In Britain, our respect for pub culture is unmatched, with our love for gathering in the local for a pint stretching back centuries. Deeply woven into our social fabric, the pub culture in our country has meant that pubs have emerged as far more than mere places to grab a drink.
Communal hubs where people from all walks of life gather to unwind after a long day, to share stories with friends and strangers alike, and to connect with likeminded people, British pubs are famous the world over for a good reason - because they’re wonderful places at their best.
Blending cosiness with tradition, history with unique quirks, pubs across Lancashire are also well known for their welcoming atmospheres. In winter, pubs become refuges for those in search of a lovely break from the bleak dreariness of British weather in the colder months - a pub lunch on a lazy weekend afternoon is most people’s idea of the perfect winter day.
With an open fire boasting the ability to transform a regular pub into a haven of communal spirit, we decided to put together a list of some of Lancashire’s top pubs with fireplaces at which you can happily warm yourself whilst enjoying the local tipples and classic surroundings as part of our Love Your series highlighting the best of the county.
Take a look and see if any standout...
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9. The Aspinall Arms
Mitton Road, Clitheroe, BB7 9PQ | 4.5 out of 5 (2,435 Google reviews) | "Very nice interior, fantastic real fire, lovely friendly staff." | Google
10. The Higher Buck
The Square, Waddington, Clitheroe, BB7 3HZ | 4.7 out of 5 (849 Google reviews) | "Excellent food, friendly staff, nice hotel rooms and tasty breakfast." | Google
11. The Inn At Whitewell
Forest of Bowland, Clitheroe, BB7 3AT | 4.7 out of 5 (1,400 Google reviews) | "Very relaxing and friendly place to have a lovely pint in with real log fires." | Google
12. New Continental
South Meadow Lane, Preston, PR1 8JP | 4.5 out of 5 (2,321 Google reviews) | "Proper pub with a great selection of beers. Lovely big fire going in the back room." | Google