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Top Lock, Heapey

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Operator: Independent
Copthurst Lane, Heapey, PR6 8LP (View on Google Map)
(01257) 696054
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A popular canal-side pub at the top of the Johnsons Hillock locks. The pub boasts a smart interior comprising a large single room in shades of muted brown and cream, giving it very much a wine bar/bistro feel. Dogs and walkers are made particularly welcome. Currently running with up to four cask ales on handpump. Full food menu available Tuesday to Sunday.

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
25/05/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
LAW/5367
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 7:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 7:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 7:30pm
Friday
Noon - 7:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 7:30pm
Sunday
12:30pm - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Theakston - Old Peculier TasteMatch Prediction

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Old Peculier Pump Clip
Theakston - Old Peculier Old Ale • 5.6%
Old Peculier Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Theakston - Old Peculier

This beer is served regularly at Top Lock, Heapey.

ABV 5.6%
Cask
Style Old Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Theakston - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Theakston - Best Bitter
Theakston - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8%
Theakston - Best Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Theakston - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Top Lock, Heapey.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bradfield - Farmers Blonde , Theakston (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Occasionally
Garden Garden
Small outside area with tables to front of pub and raised area to rear
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Large car park opposite pub
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Treats available
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Open
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)
Stagecoach: 24 (Chorley - Blackburn)
Directions
Canalside (Leeds - Liverpool) at Johnson's Hillock

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