Black Dog Inn, Bolton

Black Dog Inn - A traditional 16th-century inn with real ales, en-suite rooms, and access to Peak District hiking trails

Recommended in the Good Pub Guide, Black Dog Inn features a range of well-kept beers and cask ales, including rotating guest options from breweries across Britain. The double, twin, and family rooms offer private bathrooms with walk-in showers, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles. The pub includes traditional snugs, coal fires, and a sun-trap beer garden with a covered courtyard. Ward's Reservoir is 0.5 km away, while hiking trails near Round Loaf and Great Hill are within 4 km. Cyclists and hikers frequent the inn, and a continental breakfast is available each morning at Black Dog Inn.

Pros

The pub maintains a selection of over 100 gins, 123 malt whiskies, and locally sourced cask ales.

The beer garden and courtyard provide outdoor seating surrounded by flowering tubs and raised beds.

Three en-suite rooms include modern amenities like walk-in showers and flat-screen TVs.

Cons

The inn does not have an on-site restaurant for dinner service.

Limited public transportation options make car access preferable.