Name of pub: The Plough

Address: 2 Broadfield, Oswaldtwistle.

Landlord/landlady: Matthew Reid and Steven and Janna Reid.

How long have you been the landlord/landlady? Five years.

How many bar staff? Eleven.

Background: Matthew previously worked in various award winning restaurants and establishments and his career has gone from strength to strength.

He ran his own restaurant, and was previously at the Four Alls in Higham. Matthew owns The Plough with mother and father, Steven and Janna.

Is food served and, if so, what’s on the menu?

The Plough offers a wide variety of tastes from classics to the grill and weekly specials. Confit duck leg with red wine jus which is one of several delicious options is available on the mid-week and lunch set menu.

Is there a beer garden? There is an outdoor area with picnic benches.

Do you have any darts/snooker/pool teams? No

Most popular drink served? Cocktails. We have lots of cocktail deals on offer. An espresso martini is a great cocktail served here.

Most memorable moment? When the refurbishment was done. We got rid of the function room upstairs and transformed it into a dining and drinking area.

It is beautiful with blossom trees and comfortable booths.

The reaction from the customers was amazing.

Do you have an entertainment line up?

We have a singer or live music once a month when we can. We also have live entertainment at the weekend in December.

The best thing about running a pub is?

Serving good food to good people. It’s fantastic to see the enjoyment on people’s faces and the gratitude they show.

The worst thing about running a pub is? 

Being behind the bar when the sun is shining.

The perfect hangover cure?

Another drink!