Looking at getting the bus over from Manchester tomorrow, is there any ale places worth jumping off the bus at in Rawtenstall or do you reckon to stay on till Burnley. Utc

Plenty of real ale places in Burnley, spoilt for choice but Rawtenstall has a few I believe.

Northern Whisper next to the market, Hop, on Bank Street, Casked on the roundabout or Buffer Stops at train station all decent for ales

Cheers claretfelix

was told today that Rawtenstall has really improved with a few real ale bars opening of late, I'll be paying it a visit soon

littleboroughclaret wrote:Looking at getting the bus over from Manchester tomorrow, is there any ale places worth jumping off the bus at in Rawtenstall or do you reckon to stay on till Burnley. Utc

Stay on and get in the New Brew-m.

Next to The Mix in Burnley

I believe that the New Brew-m is now called Jones’s.
It is more or less opposite where ‘The Mix’ was..
- that is, just up the narrow street where Barclays Bank is.

I think another ‘real ale’ bar has opened on there.

Not yet been myself but If you fancy a breky or lunch with your real ale The Firepit comes highly recommended.

It's at the corner of Bury road and New Hall Hey road.

Forget the X43. Quick pint in the Marble Arch. Metrolink to Bury. Nip into the Trackside at Bury railway station. Train to Rawtenstall (they sell irwell Vale brewery ale on board) and another in the buffer stops. Can't guarantee you'd make kick off though...

I went out around Rawtenstall over Christmas. I was really surprised at how many new bars have popped up these last 12 months. As mentioned Northern Whisper is a great venue. I also ventured in to the newly opened Whip And Kitten on the bar crawl.
I even bumped into a couple of fellow Clarets

A good night out

Rawtenstall has improved massively over the last 12 months for bars and restaurants. There’s now enough options for a really good night out

hampsteadclaret wrote:I believe that the New Brew-m is now called Jones’s.
It is more or less opposite where ‘The Mix’ was..
- that is, just up the narrow street where Barclays Bank is.

I think another ‘real ale’ bar has opened on there.

The New Brewm has moved across the road into larger premises (the former opticians shop). Jones' Bar now occupies the old site and serves real ale. Also, The No.1 Ale House just around the corner, opposite 'Smacks'. serves a range of beers from the Worsthorne Brewery, plus guest ales.
Good shout too by ClaretFelix re Rawtenstall. It has improved massively for real ale drinkers.

Buffer Stops is great and is run by a young and friendly team who know their ale. You won't go wrong there. Just a short walk from the centre as well.

rincon wrote:was told today that Rawtenstall has really improved with a few real ale bars opening of late, I'll be paying it a visit soon

Certainly has good selection of real ale pubs. White Bull is worth a visit in Crawshawbooth good selection of ales on.

Casked is ok,but I can't get used to standing having a pint in some ones front room.

BigRedrose wrote:The New Brewm has moved across the road into larger premises (the former opticians shop). Jones' Bar now occupies the old site and serves real ale. Also, The No.1 Ale House just around the corner, opposite 'Smacks'. serves a range of beers from the Worsthorne Brewery, plus guest ales.
Good shout too by ClaretFelix re Rawtenstall. It has improved massively for real ale drinkers.

In Burnleh forget the rest and stick with the new Brew-m. In Rawtenstall Hop is best.

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:Certainly has good selection of real ale pubs. White Bull is worth a visit in Crawshawbooth good selection of ales on.

My local, what an improvement in that place over the last 12 months

hampsteadclaret wrote:I believe that the New Brew-m is now called Jones’s.
It is more or less opposite where ‘The Mix’ was..
- that is, just up the narrow street where Barclays Bank is.

I think another ‘real ale’ bar has opened on there.

No The New Brew-m has moved to New and bigger premises with 2 floors, it's across from it's old home and next to the mix.
Formally browns opticions.

Their old home has indeed re opened as a real ale bar to challenge it, but the brew-m has gone from strength to stregth.

basil6345789 wrote:In Burnleh forget the rest and stick with the new Brew-m. In Rawtenstall Hop is best.

Absolutely, forget the rest and use the best.

MRG wrote:My local, what an improvement in that place over the last 12 months

Snap! Great pub now! Although even the Black Dog has an update!

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:Snap! Great pub now! Although even the Black Dog has an update!

Well it certainly needed one!

MRG wrote:Well it certainly needed one!

Decent big screen int Dog, and the revamp is very good, with more to come I believe

ClaretFelix wrote:Northern Whisper next to the market, Hop, on Bank Street, Casked on the roundabout or Buffer Stops at train station all decent for ales

Agreed. Plus The White Lion (Moorhouses White Witch), Barrels social club and if you want some music later in the evening there is the ??? Dragon on the main road which has one real ale and draught Guinness.

Suprisingly imo Rawtenstall is (at the moment) better than Burnley for a few pints of real ale in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Come on Burnley town centre get your act together and give Rawtenstall a run for their money!

ClaretFelix wrote:Decent big screen int Dog, and the revamp is very good, with more to come I believe

Good stuff. The Masons also has a few decent ales on.

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Blind Tiger? Used to be Artisan?

Mala591 wrote:Come on Burnley town centre get your act together and give Rawtenstall a run for their money!

Burnley has never been the same since we lost the Cat's/Ritzy

MRG wrote:My local, what an improvement in that place over the last 12 months

Has Paul Stannard anything to do with the White Bull?

Steve1956 wrote:Has Paul Stannard anything to do with the White Bull?

Yes he runs the Bull now used to have Masons.

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:Yes he runs the Bull now used to have Masons.

The Mason's what a fantastic pub that used to be when John Bacon had it,staggered up Adelaide st many a time after an all day session in there in the 80s

The Masons went stale. Always the same people sat in the same seats, simply no atmosphere

Steve1956 wrote:The Mason's what a fantastic pub that used to be when John Bacon had it,staggered up Adelaide st many a time after an all day session in there in the 80s

Bet it was hard work staggering up Adelaide Street!!!

Steve1956 wrote:The Mason's what a fantastic pub that used to be when John Bacon had it,staggered up Adelaide st many a time after an all day session in there in the 80s

Me too, but it was Major Street rather than Adelaide Street that I used to stagger up!

Targetman wrote:Me too, but it was Major Street rather than Adelaide Street that I used to stagger up!

Steep street!

MRG wrote:The Masons went stale. Always the same people sat in the same seats, simply no atmosphere

Never stale mate when Terry Turner was around getting up to all sorts of escapades

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:Bet it was hard work staggering up Adelaide Street!!!

And I lived at the top

Transpennine wrote:Forget the X43. Quick pint in the Marble Arch. Metrolink to Bury. Nip into the Trackside at Bury railway station. Train to Rawtenstall (they sell irwell Vale brewery ale on board) and another in the buffer stops. Can't guarantee you'd make kick off though...

Sounds good in theory, but how much does that cost in fares alone?

Steve1956 wrote:Never stale mate when Terry Turner was around getting up to all sorts of escapades

Terry Turner, now theres a blast from the past!
I used to work with his dad, Bob.

Terry was a bit of a devil when he had a pint or two inside him!