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Shepherds' Hall Ale House & Victoria Rooms, Chorley

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Operator: Independent
63-67 Chapel Street, Chorley, PR7 1BS (View on Google Map)
(01257) 270619
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Chorley's first micropub, this friendly and welcoming bar next door to the bus station opened at the beginning of August 2014. In late December 2021 the pub was extended into the adjacent shop unit and the name changed to incorporate this new addition.

The Taproom retains a traditional feel, where up to five cask ales are served on handpump, two regulars from Vocation and Bass and the other three from microbreweries from across the country, although a LocAle should normally be expected. There's always a good range of beer styles and you will also find several craft beers on keg (often including one from the nearby Rivington Brewery and others from further afield including beers from Europe) and a range of fine wine and spirits.

The Victoria Rooms provide significant additional seating on several levels and a more up-market feel. Since reopening in November 2026 a local food provider, Estabans Garden has moved in providing a range of tapas six days a week.

Real Cider & Perry List

Awards

  • Central Lancashire Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2017
  • Central Lancashire Branch Pub of the Year 2016
Historical Information

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Lancashire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Shepherds' Hall Ale House
Local Authority
Chorley District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
07/11/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
LAW/16864
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
Friday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon ‑ 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon ‑ 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon ‑ 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon ‑ 9:00pm
Friday
Noon ‑ 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon ‑ 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon ‑ 9:00pm
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Current beers

This pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Vocation - Bread & Butter TasteMatch Prediction

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Vocation - Bread & Butter
Vocation - Bread & Butter Session Golden Ale • 3.9% Spotted 4 times
Vocation - Bread & Butter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Vocation - Bread & Butter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Shepherds' Hall Ale House & Victoria Rooms, Chorley.

ABV 3.9%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
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Draught Bass - Draught Bass TasteMatch Prediction

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Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4%
Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

This beer is served regularly at Shepherds' Hall Ale House & Victoria Rooms, Chorley.

ABV 4.4%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
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4Ts - English Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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4Ts - English Stout
4Ts - English Stout Strong Stout • 5% Spotted 6 times
4Ts - English Stout
4Ts - English Stout

Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Shepherds' Hall Ale House & Victoria Rooms, Chorley.

ABV 5%
Style Strong Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
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Kirkstall - Kirkstall Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Kirkstall - Kirkstall Pale Ale
Kirkstall - Kirkstall Pale Ale Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted twice
Kirkstall - Kirkstall Pale Ale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Kirkstall - Kirkstall Pale Ale

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Shepherds' Hall Ale House & Victoria Rooms, Chorley.

ABV 4%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
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The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Porter, Stout.

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Friday & Saturday nights
Family Friendly Family Friendly
At rear of Victoria Rooms only until 6pm
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Street level access, so wheelchair-friendly but the toilets are at the back of the pub and down a step so not accessible or adapted for wheelchair users.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Games night on a Tuesday, Quiz night 8pm on a Wednesday and Open Mic last Thursday of the month.
Games Games
Board games available
Newspapers Newspapers
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Varies
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (250m)
Chorley

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