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Pendle's Best Pubs and InnsSalterforth - The Anchor Inn A traditional pub with loads of history and
a special atmosphere. The Anchor Inn provides a great selection of high
quality cask ales which you can enjoy round a real log fire. The Anchor is
situated on the bank of the Leeds to Liverpool canal, in a super location
with great views - and a surprise in the cellar! The original building was
located below the waterline, and what is now the cellar of the pub is full
of stalagmites and stalactites, which may be seen on a guided tour from
the Landlord. Anyhow, above ground, the Anchor Inn is well-known far and
wide for the quality of its beer and traditional home cooked food. You can
like a king: for example, you might find traditional plate pie with light
short crust pastry and syrup sponge and custard for dessert. This is real
Lancashire cooking at its best. A unique hostelry, well worth a visit. Foulridge Foulridge is a small village a couple of miles north of Colne. It's situated in a valley that runs on a North/South line with Noyna Hill lying eastwards and Pasture Head lying to the West. The village became part of Colne in the early 1930s, and was originally composed of a community of farmers and weavers using handlooms; when the weaving industry was at its height, Foulridge Wharf was was the focus of the industry - raw cotton from the US was unloaded from canal barges there. Now the village offers canal cruises (the Mile Tunnel is here), sailing on Lake Burwain, and some fishing and walking. And you can take a variety of boat trips along the canal and eat in the Foulridge Tea Rooms on the Wharf. Foulridge derives its name from the Anglo-Saxon fola (meaning foal) and hryeg (meaning ridge). And there are other common usages in this area - such as beck, gill and gates - which suggest that Vikings settled here too. Foulridge TunnelIn 1796, after five solid years of excavating, the Foulridge Tunnel section of the Leeds-Liverpool canal was finally opened. The tunnel is one mile long and there is no towpath, so in the early days of the canal men had to leg it - meaning that they lay on their backs and physically pushed the barge through the tunnel by walking their legs along the ceiling of the tunnel. Foulridge Wharf - The Hole in the Wall Pub Located on the site of a 17th century pub, the current pub was built in 1899. In 1911 a cow named Buttercup fell into the canal and managed to swim the entire length of the tunnel - happily, it was pulled out and revived with best brandy by local residents. Believe it or not, pictures commemorate the event on the walls of the pub. Good food and good beer. Foulridge Wharf - New Inn A traditional pub serving traditional food, The New Inn is supposed to be one of the most haunted pubs in the area. According to legend, a ghost connected with a Cavalier who died in a local battle roams the pub. But there again, there's an old Quaker burial ground nearby, and since some of the gravestones were taken to build the pub, who knows? Foulridge - The Hare & Hounds This pub dates back to the late 17th century,
and was originally a local coaching inn used to accommodate stage coach
travellers between London
and Edinburgh. This tradition continues - the Inn has en suite guest
rooms. The Hare and Hounds serves great beer - it's in Camra's Good Beer Guide
- and the food is of a high standard. Colne is best known for the
Lancashire cotton industry (though people also like to remind you that
Wallace Hartley, leader of the band on the Titanic, was born here). The
Hare And Hounds Inn at Foulridge is a traditional English pub with an
excellent menu and en-suite guest accommodation, recently re-furbished to
a high standard. And what keeps people coming back is the fact that The
Hare and Hounds is a family run establishment who know how to meet the
needs of locals and tourists alike: there's a friendly bar and bar snacks
and full meals are served in the dining room. If you're staying over,
there's a full English breakfast to set you up for the day. All are
welcome here; you'll meet lots of people who are willing to exchange ideas
and opinions. Whether you are staying in Lancashire or just passing
through, it's a fun place to visit. Barrowford Barrowford is a village north of Nelson on the A682, where there are 17th and 18th century farmhouses and weavers' cottages, as well as 19th and 20th century cotton mills. Pendle Water runs through the centre of the village past the Pendle Heritage Centre and the start of the Pendle Way. The Packhorse Bridge near Higherford Mill has been dated to the end of the 16th century. Park Hill, now the location of the Pendle Heritage Centre, was for several centuries home of the Bannister family (most people will know of Dr Roger Bannister, of the four minute mile). Another interesting local fact: In 1774 John Wesley had to hide in what was to become the White Bear Inn when he was pursued by a local mob. Although most of the cotton mills have gone from Barrowford (and indeed Lancashire) there is still one - the East Lancashire Towel Company, founded in 1932. Barrowford - The White Bear One of the oldest inns in the Pendle district, it's situated in Barrowford opposite the Park. It has been an inn since 1775; the name probably derives from the ancient pastime of bear baiting. Langho - Northcote Manor This Michelin-starred restaurant has guest
accommodation, is located at Langho, near Blackburn, and has been a
culinary inspiration for two decades now under the supervision of Nigel
Haworth and Craig Bancroft.
Best known for Nigel Haworth's outstanding food, which places a real
emphasis on quality local produce, this is a gastropub (or, if you
prefer, a restaurant with rooms) that is true to its original roots in the
finest tradition of Lancashire hospitality. The passion and friendly service,
the outstanding wine list, the whole ambience, all of this and more, serve
to remind you that great dining is not limited to metropolitan areas, or
the South of England, or famous
tourist
areas like the Lakes.
The Manor has fourteen double bedrooms so you can enjoy a night's rest
and Nigel's great Lancashire breakfasts. Mitton - The Three Fishes The team
behind Northcote Manor has
totally refurbished
The Three Fishes Inn, and has created a
powerful force in the world of pub food. Since it reopened in
September 2004, there have been many awards - all due to the thinking
behind the menu, and the design, which is down to Nigel Haworth, Chef
Patron of nearby Northcote Manor. The spacious, long interior of the pub
is a superb space for eating, all done in modern style with respect for
the origins and traditions of the pub: and the menu reflects this too. Local
food suppliers are used wherever possible and you can see exactly who is
providing your food on a list and map of the more-than-thirty producers currently
supplying the Three Fishes. The menu is therefore a real celebration of Lancashire
with such food as Treacle Baked Free Range Ribs, Devilled Black
Peas and Horseshoe Black Pudding, Three Fishes Pie, Fleetwood Fish with
Mashed Potatoes and Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheese, and Bowland Lamb Hotpot. Byrnes of Clitheroe
know about wine - they have supplied the wines on the excellent list and you can enjoy treats like sarsaparilla,
ginger beer and fruit presses. Arrive early, because the pub is
already attracting people from far and wide! Mellor - the Millstone Near Blackburn you'll find the Millstone At
Mellor - which is both a village inn and a fine hotel with two AA rosettes.
This is actually one of the finest small hotels in the county; believe it
or not, this was the first Thwaites' pub and it holds a special place in
everyone's affections because of that fact. This pride is reflected in the
menu served in the elegant
restaurant area as well as the high-quality bar menu. Call it Modern British,
if you like, but there are Asian influences. So, for example, you can get
modern twists on traditional Lancashire mains like baked pheasant with black pudding
mousse and honey roast vegetables, but you can also enjoy Duck spring rolls.
There are more than sixty wines, and better yet, there are more than
twenty guest rooms if you wish to stay over. Barley - The Pendle InnThe charming Pendle Inn allows you to enjoy
a drink in the cosy bar followed by a meal in the light and spacious
conservatory area or, during summer, on the patio. Food is home cooked
using quality local produce; vegetarians are well catered for, and there
is ample choice for children. With innovative choices like such as Grilled
Black Pudding with Mustard Sauce, Thai Style Fish Cakes with Chilli
Pickle, Pendle Pie, and naturally always favourites like Chef’s Curry or
Roast of the Day, you're sure to get exactly what you like. There are also
sandwiches and platters, home made pies and delicious jacket potatoes.
Downham - The Assheton Arms Heading east along the A59 past Clitheroe
brings you to the
turn off for the unspoilt village of Downham, in the lea of the majestic
Pendle Hill. The Assheton family, who have held the position of lords of the manor here
since time immemorial have ensured the village remains unspoilt - and the
same philosophy has been applied to the pub. David and Wendy Busby have
maintained this pub in traditional style (no electronic gadgets!) which
has deservedly been shortlisted for Lancashire
Pub Of The Year. They offer excellent beer and fine food, such as traditional
meals like like
grills and steaks, but they also offer seafood, with scallops, oysters, monkfish
and lobster all featuring regularly. There is also a large selection of
wines by the glass. At busy times be prepared for a bit of a wait, as all
food is cooked freshly when you order.
Whalley - The Freemasons
Arms Rimington - The Black Bull
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