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About The Observatory
The Observatory is a pub and gastropub on Old Bank Ln in Blackburn, split into two sides. The front is a lounge, while the back is the games side, with a pool table and high tables. The pub also has a big garden. In the kitchen, the menu includes roast dinners with chicken or beef, along with a mixed grill. Banquet seating gives groups room to sit together, and the pub welcomes dogs.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast dinners, mixed grill, beer garden and pub food menu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast dinners, mixed grill, beer garden and pub food menu.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers mostly praise the food, called delicious, hot and good value, with a mixed grill singled out and staff described as friendly and polite. The garden also gets mentioned as lovely. One roast dinner disappointed, with Yorkshires frozen in the middle and hard parsnips. One scooter user found the disabled toilets a struggle. One group sat chatting nearly three hours without being rushed.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers mostly praise the food, called delicious, hot and good value, with a mixed grill singled out and staff described as friendly and polite. The garden also gets mentioned as lovely. One roast dinner disappointed, with Yorkshires frozen in the middle and hard parsnips. One scooter user found the disabled toilets a struggle. One group sat chatting nearly three hours without being rushed.
Featured reviews
- Annabel Cooke
“The food was delicious, hot tasty and good value, with staff members being polite”
- claire begley
“Excellent pub food menu with price point to match. A pub of 2 sides, plenty of space. Pool and high tables with bar vibe at the back and lounge at front. Plenty of banquet seating and this is always a plus. Dog friendly, customer friendly, big garden, no weird vibes; Refreshing for this corner of the shire. Worth our hike up the hill.”
- B M
“Ordered 2 roast dinners, chicken and beef for £14.95 each. A full plate..sadly the Yorkshires were frozen in the middle, the half chicken appeared to have been deep fried and the parsnips were hard. Shame really as the portion size was pretty good.”
- Matthew Morley
“Beer was what I expected decor was nice , beer garden was lovely , disabled toilets bit of a struggle for an above knee amputee in a mobility scooter , one member of staff was in my opinion a bit rude , I felt quite embarrassed , help would be better than hindrance”
- faisal afzal
“We arranged to meet up here today to suprise a good friend Marie and Debbie who i have not seen for around 5years. This place is done up to a very high level and looks amazing. The food was just something else, Amazing, lots of flavour, presented beautifully. All the staff are very Friendly, Caring and Compassionate they made are visit a very memorable time and did'nt rush us. We sat chatting for nearly 3 hours catching up, laughing. Thankyou to all the staff and the lovely lady for taking pictures capturing a very important, special moment.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Sports
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Table service
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 5
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Sports
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Bars near The Observatory
- Willows4.12,8550.9 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
boozy bingo night, hand made pizza, garlic bread pizzas
- The Vic4.21790.9 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
great landlord, attentive staff, lively pub atmosphere
- The Postal Order4.02,2631 mi
chicken tikka masala, fried chicken buttermilk burger, refillable brew machine
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The ObservatoryReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3448 | — | £10–30 | roast dinners, mixed grill, beer garden |
| WillowsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.12,855 | 0.9 mi | — | boozy bingo night, hand made pizza, garlic bread pizzas |
| The VicWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2179 | 0.9 mi | £10–20 | great landlord, attentive staff, lively pub atmosphere |
| The Postal Order | 4.02,263 | 1 mi | — | chicken tikka masala, fried chicken buttermilk burger, refillable brew machine |
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