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Ben's at the Legion, Blackrod

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308, Manchester Road, Blackrod, BL6 5BB (View on Google Map)
(01204) 859367
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Formerly Blackrod British Legion Club it was renamed as Heroes pub in 2013. A one room pub served by the original bar from the club. There is a function room upstairs and a small outdoor drinking area at the rear next to the car park.

Now run by Chorley based, Ben's Brewery. A choice of six of their own beers are available plus three 'craft' modern keg beers.

Good value food is served from 8am Wednesday to Sunday, with the pub selling alcoholic drinks from 10am.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bolton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Heroes Bar; Blackrod Bristish Legion; Commercial Inn
Local Authority
Bolton District (B)
Last updated
17/06/2025
Last surveyed
17/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Ben's Brewery Ltd
Pub ID
BOL/251
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - Midnight
Saturday
10:00am - Midnight
Sunday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
8:00am - 2:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 2:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 2:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 2:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Ben's - The Duke TasteMatch Prediction

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Ben's - The Duke Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 4 times.
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Ben's - The Duke

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Ben's at the Legion, Blackrod.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ben's - Arawak TasteMatch Prediction

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Ben's - Arawak Session Pale Ale • 3.8% Spotted 7 times.
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Ben's - Arawak

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 7 times. at Ben's at the Legion, Blackrod.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ben's - Mosaic TasteMatch Prediction

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Ben's - Mosaic Session Blond Ale • 4% Spotted 5 times.
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Ben's - Mosaic

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Ben's at the Legion, Blackrod.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Ben's (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Breakfasts from 8am, followed by lunches
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
575 (Wigan to Bolton via Blackrod and Horwich), 127 (Middlebrook to Chorley via Blackrod and Adlington), 521 (Blackrod to Little Lever via Westhoughton and Farnworth)
Nearby Station (450m)
Blackrod

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