Bar in Mitton, United Kingdom

The Three Fishes

125Pearl Points

Country pub verdict

About The Three Fishes

The Three Fishes is a sensible Mitton pick for a food-led country-pub meal, with The Good Food Guide 2025 recognition giving it a useful quality signal. Book it for lunch, early dinner, or Sunday daytime plans; skip it if the brief is a late bar night or cocktail-first evening.

Availability is the first filter here: The Three Fishes is closed Monday and Tuesday, serves 12–2 PM and 6–8:30 PM Wednesday to Saturday, and opens 12–4 PM on Sunday. For a first-timer in Mitton, that makes it a practical choice when the priority is a planned meal within clear service windows. The Good Food Guide 2025 recognition gives it a credible quality signal, so this is worth considering if timing matters.

The right expectation is important. The verified details point to lunch and dinner windows rather than a late-night option. If the meal matters more than staying out late, The Three Fishes is an easier fit; if late hours are the main requirement, compare timing carefully before committing.

A food-first Mitton option with a narrow week

The Three Fishes fits a direct Mitton dining plan: credible enough to plan around, with published hours that make the decision clear. It can work for lunch Wednesday to Saturday, dinner Wednesday to Saturday, or a Sunday daytime meal, provided those windows suit the group.

For visitors building a fuller local plan, start with our full Mitton restaurants guide rather than treating this as a standalone decision. Other plans around Mitton may change the answer: a diner already in the area may value ease and timing more than someone making a special trip.

Plan around lunch, early dinner, or Sunday daytime hours

The practical read is simple: go when the hours match the plan. Lunch is available Wednesday to Saturday from 12–2 PM. Dinner runs Wednesday to Saturday from 6–8:30 PM, which suits an early evening plan better than a late one. Sunday is daytime only, from 12–4 PM.

Compared with other dining options, The Three Fishes is the clearer choice when the confirmed priorities are Mitton, Good Food Guide 2025 recognition, smart-casual dress, and defined service times. For a broader shortlist, compare it naturally with places such as The Inn at Whitewell, Parkers Arms, The Rum Fox, The White Swan, or Science And Industry, while keeping each venue's own location and hours in mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the food good at The Three Fishes?

The clearest verified quality signal is that The Three Fishes appears in The Good Food Guide 2025 as “GFG Good.” That makes it worth considering for a meal in Mitton, especially alongside other options such as The Inn at Whitewell or Parkers Arms.

What's the best time to go to The Three Fishes?

Choose the time that matches the published service windows: Wednesday to Saturday lunch from 12–2 PM, Wednesday to Saturday dinner from 6–8:30 PM, or Sunday from 12–4 PM. It is closed Monday and Tuesday.

Is The Three Fishes open late?

No. The latest verified service window ends at 8:30 PM Wednesday through Saturday, and Sunday service finishes at 4 PM.

Do I need a reservation at The Three Fishes?

Reservation requirements are not verified here. Because the opening windows are specific, it is sensible to check availability directly before planning a visit to Mitton.

Is The Three Fishes good for a date?

It can suit a date if the timing works for you and smart-casual dress fits the plan. The verified dinner window is Wednesday to Saturday from 6–8:30 PM; The White Swan and The Rum Fox are also worth comparing for a different dining plan.

Is The Three Fishes good for groups?

It may work for groups that can plan around the published hours, but group capacity and booking requirements are not verified here. Compare timing with Science And Industry or The Inn at Whitewell if you are building a wider shortlist.

Location

Mitton Rd, Whalley, Clitheroe BB7 9PQ, United Kingdom

Mitton, United Kingdom

Compare The Three Fishes

How The Three Fishes Compares

Venue	Awards	Booking Difficulty
The Three Fishes	The Good Food Guide 2025, GFG Good, The Three Fishes	Easy
The Rum Fox		Unknown
The Inn at Whitewell		Unknown
Parkers Arms		Unknown
The White Swan		Unknown
Science And Industry		Unknown

Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.

Also Consider

The Rum Fox, Notable alternative
The Inn at Whitewell, Notable alternative
Parkers Arms, Notable alternative
The White Swan, Notable alternative
Science And Industry, Notable alternative

How it compares in Mitton

The Rum Fox, The Inn at Whitewell, Parkers Arms, The White Swan, and Science And Industry are the right cross-shops if The Three Fishes is full or the timing does not work. The Three Fishes is the practical choice when an easy, food-led Mitton meal matters more than a destination-drinks brief.

For atmosphere, The Inn at Whitewell and Parkers Arms are better fits for diners who want the outing itself to feel more like the point of the day. The Rum Fox and The White Swan are useful alternatives if the group wants another pub-style option nearby, especially when date or family plans need a softer room rather than a late bar energy.

If cocktail depth is the deciding factor, start with Science And Industry instead. The Three Fishes has the stronger case as a contained lunch or dinner booking with a recognised food signal; Science And Industry is the clearer choice when the drink list is the main event.