As we continue to shine the spotlight on local venues in our Pub of the Week feature, this time we head to Accrington.

We go behind the scenes to find out more about the venue.

 

Name of the pub:

Whitakers Arms

Address of the pub:

322 Burnley Road, Accrington

Landlord/landlady name:

Emma Murphy and Nathan Walton

How long have you been here:

Six months

Bar staff names:

Nathan, chef’s name is Amy

Pub history?:

We have managed to turn it into a welcoming, local and family friendly space, with praise for the locals who support us tremendously. We cater for larger parties and family gatherings and have managed to build a brilliant reputation with our buffet menu and private space for funerals . We have created a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome to come and dine with us or have a drink, free game of pool and everyone is made to feel welcome.

We are creating the garden in the next week or two adding benches and renovating the outside area.

Lancashire Telegraph:

 

Food served?:

Yes, A wide variety for all tastebuds including smothered chicken, homemade cheese & onion pie, homemade steak and ale pie, Thai red curry, a wide variety on our 2 for £15 including Fish chips & mushy peas, loaded fries, all our meals are served with real homemade chips. We are releasing a summer menu too.

Beer garden?:

Yes a big one that’s having a facelift ready for summer

Darts/snooker/pool teams?:

Free pool tables everyday

Most popular drink?:

We serve a whole selection of drinks from Fosters, Amstel, and, Prosecco and wines

Entertainment?:

We have a ladies night in April 8 free event , Evening with Cher which includes a three-course meal for £30, we have karaoke every Friday from 8pm

Challenges?:

As a little family ourselves with two young children it was a big step for us, but it’s absolutely paid off.We took the pub the week before Christmas so we wasn’t to sure what to expect. But in all honesty since taking it over the pubs reputation has grown for the better.

Best thing about running a pub?:

We are a family run pub, every staff member is family to us. The regulars that have become friends and they are the people who choose time and time again to visit us. Word of mouth and Our Tripadvisor reviews on our food is definitely helping us on our journey. We hope to bring nothing but the best and succeed within the pub. Our pub and team are smashing it right now and we look forward to welcoming everyone.