Now privately owned, this pub is where the West Lancs CAMRA branch was formed in 1973. It has a traditional style wood panelled bar with two rooms off the main bar area, The beer garden to the rear is a sun trap. Food now features authentic wood-fired pizzas. The eight guest beers can be sourced from all over the country, providing a wide choice of regional and beer types while retaining a strong emphasis on local microbreweries. The pub gets very busy on PNE match days when it opens its doors at 11am. Local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2019.