Lancashire pub and bar guide
Here's a guide to the pubs and bars of Lancashire - good or bad, we bring you the most talked about venues and the places you have to visit at least once. We've included a few user reviews, to give you an idea of what to expect when you get there. Or you can follow the links to see full details and all reviews for each pub.
The Taps, Lytham St Annes
Address: Henry St, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8 5LE [map]
Phone: 01253 736226
See full pub details
Nearest train stations: Lytham (0.2 miles), Ansdell & Fairhaven (1.4 miles), Moss Side (2.3 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Always several beers to want to go at in this consistently good pub. It almost makes a 350 mile round trip to visit the mother in law bearable
6 Dec 2007 22:40
Used the Taps to escape from Blackpool twice in three nights and very much enjoyed this hearty, rugby-watching pub in then heart of a nicely retro, genteel town. Atmosphere is good; no piped music, lots of good conversation, great beer, well-priced; lots of interesting memorabilia; starangers like me made to feel welcome but not bothered. Minus marks for being a tad self-conscious and the fruit machines but otherwise very good. What a pity that such good pubs are such rarities.26 Oct 2007 11:52
This pub comes highly recommended. It has plenty of character, a good choice of real ales (in good condition) and brilliant service from the staff.29 Sep 2007 21:33
The Sun Hotel and Bar, Lancaster
Address: 65 Church Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1ET [map]
Phone: 01524 66006
See full pub details
Nearest train stations: Lancaster (0.2 miles), Bare Lane (2.3 miles), Morecambe (3.3 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
A bit trendy for me, but great range of beers and vibrant atmoshphere on a Friday night.
3 Jul 2008 22:35
If you want to moan about prices, then go to Wetherspoons down the road. The Sun used to be a rough pub, but after a total refurb and I believe the same people who turned the waterwitch round it is now one of, if not the best pub in Lancaster. Excellent ales, draught and bottled. Nice seating area to eat and clean toilets. What more could you want? And don't say cheap drinks..........13 Jun 2008 12:32
D'ont be put off by prices,think quality.They sell quality lagers and beer,and every other type of drink you can think off.This has to be one of the finest bars in the North-West.Everyone,keep coming in. 4 Mar 2008 22:37
The Two Tubs Inn, Bury
Address: 19, The Wylde, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0LA [map]
Phone: 0161 764 4773
See full pub details
Reviews by BITE users:
Good beer and cosy pub. Will barstaff please learn how to serve a gin and tonic. They should not drown the gin by pouring the tonic into the glass.
11 Mar 2008 16:40
Really good beer - Bomber. Nice cosy pub for a lunchtime drink. However, could the manager tell the staff not to pour the tonic into the glass, when a gin and tonic has been ordered, thus "drowning" the gin!11 Mar 2008 16:37
Great refuge when doing the market on a Saturday. I'm not a Thwaites fan, to be honest, but they do have a genuine German larger in Warsteiner. The food looks excellent and the staff are very friendly. Excellent multi-roomed boozer.23 Oct 2007 18:31
The John O'Gaunt, Lancaster
Address: 53, Market St, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1JG [map]
Phone: 01524 65356
See full pub details
Nearest train stations: Lancaster (0.2 miles), Bare Lane (2.4 miles), Morecambe (3.4 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
been in a few times lately but it has lost its buzz, 3 changes of management this year! Can't be good or is it a sign that no one wants this pub to work?
17 Jun 2008 19:46
I've rated this pub as poor as it's a mere shadow of its former self. The pub is generally unkept and tired, it's one thing to attempt to be "authentic" - it's another just to be scruffy. The new owner hasn't advanced the place one inch, still selling "Bambi Burgers" and still employing the same desperately slow bar staff. In my opinion it's become a parody of itself.27 Dec 2007 08:57
Was the best pub in Lancaster when I was at uni 2001-2004 and I would guess it still is.15 Aug 2007 14:52
The Trackside, Bury
Address: Bolton Street Station, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0EY [map]
Phone: 0161 764 6461
See full pub details
Reviews by BITE users:
This is a lovely pub and we called a few times while on holiday in the area, and most of the time it was fine, but I returned a beer I thought was off and was told it was fine and would not be exchanged, then found the pumpclip had been turned round as the beer was finished when I next went to the bar.
4 Jun 2008 23:23
nice old bar just down the slope from the station entrance..the perry is to die for and is a lot better than the bottled stuff you keep finding..cant understand though why the cheddar valley red is slightly less red in colour than wat i normally get..but good all the same..well read blackboard and a good range of beer and collection of pump clips to boot!!9 Apr 2008 21:04
This is an excellent bar. I've never had anything but an excellent pint and the surroundings, to me, are just fine. There are occasional theme days at the station which would suit families and the place is child-friendly up til 7 (I think). One of my very favourite pubs.10 Dec 2007 11:13
The Water Witch, Lancaster
Address: The Tow Path, Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1SU [map]
Phone: +44(0)1524 63828
See full pub details
Nearest train stations: Lancaster (0.5 miles), Bare Lane (2.8 miles), Morecambe (3.6 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Still the daddy of ale houses in Lancaster, no problems with the sparkler this time either.
Christmas beer festival was insane, so much choice.
Yes it is a little on the expensive side for Lancaster, but given what's on offer I think it's acceptable.
Christmas beer festival was insane, so much choice.
Yes it is a little on the expensive side for Lancaster, but given what's on offer I think it's acceptable.
3 Feb 2008 21:12
just visited and can confirm generally favourable comments. Sadly it seems to be going down the yuppie student route but lots of good ales on and sitting outside by the canal is decidedly nicer than inside for character. The Polish? maid was happy to remove the sparkler and was extremely good looking toboot. What else is needed to make you go back? Aha, lower prices!28 Nov 2007 18:17
I do hope this pub isn't sold off. In my early days at uni (2001-2004) it was the best pub in Lancaster by a country mile. It served it's own beer (Witches water - lager and Witches brew - bitter) for £1 and £1.10 respectively. It then had a refit and the prices went up and their own brewed beer stopped but it remained a great pub. To turn it into a trendy bar would be a shame.30 Oct 2007 10:35
The Strawbury Duck, Entwistle
Address: Overshores Road, Turton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL7 0LU [map]
Phone: 01204 852013
See full pub details
Nearest train stations: Entwistle (2.6 miles), Bromley Cross (3 miles), Hall I' Th' Wood (4 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
The bit that goes through to the kitchen door used to be my grandad's house when he was a child, he used to bring us here at Easter for a trip down memory lane. Wasn't attached to the pub then but the pub was there 100 years ago and had the same great name. It was quite surreal to have a drink with my mum in what would have been his tiny front room with all the original stone walls and the fireplace where he used to black lead the grate :)
Didn't eat but food looked nice and the beers were tasty, also in rather a nice part of the countryside. I love coming here for the memories it evokes so the service is neither here nor there for me, sorry if this is unhelpful :)
I stated something along the lines of the pub still had a lovely, comfortable feel, the staff were still friendly and the outside views outstanding. However, it's now a Cains tied house and the imaginative range of guests (often from the excellent Phoenix) is no more; the locals I talked to were deeply unhappy with the change and I can't blame them.
It's still a wonderful pub (can't comment on the food, sorry) but not a patch on what it was.
Didn't eat but food looked nice and the beers were tasty, also in rather a nice part of the countryside. I love coming here for the memories it evokes so the service is neither here nor there for me, sorry if this is unhelpful :)
20 Apr 2008 13:18
I have only been in the area for a few months, but the decline in this once great pub is very evident. I visited on Easter Monday holiday, and although not busy, the service was awful. We arrived just after 2pm and were told food was no longer being served. Fair enough. However, we witnessed food being served at 3pm. I asked a passing waitress who informed me again that food was not being served. I asked when food was back on, I was told "I don't know" and she walked on by. When we were eventually served food (after once again asking at the bar) the food was incredibly bland. Then, the plates were not removed from our table until half an hour after finishing, despite ordering desserts. I could go on... the barman served me a half pint instead of a pint, when I pointed it out, his attitude was terrible. I will never vist this pub again, the whole experience was terrible.....29 Mar 2008 18:19
I posted an update to my comment of December '06 which seems to have been removed. I stated something along the lines of the pub still had a lovely, comfortable feel, the staff were still friendly and the outside views outstanding. However, it's now a Cains tied house and the imaginative range of guests (often from the excellent Phoenix) is no more; the locals I talked to were deeply unhappy with the change and I can't blame them.
It's still a wonderful pub (can't comment on the food, sorry) but not a patch on what it was.
5 Oct 2007 15:59
Eric Bartholomew, Morecambe
Address: 10/18 Euston Rd, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5DD [map]
See full pub details
Nearest train stations: Morecambe (0.3 miles), Bare Lane (1.4 miles), Lancaster (3.1 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Usual Wetherspoons fare, though I don't think Eric would appreciate it bearing his name. Always seem to be staff 'in training' who can't work the till and muck up your food order. Upstairs toilets fine but downstairs disabled toilet, which my mum needs to use, disgusting. It's now unlocked but used by people too lazy to go upstairs. Toilet roll always missing, bin disappeared, soap dispenser now gone, hand drier not working and whole room in a general state. Food usually ok and staff polite. Often rowdy locals in who have abused other visitors, not good for Morecambe's image (such as it has!). Now has tables outside for coffees and non alcoholic drinks only.
As per most Wetherspoons establishments it can take a while to get served, but the service here was friendly.
It took 35 minutes for our meal to arrive. OK if you're not in a rush and the food quality was good.
26 May 2008 19:07
Not bad altough was only a Monday afternoon when i visted so pretty quiet, cheap beer, food was fair and found the staff reasonably friendly.23 May 2008 11:58
Have been to worse Spoons pubs. Much as you'd expect here, cheap food and ale with a couple of acceptable quality guest ales available.As per most Wetherspoons establishments it can take a while to get served, but the service here was friendly.
It took 35 minutes for our meal to arrive. OK if you're not in a rush and the food quality was good.
10 May 2008 17:49
The Britannia Inn, Farnworth
Address: King St, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 7AF [map]
Phone: 01204 571629
See full pub details
Nearest train stations: Farnworth (0.4 miles), Moses Gate (0.7 miles), Kearsley (0.9 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
A friendly pub and the beer is well kept. What "Lawson" says about the food is spot on.
All home made at the pub,all the best ingredients and real mash potato to boot, and the gravy should be patented and sold as an elixier of life.
25 Feb 2008 09:33
Forgot to mention The Britannia also has the best daytime food around. Great prices and no skimping on meals.All home made at the pub,all the best ingredients and real mash potato to boot, and the gravy should be patented and sold as an elixier of life.
5 Nov 2007 16:59
Has got better since the smoking ban. Very consistant, and has about the busiest and best daytime punters.5 Nov 2007 16:41
The Swan, Bolton
Address: 2-4 Churchgate, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 1HJ [map]
Phone: 01204 365174
See full pub details
Nearest train stations: Bolton (0.4 miles), Hall I' Th' Wood (1.6 miles), Moses Gate (2 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Only use 'Barristers' side of the pub, which has a good range of cask ales in tip-top condition and at very reasonable prices - Spitfire for £1.80 a pint. I believe the licensee (or former licensee?) got the smoking ban martyrdom he was seeking - and a very big bill!
in the morning there use to be hundreds of beer flies,
the place ignores so many health and safety rules its unbelievable, the prices change at 6pm every day to stupid amounts, and the dj never plays anything new!!!
the only good thing about the swan is barristers next door,
sadly it is to small
29 Apr 2008 23:07
well one landlord in Bolton got fined £10,000 this week - suspect it was this one 30 Jan 2008 13:28
ive worked at the swanin the morning there use to be hundreds of beer flies,
the place ignores so many health and safety rules its unbelievable, the prices change at 6pm every day to stupid amounts, and the dj never plays anything new!!!
the only good thing about the swan is barristers next door,
sadly it is to small
18 Oct 2007 18:49
The Auctioneer, Blackpool
Address: 235 Lytham Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 6ET [map]
Phone: 01253 346412
See full pub details
Nearest train stations: Blackpool South (0.1 miles), Blackpool Pleasure Beach (1 mile), Blackpool North (1.6 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Absolutely bog standard Wetherspoons so you will know whether you will like it. Quite a reasonable beer range assuming all he pumps were working: Hawkshead Lakeland Gold, Vale VPA, Tom Wood Old Timer, Moorhouses Pendle Witch's Brew, Abbot, Pedgree and Old Hooky.
Up The Pool!
9 Mar 2008 15:15
Not the best Weatherspoons but not the worst. Staff usually on a different planet - can usually only remember one drink at a time! Service with food can be variable. The beer is usually ok. Usually full of hardened drinkers who congregate around the entrance area which can be off putting! Good for pre/post football at Bloomfield Road! Security on door do sometimes turn away fans in colours way!Up The Pool!
18 Nov 2007 07:11
The Robert Peel, Bury
Address: 5/10 Market Place, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0LD [map]
Phone: 0161 764 7287
See full pub details
Reviews by BITE users:
agree with terrylunn - this is a busy, but reasonable Wetherspoons
19 Apr 2008 00:15
Do not agree with most of the other comments. Maybe it is a bit unbourgeois but the beer is great and very inexpensive. Friday lunchtime - very busy and good atmosphere.11 Mar 2008 16:47
Going down hill this place as other pubs round the area are improving still getting same plms in there food crap nowdays dont go in much now rather be in Two Tubs now days goo and see for yourselfs 21 Sep 2007 21:12
The Bay Horse Hotel, Horwich
Address: 141 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7AG [map]
Phone: 01204 692649
See full pub details
Nearest train stations: Blackrod (1.4 miles), Horwich Parkway (2 miles), Adlington - Lancashire (2.5 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Get a life and quit moaning, sup up and shut up considering bitterend thinks that most things are wrong with the bay he spends a hell of a lot of time in the place.
The eerie clanking of empty glasses & packets of crisps moving of their own volition...
It explains why when I put my pint down it sometimes disappears.!!!
11 Aug 2008 23:20
Lol - The ghosts of drinkers past..... The eerie clanking of empty glasses & packets of crisps moving of their own volition...
It explains why when I put my pint down it sometimes disappears.!!!
11 Aug 2008 21:12
To pfft perhaps nobody will buy, the ghosts of the people under the car park will keep them from selling !10 Aug 2008 16:31
The Bowling Green, Horwich
Address: 175 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7JD [map]
Phone: 01204 460308
See full pub details
Nearest train stations: Blackrod (1.3 miles), Horwich Parkway (2 miles), Adlington - Lancashire (2.4 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
I think the landlady here is great, Lady penelope keep up the good work
xx
xx
17 Jul 2008 13:06
continues to be one of the towns best pubs, well priced and well kept flat cap, most of staff great though you do occasionally have to interupt their social life to get served! they need to find out a supplier of crisps which never seem to be in stock - keep up the good work and well done for supporting the carnival5 Jul 2008 16:18
Good stuff to everybody involved in making the Carnival & races a great success. Nice to have a pint whilst watching all the races23 Jun 2008 11:07
The Brinsop Country Inn, Westhoughton
Address: 584-592 Chorley Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3NJ [map]
Phone: 01942 811113
See full pub details
Nearest train stations: Blackrod (1.2 miles), Horwich Parkway (1.3 miles), Westhoughton (2.1 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Before you all run off and check if I am a first time poster and come to the conclusion that I work at the Brinsop - I am a first time poster but I don't work there. I am not a regular but have been to the Brinsop on a number of occasions over the last few years, for lunch, dinner, Christmas do, a drink after work, a beer at weekend and before and after a match. I find the place very very welcoming, nice relaxed environment with excellent food. There are some locals who sit at the bar but they are friendly and don't make it appear to be "a local pub for local people". I would recommend it to anyone.
Darrell
This pub has plunged to new depths, I fully expect more comments from one time posters defending this miserable place.
Well Done Paul,al and the team.
Sincerely
Diane..xxx
Darrell
10 Jun 2008 14:03
Kitykat, you are clearly the same Diane that posted anon previously but signed it Diane Kay, a member of staff here. Your inappropriate use of capitals and "Mr Paul Young" gives you away.This pub has plunged to new depths, I fully expect more comments from one time posters defending this miserable place.
31 Mar 2008 13:56
Mr Paul Young and his long term staff have made the Brinsop one of the best places to eat out and relax in this area, I wish him well, not only does he run a great pub he is a great guy.Well Done Paul,al and the team.
Sincerely
Diane..xxx
7 Feb 2008 07:40
More information
| Blog | Forums | Copyright Neransk Limited 2001-2008. All Rights Reserved. |