Warm yourself up with some of the best hot chocolates in Lancashire

January 31st marks National Hot Chocolate Day, so why don’t you hop skip and jump over to some of these fabulous coffee shops, restaurants and pubs to banish the winter blues with an incredible hot chocolate. 

La Locanda Restaurant, Gisburn 

The cosy cottage style setup of La Locanda makes it an ideal stop off for food and drink in winter. Enjoy an amazing meal followed by their authentic Italian hot chocolate, or Affogato al cioccolato con gelato alla nocciola (chocolate affogato with hazelnut ice cream). You will not be disappointed.  

Fredericks Ice Cream Parlour, Chorley  

Head to either Frederick’s Ice Cream Parlour on Bolton Road, or their Massa’s location in Chorley Town Centre to enjoy what is possibly the best variety of hot chocolate in Lancashire. Visitors can choose from Gingerbread, Orange, After Eight, S’mores, Ferrero Rocher, Biscoff or Cinnamon! There are even Baileys and Amaretto options for adults to enjoy too. All served with cream and marshmallows as standard. While there check out the stores’ Crumble and Sticky Toffee Pots for the ultimate winter warmer.  

The Wolf Cafe, Silverdale 

Escape to a National Landscape to enjoy a winter walk and follow it up with a winter warmer at the Wolf Cafe Silverdale. This cosy cafe offers milk, white and dark hot chocolate served with marshmallows and of course you can pick up some cake or a bite to eat with locally sourced ingredients while you’re there. Head along on a Wednesday to also enjoy Yoga, and don’t miss out on the incredible views over Silverdale beach or a walk to Jenny Brown’s point while you’re there.  

The Exchange, Blackburn and Clitheroe  

The Exchange Coffee Company may well be better synonymous with coffee beans but trust us – the hot chocolate is great too! Enjoy rich and creamy Chocaccinos, including dark white and malted milk chocolate, mixed with coffee or topped with cream! There are babyccinos for the little ones to enjoy too. If you are a true hot chocolate lover, you can even buy bags of their powder to take home and enjoy.  

The Coffee Box & Bistro, Affinity Lancashire, Fleetwood 

Combine your hot chocolate tasing with a shopping trip when you visit Affinity Lancashire in Fleetwood. The Coffee Box & Bistro offer some delicious hot chocolates and little treats including Malteser Mayhem, Mint Aero Hot Chocolate and White Biscoff Hot Chocolates. 

Maria's Tearoom and Gift Shop, Samlesbury Hall, South Ribble 

Theres nothing better than a trip to Samlesbury Hall. This free day out is ideal for a wet or cold weather activity, especially when you combine the majestic hall with a trip to Maria's tearoom and Gift Shop. The tearoom has an amazing menu and those looking for a hot chocolate can enjoy the beverage served with marshmallows and cream, in adorable China cups.  

The Bay Horse at Worsthorne  

You don’t always expect a country pub to have a dedicated hot chocolate menu, but that's what you find when you step into The Bay Horse at Worsthorne. Enjoy their signature hot chocolate, which comes with cream, pistachio nuts, pistachio syrup, chocolate sprinkles, or chose from a variety of others including Oreo, Cherry Delight, Toasted and Biscoff. All available to drink in the pub, or to take along with you as you enjoy a brisk winter walk.  

The Chocolate Strawberry Tearoom, Pendle Village Mill 

The clue is in the name with this one! A cute little cafe in the Pendle Village Shopping Mill, The Chocolate Strawberry Tearoom is a must stop while in the area. Their menu, especially the cakes, looks incredible and with hot chocolate and Chocolate Royale on the menu, you will be able to enjoy a great little warmer while there. The Mill itself also offers great shopping experience and is dog friendly too.