We visited Astley Bank last night for dinner - not a specail occasion just a change for Saturday Evening. As per usual the hotel is professional and organised even with a party or 75 in the main dinning room! The menu is imaginative and tasty and a good selection I started with prawns, shrimps and king prawns huge but great.... More

Stayed 2 weeks on business. Internet didn't work in my room. They shut the heat off for a few hours at night and it was too cold for me (this was January). The staff are wonderful, the food is amazing, especially their soups. I was on the 3rd floor and had a beautiful view from my window. There is no... More

Astley Bank is located towards the south of Darwen, but could be a hundred miles away. Turning off the main road, guest enter another world, best summed up by historic, well maintained, recently enhanced facilities and a grand setting. I have stayed here many times, mainly on business, but also for pleasure. The Food is very good, the service is... More

This is a lovely hotel in an elevated position in Darwen, with a really interesting history. The restaurant serves fantastic food at a reasonable price. Some of the rooms are a bit dated so ask for the newly renovated rooms. All in all a great find.

Very impressed with our overnight stay. The staff on reception were very pleasant and the entrance to the hotel was warm and welcoming. The bedroom was spotless, tastefully decorated with a nicely tiled bathroom. Had until 10am to go for breakfast, which again was quality, help yourself to cereals and fruit juice and then choose from a menu which was... More

Have frequented this restaurant many times over the past 5 years and it continues to impress. The staff are always welcoming and friendly . Whether you visit for a special occasion or just for Sunday lunch you are always made welcome like a friend ,especially when the staff remember you . The hotel has been recently refitted and improved to... More

Myself & three friends went for Sunday lunch a few weekends ago and it was fantastic. The service was impeccable & the food was lovely! At £21.50 for 3 courses, coffee and truffles we were really impressed. Two of us had Haggis, Neeps & Tatties to start with a whiskey sauce & onion rings. Presentation was gorgeous, the potato was... More

Having been turned away by the Travelodge at Darwen services for overbooking we were directed to Astley Bank for our one night stay in the area. We were originally disappointed as all of our family were at the travelodge and the staff there had a dreadful attitude towards the whole situation but that was quickly forgotten on arrival at this... More

This is a review on the Hotel's restaurant only. I have stayed at the Hotel before but this visit was just to the restaurant. I suspected it was the same chef as my previous visits and, although I should have asked, I do not know Chef's name but the restaurant has had the same Chef for eleven years I was... More