
Welcome to The Pack Horse Inn
Join us at the Pack Horse where you can enjoy award winning food with a stunning view of the Birtle countryside.
Our dog friendly, and family friendly pub is a hidden gem in the valley of Birtle and is perfect for a welcome rest after a wander around the countryside. With a range of quality cask ales like our Manchester Pale Ale and Bitter and a large selection of seasonal specials from our menu, there’s something to suit everyone’s taste.
OUR MENUS
Our Spring & Summer menu is full of fresh flavours, perfect for pairing with a refreshing pint of in the beer garden. Tuck into fresh, flavourful dishes like pan-fried fillet of seabass, sage-roasted chicken breast, or hearty favourites like our MPA battered cod fillet and Brewery Tower burger.
Let’s not forget about our unbeatable Sunday roast too with bottomless Yorkshire puddings and unlimited gravy. We think we serve the best Sunday roast in the area, but there’s only one way for you to find out…
BEER GARDEN
Relax in our spacious beer garden in the heart of Bury. Here you can enjoy cold pints and home-cooked dishes in a relaxed outdoor setting. Whether you’re after a casual drink or a tasty meal, our beer garden is perfect for soaking up the fresh air and unwinding with friends and family.
After a stroll along the different Birtle countryside walks and a venture around Bury Market our beer garden offers a peaceful retreat for those looking for the best of alfresco drinking and dining.
Offers and Events
EXPLORE THE PUB

HIDEAWAY IN THE HIDDEN VALLEY
Our pub has been serving customers with quality food and ale since its days as a coaching house back in 1642. With its stunning view of the Lancashire countryside, the Pack Horse is the perfect spot to enjoy a bit to eat or a perfectly served pint of Manchester Craft lager. We also always have a calendar full of fun events like our weekly quiz nights to give you even more reason to visit. To make sure you don’t miss out on any upcoming events, explore our events & offers page and sign up to our newsletter.

Our Brewery
If you’re interested in exploring more of our beers, check out the JW Lees website where you can find out about the full range. From classic cask ales like the iconic Manchester Pale Ale and JW Lees Bitter to our craft lagers – there’s something for everyone. We also have our seasonal cask ales and The Boilerhouse microbrewery where we experiment with innovative flavours. There’s a huge selection of JW Lees ales and lagers from over 190 years’ brewing experience.