Chorley Pub Festival: When is it, what pubs are involved and what events are taking place?

By Hannah Bridgeman
Published 20th Apr 2023, 12:30 BST
Updated 20th Apr 2023, 15:36 BST
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The Chorley Pub Festival returns on Thursday and is spread over four days, has 14 pubs involved and will offer more than 70 different real ales.

The Pub Festival began last year and was successful enough amongst locals to bring it back for a second year this spring.

What is happening at the Pub Festival in Chorley and when is it?

Spread over four days (Thursday 20– Sunday 23 April) there will be more than 70 real ales on offer across Chorley, including a number of beers and breweries not usually found in the town.

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Gary Pownall and Joe Scott at The Bob Inn for the Chorley Pub Festival in 2022. Photo: Kelvin StuttardGary Pownall and Joe Scott at The Bob Inn for the Chorley Pub Festival in 2022. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
Gary Pownall and Joe Scott at The Bob Inn for the Chorley Pub Festival in 2022. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

The 14 different venues will serve from more than 20 different breweries. There will also be real ale, food, live music and entertainment on offer in the town.The organisers are celebrating St George’s weekend by holding the Pub Festival and encouraging people from all over to come and try out what Chorley hospitality has to offer with some extra breweries travelling to get involved in the festival.

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Which venues are included at the Pub Festival?

A variety of traditional pubs, micro pubs, cafe bars, brewery taps and craft ale bars will be offering punters their take on a good pint. The full list of venues is as follows:

Diane Peplow, Liz Turner, Graham Turner and Martin Peplow at Ben's Tap and Bottleshop for the Chorley Pub Festival in 2022. Photo: Kelvin StuttardDiane Peplow, Liz Turner, Graham Turner and Martin Peplow at Ben's Tap and Bottleshop for the Chorley Pub Festival in 2022. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard
Diane Peplow, Liz Turner, Graham Turner and Martin Peplow at Ben's Tap and Bottleshop for the Chorley Pub Festival in 2022. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

The Ale Station

BAAA 38

Ben's Tap & Bottle Shop

The Bob Inn

Clarke's Sibin, Chorley

Flat Iron Chorley

Malt 'N' Hops

Nelipots Bar

The Railway Inn

Riley's Taproom and Wine Bar

Rose and Crown Chorley

The Shed and The Garden - Chorley

Shepherds Hall Ale House & Victoria Rooms

White Bull Chorley

Event programs will be on offer on-site for £1 showcasing which ales are on offer where.

You can get the very latest on the Chorley Pub Festival Facebook page.

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