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Red Lion, Wheelton

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Opens Thu at 11:00am
Operator: Independent
196 Blackburn Road, Wheelton, PR6 8EU (View on Google Map)
(01254) 659890
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Built around 1826, this authentic village pub reflects the former mill village it used to serve. Renovated in 2021 this former Matthew Brown house retains many features including the large stone lion at roof level above the door. Close to the West Pennine moors, many local walks pass by. A comfortable lounge with open fire and a second room up a few steps.

Quiz night is on Monday, Curry night on alternate Tuesdays and live music on a Thursday. As well as lunch and evening meals, breakfast is served Saturdays & Sundays from 10am.

A fine range of ales is always available with at least one dark beer and one strong ale (over 5%) and an ever changing selection from independent breweries from all over.

Awards

  • Central Lancashire Branch Pub of the Year 2022
  • Central Lancashire Branch Pub of the Season Autumn 2021
Historical Information

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Lancashire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Chorley District (B)
Last updated
12/05/2025
Last surveyed
28/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Phil Entwistle
Pub ID
LAW/5366
Asset of Community Value
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Sunday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - Midnight
Friday
11:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
10:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
10:00am - 8:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Hawkshead - Lakeland Gold
Hawkshead - Lakeland Gold Premium Blond Ale • 4.4% Spotted 9 times
Hawkshead - Lakeland Gold
Hawkshead - Lakeland Gold

Premium Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 9 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Oakham - JHB
Oakham - JHB Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted 4 times
Oakham - JHB
Oakham - JHB

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago
Hawkshead - Iti
Hawkshead - Iti Session Golden Ale • 3.4% Spotted 4 times
Hawkshead - Iti
Hawkshead - Iti

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Acorn (varies) , Fyne Ales - Jarl , Oakham (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Porter , Stout

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky & TNT
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Thursday 9pm
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Small car park but easy on road parking available
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Treats available
Events Events
Quiz Monday 9pm
Lined Glasses Lined Glasses
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
2 (Chorley-Blackburn), 2a (Chorley-Blackburn)
Directions
In centre of village opp clock tower

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