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13. The Rams Head Hotel, Tarleton
"The prime Scotch beef served is equal to 'the fatted calf' of yesteryear: Today the menu is much larger with such specialty dishes as Duckling with peach brandy sauce and Trout Cleopatra" | other
14. Cuerden Manor, Bamber Bridge
"One of the pleasures of dining out is that you can vary the venue as well as the menu. You look for something different - something new. And the newest place to challenge the palate is Cuerden Manor" | jpimediaresell
15. Black Horse, Longton
"Some say: "We think they are the best in Lancashire". Others, more positively say "We know they are the best in Lancashire". And the delectable dishes so deservedly praised are beautifully served" | jpimediaresell
16. Ye Horns Inn, Goosnargh
"Situated at the foot of Beacon Fell, Ye Horns Inn, built in 1872, can boast the finest home made soup and roast duckling in the North. Cooked by the proprietors, it is worthy of its reputation" | jpimediaresell