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Dining Experiences

Join us on the East Lancashire Railway for a lunch, afternoon or evening of Dining with Distinction, as we transport you back to a time of effortless elegance, style, sophistication and superb first class service on our historic steam engines. It’s some of the best fine dining in Manchester, with food to rival the best restaurants in Lancashire. Perfect if you’ve ever wondered “where is there a premier dining experience near me?”.

Please note, all of our dining experiences depart from Bury Bolton Street Station. You cannot board or alight at other stations.

Experience Dining with Distinction

Discover “Dining with Distinction”, luxury steam train hauled dining experiences through the beautiful Irwell Valley in North West England.

Step on board one of our traditional, Pullman-style carriages – just like those on the Orient Express – and we’ll transport you back to when dining by train was the height of luxury. As your train winds through Lancashire’s ever-changing landscape – from historic mills to glimpses of countryside charm – we’ll treat you to an indulgent meal and an experience you’ll never forget.

From four course gastronomic delights to a quintessentially British Afternoon Tea or one of our truly unique dining experiences, we have a Dining with Distinction experience for every taste, every appetite, and every occasion.

Evening Dining Experience

Premium Nights

The ultimate fine dining experience, a premium night on the ELR is a black tie affair that you’ll never forget.

Murder Mystery Nights

Put your thinking cap on and join us for an evening of investigation, intrigue and a truly indulgent dinner.

Gin Tasting Nights

It’s Gin O’Clock! Join us for a trip through the botanical world of fine gins and delicious food.

Wine Tasting Nights

It’s a good time when you wine whilst you dine! Join us on a journey through the world of fine wines and delicious food.

Comedy Night

Got an appetite for amusement? Our Comedy Nights are making a rib-tickling return.

Red Rose Diner

An ultimate foodie experience, and a perfect option for date nights, romantic getaways or friendly get-togethers – indulge with a glass of fizz and a fine four course dinner.

Christmas Dinner

Take a magical wintertime trip under the stars and enjoy a traditional evening Christmas meal on board a lovingly restored steam train.

Burns Night

Toast to Scotland’s national bard – Rabbie Burns!

Valentine’s Night

Celebrate Valentine’s Day is style by dining on-board a luxury steam-hauled train, and treat a loved-one to the ultimate foodie experience.

Daytime Dining Experiences

Lancastrian Lunch

Treat the family to a Sunday ‘Lancastrian’ Lunch like no other with sensational views, fresh local produce, and a plate that celebrates the best of Lancashire.

Afternoon Tea

Enjoy a quintessentially British Afternoon Tea in true luxury and sophistication, as you indulge in sandwiches, scones and cakes onboard a vintage steam train.

Midweek Luncheon

Lunch in style on your trip along the ELR with this fabulous two-course, midweek treat. The perfect opportunity to experience our vintage Pullman-style carriages.

Christmas Lunch

Dig into a traditional Christmas meal and celebrate the season to be jolly in true style with a festive lunch aboard one of our historic steam trains.

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Perfect for any rail buff or family member you want
to treat with a unique day out, our gift vouchers
are super flexible to match any occasion.

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