New Inn, Clitheroe

As mentioned below, this is a traditional GBG-listed multi-roomed boozer by Clitheroe Castle accessed via a pair of attractive stained glass doors with two sitting rooms and the bar located in the back room. All fell apart spectacularly at the bar – despite the place being rammed the cask wasn’t really shifting. I soon found out why as YSB by Saltaire Brewery didn’t fully clear (NBSS 2) and the Coach House Gunpowder Mild had something wrong with it (NBSS 1.5). As I was against the clock I decided not to argue the toss but left with a sour taste in my mouth. Certainly a lovely pub not in no way a GBG entry based on what I served-up. I diagnose the old classic of the place having too many ales on the go… 6.5

A splendid old fashioned multi room pub opposite the Castle. The two front rooms are just sitting rooms with the counter in a larger back room, all in more or less Victorian style. It’s local brews mainly on the nine pulls, especially from Moorhouses. There’s a narrow long beer garden at the back. Certainly a don’t miss when in Clitheroe.