Where to Eat When Visiting SofaMax

Where to Eat When Visiting SofaMax, Lancashire Food Stops for Ribble Valley, Burnley, Blackburn, Preston, Bolton and Manchester

If you are making the trip to SofaMax for sofas, corner sofas, designer sofas, leather sofas, reclining sofas, from Natuzzi, Franco Ferri, Volante, Calia Italia, New Trend Concepts, it is worth planning your food stop in advance. It keeps the day relaxed, it helps avoid decision fatigue, and it makes a showroom visit feel like a proper day out.

This guide is written for SofaMax visitors, with easy, driveable choices across the areas people commonly travel from, including Ribble Valley and Clitheroe, Burnley, Blackburn, Accrington, Preston, Bolton, and Manchester.

Start with the Lancashire hub page if you are planning a wider day out

Ribble Valley and Clitheroe, high end, scenic, and book ahead choices

The Eagle at Barrow, Barrow near Clitheroe

A strong all round option when you want classic brasserie style dining in a Ribble Valley setting. It works well for couples and groups, and it is easy to combine with a day out around Clitheroe.

https://theeagleatbarrow.co.uk/

Mitton Hall, Mitton near Whalley and Clitheroe

Ideal if you want a more occasion feel without it being intimidating. Great for a longer lunch or a relaxed post showroom meal, especially if you are doing Ribble Valley scenery the same day.

https://www.jamesplaces.com/mitton-hall/eat-and-drink/

Artisan Ribble Valley, Billington near Clitheroe

A modern, lively venue that suits people who want atmosphere, cocktails, and a more social dining vibe. Useful if your group wants variety rather than a traditional pub dining feel.

https://www.artisanribblevalley.co.uk/

Northcote, Langho

A special occasion option if you are planning a premium day out and want fine dining. This is the one to book well ahead, and it suits visitors who want the full experience rather than a quick stop.

https://www.northcote.com/dining-at-northcote/the-restaurant/

The Three Fishes, Mitton near Clitheroe

A polished dining option with a strong food focus, ideal if you want something that feels modern and purposeful, rather than a generic meal out.

https://www.thethreefishes.co.uk/

Burnley, smart dining and countryside stops

Bertram’s, Crow Wood, Burnley

A modern restaurant and cocktail bar setting, best suited to adults and couples, and a strong “make a night of it” option if you want your SofaMax trip to feel like a proper occasion.

https://bertramsrestaurant.com/

Wilfred’s Restaurant and Bar, Crow Wood, Burnley

A stylish choice if you want an evening atmosphere with cocktails and a more contemporary dining feel.

https://wilfredsrestaurant.com/

Fence Gate, Fence near Burnley

A very easy option for a relaxed meal in the Pendle countryside, useful for families and mixed groups because it can be as casual or as “Sunday lunch” as you want it to be.

https://fencegate.co.uk/

Blackburn, Asian and halal friendly choices

Akbar’s Blackburn

A known option for big group dining and a lively curry night, with an established Blackburn location listed on their restaurants page.

https://akbars.co.uk/restaurants/

Kebabish Original Blackburn

A strong choice if you want grills and curry in a more straightforward, local restaurant setting, with clear contact details and opening times on their site.

https://kebabishoriginalblackburn.com/

Accrington, reliable local option

Monte Cristo, Church, Accrington

A popular local Italian style choice for pizza and pasta, useful when you want something simple and familiar either before or after the showroom. Their menu PDFs also list the main details and website.

https://montecristorestaurant.co.uk/

Preston, easy city stop choices that fit a showroom day

The Continental, Preston

A very practical choice if you want food and a relaxed atmosphere right by Avenham and Miller Parks. It is particularly good when you want to combine your meal with a short riverside walk.

https://newcontinental.net/

PLAU, Preston

A good option if your group likes small plates and cocktails, and you want something with more of a city night out feel without travelling further afield.

https://www.plau.co.uk/

Haighton Manor, Haighton, Preston

A countryside pub restaurant style stop that suits families and mixed groups, and it works well if you prefer parking ease and a calmer setting over city centre bustle.

https://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/haightonmanor/

Bolton, quick, easy, and family friendly options

Pavilion Cafe, Queens Park, Bolton

A simple daytime stop in a park setting, ideal for a lighter break, coffee, and an easy walk before heading home.

https://www.lancswt.org.uk/pavilion-cafe-queens-park

The Pavilion, Bolton

A practical choice when your group wants Indian food and you want something that is straightforward to plan.

https://www.thepavilionbolton.co.uk/contact

Manchester, if you are travelling in and want to eat on the way

Hawksmoor Manchester

A strong choice for a more premium lunch or dinner in a central location, useful if you want to turn the trip into a full city day as well as a showroom visit.

https://thehawksmoor.com/locations/manchester/

Dishoom Manchester

A popular, high energy option for groups, and a good fit if you want something consistent and easy to book into a Manchester day.

https://www.dishoom.com/manchester/

Rudy’s Pizza, Manchester

A dependable choice if you want something quick and crowd pleasing without turning dinner into a long event.

https://www.rudyspizza.co.uk/

Akbar’s Manchester

If you want an Asian and halal friendly style option in Manchester, Akbar’s lists a Manchester location on their restaurants page.

https://akbars.co.uk/restaurants/

MyLahore Manchester

A lively Curry Mile option that works well for families and groups, and is easy to combine with a wider Manchester visit.