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Red Lion, Wheelton

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Operator: Independent
196 Blackburn Road, Wheelton, PR6 8EU (View on Google Map)
(01254) 659890
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Built around 1826, this authentic village pub reflects the former mill village it used to serve. Renovated in 2021 this former Matthew Brown house retains many features including the large stone lion at roof level above the door. Close to the West Pennine moors, many local walks pass by. A comfortable lounge with open fire and a second room up a few steps.

Quiz night is on Monday, Curry night on alternate Tuesdays and live music on a Thursday. As well as lunch and evening meals, breakfast is served Saturdays & Sundays from 10am.

A fine range of ales is always available with at least one dark beer and one strong ale (over 5%) and an ever changing selection from independent breweries from all over.

Awards

  • Central Lancashire Branch Pub of the Year 2022
  • Central Lancashire Branch Pub of the Season Autumn 2021
Historical Information

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Lancashire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Chorley District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
18/04/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Phil Entwistle
Pub ID
LAW/5366
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am ‑ Midnight
Friday
11:00am ‑ 1:00am
Saturday
10:00am ‑ Midnight
Sunday
10:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon ‑ 3:00pm & 5:00pm ‑ 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon ‑ 3:00pm & 5:00pm ‑ 9:00pm
Friday
Noon ‑ 3:00pm & 5:00pm ‑ 9:00pm
Saturday
10:00am ‑ 3:00pm & 5:00pm ‑ 9:00pm
Sunday
10:00am ‑ 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Loch Lomond - Southern Summit TasteMatch Prediction

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Southern Summit
Loch Lomond - Southern Summit Session Blond Ale • 4% Spotted 11 times House beer
Southern Summit
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Loch Lomond - Southern Summit

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 11 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Red Lion, Wheelton.

House Beer

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Vocation - Bread & Butter TasteMatch Prediction

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Vocation - Bread & Butter
Vocation - Bread & Butter Session Golden Ale • 3.9% Spotted 29 times
Vocation - Bread & Butter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Vocation - Bread & Butter

Spotted 29 times recently. Last spotted 49 minutes ago at Red Lion, Wheelton.

ABV 3.9%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Blackedge - Kiwi TasteMatch Prediction

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Blackedge - Kiwi
Blackedge - Kiwi Premium Golden Ale • 5% Spotted twice
Blackedge - Kiwi
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Blackedge - Kiwi

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Red Lion, Wheelton.

ABV 5%
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Lunebrew - Lune Valley Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Lunebrew - Lune Valley Gold
Lunebrew - Lune Valley Gold Session Blond Ale • 4.2% Spotted once
Lunebrew - Lune Valley Gold
Lunebrew - Lune Valley Gold

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 hour ago at Red Lion, Wheelton.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Acorn (varies) , Fyne Ales - Jarl , Timothy Taylor - Landlord

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Porter, Stout.

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky & TNT
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Thursday 9pm
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Small car park but easy on road parking available
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Treats available
Events Events
Quiz Monday 9pm
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Stagecoach/Transdev: 2 (Chorley-Blackburn); Stagecoach: 2a (Chorley-Blackburn)
Directions
In centre of village opp clock tower

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