Breda Murphy in
Whalley
Our dear neighbour has been going here for years and I can
see why. Simplistic and understated in design yet retains a personal and
surprising convivial atmosphere for lunchtime meals.
The premises are part restaurant, part deli, part gift shop
sitting in the old market town of Whalley. This ancient village hosts the ruins
of an abbey and numerous artisan and specialist shops.
The food was impeccably cooked and presented and the balance
of flavours well executed. Although the portions may appear to be on the small
side (especially the main) by the end of the three courses we felt well fed and
above all, (and this may be the most important consideration) contented.
Overall it is much better to have less beautifully presented because dining then
becomes also a visual experience which feeds the soul as well as the stomach.
I couldn’t fault the entire experience at Breda Murphy’s and
that is a rare accolade; truly excellent.
5/5
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Starter
Smoked chicken with braised chicken livers
Goats cheese quiche with red onion marmalade
Main
Sea bass fillet on creamed potato with hash brown, wilted spinach and a
fennel Chou
Loin of lamb coated in crushed cumin with a mustard couscous and
seasonal vegetables
Desert
Almond and Pear tart with vanilla ice cream
Apple and olive oil cake with salted butterscotch ice cream
Warm Whiskey & parsnip pudding with nutmeg Anglaise & vanilla
ice cream
Coffee with a miniature homemade shortbread
Accompanying Wine – Australian Shiraz
Cost for 3 people £98