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The Dog Inn

British, Pub Food • Blackburn
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4.9/5
(01254) 433188 61 Belthorn Road, Belthorn, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2NN (01254)4…Show
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High above Blackburn on the edge of the moors, this village pub has a remarkable story, sweeping Lancashire views and the kind of warm, local welcome that makes visitors feel like regulars.
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About The Dog Inn

At the heart of Belthorn, The Dog Inn is no ordinary local. Believed to date back several hundred years, it was rescued from closure in 2015 by villagers who came together to save their only remaining pub, making it Lancashire’s first community-owned freehouse. Inside, there’s a traditional bar atmosphere, local ales and a restaurant serving hearty, home-cooked dishes built around seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, alongside well-supported Sunday roasts and changing specials. Beyond the food and drink, the pub remains a genuine village hub, complete with coffee shop, community events and far-reaching countryside views that stretch towards Darwen Tower and beyond on a clear day. With footpaths and moorland walks from the doorstep, it’s as much a destination for walkers and dog owners as it is for locals gathering over a pint.

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4.9
Food 4.8/5
Service 5.0/5
Atmosphere 4.9/5
Value for Money 4.9/5
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Mon closed
Tue 14:00 - 19:00 —
Wed 12:00 - 23:00 —
Thu 12:00 - 23:00 —
Fri 12:00 - 23:00 —
Sat 12:00 - 22:00 —
Sun 12:00 - 21:00 —
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The Dog Inn Offers

British
Pub Food
Blackburn

Kids Eat For £6

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Kids Eat For £6 - always homemade, always available. Under-12s, with a paying adult. Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.

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Kevin Fox
Enjoyed meals here on several occasions with friends where service and value for money have always been great. Most recently enjoyed a meal with family and grandchildren. All enjoyed meals and conversation with staff. Kids also met the pub cat which was very welcoming.
4.8
Louise
Another excellent visit. Mark and team offers a great choice of menu along with a few specials to. Fresh tasty ingredients. Chippy tea on a Friday well worth the £s. My favourite scallops and the myshroom starters. See you again soon.
5.0
David Gillan
Lovely food and excellent service!
5.0
Dave
Food is fantastic, staff are really friendly and helpful and proud of the service they provide, they were more than willing to clarify my questions about the suitability of my choice for a Celiac, gluten free options were really good finished of with a gluten free peach cobbler for pudding, thank you we will definitely be back.
5.0
Bev
The Food at the Dog Inn is always fresh and cooked to order. Always plentiful and the staff are super friendly. I have never had a bad meal here and the meals are very reasonably priced. Long may it last! Thanks
5.0
Tom
We had a lovely meal at the Dog, I had the steak pie and my wife had the Chicken supreme with fresh vegetables and chips. It’s in a lovely setting overlooking the valley and the staff were very nice and attentive. The only criticism we have is that the music whilst being proper music, unlike some places we have been to that have that horrible electronic music. Which for us was just a little too loud for our liking.
4.5
Jane Yates
Friendly welcoming pub. Excellent service and good food. Definitely return...thank you...
5.0
Heather
Where do I start? I've been a regular to the Dog Inn , but what a difference. From 3 months ago. Just WOW I came for lunch with my 11 year old during the school summer holiday. Service 10/10 from the minute we walked in to the getting back in the car. We were looked after without being intruded upon, checked on for drink refills, food orders and food satisfaction, lovely, friendly and professional front of house and waiting on staff, little extras that make a difference from pub grub lunch to lunch at a destination . The customers varied from ladies who lunch, to friends getting together, couples taking time out, to mother and daughter quality time. Food 10/10 She ordered the chicken tenders with chips but didn't want vegetables. She was offered salad , she opted for, without tomatoes which was accommodated with no fuss. The chicken, was real chicken non of your cheap reformed rubbish. Considering that Kids Eat for Free during summer holidays, that's brilliant, tbh even at £6.00 it's a brilliant price, cheaper than a fast food outlet and so much better quality and nutritional value. I had the salad from the socials board, although my personal opinion is that it should make the regular menu. Chargrilled peach with burrata cheese. The flavours, textures, presentation, portion size, just delicious, I could happily eat this every day. Daughter wanted ice cream, this came with added strawberries and was 2 generous scoops. Even the chefs checked we were happy when I paid the bill. Including drinks this came in at around £25 which I think is extremely good value for money. Atmosphere 10/10 Music quietly playing in the background, chatter and laughter, the clink of glasses and the gentle chink of cutlery being placed back on a now empty plate. Friendly, welcoming, unobtrusive and a view to sit back and gaze at.
5.0
Marianne Davies
Great food and service in a fantastic restaurant with superb views across to the west coast. Will definitely return.
4.8
James Houghton
Delighted with our meal at The Dog. Great food at a reasonable price. We at outside overlooking Darwen Tower and the views were suprtb. The highlight of our visit was the young lady who served us! She was brilliant: kind, helpful, efficient and friendlt. A real jewel in the crown. Best wishes JIM
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