This traditional country inn had a real shake-up when Martina and Jonathan Myerscough took over in 2005. With a beautiful new restaurant, cosy snug with roaring fire, private dining room with panoramic views across Pendle Hill and Longridge Fell, dainty little teashop, two gardens and three new four-star guest bedrooms, the Red Pump Inn is now a thriving business.
The Myerscoughs wholly support local suppliers and are enthusiastic supporters of the Ribble Valley Food Trail. Their menu represents everything they love to eat and their passion for good food is infectious. The Red Pump’s superb extra-matured beef and pork is from Pendle Hill, lamb is from Bowland and Bolton Abbey, chicken and duck from Johnson and Swarbrick in Longridge, ice-cream from Uncle Bob’s in Chipping, fruit and vegetables from Clitheroe Market and sausages from Cowman’s, as well as a huge range of game from local estates.
Jonathan is a also real ale fan and keeps three hand-pulled ales at the inn from Grindleton Brewhouse, Moorhouses and Bowland Breweries to name a few.
The Red Pump is an egalitarian sort of place and you will feel comfortable there in shooting tweeds, muddy walking boots or designer togs. The old-fashioned owner-managed approach is a genuine hit with customers and the banter is good-natured.
Food for thought…
- The Red Pump's children's menu features special flat skinless sausages and burgers. Thursday is steak night and Friday features great fish and seafood on the specials board.
- The Red Pump makes its own chutneys, jams, breads, cakes and biscuits, which guests can buy and take home. The baking is now so popular that regular customers pop in to grab the “almost healthy” chocolate and beetroot cake, and homemade pates.
- Even though the Red Pump’s speciality dishes are rather carnivorous, head chef Ash also caters for vegetarians, vegans and special dietary requirements (with a veritable choice should he get a little notice!)
The Red Pump Inn, Clitheroe Road, Bashall Eaves, Nr Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 3DA
01254 826227
info@theredpumpinn.co.uk
www.theredpumpinn.co.uk
SD 69584318
Open noon to 2.30pm and 6 to 11pm Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 9pm Sunday
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