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About The Clog & Billycock
The Clog & Billycock is a pub on Billinge End Rd in Blackburn, set in a restored building with flag floors, several separate rooms and a coal fire. The kitchen works with local produce and runs an extensive gluten-free menu with coeliac-suitable options. The daily menu also carries vegan and vegetarian dishes, including three vegan desserts. Fish pie, lamb shoulder and a house burger are among the dishes listed. Service is at the table only, with a bar alongside. A private dining room is available for groups, and dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · On-site parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten free menu, vegan options, open coal fire and lamb shoulder.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention gluten free menu, vegan options, open coal fire and lamb shoulder.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the gluten free menu, with one praising a gluten free steak and kidney pudding and another noting plenty of options for coeliacs. Close behind are a lamb shoulder that melted in the mouth, a very good fish pie, an exceptional cheese pie and a steak burger called delicious. The apple and plum crumble, a creme brulee and three vegan desserts also earn praise. Reviewers describe a warm welcome, a glowing coal fire and an open fireplace, and one large group with young children felt well looked after. The criticism is specific. One party of four describes long waits for drinks and food under table service, a draught beer that had run out, and smoked salmon starters arriving instead of salmon sandwiches. One reviewer objected to a charge for a small dish of baked beans, and a vegan diner called the Valentine's cauliflower katsu curry a cop out beside the meat and fish choices. One family had a candle put in a dessert while staff sang happy birthday to their father.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the gluten free menu, with one praising a gluten free steak and kidney pudding and another noting plenty of options for coeliacs. Close behind are a lamb shoulder that melted in the mouth, a very good fish pie, an exceptional cheese pie and a steak burger called delicious. The apple and plum crumble, a creme brulee and three vegan desserts also earn praise. Reviewers describe a warm welcome, a glowing coal fire and an open fireplace, and one large group with young children felt well looked after. The criticism is specific. One party of four describes long waits for drinks and food under table service, a draught beer that had run out, and smoked salmon starters arriving instead of salmon sandwiches. One reviewer objected to a charge for a small dish of baked beans, and a vegan diner called the Valentine's cauliflower katsu curry a cop out beside the meat and fish choices. One family had a candle put in a dessert while staff sang happy birthday to their father.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Had the steak burger it was absolutely delicious. We had quite a big group including young children and they were fantastic with us. Very fairly priced as well for the quality of food. Would definitely recommend.”
- Google user
“Well what a disappointment having turned up for a light lunch ….turned up to a restaurant with two other tables occupied…there were a few outside as it was very warm …went to the bar to be told it’s table service only and was shown a seat….had to wait a good 10mins to be asked what we wanted to drink …then at least another 20 mins to be asked what we wanted to eat …oh btw the draught beer we ordered had just run out so had to order something else …having drunk said drink we were having to try to catch the 3 waitresses attention to order more …craning our necks and putting our hands up ….they seemed to like a good natter between them tho at the end of the bar …the food came and was not what we ordered ….( ordered salmon sandwiches and brought smoked salmon starters ) …apologies accepted we could not be bothered to wait for replacement…£110 lighter the 4 of us left extremely disappointed”
- Google user
“Excellent food, great service, suitable for coeliacs with plenty of gluten free options”
- Google user
“What a lovely pub. Set in lovely surroundings with a large carpark and plenty of tables. And an extensive gluten free menu. Vegan and vegetarian also available. I had a gluten free steak and kidney pudding. I had not had one in years. It was so good. Lovely veg too. Beautifully presented and a good size portion. 5⭐”
- Google user
“Tastefully restored with flag floors znd several rooms. Open fireplace. Good menu. Had the cheese pie which was exceptional but bit disappointed with the £2 charge for a small dish of baked beans.”
Highlights
“Local produce is given thoughtful treatment at this local pub with an elegant, paved beer garden.”
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Free water refills
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Private dining room
- Wine
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Bars near The Clog & Billycock
- Spread Eagle Blackburn4.61,7882.1 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
steak and ale pie, lamb shepherd's pie, ribble valley views
- Hoghton Arms4.22,5292.8 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
triple cooked chips, best pub pie, mixed grill
- The Dressers Arms | Pub & Rooms4.51,4755.2 mi awayWheelchair accessible
dressers deal, braised steak sandwich, sunday roast dinners
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clog & BillycockReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.61,483 | — | £20–30 | gluten free menu, vegan options, open coal fire |
| Spread Eagle BlackburnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.61,788 | 2.1 mi | — | steak and ale pie, lamb shepherd's pie, ribble valley views |
| Hoghton ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.22,529 | 2.8 mi | £20–30 | triple cooked chips, best pub pie, mixed grill |
| The Dressers Arms | Pub & RoomsWheelchair accessible | 4.51,475 | 5.2 mi away | — | dressers deal, braised steak sandwich, sunday roast dinners |
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