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The Freemasons at Wiswell, Wiswell, Lancashire

The Freemasons at Wiswell

4.7
4.7
2503 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Welcome to Freemasons at Wiswell, where fabulous food is served in an elegant and relaxed rural setting. The inn is located in the 'chocolate box' village of Wiswell, near Clitheroe, in the picturesque Ribble Valley.
Since our transformation and reopening in the summer of 2009, we have created a loyal clientele and a genuine home-from-home atmosphere. Flag stone floors, walls in muted heritage colours, antique rugs and furniture, period paintings and prints all unite to create a stylish and comfortable setting. Our bar has an excellent selection of traditional cask conditioned ales from award-winning independent breweries and is complemented by a superb cellar with over 250 wines from around the world.
While the surroundings and welcome are inviting, the main reason to visit is, of course, our food.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:30–20:30 Wed–Sat 12:00–14:00 Sun 12:00–17:00
  • Phone number
    01254 822218
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Smith

Experiences

  • Tasting Tuesdays

    £50.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    TASTING TUESDAYS Taking bookings now! £50 per person to be taken by the whole table Please allow 3 hours at busy times Wine Packages: £50 per person - optional 7pm Sample Menu Snacks Two Preparations of Wellgate Smoked Salmon ~ Bread Roast Lamb and Rosemary Brioche, Whey Butter Broadbean, Pea & Mint Houmous ~ Signature 'Hotdog' ~ Cod Roast Loin, Pickled Isle of Wight Tomatoes, Tomato Butter Sauce ~ Chicken Poached Breast, Sautéed Black Garlic and Truffle Kiev, New Season Greens, BBQ King Oyster Mushrooms, Roast Chicken Gravy ~ Freemasons Classic Lemon Meringue Pie ~ Selection of Crafty Man Cheese and Biscuits ~ Selection of Petit Fours
  • Easter Monday Bank Holiday

    £67.50 per person

    21 Apr 2025 only
    3 Course £67.50
  • Mothers Day at the Freemasons

    £67.50 per person

    30 Mar 2025 only
    Mothers Day at the Freemasons 3 courses £67.50 Children under 12 Half Price

What 2,503 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Lancashire

    Innovative

  • Lancashire

    Great for fine wines

  • Lancashire

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Freemasons at Wiswell offers an "outstanding dining experience" with "excellent food" and "efficient, friendly service." Guests appreciate the "beautifully cooked and presented dishes" and the "value for money" offered by the tasting menus. Andrew and the team are praised for their warm welcome and exceptional hospitality. Despite some mixed reviews on portion sizes and vegetarian options, the restaurant remains a favorite for special occasions, with many patrons planning to return.

2,503 Reviews
  1. Lucas

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very nice place for an evening meal. The service and the food is outstanding!

    1 person found this helpful

  2. David

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food experience, we were made to feel special, including going the extra mile with special dietary needs.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. KATE

    Manchester

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the taster menu which was incredible overall with a few things we felt were not well balanced but dishes were complex, with outstanding creation and skill and amazing flavours. I'd suggest waiting on staff are trained to clear tables as this lets the experience down when front of house experience doesn't match the experience on the plate and skill of the chefs.

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  4. chris

    Manchester

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both food and service were excellent. Definalty recommend a visit and definataly will be visiting again.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Lynne

    Manchester

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. We love our trips to the Freemasons. Outstanding food in very relaxed and welcoming surroundings. We will definitely be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Melanie

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent all round. Would highly recommend. You pay too wack for a bottle of wine, but only to be expected. Will certainly revisit

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Chrissie

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal! My husband and I had an absolutely super meal at the Freemasons. We received a warm welcome on arrival and the restaurant had a very homely, stylish, country interior. The front of house and bar staff were very courteous, helpful and keen to ensure a good experience for the diner and provided any help and information we needed. The menu was exciting and imaginative, the wine list offered a thoughtfully selected range of delicious wines that complemented our individual course choices really well. When the food started to arrive we knew we were in for a treat and it did not disappoint! We had snacks which were utterly amazing and plentiful, beautifully presented and so, so delicious. The rest of the meal continued in the same vein and we ended it with mouthwatering desserts. In summary, the team at the Freemasons has its act together at a very high standard, provided us with a very enjoyable experience and the food was superb! We had a great evening and would definitely recommend. Well done Freemasons!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Carole

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb lunch at The Freemasons. Every single course of our 3 course lunch was delicious. The meat was ‘melt in the mouth’ and the portions are extremely generous. I can’t fault a thing and I certainly couldn’t pick a favourite course. Andrew is a tonic and what is missing in most establishments these days. What surprised us more was the incredible value for money for lunch. Needless to say we have booked again. How have we missed this jewel in the Ribble Value?! In addition, we were gifted a voucher and hadn’t realised that it had a 6 month expiration, however I made contact with the restaurant and they honoured it. Outstanding customer service. We can’t wait to come back!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Gordon

    Lancashire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic three course Sunday roast with extra treats, artisan breads , a birthday card for my son and gorgeous Birthday chocolates which were totally unexpected. Andrew and all the waiting staff were warm, friendly and down to earth. We went home thoroughly satisfied . Food how food should be!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Martyn

    Lancashire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Valentines Day set menu was incredible. The service was virtually faultless. We will be back.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

The Freemasons at Wiswell is rated 4.7 stars by 2503 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Freemasons at Wiswell

8 Vicarage Fold, Wiswell, Lancashire BB7 9DF

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Clitheroe
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:30–20:30 Wed–Sat 12:00–14:00 Sun 12:00–17:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matthew Smith
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