The Thatched House is our highly recommended local pub, situated right next to St Chad’s churchyard. It is always busy, even on weekday evenings — a testament to its quality.
It has a good range of beers including real ales and lagers, an open fire, and a cosy snug area. In summer, there is outdoor seating and a roof terrace.
The bar staff are polite and friendly. Major sporting events are shown on the televisions.
The Thatched House does not serve food (except crisps), but there are several restaurants nearby on Breck Road.
The only other thing the Thatched House lacks is a thatched roof. It used to have one, but the old pub was demolished and replaced in 1901.
Getting There
The Thatched House is about a 10-minute walk from Highcross Corner. If you drive, you can park at Booth’s car park (free in the evenings, with a maximum of 3 hours during the day).