I've just been doing some terribly important desk research. Last night was Queen Bonnie's 2nd 30th birthday party (more on this to follow) and I'm in no state to go to a real pub today, so thought I'd find one online instead. Besides which, this blog is in danger of becoming a tad London-centric, which was never the plan.
Anyway,I found a right corker! Check out the Shooters Arms in Lancashire, ideally in person or at least take a look at the website and landlord's blog. I like the cut of his jib.
This looks like exactly the kind of pub I want to chance upon whilst driving (alright, being driven) around places like Cornwall and the Isle of Wight on weekend treats away. Unfortunately such romantic retreats have been ravaged by the unstoppable force of consumerism that dictates 'find a hidden treasure, advertise it to the masses' and is the death of traditional rural pubs in tourism hot spots.
But until I see Burnley listed in Sunday Times Travel's 'top ten weekend getaways' feature, there's hope for the Shooters Arms. If you do get the chance to visit please come back and tell me if the reality matches expectation!
Now I can hardly sit here and say in all honesty that Burnley should be on the top of anyone's must-visit list, especially as I've emigrated to the States to get away from it.
However, The Shooters is sat atop a lovely little hill with the grandest view of Pendle Hill one could wish for. Unfortunately, the smog, fog and inclement weather means you only get to see it three days a year.
I'm just in the process of moving the blog onto the main domain and starting to write it again as the main site broke during a host move.
And it's more of a blog about the landlord. His typing isn't what it used to be after he lost his middle fingers in some industrial accident circa 1974.
Thanks for the mention, and I'll be sure to add you to our blogroll.
Posted by: Woody | May 10, 2007 at 06:20 PM
Hi Woody
Thanks for checking in! Great news that your blog is back up and running, I'll add you to my siteseeing section as well.
And one day I really hope to go to The Shooters, it sounds great!
Milly
Posted by: Milly | May 11, 2007 at 09:26 AM