With restaurants, pubs and bars opening up around East Lancashire regularly, it’s unlikely you’ll ever run out of new places to eat.
While we may be spoiled for choice there’s still some closed down restaurants that could never be replaced.
We asked the public which closed restaurants you miss in East Lancashire and we’ve rounded up the top eateries named by the most people.
1. El Greco
El Greco is a nostalgic memory for many people who used to visit when ‘they were little’.
The restaurant was handy for a bite of ‘chips and gravy’ after visiting the Waves swimming complex.
2. The Boatyard
Before the pub was sadly destroyed by a fire in 2017, the Boatyard on Bolton Road in Riley Green was a thriving popular pub amongst locals, and was especially ‘lovely’ during the ‘sunnier weather’.
3. Tiggis
The Italian restaurant was one of Blackburn’s most popular restaurants during its heyday before transforming into the perfect spot for a night out on weekends.
One of the commenters reminisced, sharing that they “missed someone bringing you a cake and singing happy birthday to you.”
The branch has been closed for over a decade now.
4. Chimes
The former Oswaldtwistle restaurant was the go-to place for seafood dishes using local produce but made with a classic French cooking style.
The food wasn’t just a hit with the locals. Chimes owner was a former RAF chef who had previously cooked for the Queen and Prince Philip.
5. Dean’s Café
Originally located on Whalley Range before moving to King Street in Blackburn this café was notorious for selling one pound curries.
Locals would head down after ‘last orders’ for a ‘mega hot curry’ and free refills. The owner used to challenge customers with an offer that if they could eat a second curry, they’d get it free.
6. Jesters
The family owned Barnoldswick restaurant had a run for over 25 years before the owners decided to retire.
Jesters specialised in steak and gourmet French influenced recipes and was popular for family and friends but the owners were missing out on their own quality time resulting in the couple putting the restaurant up for sale.
7. Mister Fu’s
One of the most loved Chinese takeaways came to an end after the owner Harry Fu sold his business in 2012.
The new owners failed to secure a deal with Thwaite’s in 2019 and the Darwen takeaway was boarded up, an unfortunate sight for its regular customers.
Did we miss your favourite? Let us know in the comments!
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