Lancashire with its mix of rolling countryside, market towns and industrial heritage, is an ideal place to mark International Beer Day. The county has a long-standing brewing tradition, and its pubs often reflect this - warm, welcoming and steeped in character.
You’ll find rural inns nestled among farmland and canals, serving hearty food and pints drawn from local casks, as well as urban pubs with rotating taps offering a wide array of global brews.
Across Lancashire, national Beer Day tends to be embraced not just as a celebration of brewing, but of community. Expect tap takeovers by local breweries, beer-and-food pairings, and social events that bring together casual drinkers and aficionados alike. The pub culture here is strong - people gather not just for the drink but for the sense of belonging. Whether you're in a cobbled-backstreet bar in a post-industrial town or a countryside taproom with views of the fells, Lancashire offers a rich, diverse, and genuine beer experience.
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5. Boyce’s Barrel (7 New Market Street, BB8 9BJ)
The first micropub in Colne, this member of the Micropub Association offers five high-quality real ales with no music, no lager, just a great atmosphere and plenty of banter. Tastefully styled, with tall polished wooden sleeper tables, it is reminiscent of a rail staging post. Ales are rotated often, with new beers put on the bar almost as soon as a barrel runs dry. All ales are sourced from non-local breweries and always include one mild and one porter or stout. | Google Maps
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6. Buffer Stops (Bury Road, BB4 6AG)
Located on the platform at the northern terminus of the East Lancs Railway, this unique one-roomed bar, once the station cafe´ , is small but further seating is available in the ticket hall and waiting room and on benches and at tables on the platform. It is busy with both railway visitors and locals. Close to Ski Rossendale, Whitaker park and museum and the Weavers cottage. Snacks are available. | Google Maps
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7. Griffin Inn (86 Hud Rake, BB4 5AF)
Situated on Hud Rake this is a traditional community pub and also the home of the Rossendale brewery, housed on the lower floor below the pub. The large bar area has a separate area for pub games, and the spacious lounge has picture windows overlooking the local hills and valleys. On the hill facing the front sits the Halo panopticon. The pub is easily accessible, but there is a steep uphill walk from main road bus stops. Cuban food is served. | Google Maps
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8. Hop Micro Pub (70 Bank Street, BB4 8EG)
Situated at the top end of Rawtenstall’s cobbled Bank Street, close to the market, Hop is a pleasant and congenial venue with the atmosphere of a traditional local pub. In addition to the bar there is a pleasant firstfloor lounge and a heated outside drinking area. With six hand-pulled cask ales, including the permanent Hop from Deeply Vale, as well as keg craft beers and ciders available, there is always a fantastic choice. A short walk from the bus station and from the northern terminus of the East Lancashire Heritage Railway. | Google Maps