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Old Chapel, Darwen

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Operator: Wetherspoon
Railway Road, Darwen, BB3 2RG (View on Google Map)
(01254) 778700
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A Grade II listed building which was formerly the Old Wesleyan Methodist chapel hence the name, before becoming a Bargainstore supermarket. Built in 1866, it features a Corinthian style historic 19th century architectural facade outside. Inside there is a spectacular open staircase leading to a balcony seating area. Downstairs the large lounge offers ample stylish comfortable seating and a long bar. The usual Wetherspoon choice of foods and drinks is served daily. It lies between the bus and train stations.

Information for this venue is provided by the East Lancashire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen (B)
Last updated
10/08/2024
Last surveyed
25/02/2020
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
LAE/697
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

A Wetherspoon's conversion of an 1865 Wesleyan Methodist chapel, now Grade II-listed. There is a spectacular open staircase leading to a balcony seating area. Plenty of seating in quieter areas away from the main bar.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 8 changing beers (constantly changing) and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
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Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Smoking Smoking
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Transdev: 1
Nearby Station (300m)
Darwen

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