Another fabulous experience at the Shoulder again! Lovely lunch and the wait staff are just the…read moresweetest. Always checking in with you making sure you're happy. Great prices too. Food was delicious as usual.

I used to love it, over lockdown it was great too doing takeaways. However tonight and the last…read moretime about a month ago was really awful. Tonight they messed up the order. They never checked whose food was who's, then my sons dinner never arrived. Nobody came back to check. I had to go into the pub to chase them. About 10 mins after me complaining they arrived. They really didn't care. The previous month they had a ridiculous system implemented which seems to have gone, where they force you to order food from the table and not the bar. So you would have to order your drinks separately. They said this was to prevent people leaving without paying. They made a mess of this as well. Regardless I offered to pay it all up front at the till to ease their minds. They said that was not possible. It's all gone a bit wrong up there.

Nice spot off main road in Rawtenstall. Spacewise not so big but menu is great for pub grub. Prices…read moreare decent and service was quicker than expected. As we left also sent off with a round of thanks from all of the staff.

I couldn't get enough of this place. The epitome of an (extremely) old pub at the heart of a…read morecommunity where everyone seemed to know everyone else. And the beers are darn good too. This whitewashed inn accessed over an old packhorse bridge claims to 'probably' be Yorkshire's oldest (1307). Got to love them covering themselves for inaccuracy there. That's over seven centuries of beery goodness which was open for trade 40 years before the Black Death! A gem of a building with wooden beams throughout - the layout inside is stepped as it's built on a decline so disabled access is obviously limited (you may wish to phone in advance if you or your family member has any mobility concerns). There's plenty of seating throughout, however, with some set back in nooks in the walls. As well as serving real ale from independent brewers, they stock genuine imported lagers from around the world. Their fridge of bottled beers looked quite comprehensive. They also have guest beers which change regularly - when I visited they had Jaipur from Thornbridge on (one of my all time favourites). They serve food but we didn't eat here on this occasion. I can guarantee I will be a punter here again when I'm over next time.

I have been visiting this area for the past forty years and only found this pub today.What a great…read morelittle pub great food and top cask beers,they will have my custom each time i am in the area.

We stayed at the Inn above this pub. The staff was very nice. Parking is close and convenient. We…read moregot in our room and turned on the shower to clean up after a long day. The shower drain was totally clogged and within 20 seconds, water was flowing into the bedroom. I spoke to the manager who quickly called a plumber. The plumber said it would take some time and already had the contents of the drain all over the bathroom floor. We had 45 minutes to meet friends nearby, so we contacted Expedia and they helped us get another room. We left and resumed our night. The Inn denied any responsibility and acted as if we were out of line for "not being aware of our policies". I suppose they have nonfunctional facilities covered in that policy. The Inn Director kept citing their ratings and avoided any accountability. They have my money and I hope it is well spent.

There burgers are the best burgers I have had in a very long time. Great service and an even…read moregreater company ethos/mission. I won't spoil the greatness that place does, go find out for yourself!!

Possibly the best roast dinner in Lancashire!…read more After a short walk around Pendle Hill we popped into this establishment. This is an upmarket place and it was busy with folk having Sunday lunch so we sat in the bar area, but they were willing to accommodate us if more were eating. Therefore I cannot comment on the restaurant areas of this pub. As this pub is now owned by the seafood group, there is a lot of seafood on the menu or the specials board which I would like to go back and try. I chose the Sunday Roast as it was cheaper than most things on the menu at £13.50 and a pint of diet coke would set you back £2.50. The Sunday roast isn't on the menu but on the blackboard. This is seriously the best Sunday roast that I have had in a long time. None of it was overcooked, dry, shrivelled. It was delicious and the beef was tender and tasty. The dessert didn't disappoint either, I had the knickerbocker glory. Whilst we were eating the main, they rubbed off the Sunday Roast off the blackboard. Glad we got there in time! This is a walker and dog friendly pub and there seemed to be a good vibe.

A unique and delightful "bar," basically the last standing vestige of the Temperance movement in…read morenorthern England. As it's on church ground, it still doesn't serve alcohol although you can buy cordials to take away that would probably make great cocktails. We had a particularly charming young server who helped us try samples of the various cordials - they are all very sweet but lovely distinct flavours. We all opted for a full size helping of the hot lemon and ginger, my dad even snatched some extra of mine, he was enjoying it so much! My bf added gingseng to his (this combo wasn't on the menu but the server immediately suggested she could add it after he mentioned he was torn between the two). I tried the blood tonic milkshake after discovering the foul-sounding concoction actually involves hibiscus, rosehip and nettles. Any health benefits were of course ruled out by the ice cream, cream and (giant) flake topping, but it was yummy. Bf got an ice cream sundae, the "small" version being the side of his head (the large is normally recommended for sharing). My dad pounced on some lemon cake which he loved. If you don't have a sweet tooth there are a few savoury options, including a good selection of teas. But it really is a sweet flavour-oriented place - one of my fave features was that you can get a jam sandwich. The price point is really reasonable, sub £3 for the milkshakes which is excellent value, particularly considering you are in such a pretty environment. All in all a delightful interlude off the East Lancs Steam Railway!

This place really is magical! Not the sort of bar you would find unless you were looking for it…read morespecifically. The day we visited, there were two huge bikes outside and a couple of real bikers - beards, leathers, grease and oil - sitting inside drinking sarsasparilla and blood tonics. I'd recommend any of the cordials - we bought a few to take home and have used them as hot drinks, with soda water and as icecream floats - delicious! The shop itself doesn't look to have changed since it was first set up. Fantastic wooden pew-type benches, ancient soda syphons, antique counter and display material - everything is just so wonderful. Having said all that, one gets very quickly bored and we left to find a pub! (At that time there wasn't one in Rawtenstall that served real ale!)

Really the only authentic British pub in the environs of Norden, but a bit off the beaten path on…read morethe other side of Red Lumb. Lovely warm environment, friendly service, welcoming fireplaces, and marvelous food. If I could give this place ten stars I would. Did I mention the delicious food? I'm so full!

A charming and popular pub full of character which serves up decent beers as well as homemade…read morehearty dishes - if you're off out for a walk in the 'Rochdale uplands' then a trip to Owd Betts should be your reward. It was originally built way back in 1796, so expect low wooden beams, lots of exposed brick and cosy fireplaces in every dining space. The bar is well stocked and as well as three regular beers they have guests from the likes of Phoenix (a brewery based in nearby Heywood). Lots of choice on the food menu, with everything from soup of the day right through to steaks and roasts. Have a look on their specials board for the pie of the day - we had steak and pepper which was not only delicious, but was practically the size of a saucer and coupled with chunky chips, veg and gravy left us unable to talk, let alone get up out of our seats afterwards. Service was friendly throughout and despite us turning up without a reservation (it might be an idea to book a table on weekends) we were seated and served without too much of a wait for our orders. A tip for winter - the pub lacks a porch door, so if you're sitting in this section expect the occasional draught when the door opens. We were well hard and braved it ;) When the weather is more pleasant they have a decent-sized beer garden at the back. If their small car park is full there are plenty of spaces in the layby directly across the road.

This has always been a regular haunt of mine for years until I moved away. Has had many updates to…read morethe decor and is now into the 21st century. Situated right on the road end roundabout, so if you are from ramsbottom, ewood bridge, haslingden or rawtenstall, it's is always easy to get to. Handy for the cricket in summer too, which is almost directly on the doorstep of Haslingden cricket club!

I've seen the Woolpack change over the past couple of years, and not just the decorating, but the…read moreatmosphere as well. It's a pleasant, welcoming pub, that can cater for families, or disabled persons. The current chef is outstanding. I can't think of a single fault in the food that he produces, and all the feedback from customers has always been good. The staff are friendly and welcoming. There's kareoke on a Thursday, and a D-J for Friday and Saturday night, sometimes live bands are performing. Sport is shown on the 72" TV and 2 other Tv's around the pub. There is now even a TV available outside in the smoking area, making it possible to watch sport from anywhere in the pub.

great pub real ales and well kept lagers and friendly ambiance good quiz night on wed music on…read moresunday s