Pubs in Darwen

Greenfield

Lower Barn Street, Darwen BB3 2HQ

Jay, the new landlord, a family man who has lived in Darwen for 6 years, is making many changes to bring in new customers and not forgetting the old regulars who are returning too, in this friendly atmospheric family pub which shows live sports. There’s food to come soon with a new kitchen being fitted, and a backyard being done up for a smoking area with tables and chairs. 2 handpumps have been added to take the total up to 6, with wall boards to show what beers are on and what’s in the cellar.

Millstone

3-5 Bridge Street, Darwen BB3 1BT

Located in the heart of Darwen and recently refurbished into a sports bar with ample TV screens, now run by Donna who has been in the trade from 30+ years having previous had a pub in Oldham. With drinks offers every Tuesday and Thursday you can enjoy a fantastic and lively atmosphere, and until the early hours at weekends, with the in-house DJ every Friday night and band night every Saturday night. There’s now a separate dining area with pizza’s regularly on the menus with drinks offers.

Park Inn

1-3 Cemetery Road, Darwen BB3 2LZ

Compleetly refufbished, enlarged and very popular local freehouse.

Spinners

253 Bolton Road, Darwen BB3 2PG

Former restaurant now a lively local pub.

Cock

210 Duckworth Street, Darwen BB3 1PX

Central bar in this succinctly named street corner local. Note the Matthew Brown Lion tiling in the main entrance.

Bridgewater

9-10 Church Street, Darwen BB3 2RE

Former cinema and smart meeting place in the centre of town. 5 handpump serving regional and national beers from the Stonegate stable. Shows a significant amount of sport with numerous TV screens and booths. Late licence with music until the early hours at the weekends. Directly across the bus station and a 5 minute walk from the railway station. Cask ale collector cards - 9th pint free

Craven Heifer

Pole Lane, Darwen BB3 3LD

Situated in an ideal countryside location and serves food for all the family.

Big House Blues Bar

Wellington Fold, Darwen BB3 1AB

Live music bar in the old Catholic Club with the intimate feeling main room housing the stage overlooked by the L- shaped bar. Plenty of seating all round with a back room and a lounge area which are quieter for those who like to chat whilst still enjoying the background music. Famous guitars & interesting pictures line the walls paying homage to the great blues legends of yesteryear. Members card includes Big House Rock Bar, 5% off food and drinks and discount on paid live events

Number 39 Hopstar Brewery Tap

39-41 Bridge Street, Darwen BB3 2AA

Multi award winning continental style bar for both beer and cider in the centre of Darwen, the current East Lancs CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year 2019. 4 hand pumps from the Hopstar range, which usually includes a dark beer and occasional guest beer, alongside Endurance which is brewed exclusively for the bar. New brews are tried out here first but never last long due to popular demand so don’t hesitate to get down when one is on. 3 ciders or perry always available and each and every Sunday afternoon it's apple and cheese time. There is a large variety of bottled continental and world beers and draught Timmermans and 4 newly installed craft lines. Home of Darwen Music Projects, there is live music on every Thursday night from 9pm and most weekends, admission is normally free but bar may close early due to ticketed events.

Old Chapel

Railway Road, Darwen BB3 2RG

A Grade II listed building which was formerly the Old Wesleyan Methodist chapel hence the name, before becoming a Bargainstore supermarket. Built in 1866, it features a Corinthian style historic 19th century architectural facade outside. Inside there is a spectacular open staircase leading to a balcony seating area. Downstairs the large lounge offers ample stylish comfortable seating and a long bar. The usual Wetherspoon choice of foods and drinks is served daily. It lies between the bus and train stations.

Old Function Room

5 Watery Lane, Darwen BB3 2ET

Opened as a working men's club in 1846, it was known throughout the 1960's and 70's as the Barracuda club then for 30 years as the Craiglands Function rooms. Comfortable surroundings and real fire. Quiz & Karaoke every Thursday. Live Music and Entrtainment every Saturday nught. Five ales on offer from local and regional breweries such as Moorhouse's, Lees and Worsthorne. Now serving food: Curry & Pint on Fridays 5-7 and Breakfasts on Saturday and Sundays 10-2

Olive

Belgrave Road, Darwen BB3 2RP