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Bees Knees, Darwen

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Opens at Noon
Operator: Bees Knees
3-5 Bridge Street, Darwen, BB3 1BT (View on Google Map)
(01254) 702588
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Located in the heart of Darwen, the former Thwaites pub The Millstone reopened in April 2023 as part of the Bees Knees brand for Cocktails, Sport TV and Nightlife.

Information for this venue is provided by the East Lancashire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Millstone
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Thwaites
Pub ID
LAE/138
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00am
Friday
Noon - 3:00am
Saturday
Noon - 3:00am
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Garden Garden
Benches on adjacent pedestrianised road
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Games Games
Pool, Darts, Dominoes
Smoking Smoking
Backyard smoking area
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (300m)
Darwen

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