The Greyhound
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About The Greyhound
Cash is the only way to pay at The Greyhound, a traditional pub on Aughton St in Ormskirk that has kept its old interior rather than modernising it. A log fire burns in the bar, and the range runs to hand-pulled traditional bitter alongside a limited number of real ales. Conversation carries the room instead of music or screens, and regulars and locals fill the bar. The pub works on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken, and it opens daily. Dogs are welcome alongside their owners. Letting rooms upstairs give visitors somewhere to stay on site. The dark interior and worn carpets show their age.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention traditional unchanged trad pub, needs refurbishment inside, hand pulled traditional bitter and letting rooms upstairs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention traditional unchanged trad pub, needs refurbishment inside, hand pulled traditional bitter and letting rooms upstairs.
Customer Review Summary
The staff draw the most consistent praise, described as lovely, friendly and going out of their way, with one group crediting them for making a family birthday gathering relaxing. Close behind is the pub's unchanged traditional character: several single out a hand pulled traditional bitter, a log fire and a place where, as one puts it, conversation is king, while another was happy with a vodka and coke and found the beer decent enough. The letting rooms split opinion sharply, one reviewer calling them cosy, clean and fresh, another describing a grotty, unclean room with old plates and dishes left behind. Condition is the recurring complaint: multiple reviewers call the place run down, dark or musty and say it needs refurbishment and new carpets, and two report dirty glasses and beer that was off. One notes only a single real ale was available. A few also mention outdoor seating and cheap pints that keep them coming back.
Customer Review Summary
The staff draw the most consistent praise, described as lovely, friendly and going out of their way, with one group crediting them for making a family birthday gathering relaxing. Close behind is the pub's unchanged traditional character: several single out a hand pulled traditional bitter, a log fire and a place where, as one puts it, conversation is king, while another was happy with a vodka and coke and found the beer decent enough. The letting rooms split opinion sharply, one reviewer calling them cosy, clean and fresh, another describing a grotty, unclean room with old plates and dishes left behind. Condition is the recurring complaint: multiple reviewers call the place run down, dark or musty and say it needs refurbishment and new carpets, and two report dirty glasses and beer that was off. One notes only a single real ale was available. A few also mention outdoor seating and cheap pints that keep them coming back.
Featured reviews
- Fran Murt
“Went to 70th there, very old pub, the atmosphere was lovely we were with family and friends, and the locals in the pub were lovely. Just a relaxing. Lovely time, a very old interior but great 👍 staff, so nice really helpful and would go out of their way to make my sisters birthday a great get-together ŵill definitely go again.”
- David Murphy
“Rather glum and musty pub. Only accepts cash. Only one real ale available. Seen better days. Don't think it will see many more which is a pity as apart from the general air of neglect it looks quite quaint.”
- Ayla
“Could have been a pleasant experience in a small traditional pub but place was run down and not very clean, glasses were dirty, beer was off.”
- Jonathan
“If you like proper trad pubs which haven’t changed in years and conversation is king, here’s one. A real friendly place.”
- Andy Stratford
“The staff were great, just the place is in need of sprucing up, it was very dark inside. The accommodation was down in the grotty section, very cheap but not clean, old plates and dishes left in the room.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Good for watching sport
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- Serves beer
Show more amenities
- Serves spirits
- Has seating
- Good for watching sport
- Has toilet
- Cosy
- Offerings· 2
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Highlights· 1
- Has great beer selection
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
Location
Bars near The Greyhound
- The Hayfield4.48070.7 mi
burger, monthly pensioners afternoon event, £2 kids meals deal
- The Kicking Donkey4.66691.3 mi
sunday roast, ploughman's lunch, dog-friendly pub
- Carters Arms3.91155.3 mi awayOutdoor seating
watching football on sky sports, cheap drink prices, on-site parking
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound | 4.177 | — | traditional unchanged trad pub, needs refurbishment inside, hand pulled traditional bitter |
| The Hayfield | 4.4807 | 0.7 mi | burger, monthly pensioners afternoon event, £2 kids meals deal |
| The Kicking Donkey | 4.6669 | 1.3 mi | sunday roast, ploughman's lunch, dog-friendly pub |
| Carters ArmsOutdoor seating | 3.9115 | 5.3 mi away | watching football on sky sports, cheap drink prices, on-site parking |
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