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. We’ve also recently had a full refurbishment, so join us soon to see our stunning new décor and layout, designed to make your visit even more enjoyable.
Beer Garden
The Pack Horse beer garden offers you breathtaking views of the calm and peaceful countrysides of Birtle, Norden and Bamford which is the perfect backdrop for getting together with a refreshing, crisp beer in the sunshine this summer along with our new menus for alfresco dining.
OUR MENUS
Our seasonal menus feature fantastic dishes and pub classics, perfect for relaxing in our stunning bar & restaurant with family and friends. Treat yourself to our griddled Cajun chicken breast, charred corn ribs, baby roasties with sour cream & chives and coleslaw.
We also have our delicious warm toffee apple waffle crunch with honeycomb ice cream, perfect for tucking into on a sunny afternoon. Our small plates and sharers are perfect for enjoying after a day exploring and our Sunday roast is the best way to end the week.
Offers and Events
WINE WEDNESDAY
Gather your friends together and enjoy two large glasses if any wine and receive the rest of the bottle for free
QUIZ NIGHTS
Get your thinking caps on, grab a team and meet us every Thursday from 8pm to win a cash prize!
SUNDAY LUNCH
Join us on our favourite day of the week for a delicious Sunday roast with unlimited gravy and bottomless Yorkshire puddings
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.