Restaurant Dining

We are open for indoor dining in the restaurant upstairs and ground floor on Fridays, Saturdays and selected Sundays. Sundays are lunch time only and our next Sunday lunches are 12th, 19th and 26th Sept and 3rd, 10th and 17th Oct. Pre-booking can be made for tables between 12 noon and 2pm & 6pm and 8.15pm and we are accepting reservations online now. Weather dependent we also have some outdoor seating both in front of our Pantry and on our Platform area behind the Pantry. As always, we will ensure that your visit is safe and comfortable and in keeping with the government’s Covid guidelines.

Molton Brown Pop-up shop Fri 17th Sept

Lunch bookings from 12 noon – 2.30pm

We are delighted to be welcoming the team from Molton Brown, Manchester city centre for an opportunity to indulge and purchase from their pop-up shop. Unlike years gone by the products on sale will be the very latest ranges. All you need to do is reserve your lunch table below and then lunch, browse and shop at your leisure.

Activity on the day include
* Fragrance Profiler – identify your fragrance to match your personality *
* Hair care consultation *
* Demonstration of our Indulgent Opulent Collection *

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FINDING US
dining room at the breda murphy restaurant

Breda Murphy Restaurant

Modern British Irish cuisine in Whalley, at the heart of Lancashire’s Ribble Valley

 

In 2006 Breda’s dream became a reality with the opening of her own restaurant, formed from a lifetime of experience and a highly successful catering business.
Nestled in the historic village of Whalley, Lancashire, the restaurant has been an opportunity for Breda to present her own signature cuisine and make her mark.
From the very start the restaurant featured in the Michelin Food Guide, The Good Food Guide and Hardens. A string of articles were written in the press: The Times, The Sunday Telegraph, Sainsbury’s and Olive Magazines. Breda Murphy Restaurant has also achieved a No 1 rating on Trip Advisor.
Fast forward to 2020 and LUXLife magazine voted Breda Murphy, ‘The best contemporary British Restaurant in the UK’.
Of course the Coronavirus pandemic has brought spells of closure this past year, but the story will continue shortly, and in the meantime the restaurant can now come to your home instead, with our ready meals delivery. Feel free to stop by Breda Murphy Pantry too: take away and click & collect services are available.
The legacy continues.
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dessert on a brown set table
a plate of meat and seafood

  • star rating  Lunch at Breda's was a lovely experience. Especially enjoyed the pork belly; my wife enjoyed the cod. We both loved the vanilla creme brulee with gooseberries. Novel outdoor dining at... read more

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    19th April 2021

    star rating  Taste, style, quality, Breda Murphy has it all. Friday night chippy tea was an extra special treat; crisp batter with steamed fish inside, gorgeous chips, mushy peas and home-made tartar... read more

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    21st March 2021

    star rating  Delicious freshly prepared food with a warm welcome. Never disappointed! Monkfish scampi starter with a Turbot served in champagne sauce

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    16th October 2020

  • star rating  Ate here on 12th September in the evening. Nice atmosphere and welcoming staff. Relatively short menu, but well thought out. Excellent arancini, duck and halibut. It’s a pleasure eating here.... read more

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    13th September 2020

    star rating  Late lunch as a birthday treat.
    3 courses each - beautifully presented .
    Tasty Arancini - I could have eaten them again !
    Gnocchi for a main - freshly... read more

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    13th September 2020

    star rating  We had heard so much about this restaurant so we booked for our anniversary. Unfortunately we felt really deflated. It did not live up to its award winning status. Unless... read more

    avatar thumb madmaria42
    8th September 2020

  • star rating  Yet again fantastic lunch you cannot fault the food or the people that look after you if anyone deserves to do well it’s Breda and team

    avatar thumb Dogsbody2
    14th March 2020

    star rating  Celebrating a friends birthday with 9 girlfriends. Fantastic Live music . Great atmosphere. Fantastic service. Food to die for!! Would highly recommend!!

    avatar thumb N67DGtraceya
    13th March 2020

    star rating  Good food spoiled by poor service main course warm veg served to late had eaten meat spoiled at good meal

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    29th February 2020
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Getting To The Restaurant

Visiting Us By Car

From the M6

Leave the M6 at Junction 31. Follow A59 signposted Whalley and Clitheroe for 10 miles. At the Northcote Manor roundabout take the second exit to Whalley. Follow the road then over the river Calder, through the village and at the mini roundabout, at Forge Corner, turn left onto Station Road. After a short distance the restaurant is situated on the left, immediately before the railway bridge which crosses the road.

From the M65

Leave the M65 at Junction 6 (Blackburn North & Central). Take the ring road marked A59 Clitheroe. Two miles along dual carriageway turn at major junction following A666 to Clitheroe (A59) and Whalley. After three and a half miles at a large roundabout at the A59 junction follow Whalley signs, follow this road past Mytton Fold Hotel then into Whalley over the bridge, through the village and at the mini roundabout, at Forge Corner, turn left onto Station Road. After a short distance the restaurant is situated on the left, immediately before the railway bridge which crosses the road.

Parking

  1. Our Private Car Park – We have a small private car park immediately in front of the restaurant.
  2. Whalley Tennis Club – BB7 9RY (Pay & Display) – Under the railway arch and a 30 second walk opposite the restaurant is a Pay & Display car park costing £2 all day
  3. Whalley Railway Station Car Park – BB7 9SE – A 30 second walk situated on The Sidings Business Park is a car park for railway users.
  4. Accrington Rd Car Park – BB7 9TD (Pay & Display) –  Situated in the centre of Whalley there are two Pay & Display car parks situated close to one another. One behind the Swan Hotel and the other by Whalley Medical Centre. Both are a comfortable 10-minute walk to the restaurant.
  5. On Street Parking – There is both limited and unlimited ‘on street parking’ both on the high street and side streets in and around the village of Whalley. Please be as courteous as possible if you are parking close to someone’s house.

Visiting Us By Public Transport

By Bus: The Station Bus stop is directly outside the restaurant

By Train: The nearest local station is Whalley, which is immediately opposite the restaurant on the Blackburn to Clitheroe line.

By Taxi: Here are some local taxi services: Whalley Cars – Whalley (01254 888111), Beez Private Hire – Whalley (01254 888288), Tiger Taxi – Whalley (01254 247777).

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