The Woodman, Burnley

Large, imposing corner pub on the main road out to Todmorden and close to Towneley Park. Upon entering, there is one long room with the bar to the right. A snug to the right just as you enter seemed to be out of use on my visit. A further room, set up for diners, can be accessed at the back. The pub is smart and traditionally furnished, pleasingly in what I would call 'proper' pub colours of green and brown. The tiling on the stairway and wooden fixtures are of particular note. A roaring log fire compounded the homely atmosphere. It was moderately busy on my Friday night visit- the food operation here is seemingly popular. A handpump was sadly unused, the friendly landlord said there isn't a great call for real ale, which is a pity. I enjoyed my visit here more than I was expecting, it's a solid and pleasantly traditional boozer with a lot to admire. There's not much for the real ale fan, but those who enjoy a proper pub atmosphere could do worse than pop in as part of a double header with the Rifle Volunteer around the corner.

Quite a large pub set on a busy main road,about a mile outside the town centre.I called in one Friday lunchtime and found the pub clean and well furnished, and was doing a good trade on the catering front.Although i did not dine myself was quite impressed with the meal portions served at a favourable price.