To escape the January blues, we have complied a list of the best pubs for a Sunday Roast in Blackburn, according to TripAdvisor.

  • Ribchester Arms

Where: Blackburn Road, Ribchester, Blackburn PR3 3ZP

TripAdvisor Rating: 4 stars

Lancashire Telegraph:

The Ribchester Arms is about seven miles from Blackburn town centre and is a popular choice for Sunday Lunch.

The Ribchester Arms was originally called The New Hotel, having been built by the Blackburn Brewing Co in the early 1900’s.

Leaving a four star review, Joanne H commented on TripAdvisor: "Booked a table here for the first time in years and decide to go for the beef Sunday roast.

"It was beautiful, tender beef which melted in your mouth. The roast potatoes were nice too. Overall a lovely meal and I would recommend."

  • The Dog Inn

​Where: Belthorn Road, Belthorn, Blackburn BB1 2NN

TripAdvisor Rating: 4.5 stars

A very popular choice, the Dog Inn is just a stones throw from Blackburn, just off the Grane Road.

The popular pub has recently reopened and their Sunday lunch menu includes both beef and chicken as well as fish and chips and a tofu katsu curry.

One reviewer said: "We chanced on a visit for Sunday lunch today and were highly delighted with the food, the service and the overall ambiance. A total gem of a place.

"Lloyd and Lois were our servers and nothing was too much trouble for them. We felt so welcome.

"The quality of the food was delicious and surpassed expectations. The roast beef was sublime and the seasonal vegetables were carefully chosen and delicious.

"Two courses at £19.95 was excellent value for money and I wouldn’t hesitate to return. Truly excellent in every way."

  • The Millstone, Mellor

​Where: Church Lane, Mellor, Blackburn BB2 7JR

TripAdvisor Rating: 4.5 stars

The Millstone in Mellor is a friendly, warming pub boasting views of the Ribble Valley countryside.

The menu includes beef, pork and chicken as well as a meat free roast.

Hazel Paul wrote: "Went for Sunday lunch as a family to celebrate son’s birthday. Excellent roast dinner, lovely staff and easy parking.

  • Black Bull Inn

Where: Old Langho Road, Blackburn BB6 8AW

TripAdvisor Rating: 4.5 stars

The Black Bull Inn is just under 20 minutes from Blackburn and has ‘the best roast’ according to reviewers.

The pub serves a traditional Sunday roast but you can occasionally get a full dinner during the week on their specials menu.

Sue Longwood commented: "The whole experience was wonderful, great service, friendly and helpful staff, fabulous food and a lovely country pub atmosphere.

"We thoroughly enjoyed it."