What should I order at The Vale Orrell - Restaurant and Coffee House?
The Vale Orrell - Restaurant and Coffee House
Homemade Yorkshire pudding
Mentioned multiple times as 'off the chart', 'light and crispy', and served in generous portions, the homemade Yorkshire pudding stands out as a highlight praised for its exceptional quality and taste.
Beef Sunday roast
Highly recommended for its generous portion and amazing taste, this dish impressed diners with its quality and presentation, making it a memorable Sunday lunch choice.
Afternoon tea
Described as lovely, amazing value, and the best the group had experienced, the afternoon tea including soup and extra touches is frequently praised for its quality and value.
Breakfast
Repeatedly noted as delicious, well-cooked, with massive portions and reasonable prices, the breakfast offerings are highly recommended, including vegetarian options and dog-friendly extras.
Desserts
Desserts are mentioned as excellent and well worth ordering, adding to the overall positive dining experience.
About The Vale Orrell - Restaurant and Coffee House
The Vale Orrell - Restaurant and Coffee House is a restaurant, cocktail bar, coffee store, event venue, wedding venue, and wine bar in Wigan, England. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert, with outdoor seating and table service. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming staff, afternoon tea, and the modern, recently refurbished decor. The food is often described as well presented, tasty, and good value, with mentions of coffee, desserts, and a comprehensive menu.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked questions
What is The Vale Orrell known for?
It is especially known for afternoon tea, which reviewers say includes soup and extra touches and offers strong value. The restaurant is also praised for its welcoming staff and for dishes that arrive well presented and taste fresh and homemade.
What dishes are most recommended at The Vale Orrell?
Reviewers repeatedly mention the afternoon tea, Sunday lunch, and the homemade Yorkshire puddings, with roast beef and vegetarian Sunday lunch both called out. Other specific favorites include gammon, chunky chips, desserts, and the soup served with afternoon tea.
What is the atmosphere like at The Vale Orrell?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and recently refurbished with modern decor. It suits families, groups, and solo diners, and reviewers also mention outdoor seating on nice days and a setting that can be lively and a bit loud during busy times.
Is The Vale Orrell good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is £10–20, and reviewers say the food is reasonably priced and very competitive. Afternoon tea is specifically described as amazing value, and several comments say the quality of the food and service matches the cost.
Do you need to book ahead at The Vale Orrell?
Yes, reservations are accepted and dinner reservations are recommended, with one review noting they booked ahead and filled in a meal form before visiting. That lines up with comments about busy service during events like baby showers, so planning ahead can help.
Is parking available at The Vale Orrell - Restaurant and Coffee House?
Yes. Free parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does The Vale Orrell - Restaurant and Coffee House have vegetarian options?
Yes, The Vale Orrell - Restaurant and Coffee House offers vegan options.
Is The Vale Orrell - Restaurant and Coffee House kid-friendly?
Yes, The Vale Orrell - Restaurant and Coffee House is good for kids.
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