The Highwayman has been part of The Ribble Valley Inns since 2007 and in June 2014 re-opened following a full refurbishment
Way back when the Highwayman opened in 2007, co-founder and Michelin starred chef Nigel Haworth pioneered a new style of cooking at the second of his Ribble Valley Inns. Drawing on producers from Yorkshire, Cumbria and Lancashire, for whom farming and artisan craftsmanship are a way of life, he placed the finest regional and seasonal food at the heart of his country pub. Seven years on, the Highwayman continues to thrive following a £200k refurbishment, not to mention the appointment of a remarkable new chef.
At its heart, The Highwayman is a pub in love with its setting - which just happens to include great local food and unspoilt views. Greens and purples nod to colours of the landscape and famous producers like Peter Ascroft (cauliflowers) and Reg Johnson (Goosnargh chicken and duck) are celebrated in sought-after portraits on the walls. The hand pumps keep things regional too - with a new Thwaites-brewed “Highwayman” light amber ale coming in at a very quaffable 3.8%. Going back to basics has never been so pleasurable.
Good solid pub grub, I had a beef burger and my partner had the venison burger. The spicy sweetcorn soup was delicious to start. There is a really good selection of drinks and nice to see some nice alcohol free cocktails too. I had a lovely ipa which showed how well the cellar is managed, the pint arrived at the table completely milky to the bottom and it took ages to fully settle, a sign of a really good pint! 4 stars for service, because we were stood near the bar looking puzzled for a while and were ignored by some passing staff when we clearly had just arrived and didn't know where to go and who to speak to about being seated. Once seated though, the staff were excellent. Maybe a sign near the door giving some instruction would be good. 4 stars for food, the portion size of some of the starters in our party seemed a bit stingy. Would probably return if passing.
Incredible food. Outstanding. The place is amazing too. Love this place. Service fantastic
We visited a few days ago while on a holiday (stayed in Bentham 20 mins away) We didn't book, we were able to get a table, 2 adults, 1 child and dog. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, interested in our visit and super kind all the way through. The food was incredible and it's the first place I've ever visited where they sell "dog food bowls" with their own personal menu. It was a lovely touch and our pup was very happy 😍 Myself and my partner both commented this is by far the most friendly and best service restaurant we've ever been to and if we were local, this would be a top choice each time. Thank you guys! Can't remember the guys and the young lady names who looked after us but you were both lovely!
Absolutely favourite pub, incredible food, lovely service and such a nice atmosphere. Dogs welcomed! Have the cauliflower fritters, they're the best 👌
Our 2nd visit to The Highwayman. Saturday evening... Packed! A superb country pub/restaurant that hasn't been spoilt by football on flat screen T.V's. The art of conversation is alive and kicking here. Ample parking with blue badge spaces. Outdoor seating has really been thought about with quality furnishings and protection from weather. Inside is so easy on the eye, not an assualt on the senses, most welcoming, the 'at home feeling' very few places offer. The barman was exceptionally attentive, chatty and quite charming, he certainly knew his craft. Every customer was treated with the same respect and consideration. We were seated in a quiet corner for which we were thankful for and having chosen our meals they arrived relatively quickly for a busy evening. The servings are ample in quantity, attractively presented and very tasty. I had the salmon 'cake' for a starter this was smaller than I had imagined but it was sufficient considering the upcoming main course. The baked camembert was the other starter which also was enjoyed. The slow cooked lamb shoulder fell apart with the highest of touches and melted in the mouth. The rump steak recommended by our waiter was more medium rare than the medium ordered but that was far from an issue as the meat was succulent (their steak knives needed sharpening, we requested to try another but that was no better, with thanks we accepted a serrated fruit knife which easily did the job). It's nice to see that people are prepared to think outside the box to resolve the issue! This is my favorite 'expensive' restaurant and therefore rarely visited, a pint of ale, double G&T, 2 starters, 2 mains a bottle of Tattinger Rosé and a coffee came to £135 wholly worth the money. Great atmosphere, experienced staff (99% of whom smiled), a superb menu of favourite food cooked to perfection and pleasant co-diners. We're likely to return early December for another celebration. Thank you The Highwayman. 👌👌👌😊
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Food Times
| Mon | 12:00 – 21:00 |
| Tue | 12:00 – 21:00 |
| Wed | 12:00 – 21:00 |
| Thur | 12:00 – 21:00 |
| Fri | 12:00 – 21:30 |
| Sat | 12:00 – 21:30 |
| Sun | 12:00 – 21:00 |
Tunstall, Carnforth, LA6