Here are some of the places in Chorley to find food and drink. Chorley is a market town with a population of over 100,000 in Lancashire, the North of England, Chorley has a lot going for it with a good mix of urban and rural life.
Originally; like most Lancashire market towns it prosperity came from the cotton industry. It has been reported that as recent as the 1970s the town was dominated by factory chimneys, but most are now demolished: however, one large factory building remains on the side of the M61 (Botany Bay) and is an impressive site as you approach the town.
Chorley’s most famous food is the Chorley cake – this could be a subject all of its own.
This list is from my personal experience, but also a popular choice based on other peoples reviews from GoMy Chorley the community website.
- The Chorley Cake Street Fair (traveling fun-fair)
The fair takes place between Thursday, October 11 and Sunday, October 14. The fair gets its name from a Chorley mayor who launched a competition to bake the world’s biggest Chorley cake for the event. A fantastic display of the town’s public spirit, with fun for all. - The Farmers Market (Variety of good foods) – Market Street, Chorley
Chorley Council organise the specialist food markets along Market Street to give business a boost for existing traders by encouraging more frequent shoppers and visitors and offering local people a range of choice. Fredericks (Ice Cream) 01257 263154 – Bolton Road, Chorley, PR7 4AL
There is nothing better than choosing from one of about 40 ice cream flavours on a warm day and the number of people waiting in line at Fredericks confirms this is the number one destination.All the ice creams are make by Fredericks (they also have a store at Chill Factor) and they certainly know their flavours! I always go for the ones with lumps it – cookies and cream, rum and raisin, vanilla and white chocolate. It’s packed every Sunday, even when it’s bombing down! But that’s what Sundays are for – diets always start on a Monday!
- Glovers Bakers (Bakers & Confectioners) 01257 263 347 – 4 Talbot Row, Chorley, PR7 6HS
Glovers make superb freshly baked pies; you can’t go wrong with any of them, whether you prefer steak, cheese & onion, butter, or chilli pie. - Loy Kee (Chop Suey Bar) 01257 271 677 – 60 Steeley Lane, Chorley, PR6 0RD
Always great food, and excellent service, you really feel welcome here. - The Barons Rest (Pubs, Bars and Inns) 01257 277 576 – Hallgate, Chorley, PR7 1XA
The Baron is ideal for the children and very warm & welcoming. The food is great and the staff are very chatty. I would recommend coming here again with the kids. The wine is good here too. I hope you have found this of some interest, thank you for taking the time to read this.
Recent changes to this article are as a direct result of the constructive comments from Ian – Chorley Theatre, and Kate C so thanks for your comments and keep them coming maybe we can extend the list of places to go and see in Chorley? All comments are welcome.
