The search for East Lancashire’s best pub has reached its voting stage, with the top 10 contenders now confirmed after a week of public nominations.
Whether you enjoy a pint in a picturesque beer garden or cosying up by the fire after a winter walk, the pub is the perfect place to eat, drink, and catch up with friends.
Readers have had their say, and the shortlist is packed with fantastic traditional boozers, sports bars and breweries across the region.
Over the next two weeks, readers will have the chance to vote for their favourite by picking up a copy of the Lancashire Telegraph and submitting a voting slip, with the winners announced next month.
Each finalist will be featured in the Lancashire Telegraph in the coming days, highlighting what makes them a great choice.
Which offers the best lunch? Which has great options for families? Which offers good deals on drinks? It is time to crown East Lancashire’s best pubs by voting for your favourite.
They could be a relative newcomer or stalwarts who have been serving drinks to different generations for decades. There are a variety of pubs around our towns and villages to choose from.
The Lancashire Telegraph Best Pub top 10 are:
- Arden Inn – Accrington
- Brownhill Arms – Blackburn
- Fox & Hounds – Blackburn
- Hoghton Arms – Withnell
- The Black Bull/ Three B’s Brewery – Darwen
- The Clifton Arms – Blackburn
- The Dog Inn – Belthorn
- The Drummers’ Arms – Blackburn
- The Observatory – Blackburn
- The Rising Sun - Blackburn
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Richard Duggan, Newsquest’s Regional Editor North West and Editor of the Lancashire Telegraph, said: "At the Lancashire Telegraph, we're passionate about celebrating local businesses.
"Our latest competition gives you the chance to celebrate the area's best pub - we have so many fantastic pubs in the area, and this is your chance to shout about your favourite one.
“It’s essential we support our local pubs, they’re at the heart of the community and deserve to be shouted about.”
Voting begins on July 21 and will be open for two weeks. Readers are encouraged to get involved and support their favourite venue, with the winner to be revealed soon after.
To vote pick up a copy of the Lancashire Telegraph.
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