Decent pubs in Accy
 

Anyone got any decent suggestions of good, friendly pubs in Accrington? :alright:

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None left in Accy anymore that I can think of.

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You'll have the A.R.D. (Accyweb railway denizens) knocking on your door wearing pillowcases, blankets & burning torches on your lawn if you're not careful. :eek: :D

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You won`t go wrong at the Peel Park

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How do you mean by friendly?

Hard to say what is a good pub these days. Myself that is.

I don't like loud pubs. I am fussy. If it is a loud club, I expect a band to be playing live and not playing loud crap music with loads of 12-18 year olds pointing to the sky and binge drinking.

A pub where everybody knows each other isn't so bad. But they don't exist anymore for whatever reason, apart from the ones that are filled with 1) People on benifits or 2) people that will go for the cheapest pee-poor pint in town. (aka pubs on blackburn road)

I guess Railway on a sat when people from accyweb meet might be a good idea. Go and say hello or whatever. I haven't done that myself yet. I am a bit shy and reserved; of which makes meeting people and pubs hard work. :D

I have to say I prefer a pub where they also serve food. Often you don't get idiots staying there for long, that is when football isn't also being shown. Football idiots & me trying to enjoy a pint and a meal. UGH

LOL this has turned into more of a rant than anything. OK so pubs I have enjoyed in the past couple of years(without "incident"):-

Whittakers arms, Hare & Hounds, Calder, Wetherspoons and Adelphi.

Adelphi is closed now, but they used to serve Warsteiner( a great beer ) that was a very big dive of a pub, but it had the kind of youth that liked Rock/Metal music. They reminded me of myself at their age. :D

The Greyhound in Clayton. Well Its actually in Altham before Clayton. That is an unusual pub. Me and a friend went in and he actually heard one person say whisper to another "strangers, strangers" A bar that, to my knowledge does not allow music of any kind. If you like any brand of beer other than Samuel Smith don't even bother going there! But. The pints are cheap and that Alpine lager isn't a bad pint.

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I have never been in there. Im just around the corner, so perhaps I will at some point. I am on a sobriety mission at the moment so It wont be any time soon :D

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As I no longer live in Accy I can't help you with recommendations but I think you may need to add a bit more about what sort of pub you're looking for. One's man's decent pub is another's hellhole.

For instance do you like pubs with music or conversation? Lager or real ale? Restless gives a good answer based on the sort of pubs he likes but it may be not your cup of tea, sorry pint of beer.

If you like beer of the real ale variety this link may give you an idea of what is on offer, then you can start narrowing down the pubs. I think Stevie R's suggestion of the Peel Park is as good a place to start as any from what I've heard. Only sorry I can't visit it myself!

East Lancs CAMRA - Pub Guide - Pub Search Results

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The Park Inn on Manchester Rd is a good little pub, regular guest beers, good food, not too pricey.
Grants is ok, but food a bit pricey, have heard Arden has improved lately.
JB

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Grants no longer does food, I went in for some grub bout 4 months back & was told they don't serve it anymore.

Ironically I am in the railway with my father. Does anybody think they have enough tvs?

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There are plenty left in Accy, but then, would we really want someone with such a miserable outlook as the above visiting them?

No-one can just walk into a pub and expect to get more out than they put in, it's down to mixing and tolerating, (God I hate having to do that), if a pub doesn't suit move on, you'll find one to your liking eventually, (at least thats what I tell myself 18 times a day whilst looking for the 'perfect' place).
:D

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Well you can't keep watch on the cones if your blotto Restless, can't leave it all to Dave:D:D

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The act as CCTV for when Mick Less and Beni are in:D

I just aint outgoing. Does that make me miserable?

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Well my sobriety didnt last long.

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If your miserable just reverse things instead of not being outgoing start goingout:D

Good advice.

Well. I have to admit my opinions on pubs is limited to my limited experience. Socially wise it is only in the last 3-5 years I have been able to enter a pub by myself.
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My local is the Victoria on Manchester Road. Since the landlord Monty(who is a character!) took it over a couple of years ago it has gone from strength to strength. Full of friendly people who make you very welcome at any time, entertainment in the evening and especially at weekend when it gets packed and apparently he keeps his beer in tip top condition. Pay it a visit and I'm sure you won't be disappointed - and I'm not on commission!

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Used to be a watering hole I used nearly every night when I worked at Rileys bar fitters was a good pub in those days too Anne

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Used ti pop in yon meself,when lived on Bamford, was a good pub back then.:)

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The Plough in Oswaldtwistle is without doubt, one of the area's more upmarket pubs. Wonderful decor and furnishings, first class natural beers. Give it a try.

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Aint ventured in yon since just after Shucky n Joyce left, wasn't too impressed wi the new incumbents. But have to agree, tis a good pub if the right people run it.;)

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Funnily I was more of a Stop man miself cashy, plough was a bit too far up the flaming hill for me:D

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They do very nice food in the Plough.

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The Stop was a cracking pub when Andy Nuttall ran it.

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Good lad was Andy, another who died before his time, they had some good mine hosts there over the years when I first started frequenting the establishment Ron and Isobel Potts ran the place then Jim and Barbara Lucas who handed over to Andy and Irene, never been in since Andy left

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The Stop certainly was an excellent drinking establishment, as my old fella would agree, being a regular in the "deep end" from the late 40's to the late 70's. Think it may be a bit out of the way for the threadstarter, though, as he's a Fleetwood fan looking for somewhere to go for prematch drinks.

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Paul Foot ran the pub after Andy

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Peel Park gets my vote, my local, nice people. I don't drink real ale but am told it's top notch there. Great quiz night on a thursday. I know the lads at the Park on Manchester Rd , no doubt it will be as good as their former pub The Black Horse but it's a bit too far for us to venture sadly.

I used to like the Abbey, not sure what it's like now I've not been in for years.


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Abbey is great the landlord and landlady Mick n Lorraine are very friendly people as are the staff n people who drink there regularly very friendly pub which can be very busy at times worth a visit :)

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If you enjoy real ale at competitive prices, friendly company, (as long as you make the effort to join in the conversation, without being obtrusive), then call into the Peel park.

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The food - pie & mushy peas and the sandwiches are excellent. They do cater for parties/funerals and that too is VG.

My favourite pub.

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where is the peel park located in relation to the train station?

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Its up off Alice St Davo, facing were Stanleys old ground was.

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It's a 5mins (£3?) taxi ride away. If you walk out of the station in the side coming from Blackburn, walk down the street and there's a taxi office. I don't know about taxis if you come from Burnley, but I imagine there'll be some.

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You traitor! Wait till I tell the landlord of your LOCAL pub!;)

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Davo, the Peel Park is well worth a visit for your prematch drink. Plenty of pics of Stanley at Peel Park in the games room. And as others have said, a crackin' pint.

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Too far to walk to the Crown ground from the PP - take a taxi. There is a pub - The Crown- at the ground, but it doesn't compare with the quality of the PP for the range of beers. The Crown serves meals, the PP just pie & peas, or sandwiches. When back in the town centre, there is a Wetherspoon's a short walk from the station, also the Railway Hotel very close.I cannot advise on these.

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Yesterday, acting on a recommendation, I had my dinner in the Park Inn. An extensive menu at very reasonable prices ( £6 main course). I had braised steak, mash & peas. - Excellent. I ate in the front room near the bar, though there are several rooms to choose from. I cannot fault it. There was only one hand pump - Thwaites' Wainwright - well kept. The wine came in small bottles and was excellent too. 3 main courses, one pint, three wines = £28