Discreet Dining in Blackburn
Blackburn's restaurants gather in its centre, with some of Lancashire's best known country pubs a short drive north. Here is how to find a calm table.
The Cathedral Quarter
The Cathedral Quarter has newer restaurants close to the station. It is the natural first choice for dinner in town.
The Cathedral Quarter has newer restaurants close to the station.
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The town centre
The wider town centre has a broad choice of restaurants and cafes, with plenty of family run places. A weekday evening is calmer than the weekend.
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Somewhere to book a room or a table for the evening, in Blackburn itself.
The Ribble Valley
Whalley and the villages of the Ribble Valley, a short drive north, are known for their country pubs and restaurants. They suit a slower evening, with a taxi booked for the way back.
Whalley and the villages of the Ribble Valley, a short drive north, are known for their country pubs and restaurants.
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Booking and asking for quiet
Book ahead for Friday and Saturday, and for the Ribble Valley at any time, and ask for a corner or a table away from the door.
Book ahead for Friday and Saturday, and for the Ribble Valley at any time, and ask for a corner or a table away from the door.
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Getting home
From the centre, the station and the taxi ranks are a short walk. From the valley, book a licensed taxi in advance. As everywhere on the site, this guide is for adults aged 18 and over.
From the centre, the station and the taxi ranks are a short walk.
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Blackburn areas worth knowing
- The Cathedral QuarterNewer restaurants by the station
- The town centreA broad choice of family run places
- WhalleyA Ribble Valley village a short drive north
- The Ribble ValleyCountry pubs among the hills
Frequently asked questions
The Ribble Valley, a short drive north, is calmer than the town centre on a weekend evening.
For Friday and Saturday evenings it is wise. Weekdays are usually easier.
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