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Golden Lion, Higher Wheelton

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369 Blackburn Road, Higher Wheelton, PR6 8HP (View on Google Map)
(01254) 469086
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In the centre of the village, this stone built single bar has a comfortable bar/lounge with partitioned off games area. The walls are adorned with old photographs of the area and TV sports fans are well catered for. Outside drinking areas are to the front and rear and up to four cask ales are served, generally from the Thwaite's range.

Historical Information

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Lancashire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Chorley District (B)
Last updated
04/07/2025
Last surveyed
07/06/2025
Leasehold owner
MV Pub Group
Freehold owner
Thwaites
Pub ID
LAW/5364
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
3:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:30pm
Friday
Noon - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:30pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Thwaites - Original
Thwaites - Original Session Bitter • 3.6%
Thwaites - Original
Thwaites - Original

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Thwaites - IPA
Thwaites - IPA Session Pale Ale • 4%
Thwaites - IPA
Thwaites - IPA

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Thwaites - Gold
Thwaites - Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.1%
Thwaites - Gold
Thwaites - Gold

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Thwaites

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky Sports
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Wednesday quiz night
Games Games
Pool & Darts
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Thwaites
Transport
Close to bus routes
24 (Chorley-Blackburn)
Directions
on A674

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