Not all of these have been awarded the prestigious Michelin Star, but all have been recommended by the guide, and some are still offering a take-away service.
1. Angels, Ribchester
Smartly converted roadside pub with a cocktail bar and comfy lounge seating. Two formally dressed dining rooms offer a comfortable, intimate dining experience. Classic dishes with a modern edge are tasty, well-balanced and good value.
2. The Barn, Aughton
In the grounds of Moor Hall you’ll find this rustic barn and terrace overlooking a lake. The ground floor houses the ageing rooms; head upstairs to dine, while watching the chefs. Well-sourced produce underpins carefully prepared, familiar British dishes. The hay-aged sirloin cooked over wood is a speciality.
3. Moor Hall, Aughton
Charming grounds with a lake and a fountain lead up to this beautifully restored 16C country house. The Scandic-style restaurant is a truly striking space, with its blond wood tables, floor-to-ceiling windows and tempting cheese room – and the smoothness of the well-drilled chefs in the open kitchen is a sight to behold.
4. Northcote, Langho
This extensively refurbished Victorian house sits on the edge of the picturesque Ribble Valley and comes with a lovely fire-lit lounge and a bright, glitzy bar. An overnight stay in one of the stylish bedrooms is all part of the experience but it’s really the food that lures most people in.
5. Cartford Inn, Little Eccleston
It stands beside a small toll bridge on the River Wyre and comes with a deli, a farm shop – and five greenhouses for all-year dining. Cooking is gutsy and many of the tried-and-tested classics come with a twist. The owner played a big part in the interior design, particularly in the bold, boutique bedrooms.
6. Freemasons, Wiswell
A delightful pub hidden away on a narrow lane. Downstairs it’s all flagged floors, low beams and open fires; the antique-furnished upstairs is a little more elegant. Refined, skilful cooking sees modern versions of traditional pub dishes. For a special occasion book the chef’s table. Bedrooms are luxurious.