This was my first fine dining experience & it was very nice indeed. The restaurant is in a quiet part of Preston near Avenham Park. In fact it's easy to miss if you don't know where it is. Very unassuming location.Each course served was amazing & introduced me to some flavours I've never had before. I also had the butter pie as a supplement. Very much worth the money. Yeah, really good. My favourite course was the cod, artichoke & shrimp. Seafood isn't usually my favourite but this was outstanding with so much flavour. A nice surprise was the bread served made from reclaimed grains used for beer making. And I'm unlikely to ever have better butter than that which was served with it. Sublime. Each dish had a surprising flavour & I literally couldn't wait for each course to be brought out. All in all no complaints & only praise for the quality of the food served.There is a very extensive wine list & a lot of other drinks to choose from, some sourced from the local area.The staff were all really nice & described each dish as it was brought out. They all knew their stuff & were extremely polite. This restaurant is not cheap but is definitely worth the expense, especially if you'd like an introduction to this kind of dining.Vegetarian options: Lion's mane mushroom served, which is quite rare.
Alex Cawthorne
Absolutely fantastic experience. Been a fan of this restaurant from the start. The restaurant name may have changed but the quality, atmosphere and food just got better! If you are looking for quality food and good value there is nothing in the North West that compares. Would recommend for any occasion and you won't be disappointed. Congrats to the team for the attention to detail and divine flavours. Sure there will be more awards to follow.Parking: Plenty of free parking on Winkley Square after 18:00. 2 minute walk from restaurant.
Lynn Jeary
Best value fine dining lunch in Lancashire. Food more than worthy of a Michelin star! Will be back for more soon.
Robyn J
This was our second time dining at 263 and it was just as wonderful as the first. I had a family member visiting and the team had very kindly signed a menu as a little memento - what a great touch! The food was once again incredible with a few changes from the menu on our previous visit - impossible to pick a single highlight but the salt aged beef was certainly the best I've ever had, and the black trompette madeleine instantly unlocked treasured childhood memories of freshly baked cakes - a perfect way to finish the meal. The team were fantastic, a slick but personable service that shows their commitment to the craft. The Sommelier was able to flex her knowledge of wines by expertly helping us select a bottle for the table based on our tastes - never an easy task when there are three people, but it was the perfect accompaniment to the meal. Overall just another brilliant experience from 263 and I'm already excited to return!
Compass20997054217
We had a stunning meal at 263. The food was exceptional, the service superb and the knowledge of the staff was very good. We will definitely be going back. 7 courses of fine dining lunch, and all from the freshest local ingredients - sublime!
Andrew F
Great anniversary lunch The dining room is simple with a great atmosphere that ensures a nice and relaxed dining experience, very refreshing. The staff are a credit to the restaurant and the food lives up-to high expectations. Many thanks . We will definitely come back again.
AmyMorican01
Me and my fiancé decided to treat ourselves for our anniversary and so booked here. We’d never been to a Michelin star restaurant before and we were not disappointed. The attention to detail from the staff and chefs is amazing. We were called the day before our visit to double check our allergens and the staff were so friendly and informative. The food was absolutely divine, we were a little hesitant going in to it as we weren’t sure what to expect but we thoroughly enjoyed every dish we tried. Would love to come back perhaps for our first date night as a married couple!
iancM4208EU
A compact room with just eight tables but with service exceeding expectations. The tasting menu was lovely. The wine list extensive. A really lovely lunchtime experience.
Shawntá Angel Francis
Sam is great and good with people. I loved her personality and acts of service.
Robyn Jones
Food was incredible, served by a knowledgable and skilled team in a relaxed venue. Loved it.
I was taken here for a birthday surprise & I was blown away.We were greeted kindly by Samantha and the whole experience was exceptional. All staff were very polite & knowageable, giving informative desriptions of each of the 12 courses, along with the paired wines.The food was incredible... so many delicious flavours & it is clear to see the tremendous effort put in for presentation & precision.Would highly recommend for anyone who enjoys the fine dining experience.
Sue Pateman
Had lunch today at 263 the meal fromStart to finish was superb, the front of house were amazing. Certainly destined for a Mitchell star. Thank you Sam Sean and team for a wonderful experience xx
Anthony Jackson
Excellent lunch tasting menu with matching wine flight. The food was superb, and the staff were attentive, polite and knowledgeable.
Kirsty brown
Such a lovely treat, relaxing atmosphere beautifully presented food . Would highly recommend.
Vanessa Morrison
We had a lovely meal and experience at 263. The food was excellent and the service was amazing with all our waitresses being knowledgeable, courteous, patient and enthusiastic.It's expensive but an absolute treat and definitely worth it.We would love to visit again and it really made my husband's birthday feel special.
This was my first fine dining experience & it was very nice indeed. The restaurant is in a quiet part of Preston near Avenham Park. In fact it's easy to miss if you don't know where it is. Very unassuming location.Each course served was amazing & introduced me to some flavours I've never had before. I also had the butter pie as a supplement. Very much worth the money. Yeah, really good. My favourite course was the cod, artichoke & shrimp. Seafood isn't usually my favourite but this was outstanding with so much flavour. A nice surprise was the bread served made from reclaimed grains used for beer making. And I'm unlikely to ever have better butter than that which was served with it. Sublime. Each dish had a surprising flavour & I literally couldn't wait for each course to be brought out. All in all no complaints & only praise for the quality of the food served.There is a very extensive wine list & a lot of other drinks to choose from, some sourced from the local area.The staff were all really nice & described each dish as it was brought out. They all knew their stuff & were extremely polite. This restaurant is not cheap but is definitely worth the expense, especially if you'd like an introduction to this kind of dining.Vegetarian options: Lion's mane mushroom served, which is quite rare.
Absolutely fantastic experience. Been a fan of this restaurant from the start. The restaurant name may have changed but the quality, atmosphere and food just got better! If you are looking for quality food and good value there is nothing in the North West that compares. Would recommend for any occasion and you won't be disappointed. Congrats to the team for the attention to detail and divine flavours. Sure there will be more awards to follow.Parking: Plenty of free parking on Winkley Square after 18:00. 2 minute walk from restaurant.
Best value fine dining lunch in Lancashire. Food more than worthy of a Michelin star! Will be back for more soon.
This was our second time dining at 263 and it was just as wonderful as the first. I had a family member visiting and the team had very kindly signed a menu as a little memento - what a great touch! The food was once again incredible with a few changes from the menu on our previous visit - impossible to pick a single highlight but the salt aged beef was certainly the best I've ever had, and the black trompette madeleine instantly unlocked treasured childhood memories of freshly baked cakes - a perfect way to finish the meal. The team were fantastic, a slick but personable service that shows their commitment to the craft. The Sommelier was able to flex her knowledge of wines by expertly helping us select a bottle for the table based on our tastes - never an easy task when there are three people, but it was the perfect accompaniment to the meal. Overall just another brilliant experience from 263 and I'm already excited to return!
We had a stunning meal at 263. The food was exceptional, the service superb and the knowledge of the staff was very good. We will definitely be going back. 7 courses of fine dining lunch, and all from the freshest local ingredients - sublime!
Great anniversary lunch The dining room is simple with a great atmosphere that ensures a nice and relaxed dining experience, very refreshing. The staff are a credit to the restaurant and the food lives up-to high expectations. Many thanks . We will definitely come back again.
Me and my fiancé decided to treat ourselves for our anniversary and so booked here. We’d never been to a Michelin star restaurant before and we were not disappointed. The attention to detail from the staff and chefs is amazing. We were called the day before our visit to double check our allergens and the staff were so friendly and informative. The food was absolutely divine, we were a little hesitant going in to it as we weren’t sure what to expect but we thoroughly enjoyed every dish we tried. Would love to come back perhaps for our first date night as a married couple!
A compact room with just eight tables but with service exceeding expectations. The tasting menu was lovely. The wine list extensive. A really lovely lunchtime experience.
Sam is great and good with people. I loved her personality and acts of service.
Food was incredible, served by a knowledgable and skilled team in a relaxed venue. Loved it.
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I was taken here for a birthday surprise & I was blown away.We were greeted kindly by Samantha and the whole experience was exceptional. All staff were very polite & knowageable, giving informative desriptions of each of the 12 courses, along with the paired wines.The food was incredible... so many delicious flavours & it is clear to see the tremendous effort put in for presentation & precision.Would highly recommend for anyone who enjoys the fine dining experience.
Had lunch today at 263 the meal fromStart to finish was superb, the front of house were amazing. Certainly destined for a Mitchell star. Thank you Sam Sean and team for a wonderful experience xx
Excellent lunch tasting menu with matching wine flight. The food was superb, and the staff were attentive, polite and knowledgeable.
Such a lovely treat, relaxing atmosphere beautifully presented food . Would highly recommend.
We had a lovely meal and experience at 263. The food was excellent and the service was amazing with all our waitresses being knowledgeable, courteous, patient and enthusiastic.It's expensive but an absolute treat and definitely worth it.We would love to visit again and it really made my husband's birthday feel special.