A great selection of drinks? Sports on TV? A pool table and dart board and good conversation?
Do you simply go to a place you know to be friendly and welcoming?
Well if you do and you’re looking for a new place to try, here are 22 of the highest-rated “friendly” pubs and bars in and around Burnley according to Google reviews.
All are rated 4.6 out of 5 or higher from a minimum of 15 reviews and the word “friendly” is mentioned by customers.
In no particular order, here they are ...

. 22 of the highest-rated "friendly" pubs and bars in and around Burnley
Below are 22 of the highest-rated "friendly" pubs and bars in and around Burnley Photo: Google

. The Bridge Bier Huis
The Bridge Bier Huis on Bank Parade has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 571 Google reviews Photo: Google

. New Waggoners
New Waggoners on Manchester Road has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 1,500 Google reviews Photo: Google

. Loom
Loom on Bank Parade has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 222 Google reviews Photo: Google

. Kettledrum Inn
Kettledrum Inn on Red Lees Road has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 561 Google reviews Photo: Google

. The Commercial
The Commercial on Briercliffe Road, Briercliffe, has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 67 Google reviews Photo: Google

. The White Swan
The White Swan at Fence on Wheatley Lane Road has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 466 Google reviews Photo: Google

. Shooters Arms
Shooters Arms on Southfield Lane, Southfield, has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 343 Google reviews Photo: Google

1. 22 of the highest-rated "friendly" pubs and bars in and around Burnley
Below are 22 of the highest-rated "friendly" pubs and bars in and around Burnley Photo: Google

2. The Bridge Bier Huis
The Bridge Bier Huis on Bank Parade has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 571 Google reviews Photo: Google

3. New Waggoners
New Waggoners on Manchester Road has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 1,500 Google reviews Photo: Google

4. Loom
Loom on Bank Parade has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 222 Google reviews Photo: Google