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Catering which smacks o£ “Pickwickian Relish’’. The grills and cuts are real value. Thcic s a warm inviting atmosphere at the Duke of York. Its no surprise that this snug little house is fast becoming a popular twosome or by yourself. Mr. and Mrs. D. Wilson will quickly make you feel at home. Phone Chatbum 266 for table reservation — a friendly welcome awaits all callers, You can stay a few days if you like.
GRINDLETON
DUKE OF YORK TEL- CHATBURN 266
Good, honest By a staff writer Farmers are renowned for
heir appreciation of good ood . . . . and' although Donald Wilson left the land ix years ago, he did not cave this instinct behind.
Comfort A former Grindleton far
mer, he is now landlord of he Duke of York Hotel,
vhich overlooks the village. During his six years at the
mb, he has built up a reputa- ion for serving good, honest
neals. The stone-built Duke ot
y0rk has a typically rural
atmosphere but it offers every modern comfort.
Old cart wheels stand at
the doorway, brass carriage lamps light the bar, and the dining-room can only be des cribed as being tastefully “olde worlde”.
■ Cooking is done by Mr. Wilson’s mother and by his wife, Doreen. They have never taken a catering course and, as Mr. Wilson says, “they ’ just, picked it up’’. .
They have picked it up
very well, because the dining room is never empty. On Friday and Saturday even ings — the most popular
dining-out times—it is always
full. Altogether there are four
waitresses and two people working behind the bar.
Popular
according to Mr. Wilson the most ' popular order is the mixed,grill.
The menu has a certain- farmhouse ' appeal
Included on the menu is
.fruit juice, tomato, juice, melon, roast duckling, roast chicken.'grilled gammon and pineapple, plaice, and steak
a n d ' and kidney pie.' Our meal—two vegetable
soups, a deep fried scampi with salad, French fried potatoes, peas and carrots; and a grilled sirloin steak with fried, onions, peas and fried potatoes, a half bottle of Lutomer Riesling and
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two; coffees cost £2 2s. 6d. for two. The meal was so filling
that we couldn’t possibly have attempted a sweet, but for those with larger appetites there was a choice of bilberry tart, sherry trifle, peaches or vanilla ice cream. Cheese and biscuits were also available.
Chicken At many hotels when you
order coffee, the waitress arrives with demi-tasse coffee
cups. >
a large'cup of good coffee and glad to see that the so- called sophistication of small cups was not apparent.
' We were pleased to receive , , Anyone spending an even
ing at the Duke of York but not wanting a full meal can have a bar snack. The speciality is chicken in the basket at the reasonable price of 5s. 6d. Sandwiches are
also available. Dinners are served nightly,
except on Sundays and Mon days. On Sunday there is a full lunch and a high lea.
The wine list .is compre
hensive, including cham pagne. The hotel was re-furnished
when the Wilsons took over, and 18 months ago . decora tions to the dining-room enabled them to cater for large banquets and wedding receptions. The room now seats 70.
Cushions The dining-room is really
eye-catching. There is no danger of diners-sitting down
to - stained table-cloths be- j cause the dark wooden tables'; are left uncovered. Mats arc used instead.
The bar is furnished with
wooden tables, and chairs ' with soft, upholstered cush- r ions, and gives a glowing welcome to any weary trav- • eller. After dining at the Duke
of York you camrest'assured that you will leave well- satisfied after having had a good- meal with glowing wine, and still have a size-, able amount of change- in your pocket. .
. ') SEAT BELTS How to get there You can’t miss'the'Dukc,;
of York once you’ve made your way to 'Grindletoh,': thc ; small village clinging to the : lower slopes of the fells. The hotel stands on the:
corner of the principal road: junction, and is easily visible,: from any direction. Grindleton is on the York-;
shire side of the River:; Ribble. The next nearest' place of any size is Chatburn on the Leeds-Livcrpool A59: trunk' road.
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leads northwards, through-, the meadows by the river, ' crossing the bridge after some;, three-quarters of a mile.
tion, where the road is joined by-that from West Bradford
: and Waddington, then up the steep hill. The hotel, with its large car park, is directly
- ahead. Grid reference of the Duke
of York hotel is 754855. L
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PARKER’S ARMS HOTEL NEWTON-IN-BO WLAND
Tel. Slaidbum 236 Pro. Mr. and Mrs. A. GLYN JONES
A hotel of charm, and antiquity, which lies at the foot of Waddington Fell.
The pleasure of dining-is.enhanced by the extensive views from’the dining room.
Dinner (Saturdays or by appointment) ... from 21/- Lunches, Afternoon Teas and High-Teas served daily
WEDDING RECEPTIONS AND PARTIES A SPECALITY
DINING OUT is no longer a
pleasure exclusive to the rich. It is becoming increasingly popular.
The area around Clitheroe contains many notable Hotels where readers can dine and wine at reasonable prices. We-feel they, would be patronised even more regularly .i;' if well publicised.
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On this page we publish advertisements from a selection of our, besthotels,-;allt.,,- within easy distance.
During the next few weeks our reporting .
staff will be visiting them all .in turn,for..> an evening out. . Their experiences and : - opinions will be published weekly.
Any other prospective advertiser should-.:;,;, contact our feature department. Telephone Clithcroc 2323.
{ 8 5 vj t - 3 ROEFIELD HOTEL
J ;V; RESIDENTIAL HOTEL and: RESTAURANT '.. - . ’-'Set ;in beautiful woodlands —
„ The food is' excellent and the choice extensive. yfcht^&'your.Uvjnet from our well stocked cellar. Open each evening 6-30 p.m.—8-30 p.m.
;i.;Vy J«1 Saturday 6-30t p.m.—9-00 p.m. ‘Small parties and wedding-receptions catered .for.
EDISFORD BRIDGE - CLITHEROE , , Tck Clitheroe 2010 — Miss Sandra -Pilkinglon
SPREAD EAGLE HOTEL SAW-L EY
:'y'-'''-'-WIniiig»',IMiiin&;-Partles,.Weddii^:-Recei»tioiB _ Renowned for i ts , excellent cuisine, .specialising in home cooking as well as the more exotic • . continental'dishes.
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Luncheons are served from-12-30 p.m.—2 p.m. Dinners are served from 7-0 p.m.—9 p.m. - . (8-30 p.m.‘ Sundays)
T :j' TABLE D’HOTE and A LA CARTE MENUS
, — ‘ CHOICE OP OVER 90 WINES — Tel.. CHATBURN 202
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