Red Lion Roars its Last

The end for The Red Lion in Westhoughton looks to be near. Planning permission has been granted to open a care facility on the site, and a further application to demolish part of the pub, which has been closed for about

OTB – Kings Arms Hotel

Real ale at Kings Arms Hotel, Farnworth: Bank Top: Flat Cap, Port o’ Call Cross Bay: Sunset, Zenith Thwaites: Wainwright   Contact the pub for availability, details here.

Regional Meeting 9th November

REGIONAL MEETING – The Greater Manchester Regional Meeting will be held at 1pm on 9th November. The venue is The Town Hall Tavern, 20 Tib Lane, Manchester, M2 4JA. All members are welcome to attend.    

Bleachworks Competition

The Bleachworks, in conjunction with Dunscar Bridge Brewery, is running a competition to name a seasonal Christmas beer. The prize is two tickets to the Bleachworks New Year’s Eve Ball, and a pin of Dunscar Bridge beer. Full details here.

Autumn Pub of the Season

  Congratulations to The Dunscar Arms, Darwen Road, on winning the Bolton CAMRA Autumn Pub of the Season award. The award will be presented in the pub on Monday 11 November from 8pm, and all are invited to attend.

Beers at Ellesmere Road Rec Club

The Ellesmere Road Rec Club is serving Real Ale, currently: Thwaites Original  – 3.6% ABV Wychwood Hobgoblin – 4.5% Adnams Ghostship – 4.5%   Non-members of the club can sign in for £1. Contact Marcus at the club for details.

Blackedge Open Afternoon

Blackedge are opening the brewery to visitors tomorrow (26 October) between 3-5pm. Two handpumps in operation and beer served at £2.50 per pint. A new beer, Devils HoP Black IPA will be making its debut. @blackedgebeers blackedgebrewery.co.uk