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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.
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.
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.
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.
Check out the full list below - how many have you visited?
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25. The Jolly Tars, 154–158 Victoria Road West, Cleveleys
Named after a nine-strong, highly popular family of concert party entertainers who visited Cleveleys on a regular basis between the wars. This lively, friendly and welcoming pub attracts visitors and locals alike. It has a great reputation for its ales and food and can get busy, although you can enjoy a quiet drink in one the three secluded booths. Six ever changing guest beers are always available, alomg with regulars Greene King Abbot; Ruddles Best Bitter; Sharp’s Doom Bar | National World Photo: Backpool Gazette
26. The Shipwreck Brewhouse, 53 Victoria Road West, Cleveleys
Looking small from the outside, this micropub and cafe´ in the heart of Cleveleys’ main street is a real Tardis, with two indoor seating areas, covered and heated outdoor areas to the front and rear, and meeting rooms. There is an emphasis on Lancashire ales, of which five are normally available, including a dark beer. There is a also a menu of local snacks and pub food. Pictured is founder Paul Samson | National World Photo: Blackpool Gazette
27. The Patten Arms, Park Lane, Winmarleigh
Genuine, isolated free house situated away from villages on a B-road, yet enjoying regular local custom. This early 19th-century Grade II-listed building has a single bar with a country pub feel, high-backed bench seats, cream painted walls and open fires.. Since 2019 there has been a tiny brewery in the cellar, but it is currently mothballed. The pub offers Wainwright Gold and 3 changing beers (sourced nationally). | CAMRA Photo: CAMRA
28. Farmer Arms Hotel, 18 Church Street, Garstang
Early 19th-century inn just outside the town centre, comprehensively modernised in 2014 in a contemporary uncluttered style with white walls, grey carpet and a little pine. There is a bar counter in the middle surrounded by several distinct spaces. It is popular with families for daytime meals. Occasional theme nights and live music events are hosted | Farmer Arms Hotel Photo: Farmers Arms Hotel