Eating Out

How the new shisha lounge will look (image: Studio John Bridge)

Decision on new Preston shisha lounge amid 'wrong crowd' concern

Animate is coming - but in stages

More restaurant opening dates revealed for Preston's 'Animate' leisure complex

The upper floors of the former Totto's restaurant on Fleet Street are to be turned into flats (image: Google)

Popular Preston restaurant site to become flats

Update on ‘forgotten’ pub restaurant planned next to Lidl in Preston

The 10 best burger joints in Preston to try on National Burger Day

New fish & chip restaurant and coffee lounge for former Italian

Buffet restaurants

14 buffet restaurants in Lancashire rated from worst to best

The likes of beefburgers should have a certain amount of meat in them (image: Pixabay)

Shock figures show scale of food standards failures in Lancashire

The top places to grab afternoon tea or a cake in Lancashire

There's loads to look forward to in Blackpool in 2024, with the resort boasting a packed schedule of events including concerts, shows, festivals and more

Blackpool in 2024: 11 exciting events to look forward to in the New Year

Lang's Restaurant reopened in its original location after 3.5 years away.
Before the reopening in March, owners Paul and Claire Lang carried out a glamourous renovation with new decor and bar area.

17 restaurants that have opened and closed in 2023 in and around Preston

An idea of how the signs could look, according to a report submitted to Preston City Council.

New Chinese tea house and restaurant to open in heart of city

How it will look from Tenterfield Street

New images show how £45m cinema centre will look

What the new Miller & Carter restaurant look like when it opens at the Eastway Retail Hub, Fulwood

Miller & Carter update: Restaurant going ahead but could switch brands

Miller & Carter appears to have withdrawn plans to open a new steakhouse restaurant on the Eastway Hub retail development near the Broughton roundabout in Fulwood

Miller & Carter scrap plans for new steakhouse at retail park

Bistrot Pierre, Preston

This is the French restaurant offering free meals to those most in need
Diners at a Preston restaurant will be contributing towards a free meal for a resident in need this Christmas.
Catherine Musgrove

Mediterranean restaurant Cosmopolitan has been recognised with a Good Food Award.
The restaurant is run by husband-and-wife duo Vanda and Recep (known as Reggie) Tankut.

Good Food Award 2023/24: Our area's winning restaurants, cafes and takeaways

Oli and Sean in the kitchen

Aven: Owners 'overwhelmed' by response to relaunch of fine dining restaurant

The former Vinro restaurant

New Turkish Grill to open in heart of town - here's what's on the menu

Your thoughts are wanted at a drop-in session.

This is how city's Grade II-listed gem could look - your thoughts wanted

I made a 'Michelin-starred toastie' at home - here's how it went

The Stanley Arms in Lancaster Road, Preston will close after Saturday, October 21

Preston pub announces sudden closure

Committed to sourcing as many ingredients as possible from local producers, The Pickled Goose was rated as ‘excellent’ on Tripadvisor after receiving hundreds of glowing reviews for its ‘wonderful food’. It reopens on Saturday, October 28. (Picture by The Pickled Goose)

Popular Preston restaurant to reopen

The price of chicken tikka masala is hitting Brits in the pocket.

15 of the best-rated Indian takeaways and restaurants near you

Lisa Goodwin-Allen with her creation

Lancashire's Michelin-starred toastie unveiled - here's how to recreate it

The Santa’s Christmas Journey experience at Barton Grange Garden Centre gives children the chance to meet to meet Santa and have their picture taken. It costs £23 per child and £16 per adult. (Picture by Barton Grange)

Tickets on sale for Barton Grange Christmas experiences

Preston's new fish and chip shop - deals and opening times
A popular chippy chain famous for its meal deals has opened a brand new fish and chip shop in Preston.
Matthew Calderbank

The Friargate venue says it will relaunch on Friday, September 22 as “a place to drink, eat, dance and play”, with a new cocktail menu and 2 for 1 offers throughout the week

Roper Hall to reopen with brand new look and games zone

Moor Hall, Prescot Road, Aughton

The two Lancashire restaurants that could be named best in the UK

Inside the The Twelve Tellers, Church Street, Preston. (Picture by LEP / Michelle Adamson)

Pub closes after mouse sightings

Scaffolding up while work was carried out on the Grade-II listed building

Fresh hopes £15m hotel with rooftop terrrace will finally be finished

New signage is up at the restaurant in Much Hoole

Takeover announced as Indian restaurant closes its doors after 21 years

Outside the restaurant in Fishergate

The unique city restaurant where everything is under 500 calories

Preston's new attraction will welcome its first customers in around 18 months' time

This is when Preston's cinema and leisure venue Animate will open its doors

Treat yourself, Barbie-style

8 of the pinkest places to go for a Barbie-inspired day

McDonald's at the Capitol Centre has a fresh new look after undergoing a three-week refurbishment. (Photo by McDonald's)

McDonald's opens revamped drive-thru with sleek new look

Tinos, a popular family-run Italian restaurant in the heart of Preston city centre, will close for good on Sunday, August 6

Popular Italian restaurant to close for good

Some customers say they can no longer afford to visit KFC due to increased prices

KFC customers hit out at price increases

Andrew Finlayson has opened the new Refresh shop on London road.

Gym owner has opens new health and wellness shop

23 Winckley Square, Preston

Landmark restaurant site goes on market for £1.3m

McDonald's at the Capitol Centre in Walton-le-Dale will close on Tuesday, June 27 and reopen on Monday, July 19

McDonald's to close for refurbishment

Sam, Sean, Oli and Alex Blamire, managing director.

263: New head chef of top Preston restaurant addresses Michelin Star talk

The impressive Harris Institute looks set to become a Chinese restaurant.

Chinese buffet served by robot waiters

Chef Mark Birchall outside Moor Hall

Moor Hall: Lancashire restaurant is named 'Best in England'

The unveiling on Preston Flag Market

The legendary name given to Preston's new Hot Potato Tram

Sylvia Holmes and her partner Paul Richmond, owners of BonBons Coffee Bar in Liverpool Road, Penwortham

Penwortham cafe to close for a spell due to owner's cancer battle

One of Rikki Hughe's dessert creations

New head chef for Preston's Michelin Guide restaurant 263

This well-known fish and chip business in Market Street is on offer for £49,950.
Before Covid, the turnover was £2,500 per week.
It's fitted out with a serving counter, six pan Ban Marie, three pan Ellidge and Fairley range, water heater, domestic cooker, Casio touch screen till, Williams tall free standing fridge, Williams fish fridge and a Williams chest freezer.
Above the shop there is a one bedroom split level apartment which can be rented separately. The apartment currently does not have a separate entrance so will only suit an owner occupier.

8 read-to-go businesses for sale in and around Preston

This family-run gelato parlour is based in the grounds of a farm in Station Lane, Barton.
It gets 4.7 out of 5 on Google Reviews.
One reviewer said: "Will be going again definitely recommend. You can also buy raw milk and milkshakes."

Some of the best places to get an icecream in and around Preston

A new 'RaveTone' class is launching on May 23 ay New Longton Village Hall.
Labelled as an 'anti-aging' class, it's focused on having fun while members maintain or even build muscle mass.
The lights will be off and the music will be up while the class takes place.
Visit www.up-fit.uk for information.

9 top things for retirees to do in and around Preston

The festival runs on May 21 and 22.

South Ribble village set to hold the North's biggest BBQ festival

Guy's Eating Establishment, based at Guy's Thatched Hamlet, had been slapped with a one star hygiene rating in February 2023 as inspectors ordered improvements across all areas

New hygiene score for Guy's Thatched Hamlet's after second inspection

The Leyland Lion in Hough Lane, Leyland has a 4.1 star rating according to 1,798 Google reviews

Every Wetherspoons pub in Preston, Chorley and Leyland ranked from best to worst

Haighton Manor has recently won the Good Pub Guide Beer and also Wine award.
The Guide describes Haighton Manor as an "imposing 17th century country house....combining striking exposed stone walls with more homely touches."
It praises features such as open fires, "elegant" metal chandeliers and "quality chairs."
Reviewers remarked on the "spacious conservatory dining extension" as well as cosy areas and "pleasant country views".
They said "Cheerful staff serve Phoenix Brunning & Price Original plus guests such as Hawkshead Bitter, Lancaster Blonde, Moorhouses Black Cat, Pitchfork PG Steam and Timothy Taylors Landlord on handpump, more than 70 gins, 50 malt whiskies and ten farm ciders; board games."
It notes that there is a wide selection of "appealing modern food".

8 of the best pubs in and around Preston this Bank Holiday weekend

How the apartments/shops block could look (Image: RPS Design Group).

Shops and cafe plan for booming city neighbourhood