The Raikes Hall Hotel, Blackpool

Large corner pub in a residential area that last appeared in the Good Beer Guide back in 2003. The friendly landlord had a couple of real ales to offer us - Wainwright or Doom Bar. We all chose the Wainwright and ventured out to the bowling green at the rear to sup our drinks. After having had some fairly questionable beers in Blackpool, it was a real relief to drink a beer that had been kept in very good condition. The best Wainwright I've ever had and a bit of a turn up for the books, after my initially low expectations.

Very big pub as its ups and downs over the years we had a good visit very large drinking area out side and a bowling green a good place to spend a couple of hours on a sunny day