen serves up a great Sunday roast with a choice of meats, homemade Yorkshire puddings, and lashings of gravy. The portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable.

Lancashire Telegraph: The StationThe Station (Image: Google Maps)

2. The Station: This restaurant located in Darwen offers a Sunday carvery with a choice of meats, homemade Yorkshire puddings, and plenty of vegetables. They also have a lovely outdoor seating area that's perfect for a sunny day.

Lancashire Telegraph: The Royal ArmsThe Royal Arms (Image: Google Maps)

3. The Royal Arms: Situated in the heart of the village of Tockholes, this country inn serves a range of roast dinners on Sundays, with options including beef, pork, and turkey.

Lancashire Telegraph: The Clog and BillycockThe Clog and Billycock (Image: Google Maps)

4. The Clog and Billycock: This is a pub located in Pleasington that's known for its delicious roast dinners. They offer a range of meats including beef, lamb, chicken, and pork, served with all the traditional trimmings.

Lancashire Telegraph: The Feilden's ArmsThe Feilden's Arms (Image: Google Maps)

5. The Feilden's Arms: This traditional pub in Mellor Brook is a popular spot for a Sunday roast. They serve up a choice of meats with all the trimmings, as well as vegetarian options.

If there are any other places in Blackburn with Darwen for a great roast dinner that you would recommend, let us know at chloe.wilson@newsquest.co.uk.

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