Converted from an old shop in 1989 the pub is handily situated for both the railway and bus stations. A single L-shaped bar on two levels with a bright yet traditional feel. This is a genuine free house with up to nine guest ales available including a regular mild and eight other beers usually sourced from Lancashire and Yorkshire micros with Rat, Wily Fox, Ossett, Elland, Lancaster, Fernandes, Goose Eye and Blackedge often featuring. Good value filled rolls and pork pies are usually available. There is a pleasant beer garden accessed at the rear with a heated smoking shelter. There is a large council car park opposite the pub, which is free after 5 pm and on Sunday. Branch Pub of the Year 2016/17. Lancashire Branches Pub of the Year 2017.

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