We’re Going Down The Pub (Sham 69, Hurry Up Harry)
There were many doubters but the Dog and
Partridge, on Chorley Lane in Charnock Richard has, once again, opened its
doors. The opening night attracted a large number of people however, since
then, it has been, in the words of Tony the landlord, “steady” but the look on
his face suggested a steady trickle rather than a steady flow and the times I
have been in, it has been quiet. Food will be on offer from around the end of
November, so hopefully things will pick up soon after. For those who read this
and want the pub to continue to trade, remember that it can only do so with
customers and support, without which it will close, probably never to be
re-opened.
The Hinds Head, on Preston Road,
Charnock Richard has a new manager and things are looking promising. A lick of
paint and a thorough clean inside, the same outside has been happening this
week, plus removal of those terrible plastic hanging baskets is encouraging.
The beer tastes better than in recent times and there is a plan to provide food
in the near future. This pub has struggled recently having had several managers
in a short period of time and as with the Dog and Partridge, will only survive
if it has support.
The Farmers Arms in Heskin held their
annual bonfire on 5 November. A good night was put on, according to Roxanne,
who went there with Sharon and Caitlyn. I enjoy visiting the Farmers Arms,
Frank is frequently cuddled by Ann the landlady. The pub is well managed and
has local support, the food is good (half price on a Monday after 6pm) and we are
always made to feel welcome.
The Brook House pub, on Barmskin Lane in
Heskin, closed at the beginning of 2012 and was sold by auction, at the same
time surrendering its premises licence. The pub is currently subject to a
planning application for conversion to a private dwelling. The application for
conversion to a private dwelling, which was recommended for refusal, was
withdrawn prior to the Chorley Borough Council Development Control Committee
meeting on 30 October. I have no doubt that the application will be resubmitted
and whilst it would be a loss to have the pub converted; conversion must be
preferable to it being left to become derelict.
Other pubs and restaurants within
Chisnall Ward include: Alison Arms, Preston Road, Coppull, where there is an
annual folk festival; Amelies, Preston Road Coppull, which has a good
reputation for good food; The Bowling Green, Preston Road, Charnock Richard,
for a carvery; C&B Chip Shop on Preston Road Coppull; Eccleston Delph,
Halfpenny Lane, Heskin, has a friendly no nonsense café; Heskin Hall off Wood
Lane, Heskin, is good for a brew; Hunters Lodge or rather the destination venue
Baku Lounge, Preston Road, Charnock Richard, is a new venture; The Oak Tree,
Preston Road, Coppull which unfortunately is closed and deteriorating; Park
Hall Hotel (Brookes Restaurant, Sams American Diner, Mallards Lounge Bar); and
the Days Inn on the north bound Motorway services serve food and drink. I will
have missed some out, it is not intentional and if you let me know then you
will be mentioned in a future post.
