IT’S that time of the week when we celebrate some of the finest places where you can socialise with family and friends around East Lancashire.
We have headed to Oswaldtwistle to find out about The Britannia Tap and Grill - a well-established pub and restaurant near the border with Blackburn.
Name of the pub
Britannia Tap and Grill
Address of the pub:
Haslingden Old Road, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3RJ
Landlord/landlady name:
Sean Forshaw and Erika Kuti
How long have you been the landlord/landlady for?
6 months
Bar staff and their names:
Callam Hart
Give us some history about the pub
Originally a farmhouse, later turned into a public house called “the Britannia Inn” 2018 big refurb. 2023 changed its name to Britannia Tap and Grill
Is food served? Is so what’s on the menu?
Dry aged steaks on a real coal BBQ, classic pub food, bar nibbles
Is there a beer garden
Yes to the rear
Do you have any darts/snooker/pool teams
We have a pool table
Most popular drink served is:
Poretti, Madri, Staropramen
Most memorable moment at the pub
It would have to be our first fundraiser with East Lancashire Hospice. We raised £1,200 in a few hours towards a great cause. We are hoping next year to do much bigger events for local charities.
Do you have an entertainment line-up?
Yes, three live acts each month
Have you faced any challenges within the industry
Rising costs across the board. Low margins, every business is feeling the pinch no matter what industry
The best thing about running a pub is
Meeting new people, training the next generation of hospitality workers
The worst thing about running a pub is..
Long hours, no free time
The perfect hangover cure is...
Bloody Mary
- Do you know of a great venue that we could feature as our Lancashire Telegraph Pub of the Week? Email robert.kelly@nqnw.co.uk
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