A Micropub that is decked out to look like a school with library wallpaper and tables and stools that will take you back to your old art room days. A free standing roller blackboard is reguarly updated with information about events such as Meet the Brewer, Modern foreign language evenings and weekly performances by local musicians. The pub has developed into a welcoming, lively and popular part of the Westhoughton community. There is a small but luxurious room upstairs with a dartboard and a quaint beer garden at the rear. Dogs are made very welcome. Note that the toilets are upstairs. There are four handpumps serving local beers and some from further afield. There is usually a mix of beer styles and strengths. You can try before you buy and staff are keen and knowledgeable. Up to four bag-in-box ciders/perrys are available and sometimes keg-conditioned cider from the fonts. The choice includes some of the best cider producers in the country such as Little Pomona and Udders Orchard. A triple fridge display canned and bottled beers and ciders. Bolton Branch Pub of the Year 2018/2022 and Cider Pub of the year in 2020/2021/2022/2024. Highly commended regional Cider and perry Pub of the Year 2023. Note Card Payment Only.