Woolpack Hotel

Another pub that’s lost its character in favour of the drink-​out-​of-​the-​bottle youth culture, who don’t seem to mind paying extortionate prices for their ‘beer’.

I’ve seen the Woolpack change over the past couple of years, and not just the decorating, but the atmosphere as well. It’s a pleasant, welcoming pub, that can cater for families, or disabled persons. The current chef is outstanding. I can’t think of a single fault in the food that he produces, and all the feedback from customers has always been good. The staff are friendly and welcoming. There’s kareoke on a Thursday, and a D-​J for Friday and Saturday night, sometimes live bands are performing. Sport is shown on the 72″ TV and 2 other Tv’s around the pub. There is now even a TV available outside in the smoking area, making it possible to watch sport from anywhere in the pub.

The pub has had a complete redecoration both inside and out recently and looks very up to date whilst still maintaining it’s traditional bar. There is a huge 70″ TV plus other screens clearly emphasising its sporting preference but that is not to say the food comes second-​best. A new menu offers the biggest pies seen alongside more traditional fayre and the prices are extremely good value. Difficult to fault, especially with its convenient location.

This has always been a regular haunt of mine for years until I moved away. Has had many updates to the décor and is now into the 21^st century. Situated right on the road end roundabout, so if you are from ramsbottom, ewood bridge, haslingden or rawtenstall, it’s is always easy to get to. Handy for the cricket in summer too, which is almost directly on the doorstep of Haslingden cricket club!