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CDJ Riverside Bar and Kitchen

British • Darwen
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(01254) 801691 Lower Darwen, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0PQ (01254)8…Show
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Award-winning chef Danny Jolley has opened a new riverside restaurant and bar in Darwen.
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About CDJ Riverside Bar and Kitchen

Award-winning chef Danny Jolley’s new venture opened in July 2024 in a prime riverside location in Lower Darwen. Originally The Swan and most recently Uncle Jacks, the venue has a relaxed and welcoming vibe blending its historic roots with modern design in slate, stone and oak. The centrepiece is a magnificent dining bar with a stone top and embellished lamps with copper handmade shades. The menus offer Tapas with attitude, modern flavours, bold bites and pub classics with a twist. Each menu has a full allergen list and the exciting food offering is complemented by an extensive selection of wines, cocktails beers and cask ales.  

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Food 4.8/5
Service 4.4/5
Atmosphere 4.4/5
Value for Money 4.6/5
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Opening Times
Mon 12:00 - 23:00 —
Tue 12:00 - 23:00 —
Wed 12:00 - 23:00 —
Thu 12:00 - 00:00 —
Fri 12:00 - 01:00 —
Sat 12:00 - 01:00 —
Sun 12:00 - 23:00 —
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CDJ Riverside Bar and Kitchen Offers

British
Darwen

Lunch Menu, £17.50

Available
  • Wed
  • Thu
  • Fri

2 courses, £17.50; 3 courses, £21. 50. Available 12pm-2.30pm, Wednesday to Friday.

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Sunday Menu, £20.50

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  • Sun

Main course, £20.50; 2 courses, £25,50; 3 courses, £30.50. Available 12pm-7pm Sundays.

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Thursday Steak Menu

Available
  • Thu

All dishes are served with CDJ Chunky Chips, Confit Tomato, Local Watercress & Salsa Verde. Includes bottle of wine or Prosecco or alternatively, two beers per two people dining. 

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2.8
Deborah stewart
Absolutely gorgeous venue so a great start. Service was rather slow as we didn’t have our orders taken for first 10 mins then waited another 10mins before asking where our drinks were. Our drinks arrived two mins before our meal. Food was fantastic although I did find my steak to be quite salty. Again service for drinks is slow for no good reason. I would come again
5.0
Iain Bestford
Outstanding food and service at a very reasonable price. A group of 8 (4 adults, 4 teenagers) attending a football match. We had fish & chips, beef & ale pies, beef burger and chicken burger followed by sticky toffee pudding and apple cheesecake. Food was delicious and staff very attentive. Pie and a pint deal for £10 was a steal. A gem of a place. Not sure whether to shout from rooftops or keep hidden for our next trip.
Louise Briggs
Went in Christmas Eve and had tapas. Absolutely beautiful.
Lauren H
Absolutely out of this world. The food was Devine, best meal we have ever had. We loved how open the kitchen was the decor was really stunning too with the outdoor space and glass roof. I have not enjoyed a meal out so much in a long time. I cannot wait to return. The bread was freshly baked and the chips were to die for.
3.8
Joanne Southorn
The steak was fantastic and one the best I've had. The menu could be simpler as there was tapas, bar menu and Christmas menu. Some had to be ordered before 6.30 and not available after. It got confusing on what we could and could not have
Dave withers
4.5
Alison Lynch
The food was excellent! The decor is lovely’s and very polite staff. Unfortunately we were sat at the tables near the bar which resulted in the feeling of eating in a waiting room. Customers waiting for their table were practically sat over us to the point where the waiter struggled to place the food on the stand before serving us. Customers were also staring at our food as we ate which became uncomfortable. It was a ruined first time experience simply due to where we were sat.
5.0
Vicky Mason
We had my husband’s 50th birthday meal at CDJ’s. The food and service were outstanding. Everyone loved the food and commented how attentive the staff were. They really couldn’t do enough for us. We had a lovely afternoon and want to personally thank the chef and staff at CDJ for helping us make it a special day. Thank you!
Jackie O’Connor
Visited on a busy Saturday night just before Christmas, the bar area was absolutely packed so we asked to move a little further into the restaurant. The food was amazing, we had the egg yolk ravioli which was ridiculously tasty, and the salmon wellington which was also fabulous. Followed by the Christmas pudding and a cheesecake, both desserts were Devine. Though placed as “tapas” on the menu these dishes are like a starter serving size, so if you’re not a big eater there’s plenty in two dishes per person. The result is you feel totally satisfied without being overfull. The restaurant itself is absolutely stunning, beautifully furnished inside, and we loved the open kitchen with chef himself busy working on full view. We’ll definitely be back!
Cindy Meller
Outstanding food and service once again. Thank you to chef Dan for catering to a friends special requirements. As always we had a fantastic time with delicious food and wine
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