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Brilliant staff. Could not be more helpful. We are new to the area and wanted to know about the history and they knew the perfect person to ask. Great atmosphere 😃

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jennifer macdonald . 2025-03-22

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Great place , very family and pet friendly, exciting things for all the family to do from partying to live performers and kids Christmas and Halloween parties. Highly recommend visiting.

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Clarke Hudson . 2025-01-05

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Popped in whilst travelling through by boat for a lunchtime pint... ended up having 3 and 5 games of pool. Really friendly place with nice staff and locals ... Even learned how to line up balls correctly 🤷‍♂️

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Mark Bowes - Aka: Quaysider . 2024-06-28

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Great Local Pub with a friendly atmosphere

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bald vale . 2024-05-27

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Pint of bitter was £3.00 which compared to the Beehive Inn, is exceptional Value, though comparatively, this pub was very quiet on Friday night. It is a large space which detracts from the atmosphere if it can't be filled. Staff were nice though and given the price, I'd recommend it.

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Jonathon Davey . 2024-03-26

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Pint of bitter was £3.00 which compared to the Beehive Inn, is exceptional Value, though comparatively, this pub was very quiet on Friday night. It is a large space which detracts from the atmosphere if it can't be filled. Staff were nice though and given the price, I'd recommend it.

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JONO5K1 . 2024-03-26

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A welcoming and enjoyable local, good regulars and good staff with a wide range of drinks and weekend deals. Would definitely recommend.

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Andy Sinfield . 2024-01-27

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A welcoming and enjoyable local, good regulars and good staff with a wide range of drinks and weekend deals. Would definitely recommend.

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Andy S . 2024-01-26

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Great place to have a drink and a dance.

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Laura Dickinson . 2023-12-03

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Great pub live acts entertainment family friendly

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David Dullenty . 2023-11-02

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Been a few times the past few months and very quiet,everytime literally 4 ppl in last time we went and 2 were staff, good sized pub though just been empty whenever we've been,staff are nice too but pricey,tenner for 2 vodkas,i think beehive across roads cheaper and thats known for its higher prices.Still im sure its great on its busier days/nights.

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Michelle Warland . 2023-02-11

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Lovely pub inside had a drink couldn't have food due to refurbished kitchen being carried out which is understandable so will be back to try the food 👍 great friendly staff recommend going here fab pub 🍻

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Gaz Marsh . 2022-11-30

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Very friendly good entertainment

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pauline riley . 2022-10-17

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Awful place, used to be lovely but the landlord is sulky, hasn't a clue how to pour a pint, is really slow to serve and argues with his wife in front of customers. Place is in need of a good clean especially when the drinks are expensive, people expect better when money is tight. Shame when its always been busy and the other staff work hard. Lights often off, place seems very uninviting

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James Dean . 2022-09-29

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Great atmosphere great entertainment

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Peter Johnson . 2022-07-20

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Good choice of Drinks reasonable prices and good service.

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Gareth Bickham . 2022-06-11

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Great place, went here tonight, 100% over stayed our welcome but they was still very friendly, hospitable , even offered us jubilee cakes and photos, just a great, friendly place to be and I would 100% reccomend!

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Laura H . 2022-06-05

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Any body have another number to contact them the 1 it gives says no such number

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scott barton . 2022-05-16

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It was very quiet only 2 other people in besides us and was pricey

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Karen Garratty . 2021-12-05

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Four pound a pint,too expensive for factory workers etc....

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Jason Pollard . 2021-10-26

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Old world pub lots of wood! Good beer that iv not heard of close to the theaters

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Jason Stacey . 2021-09-23

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Just been with my Dad as new to the area. Really enjoyed it, good place and good staff.

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mike barry . 2021-05-22

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Work there so I'm biest love it lovely customers and I s great staff 😂

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patricia Murphy . 2020-08-31

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£2.50 for a pint of Fosters on a Sunday. That'll do nicely.

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Phill Searle . 2020-03-09

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Our local. We love that it’s dog friendly so we often take ours with us. Nice staff and good selection of gin.

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Heather Akmeşe . 2019-09-22

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The staff are great, the beer is good, the furnishings are nice, but it lacked some atmosphere. I have only visited it in the evening and have no idea if there is any lunchtime menu. [Edit Aug 2019] Been twice this Bank Holiday weekend and it feels much improved (tonight The Rob Martin Band are belting out the classics with fabulous gusto) and I recommend the Thwaites Gold.

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Martin Dayman . 2019-08-24

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Great pub and a good night if you like drinking yourself into oblivion.

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Mr Darwen . 2019-03-24

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Good place to have a game of pool or just a friendly chat with locals

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Sharon Maher . 2019-02-27

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This pub has died over the last 12 months. Hardly any customers . Lovely pub inside....such a shame. However will not be going in again due to massive increase in beer prices and lack of customers.

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yoda9133 . 2019-02-06

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Great pub, best one locally. They have just started doing food which is pretty cheap too. Pool table and usually a good atmosphere, always get a seat

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george cross . 2019-01-16

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Called in on band night great brilliant band friendly bar staff big improvement clean and tidy had fun with landlord will be back was a group of 10 all girls all said same thanks Peter and Mark for making our night special

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Sarah W . 2018-11-28

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Been in ti sample the new menu. There is a range of burgers wraps and snacks available. I had a spicy wrap it was fresh and tastef amazing. Sevice was quick... deffo will be ordering again

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Venture27583204126 . 2018-11-21

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First visit for an enjoyable pint

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Ian Hill . 2018-10-30

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A change of landlord in August gave hope that the pub would improve its poor image . Not so ...!! I am a Friday night regular and am dismayed at the number of times I have to send beer back as it smells vinegary and is cloudy.The bar staff are always helpful , but there is no sign of the landlords , who appear not to care less . A real poor decision by Thwaites brewery to appoint these 2 jokers . I'm finding other drinking haunts and fear this will be the end for my favourite pub . A disgrace.!!!!!!

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JOHN C . 2018-10-20

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Well managed very pleasant bar staff,very friendly even those who went working made you feel welcum,and dog friendly.definitely going again.

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Gail Holdsworth . 2018-08-27

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Nice place to have a quiet drink during the week.

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Barry Whittaker . 2018-07-20

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Toilets not clean absolutetly filthy - mentioned 2 landlord and laughed at me - thank goodness a decent landlord soon

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Paula G . 2018-07-07

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Best pub for miles around for drinking. Proper local atmosphere whilst still welcoming

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Nicky Robinson . 2018-05-16

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Not happy with this place now .Waiting for new Landlord or Landlady to take over then will try again.

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David Chambers . 2018-04-23

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Lost it way best pub in Blackburn 10 years ago

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John Bradley . 2018-04-11

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Lovely family pub. Live acts and DJ every weekend. Fantastic atmosphere and lovely staff

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Terri Brown . 2018-02-11

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Its okay, not the same as before but staff polite.

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stacey withers . 2018-01-30

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Great pub, not as good as it used to be but still great

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Daniel Perkins . 2017-11-08

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Best pub in Blackburn, has everything from an excellent range of Lagers, Beers and spirits to a brilliant nightlife. Excellent friendly staff with a warm atmosphere and brilliant for showing the sports. With a DJ on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and live music you are guaranteed a great night at The Station.

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400Seatbelts . 2017-10-29

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Good pub, disabled access, sky sports etc decent atmosphere

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Mike Sim . 2017-10-14

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We visit here every weekend after walking our dog along the canal, and always enjoy a home cooked quality breakfast by great staff. Excellent quality produce and fantastic customer service. It'll be difficult to find a replacement location nearby.

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Rowena B . 2017-02-20

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Staff where very ignorant apparently get a break was more important than getting me a JD, I asked her if I could speak to the manager and all she could tell me was I was a poor sad get and I don't deserve to see him, all in all very rude!

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F5314HNryanw . 2016-12-26

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I had the prawn cocktail starter and the cheese and onion pie. It was fantastic really tasty and great value for money.

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Siobhan S . 2016-12-04

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The station has only recently started to serve food, so we thought we'd give breakfast a try. We really enjoyed it, the food was great. The food was cooked fresh too. We will return again.

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claire e . 2016-11-08

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