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Hatters Bar, Burnley

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16 St James's Row
Burnley
BB11 1DR

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Burnley Town

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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Hatters Bar

The last time I was in these premises, it was the New Brew-m but they have since moved to premises on the opposite side of the same street. Now called Hatters, I was under the impression that it was keg only. However, there are in fact 3 cask ales. One appears to be a house beer from Reedley Hallows called Sunkissed Blonde. Also on were JW Lee's Boddington's Cask Conditioned & Vocation Bread & Butter. Craft beers were Polly's Yearn & Fail & Azvez Strategic Reserve 4. The cider was Lilley's Pineapple.

Having not tried the Boddington's since JW Lee's re-branded version was released, I decided to give that a try. However, I was somewhat disappointed. I did also have a third of the Azvex beer which was a really tasty maple stout. At 11%, you don't need too much.

The bar is split over 2 floors. The ground floor has the bar against the rear wall, itself up a couple of steps. There is also a first floor overspill space, whilst gents toilets are down a rather steep staircase in the basement. Those less able-bodied men are invited to use the ladies next to the bar.

With the New Brew-m itself only offering Reedley Hallows beers, I thought this place offered something a little different. I'd gladly come back to give both another try.

On 31^st December 2025 - rating: 6
[User has posted 3350 recommendations about 3348 pubs]

Quinno _ left this review about Hatters Bar

Dull grey and cream micro with a whiff of damp. Four cask, my Vocation didn't fully clear, was pump tired and served in a filthy glass (NBSS 1.5); probably discovered why this isn't GBG listed. Barman was a nice lad but that wasn’t enough to stop me dumping and moving. 4.5

On 19^th November 2025 - rating: 4
[User has posted 5942 recommendations about 5922 pubs]

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Strongers . left this review about Hatters Bar

After visiting two very busy local bars early on a recent Monday evening I found Hatters Bar to be completely empty. The laminate floored open plan interior has seating at the front and a stool lined counter across the rear where two of the three hand pumps were in use drawing Moorhouses Pride of Pendle and Hatters Sun-kissed Blonde. Madri, Asahi and Fruli were also available alongside five craft keg options and a couple of Lilley’s ciders. I didn’t venture up the staircase because it would’ve been weird with me being the only customer in the bar. I thought the staff were very friendly so I’m sure this place is much busier later in the week.

On 13^th December 2024 - rating: 6
[User has posted 6377 recommendations about 6339 pubs]

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