Access by road is a little confusing and a poor road surface doesn't help.Very impressive premises and good food.
Jason Dugdale
I discovered this place around 30 years before it had the big extensions and my first impression was ‘wow’. Since it was extended and modernised by opinion has increased to ‘spectacular’. The setting of the restaurant is special and if you want to impress someone then this is the place to go. The food is homemade and it’s simply delicious. As I mentioned the restaurant has been massively extended since my first visit but the ambiance has not changed in that it still feels like a family restaurant rather than a typical chain restaurant. The staff are always polite, smiling and very helpful. They are also very professional and knowledgeable about the food on the menu and how it’s made. Each time i’ve been, the food has been served pretty quickly and even the garnishes served with the main meals are seasonal and utterly delicious. I always say you get what you pay for and the steaks are full of flavour, cooked to perfection and locally sourced beef. I’ve also seen customers invited into the kitchen to see how the meat is stored which shows that the owners have pride in their business and proud of what they do.The only downside is that more people around Greater Manchester don’t know about this place as I would describe it as ‘if you know, you know’. I honestly believe that this place is as good as the so called best restaurants in Manchester.To summarise, every single detail about this restaurant is fantastic and I have no problem with having a 60-mile round trip to enjoy the experience. It’s simply amazing and the best of the best!
Anthony Richardson
Amazing food and I really mean amazing, service is on point and you get what you pay for, don't expect cheap, expect value for money ?
David moses
Top quality food and service, prices competitive with better restaurants. Suggest daylight visit as access very challenging.
Chris Mccann
The food is amazing but the service from the entire team and the view is beautiful.Rose and the girls thanks for a nice time we will be regulars.
Peter Bailey
quality food definitely be
Glenn Lockwood
This is a really good place to eat and drink the atmosphere was very good and the staff were very friendly and polite and patient which always helps. All in all a very pleasant and enjoyable experience. The view from the amazing massive window is quite simply awesome love it ? ??
Ellie S
We came here for my grandmas birthday and had afternoon tea which was lovely. There was a great lunchtime selection too if you don’t like that. Lovely staff and lovely location, definitely recommend.
David Parkinson
Definitely going again.Lad call mate looked after us. Great night food
Fantastic Christmas Dinner, service, quality of food and the fact there was no time pressure made this a fantastic experience. Will definitely return in the future.
Lovecluffers
Ordered 6 bottles of white wine for delivery. Deal £35. They got delivered the next day by a really friendly man. Excellent service and quality wine.
sian hopkins
Rump steak cooked to perfection, really succulent and full of flavour.. I didn’t want meal to end!Lovely staff , impeccable timing of service.Highly recommend!Parking: We were visiting the area and the restaurant is up a windy track . It was dark and raining which made it even harder to find the car park. Lightning could be better especially for those who don’t know the area!!But we had a wonderful evening .. so this was a minor issue!
Julie Lucas
The food was fantastic. Had Breakfast and Dinner. Stayed at 'The Stables' luxury guest house. It really was luxurious with wonderful hosts. Highly recommend.
Lee J
Eaten at the Fisherman's Retreat with my Fiancee today for the First time, We went for Breakfast.We have always known about the excellent reputation that the Fisherman's Retreat has and we were not disappointed.Lovely warm welcome we were seated in front of the huge windows overlooking the beautiful countryside.For Drinks my Fiancee ordered a Cappuccino and I ordered a Flat white which was honestly one of the nicest Cappuccino and Coffee we had ever had.For Breakfast my Fiancee ordered a Full English breakfast minus the Black pudding and haggis, I ordered the large Full English breakfast which came with 3 Sausages, 3 Bacon, Potatoe rosti, Baked beans, Grilled Tomatoes, Grilled Mushrooms, Black pudding topped with haggis and a rack of toast and butter.Honestly the breakfast was absolutely amazing Fantastic quality ingredients, Great quality Sausages and bacon, Potatoe Rosti was amazing again it was my first time having Potatoe Rosti it was really nice.Service was absolutely fantastic, Food was amazing, Beautiful setting looking over the hills towards Ramsbottom and Peel Tower.We highly recommend the Fisherman's Retreat.5☆
A bit out of the way but once there
Access by road is a little confusing and a poor road surface doesn't help.Very impressive premises and good food.
I discovered this place around 30 years before it had the big extensions and my first impression was ‘wow’. Since it was extended and modernised by opinion has increased to ‘spectacular’. The setting of the restaurant is special and if you want to impress someone then this is the place to go. The food is homemade and it’s simply delicious. As I mentioned the restaurant has been massively extended since my first visit but the ambiance has not changed in that it still feels like a family restaurant rather than a typical chain restaurant. The staff are always polite, smiling and very helpful. They are also very professional and knowledgeable about the food on the menu and how it’s made. Each time i’ve been, the food has been served pretty quickly and even the garnishes served with the main meals are seasonal and utterly delicious. I always say you get what you pay for and the steaks are full of flavour, cooked to perfection and locally sourced beef. I’ve also seen customers invited into the kitchen to see how the meat is stored which shows that the owners have pride in their business and proud of what they do.The only downside is that more people around Greater Manchester don’t know about this place as I would describe it as ‘if you know, you know’. I honestly believe that this place is as good as the so called best restaurants in Manchester.To summarise, every single detail about this restaurant is fantastic and I have no problem with having a 60-mile round trip to enjoy the experience. It’s simply amazing and the best of the best!
Amazing food and I really mean amazing, service is on point and you get what you pay for, don't expect cheap, expect value for money ?
Top quality food and service, prices competitive with better restaurants. Suggest daylight visit as access very challenging.
The food is amazing but the service from the entire team and the view is beautiful.Rose and the girls thanks for a nice time we will be regulars.
quality food definitely be
This is a really good place to eat and drink the atmosphere was very good and the staff were very friendly and polite and patient which always helps. All in all a very pleasant and enjoyable experience. The view from the amazing massive window is quite simply awesome love it ? ??
We came here for my grandmas birthday and had afternoon tea which was lovely. There was a great lunchtime selection too if you don’t like that. Lovely staff and lovely location, definitely recommend.
Definitely going again.Lad call mate looked after us. Great night food
Restaurantji Recommends
Fantastic Christmas Dinner, service, quality of food and the fact there was no time pressure made this a fantastic experience. Will definitely return in the future.
Ordered 6 bottles of white wine for delivery. Deal £35. They got delivered the next day by a really friendly man. Excellent service and quality wine.
Rump steak cooked to perfection, really succulent and full of flavour.. I didn’t want meal to end!Lovely staff , impeccable timing of service.Highly recommend!Parking: We were visiting the area and the restaurant is up a windy track . It was dark and raining which made it even harder to find the car park. Lightning could be better especially for those who don’t know the area!!But we had a wonderful evening .. so this was a minor issue!
The food was fantastic. Had Breakfast and Dinner. Stayed at 'The Stables' luxury guest house. It really was luxurious with wonderful hosts. Highly recommend.
Eaten at the Fisherman's Retreat with my Fiancee today for the First time, We went for Breakfast.We have always known about the excellent reputation that the Fisherman's Retreat has and we were not disappointed.Lovely warm welcome we were seated in front of the huge windows overlooking the beautiful countryside.For Drinks my Fiancee ordered a Cappuccino and I ordered a Flat white which was honestly one of the nicest Cappuccino and Coffee we had ever had.For Breakfast my Fiancee ordered a Full English breakfast minus the Black pudding and haggis, I ordered the large Full English breakfast which came with 3 Sausages, 3 Bacon, Potatoe rosti, Baked beans, Grilled Tomatoes, Grilled Mushrooms, Black pudding topped with haggis and a rack of toast and butter.Honestly the breakfast was absolutely amazing Fantastic quality ingredients, Great quality Sausages and bacon, Potatoe Rosti was amazing again it was my first time having Potatoe Rosti it was really nice.Service was absolutely fantastic, Food was amazing, Beautiful setting looking over the hills towards Ramsbottom and Peel Tower.We highly recommend the Fisherman's Retreat.5☆