Valentine’s Day is back, and couples don’t need to spend hours thinking of where to eat in East Lancashire.
We have made a list of the five best restaurants to get into the day of romance - although if you're reading this now you've probably left it far too late to get a table!
Top 5 restaurants in East Lancashire to visit on Valentine's Day
MyLahore, Blackburn
MyLahore is the second most popular restaurant in Blackburn on TripAdvisor.
Rooted in a world of small kitchens yet huge hearts, couples can tuck into everything from samosas to shepherd’s pie, and karahis to cornflake tarts.
Their website says: "We love to bring people together around great food and vibrant, fulfilling experiences.
"We’re inspired to build on the pioneering migrant spirit of those that journeyed before us, and pass on something positive to those that come after us.
"Our menu is famously diverse, with something for everyone, and we just love offering up tastes of adventure as well as culinary strolls down memory lane.
"So in a hectic world, why not slow down and savour the moment with us."
TripAdvisor user Muhammed left a five star review earlier this week and said: "Unbelievable customer service, brilliant desserts and food.
"Definitely recommend to go."
Mood lighting, a fire and a range of cocktails make this maybe the best place in Blackburn to spend Valentine's Day.
The Brown Cow, Clitheroe
Located in Chatburn, this 'good value and friendly' pub was praised for their attention to minor details, including real red and pink roses on each table.
TripAdvisor user Tony B left a five star review and said: "What an excellent old style tavern restaurant.
"The staff are managed well and the service is what you would expect with the owner on site ensuring you have an excellent all round dining experience.
"The menu will suite all tastes and the food coming from the kitchen is of the highest consistent quality.
"High quality local ingredients cooked to perfection. Their beer garden is one of the best in Lancashire and complimented with great spring and summertime foods.
"Our little dog loves visiting there too when the staff make such a fuss of her."
The Three Fishes, Great Mitton
For fine-dining this Valentine's Day, no better option would be than a Michelin star restaurant.
The Three Fishes is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in the Ribble Valley.
The owners have created a one-acre vegetable garden, where they grow only heritage seeds, producing flavourful vegetables.
Dishes range from contemporary to classic British, showcasing Lancashire’s exceptional ingredients and beyond.
Karen H left a four star review on TripAdvisor and commented: "The setting is beautiful. The food was all excellent.
"Game ragout starter was unlike anything I’ve had before, just delicious flavour.
"The roast beef was perfectly cooked. The service was pretty good. It’s not a cheap meal but very nice for a special occasion."
Northcote Restaurant, Langho
Another Michelin star offering, this place is perfect if you want to stay local but fancy a change.
Northcote is nestled in the Ribble Valley hills on the edge of the Forest of Bowland, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, so precious that it is safeguarded in the national interest.
These wide open spaces of pure natural beauty are the perfect backdrop for a Valentine's Day meal.
Leaving a five star review on TripAdvisor, Sam Haywood commented: "Excellent food, service and setting.
"We have been to Northcote several times previously, but this was our first visit for lunch.
"The food and service were consistent with their evening service; professional, friendly, knowledgeable & excellent."
Freemasons at Wiswell
TripAdvisor's 'Traveller's Choice for 2023', The Freemasons at Wiswell is an award-winning gastropub where fabulous food is served in an elegant and relaxed rural setting in the Ribble Valley.
It was also named as one of most romantic restaurants in UK.
The bar has an excellent selection of traditional cask conditioned ales from award-winning independent breweries and is complemented by a superb cellar with over 250 wines from around the world.
One user commented: "We travelled from Bury to this country pub and it was worth the drive.
"Lovely interior and ambience. Would definitely return."
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