Live Sports — Pubs in Chorley

Tastefully modernised multi-room pub on the outskirts of town just a mile walk north from the centre. The tap room has a bank of six hand pumps with normally six changing ales available at any one time. Beers are sourced mainly from north west micros but beers from further afield are available from time to time. There should normally be a dark beer available although the preference is likely to be towards the lighter end of the spectrum and below 4.5% ABV. There is a small lounge to the right of the entrance with a few seats and a wood burning stove. The large rear bar has an impressive counter (no pumps) made from railway sleepers topped with a lovely oak top. There are two more wood-burners in this room, within large stone hearths. The floors are mainly flagged and with the light paintwork and lack of clutter, the feel is very modern, while still retaining the traditional multi-room layout. Pie and peas and filled rolls are usually available and pizzas served 5-9 pm daily. The Masons Arms was awarded the Local CAMRA Most Improved Pub of the Year for 2018.

Mitre

73 Weldbank Lane, Chorley PR7 3NN

Pleasant back street locals pub. There is a smartly furnished lounge with dark wood and comfortable leather seating. The pool table is in a separate room to the rear. The garden area is paved with decking. A recent convert to real ale (May 2019) with one changing beer from Lancaster brewery being available.

Pearsons

72 Market Street, Chorley PR7 2SE

Live Music

Deceptively large comfortable open plan town centre pub. A number of TVs around the walls for sport. Up to three changing guest beers, which frequently come from local breweries, with Prospect, Bank Top, Reedley Hallowes and Moorhouses often featuring. However beers from larger breweries such as Robinson's and Marston's also appear. The beers tend to be below 4.5% ABV and pale or golden and are excellent value - at £2.10 a pint one of the cheapest pubs in the branch area. There is a quiz on Tuesday and occasional live music on a Saturday night. Awarded Pub the Season (Summer 2016)

Sams Bar

12 Railway Street, Chorley PR7 2TZ

This pub was originally known as the Waggon Makers Arms and appeared in the very first Good Beer Guide in 1974 (albeit named Waggoners). Described as a typical working-class house with live music at weekends it once served beers from the long closed Matthew Brown brewery in Blackburn. Whilst remaining a traditional pub it underwent a significant renovation in 2021 both inside and out. A long bar down runs down one side of the pub serving a mainly open plan layout with plenty of comfortable seating and a good beer garden to the rear. Three cask ales are served on hand pump with one of the three pumps tied to Molson Coors and the other two being free of tie, usualy serving pale/golden ales sourced from local breweries.

Yarrow Bridge

Bolton Road, Chorley PR7 4AB

Extensive food orientated pub on A6 south of the town centre. The comfortable interior is split level, and while open plan is sub divided into discrete areas. While mainly laid out for diners, there is a comfortable bar area with pool table towards the rear of the pub and an outdoor drinking area with heated canopies. Four handpumps feature three changing beers, often from Sharp's and Moorhouse's but occasionally something unusual appears.

St. George's Club

Trinity Road, Chorley PR7 2DW

Disabled Access

Private member club with two real ales. Two snooker tables in games room plus separate function room and lounge.

Duke of York

Bolton Street, Chorley PR7 3DX

A large pub on the main road south of the town centre. It features a large central bar serving all areas, and a separate pool room with two tables.

Vaults Bar & Bistro

30-32, Market Street, Chorley, Chorley PR7 2TB

Function Room

The Vaults opened on 19th December 2019 in the old Yorkshire Bank building on Market Street following a complete overhaul converting it into a stylish new town centre venue. It is an independent bar and bistro in the centre of town offering a variety of refreshments from coffees to premium beers, wines, spirits and cocktails. A variety of snacks, light meals, sandwiches, burgers and freshly made pizzas are served with daily food offers during the week and sharing cheeseboards available every Sunday. Large screen TVs show all the live sports action and there is outside seating at the front on the terrace and a function room upstairs catering for 60+ people. Cask ale is not currently served but will hopefully make a return in the near future.

Lamplighter

113 Market Street, Chorley PR7 2SQ

Live Music

Sports TV

Attractive half timbered building, deceptively large with long bar. Comfortable with smart decor. Snacks available and live music every other Friday. Still referred to as the Joiners (Arms) by locals. Served Greene King IPA for a while but now no real ale.

Minstrel

Eaves Green Road, Chorley PR7 3PQ

A modern pub on the new link road. Comfortable split level lounge area with separate pool room. Large garden used for BBQ's and parties. Currently up to three changing real ales are available. The new landlord is keen to develop the real ale trade and range and variety will grow as trade increases. There is free pool and jukebox on Tuesday from 4 pm and a quiz on Thursday.

Plough

139 Pall Mall, Chorley PR7 3NE

A friendly no frills locals' pub. The bar is in the large lounge with a hatch through to a second area containing the pool table. There is a large rear beer garden with covered smoking area. Live bands and karaoke at weekends, darts and dominoes on Thursdays and pool on Mondays. Bar snacks/food is now served daily from 12-8 pm.

Potters Arms

42 Brooke Street, Chorley PR7 3BY

Traditional Pub Games

Small, friendly free house named after the owners, at the bottom of Brooke Street alongside the railway bridge. The central bar serves two games areas, while two comfortable lounges are popular with locals and visitors alike. The pub displays a fine selection of photographs from the world of music, as well as vintage local scenes. Regular darts and dominoes nights are well attended and the chip butties go down a treat. The smoking area is covered. Awarded the Central Lancs branch Community Pub of the Year 2019.

Prince Of Wales

New Market Street, Chorley PR7 1DB

CAMRA Discount

Large open plan single bar pub near the market. Extensive seating and smart décor. TV's adorn the walls but sound often turned off so relatively quiet. Children welcome up to 7 pm and food served all day. Beer range varies but is normally limited to major brands, with 3 beers on during the week, sometimes increasing to four at weekends. The CAMRA member voucher scheme as well as the CAMRA card discount is also available.

Railway

20 Steeley Lane, Chorley PR6 0RD

Traditional Pub Games

Adjacent to the railway station and 100 yards from the bus station, this is a community local that offers a changing range of up to five real ales from the Marston's portfolio. A single corner bar serves different drinking areas and a separate pool alcove. Darts, dominoes and pool are popular with the locals, along with seasonal music festivals, Live music (rock, blues, ska, reggae, Indie, Soul) features on Saturday nights and the occasional Friday. Open Mic night every Tuesday that coincides with real ale night from 5pm where all cask ales are brought down to £2.30 a pint. Now takes card payments.

Rose & Crown

15 St Thomas's Road, Chorley PR7 1HP

This stone built pub has a central bar covering two drinking areas along with a games room towards the rear of the pub. The former stables block is now available to hire as a function room. Refurbished in summer 2018, the interior is bright and airy and there is a comfortable feel. The regular beers are supplemented by a changing guest, which tend to be well known brands from larger breweries. Pub operates a loyalty card - buy 9 get one free.

Spinners Arms

77-79 Cowling Brow, Chorley PR6 9EA

Lunchtime Meals

The pub has oak beams with panelling and some exposed brickwork in the bar area and an airy dining room extension at the Chorley end of the pub. There is no garden but a timber decking area adjacent to the car park gives good views across the countryside. Primarily a food pub, there is an extensive menu and a growing reputation for quality food and service, which has resulted in them gaining a number of awards. The three changing real ales tend to come from the major breweries.

Traders Taphouse

38 Hollinshead Street, Chorley PR7 1EP

Karaoke

This is a friendly multi-roomed traditional pub with occasional live music convenient for the town centre, being just a few minutes' walk from both the bus and train stations. It's a free house with three handpumps serving a house ale, Traders Tipple (Bowland Pheasant Plucker) and two other changing cask ales often featuring a blonde and a pale ale from regional breweries. There are plans to expand the range to four or five in due course. The spacious interior provides options for a variety of tastes and gatherings including a large function room upstairs and games room to the rear. Key sports events are shown on a number of screens around the pub, including one in the beer garden for those summer months.

White Bull

135 Market Street, Chorley PR7 2SG

CAMRA Discount

Large double fronted terraced pub on the edge of the town centre near to the Asda superstore. The pool and darts area is to the right of the entrance and largely separated from the main bar area. An impressive L shaped bar counter serves the rest of the pub which has been opened up into one large room and is pleasantly decorated with comfortable seating.

Colliers Arms

30 Moor Road, Chorley PR7 2LN

Sports TV

Close to Railway Station

Crown

46-48 Chapel Street, Chorley PR7 1BW

Refurbished in spring 2019, there is an impressive bar counter and bar back, together with contemporary seating in a mainly open plan layout. A small area to the side of the bar and a cosy lounge area offer more privacy. There are five handpumps although currently only three are being used. A changing selection of real ales are available, sourced from breweries large and small.

Seven Stars

84-86 Eaves Lane, Chorley PR6 0SU

Karaoke

Sports TV

This is a former Matthew Brown house, refurbished in 2013 and serves one well-kept real ale currently sourced from the Marston's range of breweries. Retaining a multi-room layout the bar is in an open lounge area at the rear of the pub, the pool room is to the right of the entrance and another small room containing the dart board is to the left. There is a small outdoor area at the rear and seating at the front in summer.

Malt Shovel

Lower Lane, Chorley WS13 8DD