Greyhound Inn, Ashley

These days the Greyhound is very much a food-led pub but it still retains the feel of a village local – particularly early on in the week when there are fewer diners. The main building contains the bar and general drinking area, with a snug and darts corner round the back to the right. To the rear and in a modern extension at the south side is the dining area, but to some extent these just merge; patrons can eat or drink anywhere.

The bar has one long side and one short side. Check both sides for beers as the guest ales are often “round the corner”.

Hospitable country pub on the border of Greater Manchester. Brick built in the rustic style, but now with an open plan interior though distinct areas have been created.

Pedestrians can come in through the front door (mind the cobbles). Wheelchair users will find it much easier to enter through the north side door, which has ramped access from the car park. In good weather there is a beer garden outside the restaurant; this also has ramped access.

The pub gets extremely busy at weekends. Book ahead if you are keen to eat and don’t want to wait long for a table. Food is from the Lees menu with all the usual pub favourites and more.