Pubs in Blackburn Pubs in Surrounding Area
There's only one independent brewery working in Blackburn
these days. It's still in the hands of the same family that established it
almost two hundred years ago. There's nothing I can tell you about it that
isn't available on it's site, except to confirm that it's cask ale, if properly
looked after, is excellent. That being the case, it's a bit of a shame about
the name of the URL. Follow the link below to find out more about it.
A minor point, but one that underlines the conflicts involved in my love
affair:- Up north, beer is drunk with a head on it. to this end, it's pulled
through a sparkler, which increases the pressure the beer is under as it
comes out of the tap. There's no doubt that beer served this way is more
pleasing to the eye. But, I have to admit, after several years of telling
Southerners that their beer was flat and lifeless, this method of serving
the stuff deprives it of its taste. I'm sorry, but it's true. Southerners
know how to drink beer, Northerners don't. Or is it just that despite nearly
eleven years of my trying to avoid it, the Southerners have managed to assimilate
me without my knowing?
The following pubs are listed
in CAMRA's 'Good Beer Guide'
Adelphi Beer Emporium
Railway Road
A large pub right in the town centre, by the railway and bus station. Open
from 11 until 11 during the week, and 12 until 10.30 on Sundays. Serves
Boddington's Mild and Bitter, Marston's Pedigree and Whitbread Trophy, in
addition to guest beers.
Globe Inn
2, Higher Eanam
Just outside the town centre, by Thwaites Brewery. A small local type pub,
open 12 until 11 during the week, and 12 until 10.30 on Sundays. Serves
Mitchell's Mild, Original and Lancaster Bomber as well as seasonal beers.
Malt and Hops
1, Barton Street
Again, just outside the town centre, not far from the college. Used to be
The Peel. Because of it's location, it is well frequented by students during
the day. Open 10.30 until 1 during the week, and 12 until 10.30 on Sunday.
Serves Boddington's Mild and Bitter, Flower's Original and Marston's Pedigree,
as well as guest beers.
Navigation Inn
Canal Street
A small, friendly, traditional local, next to the canal. Not too far away
from Ewood Park, if you fancy a pint before going to watch the Rovers. There
are also moorings for canal boats. Open 11 until 11 during the week, and
12 until 10.30 on Sunday. Serves Thwaites Best Mild and Bitter.
Postal Order
15, Darwen Street
A large pub in the town centre that used to be the main Post Office in Blackburn,
before it was taken over and refurbished by Wetherspoon's. Maintains the
Wetherspoon's tradition of quality ales at reasonable prices served in pleasant
surroundings. Open 11 until 11 during the week and 12 until 10.30 on Sunday.
Serves Courage Director's, Theakston Best Bitter and Thwaites Best Mild,
along with an extensive range of guest beers.
These pubs are in the area around Blackburn, and are also listed in the 'Good Beer Guide'
Feniscowles
Feildens Arms
673, Preston Old Road
A small local serving Boddington' Bitter, Flower's IPA and Marston's Pedigree,
as well as guest beers. Open 12 until 11 during the week and 12 until 10.30
on Sunday.
Pleasington
Railway Hotel
Pleasington Lane
A converted farmhouse, now a cosy local with its own bowling green. Open
12 until 11 during the week and 12 until 10.30 on Sunday. Serves Boddington's
Bitter, Tetley Bitter and Wilson's Mild and Bitter as well as guest beers.
Rishton
Rishton Arms
Station Road
A large local, serving Thwaites Best Mild and Bitter as well as seasonal
ales. Open 11 until 11 during the week and 12 until 10.30 on Sunday.
Tockholes
Royal Arms
Tockholes Road
An attractive pub on the moors, very handy for walkers. Serves the full range
of Thwaites beers as well as seasonal ales. Open 12 until 3 and 7 until 11
Monday to Thursday, 12 until 11 on Friday and Saturday, and during the rest
of the week during the summer, and 12 until 10.30 on Sunday.
Whalley
The Swan at Whalley
62 King Street
A lovely pub in the centre of a historic and picturesque village. Serves
Boddington's Bitter, Thwaites Bitter and guest beers, as well as a house
beer brewed by Moorhouse's. Open 11 until 11 during the week and 12 until
10.30 on Sunday.
