A popular Great Harwood pub which was once accoladed as the “best pub in East Lancashire” has been listed for sale.

The Royal Hotel on Station Street in Great Harwood has hit the market for £300,000.

The popular freehold pub in the town was named peoples ‘favourite pub’ by Lancashire Telegraph readers in 2016.

The pub has now hit the market with Fleurets, boasting as a ‘popular community local’.

It has been well known by locals for serving good pub grub, hosting live music events and having a broad selection of real ale.

The advert also praises the pub for being well-presented throughout, having a trade kitchen with prep area, a large beer garden and a beer patio area and also providing its occupants excellent spacious living accommodation.

The pub was built by Thwaites in the late 19th century and sits on a main bus route — almost directly across from Great Harwood's Tesco store.

You can view the listing here.