Cosy, traditional country pub, just off the road out to Todmorden, with a large L-shaped bar and stone-flagged floors throughout. It was built in 1865 and was once owned by Baxter’s of Glentop brewery. A welcoming coal fire warms the atmosphere in the cooler months. There are always three beers available, usually sourced locally. Food is available most evenings. Quiz nights are held on Wednesday and Sunday. On the second floor is a function room accommodating up to 35 guests. There is a large patio beer garden to the front of the pub.placeholder image
Cosy, traditional country pub, just off the road out to Todmorden, with a large L-shaped bar and stone-flagged floors throughout. It was built in 1865 and was once owned by Baxter’s of Glentop brewery. A welcoming coal fire warms the atmosphere in the cooler months. There are always three beers available, usually sourced locally. Food is available most evenings. Quiz nights are held on Wednesday and Sunday. On the second floor is a function room accommodating up to 35 guests. There is a large patio beer garden to the front of the pub. | Google Maps

The 72 best pubs in Lancashire for real ale and draught beers including spots in Preston, Blackpool & Burnley

Jack Marshall
By Jack Marshall

News Editor

Published 22nd Jan 2025, 11:20 GMT

Lancashire is famous for having an abundance of high-quality pubs.

From beloved locals at which you’ve been a committed regular for decades, to innovative new establishments famed for their new-fangled draught ales and quirky features, there really is a pub for everyone in our wonderful county.

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When it comes to a pub’s beverage offerings, however, there really is no better or more thorough barometer of quality than the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and its annual Good Beer Guide.

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Countless boozers dream of the day they are included in the prestigious tome, which adds not only a certain gravitas to their status as a proper watering hole, but it also means that dedicated drinkers will inevitably seek your establishment out to try it for themselves.

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With that in mind, we’ve collated all the lists of regional pubs included in the 2025 CAMRA Good Beer Guide to produce a list of the Preston, Chorley, Blackburn, Pendle, and Blackpool pubs included in this year’s guide.

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Built around 1826, this former Matthew Brown house retains many original features including a large stone lion at roof level above the door. Close to the West Pennine Moors, many local walks pass by, dogs are welcome and food is served seven days a week. It features a comfortable lounge with an open fire and a second room up a few steps. There are eight handpumps showcasing two regular beers and six changing real ales from larger independents, usually including a stout and a strong ale. Local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2022.

53. Red Lion (196 Blackburn Road, PR6 8EU)

Built around 1826, this former Matthew Brown house retains many original features including a large stone lion at roof level above the door. Close to the West Pennine Moors, many local walks pass by, dogs are welcome and food is served seven days a week. It features a comfortable lounge with an open fire and a second room up a few steps. There are eight handpumps showcasing two regular beers and six changing real ales from larger independents, usually including a stout and a strong ale. Local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2022. | Google Maps

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On the western edge of Stanley Park, around 20 minutes’ walk from the town centre, this club, housed in the impressive pavilion, is a vibrant, local social centre. A range of five changing beers is available to the visitor. Quizzes and entertainment nights are regularly held. Several TVs show various sports events. Upstairs functions rooms are available for social events. Free entry to the club and all cricket games except when Lancashire come to town. Multiple local CAMRA Club of the Year winner.

54. Blackpool Cricket Club (Barlow Crescent, West Park Drive, FY3 9EQ)

On the western edge of Stanley Park, around 20 minutes’ walk from the town centre, this club, housed in the impressive pavilion, is a vibrant, local social centre. A range of five changing beers is available to the visitor. Quizzes and entertainment nights are regularly held. Several TVs show various sports events. Upstairs functions rooms are available for social events. Free entry to the club and all cricket games except when Lancashire come to town. Multiple local CAMRA Club of the Year winner. | Google Maps

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A friendly welcome is always guaranteed at this quirky micropub, tucked just off Blackpool’s main central square a little over five minutes’ stroll from the Tower. An everchanging range of up to eight real ales from near and far normally includes a dark beer, with a selection of craft beers and real ciders and perries also available. Some of lighting is made from recycled electrical test gear and even an old handpull. Dogs are welcomed with tame owners.

55. Cask & Tap (82 Topping Street, FY1 3AD)

A friendly welcome is always guaranteed at this quirky micropub, tucked just off Blackpool’s main central square a little over five minutes’ stroll from the Tower. An everchanging range of up to eight real ales from near and far normally includes a dark beer, with a selection of craft beers and real ciders and perries also available. Some of lighting is made from recycled electrical test gear and even an old handpull. Dogs are welcomed with tame owners. | Google Maps

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One of a number of micropubs opened locally during Covid restrictions, this is a great asset to the local real ale scene and an instant success. The landlord has previously been the licencee of several local pubs and this venture is named after his father JD. Situated on a busy South Shore thoroughfare, it is frequented by locals and visitors alike. The four ever-changing beers come from near and far. Note the unusual bar built from beer barrels, along with its many quirky features.

56. JD Drinkwater’s Alehouse (75 Highfield Road, FY4 2JE)

One of a number of micropubs opened locally during Covid restrictions, this is a great asset to the local real ale scene and an instant success. The landlord has previously been the licencee of several local pubs and this venture is named after his father JD. Situated on a busy South Shore thoroughfare, it is frequented by locals and visitors alike. The four ever-changing beers come from near and far. Note the unusual bar built from beer barrels, along with its many quirky features. | Google Maps

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