I've been to this place twice in the last week after not going for years. I went in for a quick pub…read morelunch on a Sunday afternoon and had a very creditable Cajun Chicken. The second time was for a birthday meal. There were eight of us all together and every one really enjoyed their food. The Holden Arms is on the way out of Haslingden on the way to Blackburn, so it's not a place that's on any pub crawl routes. Handy if you've just been for a walk on the hills though. It has a couple of plasma tellies showing football in the pub part, which is very snug and welcoming. The restaurant part is a little dated; it's a really old building but the beams have been plastered over and the carpet and wallpaper look like they were put there in the eighties. There are pictures of Elvis in his black and white years and that rather odd picture of the Last Supper but using Marilyn Monroe and other Hollywood stars instead of Jesus and the Disciples. Odd. But don't let that put you off. As I've said, the food is excellent and well priced (I had fajitas, the rest went for various roasts). The Stella was great and the staff were both friendly and attentive. Good atmosphere too.

The Holden Arms is near Haslingden on the way to Blackburn, so not a place to go without your car,…read moreunless it's a stopping off place on your way out to the town. The restaurant is out-dated and the strange decor and old beams which have been badly plastered up are a little uncomfortable to look at. It generally looks like it is stuck in a time warp, but maybe that's the feel that the owners want to create. I have always felt that it want's to stay like the old style pubs where the farmers and locals go for company. The Holden Arms caters well for the sporty, footy enthusiasts with big TV's on the walls for easy viewing.

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.

My drinking pal and I tried out The Griffin pub yesterday. I was amazed at the number of beer pumps…read moreon the bar. I was further amazed at the £2 per pint price tag! Then they told me that there is a brewery beneath the pub! WOW! The beer Pennine Brewery was gorgeous. The pub decor is rather old but the seating is clean and tidy and there is loads of room. We arrived at 8pm on a Wednesday and found just two customers sitting, with a further drinker at the bar. The welcome we received was friendly and hospitable. Shortly after taking our seats the pub started to fill up. We had dropped in on the Quiz night. We were soon roped in and had a thoroughly enjoyable evening that even included supper. Value for money was excellent. Parking is on the street. I would definitely recommend this pub for its friendly atmosphere and its fine, micro-brewery ales and beers.

lovely pub that i visit often with friends and family…read more will visit again and again and would recommend to a friend. clean pub with polite friendly staff.

The Duke of Wellington is situated right in the countryside setting off grane road, haslingden and…read morehas fantastic views over the reservoir while you dine. There is a climbing frame and children's play area in the garden to the rear of the building. The restaurant is always full on weekend lunchtimes and sometimes there is a wait for a table. Other than that, it is great value for money and the children are always well looked after.