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Grants Bar, Accrington
Accrington
BB5 2BQ
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 8½ of 10) see review guidelines
Old Boots left this review about Grants Bar
An imposing stone building looking a bit like a posh hotel, entering doesn’t dispel that impression with thick carpets and posher matching furniture, the dog leg counter to the right in its own space continues the image with six shiny pulls, a collection of seven national kegs on solos and on the other counter face a horseshoe of eight more. However on closer inspection all the casks are from Big Clock Brewing, yes you’ve stumbled on their brewery tap and indeed brewery. Honey seemed to play a big part in the beer descriptions so I stuck with a Blonde, a bit wishy washy and flat I can’t say I liked it. There were also two bitters, two Blondes with Honey and a Honey Stout. Behind the bar you can glimpse brewing vessels and a pizza oven sharing the same space, possibly not a great idea, garlicky, pizzary smells do pervade the gaff. The main room décor is more in keeping with a brewery tap and there are a couple of big clocks. Rather posh for a northern town brewery tap but probably worth a visit, Accrington is small and quite friendly.
On 6th March 2024
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Will Larter left this review about Grants Bar
As Al says, a bit hideous but excellent beer range. I'm not sure I could stand being here for long enough to go through the whole range, but perhaps that's not the point anyway. I was here for Luton Town's game at the Crown Ground on the other side of town. Called in for a half, then met some mates in the nearby Abbey and returned here with them; after the match I had time for a swift half on the way to the station and called in here again (ok, it's not really on the way to the station), so the décor can't be too off-putting.
I had Big Clock Bitter & Twisted on my first two visits and the 7.6% stout, which is called Ghost, in celebration of our last-minute equaliser. I'll be back next season if both teams are in the same division.
Date of visit: 8th August 2015
On 7th September 2015
- rating: 8
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Al Bundy left this review about Grants Bar
What a set of contrasts. The inside is a bit hideous but sod that the beer range is excellent (if you like Big Clock beers that is). 10 handpumps serving 8 of their beers plus 2 ciders. Real ale wise Accrington is a bit dull but give this place its due. Up the far end if you're looking for it.
On 16th July 2015
- rating: 8
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peter ashworth left this review about Grants Bar
This grand building has stood here for 200 years or so and was formerly called The Hargreaves after the local inventor James Hargreaves who gave us the Spinning Jenny.When Punch Taverns closed the pub in 2009 the present landlord gave the pub a full refurbishment including an upstairs function room.The smart makeover as a modern décor look with leather seating smart furnishings and spacious drinking areas.
Last year a new micro brewery was opened on the premises called The Big Clock Brewery making it Accrington's only brewery with the last closing in 2004.There is a room to the right of the entrance where you can sit at the bar on unusual bar seats and view the working brewery.
Called in on a Saturday lunchtime and discovered an interesting display of 7 cask beers plus I cider.The beers were Gold Digger from the Bank Top Brewery,Lancaster Red,Sunshine pale from the Rossendale Brewery,Prospect Hopper plus Headless Pig and Pheasant Plucker from the Bowland Brewery. At the moment The only one from The Big Clock Brewery was Dirty Blonde.There was also Westons Cloudy Cider (7.3%)at 3.20p a pint while all the others were all £2.40p a pint.
The Landlady(or barmaid)was very chatty and friendly and was very knowledgeable concerning the beers,and let me sample the beer before buying.Tried the Headless Pig and there own Dirty Blonde both of which were in good condition.Will certainly call in again and id definitely worth the short walk from the town centre.
On 16th April 2014
- rating: 9
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peter ashworth left this review about Grants Bar
The Hargreaves Arms has changed it's name to Grants bar
[admin note: updated name 21/12/09]
On 21st December 2009
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