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From beloved locals at which you’ve been a committed regular for decades, to innovative new establishments famed for their new-fangled draught ales and quirky features, there really is a pub for everyone in our wonderful county.
When it comes to a pub’s beverage offerings, however, there really is no better or more thorough barometer of quality than the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and its annual Good Beer Guide.
Countless boozers dream of the day they are included in the prestigious tome, which adds not only a certain gravitas to their status as a proper watering hole, but it also means that dedicated drinkers will inevitably seek your establishment out to try it for themselves.
With that in mind, we’ve collated all the lists of regional pubs included in the 2025 CAMRA Good Beer Guide to produce a list of the Preston, Chorley, Blackburn, Pendle, and Blackpool pubs included in this year’s guide.
Check out the full list below - how many have you visited?
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37. 1B Tap House (1B Glebe Street, BB6 7AA)
Welcoming two-roomed bar in historic former cooperative society building close to Towngate square and preservation area, on a side street opposite the post office. The main room, featuring plenty of beer and brewery-related items, sells a skillfully selected range of cask beers which always includes a stout or porter. Note the collection of old beer guides. There is a large comfortable lounge and a small outdoor seating area by the door. Many buses stop close by and there is a large free car park across the road. | Google Maps
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38. Vault (343 Union Road, BB5 3HS)
A popular single-roomed bar on the busy main road through Oswaldtwistle. It is easy to reach by public transport as buses from Accrington and Blackburn pass the door every few minutes. There is high bench seating around the walls and a standing area at the bar. The six handpumps dispense four changing beers and two ciders. Keen Rugby League supporters, the Vault sponsor one of the junior teams at Accrington Wildcats – note the framed team photo in the bar. | Google Maps
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39. Ben’s Tap (2 Market Place, PR7 1DA)
Brewery tap for Ben’s brewery, which opened in 2022 in a former cafe´ premises. The interior has a rustic feel with recycled wooden pallets lining the walls. Six cask ales from Ben’s own range are served, with third of a pints available. There is also a range of craft ales, up to six real ciders and an excellent selection of bottles and cans at good prices, which may be drunk on the premises or taken away. No food is served, but you are welcome to bring your own. Local and Regional CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year 2023. | Kelvin Stuttard
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40. Bob Inn (24 Market Place, PR7 1DA)
A tiny bar housed in a market stall, this is certainly the smallest pub in the local area. Outside seating is available, as well as seating within the market hall. This is a pub where conversation and banter are an important part of the experience. An adjacent unit now forms a lounge area separate from the main bar. There are three ever-changing cask beers, sourced from smaller breweries and usually including a mix of styles including a dark beer. No food is served, but you are welcome to bring your own. | Google Maps