Michelin is just days away from announcing its new awards for 2026, as Dublin is set to host the annual ceremony for Great Britain and Ireland.
Every year, the finest restaurants and pubs in the country are awarded with Michelin Stars during the event, but the culinary giant also highlights recommendations in its Michelin Guide, which is regularly updated.
Across Lancashire, 14 restaurants have been named the best in the county by Michelin, receiving praise for service, food quality, creative menus, cooking techniques, and more.
Here is a full list of the Lancashire restaurants which have Michelin’s stamp of approval - and what the inspectors have to say.
1. Eight at Gazegill by Doug Crampton, Rimington
Eight at Gazegill by Doug Crampton in Rimington is a countryside, organic, fine dining restaurant offering seasonal dishes. Michelin said: “The wholesome yet refined cooking is the epitome of field-to-fork dining, with home-reared beef being a particular highlight and making the Sunday roast all the more appealing.” | Google-Eight at Gazegill by Doug Crampton
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2. The Rum Fox, Grindleton
Grindleton’s The Rum Fox has been described as “cosy” by Michelin. The gastropub serves up traditional pub classics, with “full-flavoured dishes” and “well sourced produce.” | Google Maps
3. The Three Fishes, Mitton
The Three Fishes in Milton is an excellent spot to visit for a cosy pub dining experience. Michelin said: “Chef Nigel Haworth has always been a strong ambassador for Lancashire produce – particularly from the Ribble Valley – and now has his own vegetable garden and polytunnel at this contemporary dining pub.” | Google Maps
4. The White Swan, Fence
The White Swan in Fence is a pub restaurant which has been described as “traditonal”, with a relaxed atmosphere. Michelin said: “The set menu allows the kitchen to concentrate on delivering great value cooking from small batches of top-quality local produce.” | Paul Heyes
5. The Barn, Aughton
Aughton’s The Barn is a rustic restaurant, serving imaginative dishes courtesy of Mark Birchall. Michelin said: “The cooking is modern and imaginative, with understated elegance and well-judged combinations of punchy flavours – usually started off with a snack of home-cured salami.” | Google-The Barn
6. Twelve, Thornton
Twelve, which is located in Thornton is a restaurant serving British and European cuisine, owned by Paul Moss and Caroline Upton. Michelin said: “For over 20 years, this passionately run restaurant has continued to evolve and look to the future, without losing sight of the quality cooking that has made it such a hit for so long.” | Google Maps