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Hesketh Arms, Rufford

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Opens Fri at 12:00pm
Operator: Seafood Pub Company
81 Liverpool Road, Rufford, L40 1SB (View on Google Map)
(01704) 821009
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A spacious former Greenall's inn on the A59, the Hesketh is now a free house serving up to six ales mostly from local microbreweries. Set in the charming village of Rufford, it is near to the National Trust property of Rufford Old Hall, the delightful St Mary's Marina, and the popular Mere Sands nature reserve. A large split-level pub with several dining areas, the pub serves good quality food throughout the day. Monthly live entertainment and a Tuesday quiz attract a mixed clientele.

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Lancashire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
West Lancashire District (B)
Last updated
30/07/2025
Last surveyed
08/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SOU/153
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 7 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Moorhouse's - Pride of Pendle TasteMatch Prediction

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Moorhouse's - Pride of Pendle
Moorhouse's - Pride of Pendle Session Bitter • 4.1%
Moorhouse's - Pride of Pendle
Moorhouse's - Pride of Pendle

This beer is served regularly at Hesketh Arms, Rufford.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Moorhouse's - White Witch TasteMatch Prediction

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Moorhouse's - White Witch
Moorhouse's - White Witch Session Blond Ale • 3.9%
Moorhouse's - White Witch
Moorhouse's - White Witch

This beer is served regularly at Hesketh Arms, Rufford.

ABV 3.9%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Blackedge - Ginger TasteMatch Prediction

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Blackedge - Ginger
Blackedge - Ginger Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.5% Spotted twice.
Blackedge - Ginger
Blackedge - Ginger

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Hesketh Arms, Rufford.

ABV 4.5%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Cross Bay (seasonal) , Phoenix (varies) , Reedley Hallows

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Monday,Saturday Night
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Features
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Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
2A, 347
Nearby Station (550m)
Rufford
Directions
on A59 at jct with B5246

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