The Thatch and Thistle

If you're after a decent pint in town, The Thatch and Thistle on Scarisbrick Avenue is a solid bet. It gets a 4.3 stars on Google from over 700 reviews, so they must be doing something right. It's not a fancy cocktail place, more of a proper pub, if you know what I mean. They've got a good selection of beers, and plenty of seating inside and out.

It's got a pretty lively atmosphere, especially on weekends and when there's a match on. It can get a bit rowdy, so maybe not the place for a quiet romantic drink, but good if you're with a few mates. They have the sport on the telly, but it's not solely a sports bar, if that makes sense. Dogs are welcome too, which is always a bonus in my book.

They're open pretty much all day, every day, from around half past eleven in the morning until 11 at night. Give them a ring on 01704 320754 if you want to check what's on or book a table, especially if it's a big group. It's in the middle of town so parking can be a pain, you're best off using one of the car parks near Lord Street.