WE love to shine the spotlight on local venues where we love to socialise with family and friends.
This time we have headed to Rishton to find out more about one place which deserves to be our ‘Pub of the Week’.
Name of the pub
The Roebuck Inn
Address of the pub:
High Street, Rishton, BB1 4JZ
Landlord/landlady name:
Robyn Whittaker and Kian Bufton
How long have you been the landlord/landlady for?
12 months
Bar staff and their names:
Nicole, Jess and Lisa
Give us some history about the pub
It was built in 1753 and was originally an old coaching house for travelling people between Blackburn and Burnley. We are family friendly and dog friendly. We are cheaper than the other pubs around as Craft Union always try their best stay the cheapest. We have a big beer garden and very friendly and welcoming. We love what we do. We love the community and the history of the Roebuck.
Is food served? Is so what’s on the menu?
No
Is there a beer garden
Yes, with a shelter
Do you have any darts/snooker/pool teams
2 pool teams, 1 darts and dominoes team, which are looking for new players for next season
Most popular drink served is:
Staropramen and Birra Moretti
Most memorable moment at the pub
Our annual pride festival
Do you have an entertainment line-up?
Monday bingo 6pm, Wednesday poker 7.30pm and Saturday/Sunday DJ and karaoke
Have you faced any challenges within the industry
The uncertainty with the financial crisis
The best thing about running a pub is
Getting to spend time with new and old customers every day and being able to help with the community events and charities
The worst thing about running a pub is..
We take each day as it comes
The perfect hangover cure is...
What doesn’t kill you, cures you. Have another
n Do you know of any local venue that should be considered for the Pub of the Week? Email robert.kelly@nqnw.co.uk with your nominations.
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