This Friday, our barbecue ribs are back! The recipe hasn't changed since we first sent them out of the kitchen over a decade ago, and we see no reason to start meddling now.
This Saturday, our Head Chef Chris Bury takes to the Food Theatre stage at the Great Eccleston Agricultural Show, bringing the best of Lancashire's food culture to the plate. Always a highlight of the show weekend, Chris's live demo kicks off at 12 noon, following TV chef Phil Vickery. Well worth the visit.
This Friday, we're laying on a sun-drenched Italian feast. Think fresh seafood, classic antipasti, cold Italian whites and long, lazy al fresco dining while the sun settles over the terrace.
A big weekend of football beckons. We are, of course, aware that any attempts to steal you away from it would be futile. So instead, we’re fuelling the occasion with a pre-match banquet of unmistakable seafood proportions.
From Sunday 5th July, Sundays at The Cartford are getting an upgrade. We're introducing a dedicated Sunday Menu - one menu, built for the day, with real choice and something for everyone.
Amid political shifts, indecisive weather, and World Cup chaos, we thought it was time to offer something reassuringly certain: a proper Friday night burger feast.
A cold seafood platter, live music, and a rosé in the sun. Friday sorted.
It doesn’t get the same fanfare as Mother’s Day. Or Easter. Or Pancake Day, for that matter. But we think Dad’s earned a bit of attention - and we’re happy to provide it.
Tonight's the night. England kick off their World Cup campaign in Dallas, Texas. So this Friday, we're trading Lancashire lanes for the Lone Star State and bringing bold flavours, proper spice and serious heat to The Cartford for a good old Tex-Mex night.
This Friday, the main man himself Patrick Beaumé takes the pass - and that can only mean one thing: vive la France!
The 10th July marks our first Spanish Night of the year - and we're bringing the good stuff. As ever, the brilliant flamenco guitarist Samuel Moore joins us for the evening, and the kitchen will be serving a Spanish-themed specials list alongside the à la carte.
Join us at The Cartford for an informal evening and three course dinner in our River House with award-winning food and travel journalist Sudi Pigott, celebrating her new book Consider the Anchovy.
No Friday Series this week, but for good reason… This Friday (tomorrow) marks the launch of our new à la carte menu - the most significant change we've made in some time.
This week in our Friday Series, we're returning to something we hold rather dear. An ode to the great British chip shop tradition, and an evening where elastic waistbands and a certain moral flexibility at dinnertime are encouraged.
A day off deserves a proper meal. We're open this Bank Holiday Monday - and with the forecast looking the way it does, the terrace should be getting a run out too. Settle in, take your time, and let someone else do the cooking.
This week in our Friday Series, we’re going Pan Asian. Think bao buns, dim sum, katsu curry and live music from the Misty Reprise.
This Friday, we’re going SURF ’N’ TURF - rich, savoury bavette steak paired with sweet, delicate Scottish langoustines, served with melted creole butter sauce, a heap of golden fries and a fresh garden salad.
A day off deserves a proper meal. We're open for Early May Bank Holiday with our Sunday Specials running as usual - settle in, take your time, and let someone else do the cooking.
This Friday - the barbecue is coming back out. A barbecue again, you mutter? Our retort - we're comfortable playing with fire, and even more comfortable eating beside it.
You asked, we listened. Friday 17th April - 'Haute' Dogs are back. Three varieties, homemade buns, and ingredients a hot dog probably never expected to meet.
Steaming bowls of moules à la crème, plenty of garlic, white wine, cream and herbs, served properly with golden fries for good measure. Nothing beats it.
Easter Sunday at The Cartford. A good time to get together over a proper Sunday lunch. Our usual roasts, a few extras for the occasion, and the bar open from midday. Serving 12-7pm.
This week in our Friday series, it’s Japanese Night at The Cartford. Expect steaming bowls of ramen with rich broth and silky noodles, alongside fresh sushi packed with flavour. Live music comes courtesy of saxophonist, Will Lewis.
This week in our Friday Series, we’re going full Indian. Not the takeaway-in-a-foil-container kind - the real deal. We’ve given our South Indian chef, Sai (straight from Hyderabad), free rein in the kitchen.
There’s more than one way to do Valentine’s at The Cartford. You can join us for lunch, dinner, or afternoon tea, or turn it into a proper break with a night (or two) in one of our rooms. All weekend, we’ll be running a Valentine’s specials list alongside the usual menu, so however you choose to spend it, we’ll make sure it’s looked after.
Join us for a Burns Night celebration that promises a truly Scottish experience. Expect a specials list imbued with Scottish culinary tradition.
We don’t need much encouragement to put a good pie on the menu, but this Friday we’re giving it a night of its own. Expect a short line-up of proper, hand-crafted pies, packed with rich, slow-cooked flavours and plenty of comfort.
Join us on New Year’s Day and start the year the right way. We’re open from 12.30pm to 6pm, serving our winter à la carte menu alongside a selection of New Year’s Day specials.
It’s our favourite night of the year - and this year, we’re turning the dial up once more. New Year’s Eve at The Cartford is a little different to our usual service. It’s a ticketed event with a set three-course menu, live music, and that unmistakable Cartford atmosphere - lively, laid-back, and just the right amount of sparkle.
Christmas Eve at The Cartford Inn - it’s not just another night, it’s the night. The busiest, and most special, of the year - a tradition like no other, where festive spirit takes centre stage.
A small break from our usual Friday Series as Christmas edges closer. This week we’re welcoming our new Winter Menu dishes that are a little heartier, built around the best of the season and made for colder evenings.
We also have live music from The Misty Reprise.
