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Black Bull, Blackburn

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Operator: Independent
Brokenstone Road, Blackburn, BB3 0LL (View on Google Map)
(01254) 581381
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Brew-pub situated on a crossroads in the hills above Blackburn, two miles from the town centre. Formerly a Thwaites house it now houses the 3Bs brewery and sells the full range including the house beer Black Bull Bitter. Popular with walkers, cyclists and beer connoisseurs. Magnificent views over the hills and out towards the coast. Uphill walk from Golden Cup, Mill Hill and Leyburn Road bus stops.

Information for this venue is provided by the East Lancashire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen (B)
Last updated
03/03/2025
Last surveyed
01/02/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
LAE/165
Asset of Community Value
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Sunday
2:00pm - 11:30pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 11:30pm
Saturday
2:00pm - 11:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 6 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Three B's - Bobbin's Bitter
Three B's - Bobbin's Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted once
Three B's - Bobbin's Bitter
Three B's - Bobbin's Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Three B's - Knocker Up
Three B's - Knocker Up Session Porter • 4.8% Spotted once
Three B's - Knocker Up
Three B's - Knocker Up

Session Porter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Three B's - Oatmeal Stout
Three B's - Oatmeal Stout Session Stout • 3.8%
Three B's - Oatmeal Stout
Three B's - Oatmeal Stout

Session Stout

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Three B's - Stoker's Slake
Three B's - Stoker's Slake Mild • 3.6% Spotted once
Three B's - Stoker's Slake
Three B's - Stoker's Slake

Mild

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Three B's - Black Bull
Three B's - Black Bull Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once
Three B's - Black Bull
Three B's - Black Bull

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Three B's - Weavers Brew
Three B's - Weavers Brew Premium Blond Ale • 4.4%
Three B's - Weavers Brew
Three B's - Weavers Brew

Premium Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

From Three B's range

Changing beers typically include: Three B's (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Generally family oriented, depending on the time of day
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Disabled customers regularly attend and staff are most considerate
Parking Parking
Large car park
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Three B's
Beer Festival Beer Festival
May Day Bank Holiday Weekend
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (965m)
Transdev: 4 (Mon to Sat Only. Leyburn Road stop); M11 (Very infrequent)
Closest station (1900m)
Cherry Tree
Ordnance Survey Reference
SD666247
Directions
Corner of Brokenstone Rd and Heys Ln

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