Pubs, Inns and Sunday Lunches

PUBS,,, INNS AND SUNDAY LUNCHES

We’re so lucky in Lancashire Not only do we have some of the most scenic coast and countryside, an abundance of pretty villages, cultural and heritage attractions, we’re also home to the finest food and drink, and some of the best pubs, inns and Sunday lunches in the UK.

Lancashire pubs feature in the prestigious Top 50 Gastropubs 2018: the multi-award-winning Freemason’s at Wiswell is the county and North West’s highest listing at number 4 and The Cartford Inn, in Little Eccleston, is our newest entry at 40. We’ve also got some fantastic pubs and attractions to tempt you out for Sunday Lunch, places like the Eagle & Child in Ramsbottom named Best Sunday Lunch by Observer Food Monthly and listed in the Best 50 Sunday Roasts in the Independent newspaper.

Whether you’re in search of a quiet read with a pint of craft ale, a great Sunday lunch, a family celebration or relaxing weekend in one of our pubs and inns with rooms, there’s something to suit everyone and every occasion. From elegant short breaks at Michelin-starred Moor Hall to Sunday lunch at The Whitaker; from canal-side hospitality at Guys Thatched Hamlet, to wining and dining in the historic and stately Samlesbury Hall; you’re never far from a place and people to make you feel right ‘at home’.

We’ve got award-winning gastropubs, pubs to reward a good walk, pubs and inns with awesome views and equally stunning rooms, places that are family-friendly, dog-friendly, cycle-friendly but above all people-friendly; our pubs and inns are at the heart of our community, part of our culture and we’re proud to have a reputation for a welcome that’s second-to-none.

Enjoy exploring our great Pubs & Inns Collection today and find many more reasons to visit, eat, drink and stay in our wonderful county on visitlancashire.com

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The Lodge

Slyne, Lancaster LA2 6AZ | 01524 825035

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Situated in the beautiful village of Slyne-with-Hest, Lancaster just 2 minutes from J34 of the M6, The Lodge is the ideal setting to relax with fine ale, wine and food. thelodgelancaster.co.uk

manager@thelodgelancaster.co.uk

The Borough

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Lancaster LA1 1PP | 01524 64170

The Borough, set in the heart of Lancaster’s historic city, is the perfect establishment to enjoy excellent food, fine ales and luxury overnight accommodation any day of the week. theboroughlancaster.co.uk

manager@theboroughlancaster.co.uk

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he bar at The Royal Hotel is right in the middle of the building, exactly where it should be. It is also exceptionally well stocked with real ales. Again, just as it should be.

There’s always at least two Bowland Brewery ales on the bar along with a couple of guest ales usually from local breweries.

Pop in for a drink, and perhaps we can tempt you to dine with us too!

The Spread Eagle

Sawley, Clitheroe BB7 4NH | 01200 441202

With a stunning setting The Spread Eagle has a well deserved reputation for excellent quality food & drink. Dog friendly in our bar you can even dine with your four legged friend from our ‘Dog’s Dish’ menu. spreadeaglesawley.co.uk

spread.eagle@zen.co.uk

www.royalhotelkirkbylonsdale.co.uk | 01524 271966 The Royal Hotel, Main Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria LA6 2AE

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The Cartford Inn

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Little Eccleston, Preston PR3 0YP | 01995 670166

Five star gold Lancashire pub/ Inn 2017 Awards winner. Offers a variety of luxury accommodation, genuine Lancastrian hospitality and excellent modern British food with French influences.

A must visit. thecartfordinn.co.uk

info@thecartfordinn.co.uk

AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence

WINNER

Owd Nell’s Canalside Tavern

Bilsborrow, Preston PR3 0RS | 01995 640010

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We offer warm nooks and crannies and serve homemade ‘Country Tavern Fayre’ from 11.30am to 9.30pm and tasty finger snacks until 10.30pm each day. Our Sunday lunch a specialty!

Well-kept traditional cask beers and ales are locally brewed. Firm favourites include, Boddingtons, Moorhouses, Cross Bay, Lancaster Brewery and 8 ever changing guests. We have a range of English ciders, continental lagers, soft drinks and wines from around the world.

Eat Out or just enjoy a drink on our Canalside Patios while watching ducks glide by.

Our fantastic festivals are popular and include our Gin Fest, Cider Festival, Oyster Festival and Oktoberfest, where you can enjoy quality food and drink while listening to live music. If you’d like to stay with us Canalside Lodges start from £55 per room. guysthatchedhamlet.co.uk info@guysthatchedhamlet.com

Good beer, good food, A GOOD PUB!

Located beside the ancient babbling brook at the heart of the picture postcard village of Waddington, the Waddington Arms is the hub of this vibrant little community.

The ideal start for a multitude of walks - from a gentle countryside amble, to pretty riverside walks or challenging hikes up into the fells to the north of the village.

Fabulous food from well thought out menus is served for lunch and dinner seven days a week and we have plenty of events throughout the year too.

Waddington, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 3HP 01200 423262 | www.waddingtonarms.co.uk

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THE NORTH’S #1 DESTINATION FOR A ‘BEER-CATION’

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ancashire’s ground-breaking Holmes Mill development has won CAMRA’s award for Britain’s best pub conversion. The ambitious conversion of a Victorian Mill into a mixed leisure and retail destination incorporating brewery, beer and food halls and hotel has really put the attractive market town of Clitheroe on the map.

Original beams and joists, exposed brickwork and even the original mill wheel have all been preserved in an innovative venue that combines a Bavarian-scale beer hall with a brewery, restaurant, food hall and hotel.

With 42 hand-pull pumps on the 105ft and 8 inches long island bar – one of the longest in Britain – the beer hall showcases a minimum of 24 cask ales at any one time.

Six core Bowland Ales from the brewery next door are a permanent fixture on the bar, but the rest change on a weekly basis. Casks are tapped on a Wednesday and ready to pour on #NewBeerThursday – something of a regular feature among local ale aficionados.

A number of ‘Beer Bibles’ listing all the available beers along with tasting notes are strategically placed on the bar and the knowledgeable staff are happy to advise on tastes and styles and offer free tasters.

B E E R H A L L | FO O D H A L L | HO T E L B I S T R O BA R & G R I L L

home to 42 hand pulls for cask ales World beer food Wide selection of lagers, ciders, wines and gins Brewery tours Holmes Mill, Greenacre Street, Clitheroe BB7 1EB www.holmesmill.co.uk | 01200 407120

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Freemasons at Wiswell

Wiswell BB7 9DF | 01254 822218

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An award-winning gastropub, The Freemasons at Wiswell offers a superb range of menus, from its AA Award menu, to its beautiful seasonal a la carte and its tasting menus which perfectly demonstrate Steve Smith’s style. freemasonsatwiswell.com

enquiries@freemasonswiswell.co.uk

Pendle Inn

Barley, Burnley BB12 9JX | 01282 614808

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Pendle Inn is a popular country watering hole, set in The Forest of Bowland at the foot of the renowned Pendle Hill. Delicious homemade food and drink including real ales are served daily. pendle-inn.co.uk

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THE PERFECT COUNTRY INN, IN THE PERFECT COUNTRY VILLAGE Originally a 17th Century inn set in the picturesque village of Hurst Green, the Shireburn Arms is the perfect country inn in the perfect country setting.

Whether you choose to meet here for a morning coffee before setting off on one of the many walks the area has to offer, join us for lunch, an evening meal or stay overnight - our doors are open, the gardens looks amazing and we look forward to welcoming you in. Muddy boots and dogs are welcome too!

01254 826678 | shireburnarmshotel.co.uk Whalley Road, Hurst Green, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9QJ

The Sparrowhawk

Fence, Burnley BB12 9QG | 01282 603034

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Taste Lancashire Highest Quality Assured. Fresh food and sourced locally to embrace the flavours of the region. Local cask ales and extensive wine list. Function room available. Follow us on twitter @thesparrowtweet. thesparrowhawk.co.uk

mail@thesparrowhawk.co.uk

The White Swan

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Fence, Burnley BB12 9QA | 01282 611773

Samlesbury Hall – Restaurant

Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0UP | 01254 812010

The only Timothy Taylors pub in Lancashire and with recognition from Michelin, The AA, The Good Food Guide and others for top quality food, you are guaranteed a great experience.

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From traditional Lancashire Hotpot, to Roast Beef (& Yorkshire pudding!), the restaurant at Samlesbury Hall offers a delicious taste of Lancashire in a gorgeous 14th century Medieval Hall.

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The Golden Ball

Longton, Preston PR4 5AU | 01772 613527

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The Butlers Arms

Pleasington, Blackburn BB2 5JH | 01254 207233

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A Great British Restaurant in the small village of Pleasington. The beautifully refurbished Butlers Arms is pleased to offer the best in carefully sourced produce, expertly prepared and accompanied by a wonderful selection of wines and cask ales.

The Golden Ball of Longton is dedicated to providing fresh, no fuss dining with a warm and friendly welcome and is putting West Lancashire on the map.

Proud to be at the heart of ‘The Salad Bowl of Lancashire’ you will find locally sourced produce throughout the menu.

thebutlersarmspleasington.co.uk hi@thebutlersarmspleasington.co.uk

The pub has undergone a dramatic refurb and now serves Great British food, a wide selection of gins and cask ales, since local lad Chris Buckley took over in August 2017.

Throughout winter they have a real log fire, and in summer a big terrace which is a real sun trap.

Enjoy a walk around the Brickcroft nature reserve or along the Ribble Way before heading back to this dog friendly pub.

The Top Lock

Whittle-Le-Woods, Chorley PR6 8LS | 01257 263328

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Welcoming locals and visitors to the village of Wheelton, the newly renovated Top Lock is situated on the Leeds-Liverpool canal. We always offer a warm welcome and fabulous fresh food to all patrons. thetoplockchorley.co.uk

hi@thetoplockchorley.co.uk

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COSIEST PUB IN LANCASHIRE LUX LIFESTYLE AWARDS

The Whitaker

Museum & Art Gallery, Rawtenstall BB4 6RE | 01706 260785

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A local museum with a global tale; our menu is well travelled to say the least. A homage to the worlds larder with a foot still firmly planted up North. GF, V & VG Options always available.

A Sunday Lunch that was named one of “Britain’s best places for a weekend feast”, 35 day aged rib eye steaks, delicious side dishes and puddings galore - The Barn has something for everyone.

thewhitaker.org

enquiry@moorhall.com

moorhall.com

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Buffer Stops Bar

Rawtenstall Station, Rawtenstall BB4 6AG | 0161 7647790

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This popular drinking spot, renowned for its cask ales and ciders as well as its welcoming atmosphere, is uniquely located at the East Lancashire Railway and overlooks the heritage steam railway’s line. eastlancsrailway.org.uk

bufferstops@eastlancsrailway.org.uk

Saracens Head

The Barn at Moor Hall

Aughton, Ormskirk L39 6RT | 01695 572511

Halsall, Ormskirk L39 8RH | 01704 840204

The Boathouse Pub & Kitchen

Appley Bridge, Wigan WN6 9DA | 01257 252456

Indulgent, freshly prepared, seasonal dishes served in a beautiful canal side location.

Perfect for cosy drinks by the fire or alfresco dining on warm summer days! appleybridgeboathouse.com info@appleybridgeboathouse.com

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Take a drive out to the picturesque village of Halsall, and enjoy quality, seasonal dishes in an idyllic canal side location; perfect for lazy summer lunches and cosy evening meals. thesaracensheadhalsall.co.uk info@thesaracensheadhalsall.co.uk

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for more information of other great place to visit and dine go to visitlancashire.com

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PUB OF THE YEAR If you’re looking for a fabulous place to stay in Ramsbottom, then Eagle and Child is really special.

Five fabulous, contemporary

Barn Owl has a rustic wooden

boutique bedrooms are designed

headboard, an exposed stone

with owls in mind – so choose

chimney breast and a wood-

between Eagle, Barn, Long-

burning stove – perfect in

eared and Little Owl; Tawny

the winter. The rooms at the

has a stunning wall, a riff on a

rear have Juliette balconies

local relief map, made by a local

overlooking the green roof of the

artist, a complete one-off. More

Orangery, with stunning views

bespoke work comes from Fran

across the Rossendale Valley to

Giffard – in each room you’ll

the graceful hills beyond.

find her wonderful bird prints.

Bathrooms are the last word in

If you’re looking for a fabulous

modern luxury, one with beautiful

place to stay in Ramsbottom, then

Moroccan tiles, another with an

Eagle and Child is really special.

extraordinary back-lit panel,

Five fabulous, contemporary

made exclusively for the room.

boutique bedrooms are designed

There’s a classy espresso maker in

with owls in mind – so choose

each room, along with homemade

between Eagle, Barn, Long-

cookies, playing cards and a

eared, Little Owl and Tawny

selection of complimentary drinks

each has bespoke works by local

and snacks including Thwaites

artists. Each room has a luxury-

award winning Thirteen Guns ale.

bathrooms, expresso marker, complimentary handmade cookies

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Saoe 3 course Sunday Lunch, bottle of house wine, and a room for the night*

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£135 per couple

and drinks.

*Sunday only

3 WHALLEY ROAD, RAMSBOTTOM BL0 0DL

EAGLE-AND-CHILD.COM • 01706 557 181

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