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Malt 'n' Hops, Chorley
Chorley
PR6 0AH
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 8½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Malt 'n' Hops
Situated on the wrong side of the railway line from the town centre, first impressions of this ale house were not brilliant. It looked a little dodgy to say the least.
However, first impressions were completely wrong on this occasion. This is a proper friendly old boozer with an excellent range of ales and ciders, the sort of ale house which every decent real ale destination has. As such, it was my favourite pub of the day in Chorley.
Bank Top Dark Mild is the regular ale here. In addition, there were 8 guest beers. These were Black Edge Hop, Wily Fox Crafty Fox & The Fox Hat, Irwell Works Marshmallow Unicorn, Big Bog Hinkypunk & Talus, Ossett White Rat & Moorhouse's White Witch. The 2 Weston's ciders were Raspberry Roller & Flat Tyre.
Friendly service, despite it being quite busy and surprisingly, kids are also allowed in.
Every town should have a pub like this.
On 5th August 2021
- rating: 8
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Malt 'n' Hops
Well-known alehouse located just on the far side of the railway from the town centre. Proper, old-fashioned interior with a reasonable amount of seating in the L-shaped bar. A few wooden benches are also available outside at the back. With a very good range available from eight handpumps, I went for Crafty Fox from the Wily Fox Brewery (£3.00).
On 10th October 2020
- rating: 8
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Brainy Pool left this review about The Malt 'n' Hops
An oasis in an industrial estate on the outskirts of Chorley, and basically a perfect pub in all meaningful ways. No silly dictatorish rules either as it allows TVs, music and mobile phones. It’s a really good pub for the serious ale drinkers and 8 handpumps were on today. Snacks are very cheap and always available. Basically it’s brilliant.
On 1st June 2019
- rating: 10
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Al Bundy left this review about The Malt 'n' Hops
An excellent pub behind Chorley train station. A single L-shaped room with a couple of raised areas front and rear and a traditional feel. 9 handpulls on the bar with beers from Rat, Wily Fox, Moorhouse, Irwell Works plus others. Friendly service and a comfortable pub made for a good visit.
On 10th May 2018
- rating: 9
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Aqualung . left this review about The Malt 'n' Hops
I was quite surprised to discover that this is a shop conversion
as it looked like an original pub to me. Inside it's a roughly L shaped carpeted room with a TV screen and Live Music advertised. I was the only one in on a cold January afternoon.
The bar is on a corner and had banks of five and four hand pumps.
These had Moorhouse White Witch, Banks's Sunbeam, Riverhead Happy Valley Pale, RAT White Rat & Black Rat, Bank Top Mild, Salamander Golden Ale, Elland Chinook and Osset Inception. I went for the White Rat (£2.80) which was excellent. Despite being the only punter I liked this one.
On 30th January 2017
- rating: 8
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Chorley Phantom Drinker left this review about The Malt 'n' Hops
First visit after the landlord change. Its better. Its what real pubs are all about. Real beer. Real people.Real atmosphere. Dont go here if you like to sing, like to eat, like bingo, watching highly paid men in shorts kicking a ball around or any of the many things that pubs do nowdays to bring the crowds in.
Go here if you enjoy good beer. Always plenty to try. The Kodiak beers on during this visit were a delight.A well kept Chorley secret.
On 6th April 2011
- rating: 9
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