Welcome to Maxwells

Our Delicious Story
Originally a part of Dawson’s Department Store, Maxwell’s Café Bar was completed in 2002 and has since enjoyed success as a popular venue for locals and tourists alike.
Since opening, Maxwells has expanded to include a heated outdoor seating area and an open-air roof terrace, providing customers the opportunity to make the most of the summer months.
Here at Maxwells we strive to provide a relaxed, friendly atmosphere complemented by fine wines, great food and excellent service.
What Do People Think
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Lovely setting and atmosphere. Polite and friendly staff. Ferro Roche hot chocolate was gorgeous. Had steak ciabbatta and chickon goujons. Both were absolutely delicious. Service was quick. Staff on hand… read more but not hovering over you. Would definetly go again.
Paradise62512617601
23/11/2021 -
The 3 of us had a thoroughly wonderful meal at Maxwells. The service was excellent and the food was outstanding. The staff are very accommodating. Originally, we had booked a… read more rooftop table, however, it was one of the hottest days and we asked to be reseated. No problem whatsoever; a table was found within a couple of minutes of our request. We have a rebooked a table for Septembe. We would definitely recommend Maxwells.
juner567
14/08/2022 -
We regularly come here for something to eat and drink. The service is always prompt and the staff are very welcoming and hard working. Dogs are welcome on the front… read more terrace and always receive a treat. There’s a good selection of food on offer and often a weekly specials menu. We have always enjoyed our meals here. The roof terrace is lovely on a sunny day just to sit and watch the world go by with a glass or two. I would recommend this cafe bar.
helenann70
19/06/2022 -
We stopped here for lunch. Parner had eggs royale and I just had sausage on toast with tea and coffee. We found the place nice and cosy and welcoming. The… read more staff were lovely and friendly and efficient. The food was basic but very nice, reasonably priced.
I can’t fault this place and I would definitely return. It was the busiest place we saw hence the reason we went inside. Would definitly return.Getaway47548121636
19/11/2021 -
Value for money? – Hello
I had lunch out with a friend yesterday and had thin layer of smashed advocado. with two poached eggs on x1 slice of bread..Admittedly had to have some… read more meat removed, my mistake.
The price was a stinging £8:50 if memory serves me well as went halfs with friend.
Very disappointed with portions not the service.
…Tillyrose555
16/02/2023 -
They have the best sirloin stake I’ve ever tried. The food and drinks always arrive on the estimated time. The service is really nice the waiters are kind.
It’s a… read more really nice restaurant to try out with family & friends 🙂nazarenom561
06/03/2022 -
Good food and service – Visited with friends for lunch on a busy Sunday. Our Waitress, Lily, was very polite and efficient. The food arrived in good time and was delicious. Good food and great… read more service provided by Lily, well done!
J2511HBsamanthas
16/01/2023 -
I hadn’t booked but a table was quickly found for me. Staff were lovely from going in to leaving. Although solo, was made to feel comfortable. Staff young and attentive.… read more Food good and reasonably priced . Opposite train station which was a plus. Although very busy, staff always on the ball. Very well managed. Will definitely come here again when next in Clitheroe. Well done all!
Mary H
18/04/2022 -
Average dining experience – Visited the establishment on Saturday the 19th, with my partner and daughter; having booked online.
Reservation process, was great.
Really straightforward.
Upon arrival the staff… read more were super professional and our table was reserved accordingly and we were seated immediately.
This always pleases me.
My daughter was given the best crayons/sharpened coloured pencils selection and paper, we’d ever received in any restaurant; so that was fab and appreciated.
Drinks order was prompt and efficient.
Drinks were spot on.
Table staff were brilliant, polite, professional and attentive.
Food order taken without incident;
Nachos starter was great.
Daughters cheese and tomato pizza was problematic for her to eat, as the topping just slipped off the base; this theme continued with my Piri piri chicken flatbread pizza. It was absolutely sodden and just a watery mess on the plate.
It wasn’t edible, as it was simply like cheesy slim on the bread.
The mini chicken fillets on the top were cooked well; and tasted lovely.
But the flatbread pizza itself, was really bad.
Not a good day for pizzas on our table.
My partners burger was fine.
We had a side order of onion rings; these were over cooked and just crispy batter. We left the bulk of them also.
If we’d just walked in off the street and had the poor meal, we’d have chalked it up to life’s lottery, sometimes you get a good place, sometimes, not so good, but frustratingly, we’d pre booked and were looking forward to our tea’s here and were massively underwhelmed after researching and reading up on great food places to eat in Clitheroe.
I spoke to one of the staff members and she remedied the situation by knocking two lime and lemonades off our total bill.
This was slightly frustrating, when I returned nearly the entire pizza, minus the chicken bits. I’d had less than a quarter of my first pizza slice when I returned it.
If I’d been the proprietor or staff member, when a customer returns nearly their entire meal, I’d remove that from the bill, not a couple of soft drinks.
Never mind, it was still a positive acknowledgement of the problem.
My partner did have a presecco too; but the bill still came to approx £55 and it wasn’t worth that.
Food was presented beautifully, but super average in actual taste and cooking.
We’ll definitely give them a second go, as we’ve bought a property locally, so will be back again, when hopefully we’ll receive a better culinary experience.
Good atmosphere; and for drinks, you couldn’t go wrong; jury’s still out on the food though. Hopefully next time we’ll have a better dining experience.
Regards.Jonmaxalfie
19/11/2022 -
The outdoor seating is excellent! You could be in Paris, Rome, Milan… The food is amazing, they have great specials to keep regulars from getting bored. The staff are professional,… read more friendly and attentive. Anyone visiting Clitheroe, should pop in here.
maw747
03/05/2022