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Ben's Tap, Chorley (Ben's Tap & Bottleshop)

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Opens at 3:00pm
Operator: Independent
2 Market Place, Chorley, PR7 1DA (View on Google Map)
(01257) 367890
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This is the Taproom of Ben's Brewery, which opened on 18th March 2022 less than 12 months after the family-run brewery first started. Located in Market Place in a former café premises it is a stone's throw away from other micros, the Bob Inn, Shed & Garden and Riley's Taproom and provides further diversity to Chorley's bustling pub scene.

The interior has a rustic feel with recycled wooden pallets lining the walls.

Six cask ales are served, generally from Ben's own range but with occasional guests also available. Draft beers are available in third of a pint glasses upwards. All Ben's brewery beers are vegan friendly. In addition, there is a range of craft ales (some of which are real), real ciders and a good selection of bottles and cans at good prices, which may be drunk on the premises or taken away. No general food is served, but you should find some pork pies in the fridge, and you are welcome to bring your own food. There is also a range of fabulous cakes, blondies & brownies available, provided by local bakery, the Squirrel Cake Shop from 9am each day (except Wednesdays and Sundays).

Awards

  • Central Lancs and Regional CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year 2023

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Lancashire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
10/02/2025
Last surveyed
10/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
LAW/17193
Asset of Community Value
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Sunday
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Monday
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday
1:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday
1:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
The Duke pump clip
Ben's - The Duke Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 7 times
The Duke pump clip
Ben's - The Duke

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 7 times
Mean Old Bastard pump clip
Ben's - Mean Old Bastard Strong Stout • 5.7% Spotted 3 times
Mean Old Bastard pump clip
Ben's - Mean Old Bastard

Strong Stout

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 3 times
Arawak pump clip
Ben's - Arawak Session Pale Ale • 3.8% Spotted 39 times
Arawak pump clip
Ben's - Arawak

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 39 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Ben's - Alright Treacle , Ben's - Beyond The Pale , Ben's - Blighty

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild , Porter , Stout Ben's brew a stout, mild and porter and one of these at least should be available.

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Outdoor seating in pedestrian area at front and small rooftop terrace
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
up top 6 changing from boxes plus 1 on keg. To check that these are real consult the list via the link below. Real Cider & Perry List
LocAle LocAle
Ben's
Transport
Close to bus routes
Stagecoach: 125 (Bolton-Chorley-Preston); Bee: 362 (Chorley-Wigan)
Many others - near to bus station
Nearby Station (300m)
Chorley

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