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Published on 12-09-2016

Black Bull, Blackburn

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Brokenstone Road, Blackburn, BB3 0LL (Directions)
(01254) 581381
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Brew-pub situated on a crossroads in the hills above Blackburn, two miles from the town centre. Formerly a Thwaites house it now houses the 3Bs brewery and sells the full range including the house beer Black Bull Bitter. Popular with walkers, cyclists and beer connoisseurs. Magnificent views over the hills and out towards the coast. Uphill walk from Golden Cup, Mill Hill and Leyburn Road bus stops.

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Previous Names
Premises Comment
Operator
Independent
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen (B)
Last updated
04/03/2024
Last surveyed
01/02/2022
Pub ID
LAE/165
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
16:00-23:00
Thursday
16:00-23:00
Friday
16:00-23:30
Saturday
14:00-23:30
Sunday
14:00-23:30
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 6 regular beers.

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From Three B's range

Changing beers typically include: Three B's (varies)

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Generally family oriented, depending on the time of day
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Disabled customers regularly attend and staff are most considerate
Parking Parking
Large car park
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Three B's
Beer Festival Beer Festival
May Day Bank Holiday Weekend
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (965m)
Lancashire: 4 (Mon to Sat Only. Leyburn Road stop)
Closest station (1900m)
Cherry Tree
Directions
Corner of Brokenstone Rd and Heys Ln
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