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The Thornton Arms is a lovely pub situated in between Burnley and Worsthorne. It's an out of town…read morepub which has a reputation for serving good quality pub food at reasonable prices, although I haven't ever eaten here. There's a good range of draft beers on offer as well as the usual spirits and bottled drinks you'd expect to find in a pub. Inside, the atmosphere is friendly and cosy, although it can be a little on the dark and dingy side due to the poor lighting. On a summer's day, the beer garden is a great place to sit out and enjoy a drink or two. The views across the surrounding countryside are fantastic and is a relaxing and enjoyable place to pass a summer's afternoon.

I have heard mixed reviews about this place, so a couple of months ago when searching for somewhere…read morefor lunch, I decided to give it a go. I'll start off with the negatives so I can end on the positives.... Firstly, the welcome wasn't really there. We certainly weren't made to feel like a burden, but I don't think they've really got this part of the hospitality figured out yet! You sort of stand around for a minute or two until someone works out that you want to eat and then attends you. Secondly, and the final negative, is that when seated we were waiting quite a long time for drinks when we re-ordered them. Don't get me wrong, we were not neglected, but a swifter drinks-to-table response would enhance the whole meal 'experience'. Ok - with the negatives out of the way, let me tell you what's good about this place, and why I have been back several times over the last couple of months. The food is great. It's quintessentially British cuisine and for the quality, reasonably priced. You don't wait too long for food either. Having said this, it's not flung at you so fast that you feel like they're trying to rush you through and out the door, either. Drinks are average pub prices for the area, and they have one or two nice cask ales on too, for the real ale fans. The staff are helpful, if (at times) seemingly rushed off their feet and the menu, though simple, is well practised and executed by the kitchen staff. The décor is contemporary, whilst retaining that classic 'pub' atmosphere, and the stone floored area harkens back to the bygone era of bushy bearded men enjoying a pint with their chums whilst the border collie snoozes by the fire. As I've said, I have been back several times, and will return again. Although I've not quite had EVERYTHING on the menu, I'm confident that those that I've not tried will be as good as the ones that I have, and that means they'll be fantastic!

It's quite easy to sum up the Bridge Bier Huis (that's Beer House in Dutch in case you wondered)…read more Real ales - check. Great atmosphere - check. Live music - check. Pub grub at lunchtimes - check. All available in a great atmosphere with friendly staff and customers and not a chav in site! It's perhaps a more mature person's pub, although I'm a mere 25 years old and obviously appreciate the finer things in life. There's a phenomenal selection of beers and lagers which are quite reasonably priced and plenty of seating and sofas to relax with friends, enkoy a drink and catch up on some gossip. Well worth a visit.

called for a pint with my son. I had a wonderful nutty pint of dark mild, he had a couple of…read morelagers. Excellent beer, good atmosphere. Top pub!

We went there again and found our table in a quieter room…read more The waiter was very attentive The food was delicious and hot

It's Smacks. This place is great for a night out. I stay in this bar all night. This is a top…read morenight out. Been going here for nearly 18 years. It has everything you need for a good night out. Planning a school reunion here later in the year. They serve everything here. Bottle beer, draught, shots and cocktails. You have got to try a trifle shot!

It is a truth universally acknowledged that I don't get out enough. But on the rare occasions when…read moreI do, Smackwater Jacks (or Smacks as it's more affectionately known) is one of my favourite places to visit. Set over three floors, Smacks is a great bar / club that sells a decent range of drinks at decent prices and has some fantastic Indie, Rock and Alternative music to boot. It's a relaxed place and it isn't filled with drunken chavs or pretentious idiots, just down to earth people who want to have a good night out. It's also one of the few places where all my girlfriends like to go on a girl's night out and between us, we have a very eclectic taste in music. This is a fab little bar and no night out in Burnley is complete without at least one drink in Smacks.

The Talbot is another of Burnley's pubs with a reputation for fine live music. There's nearly…read morealways a band playing on a Friday and Saturday night and they attract some good local bands and artists. It's not located in the town centre, but it's only a couple of minute's walk away and this does mean you're less likely to find drunken louts and fights breaking out. The pub is a bit old and tired inside but they have a nice open fire at this time of year and there's plenty of seating. Prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is nice for a chilled night out for a few drinks, especially if you appreciate decent live music.

went in with my son, Guinness was good. Service not so. Staff not paying attention to all customers…read morein both bars is a potential problem. Shall return to see if it improves though.

Had a great traditional pub grub meal with the family here, food was homemade, hot and the prices…read morewere good. Good atmosphere, log fire, friendly staff and plenty of room for families.

although it is a compact pub, they put live bands on at weekends and it does get VERY busy! If,…read morelike me, you enjoy live music in a packed sweaty bouncing atmosphere then get to a gig here. You won't regret it.

Had a great night, it was Karaoke (I didnt sing) and the beer was excellent. definately will go…read morethere again!

The food was served prompt and hot. I had the Lancashire Hotpot which is basically lamb stew. Large…read moreportion! Nice staff as well. They played 70's music which worked well for me