ABC Wednesday "H" is for Horwich hillside hostelry

ABC Wednesday and I have an H" is for a Horwich hillside hostelry.

On Sunday evening I was out near Winter Hill in a pub called The Blundell Arms. It's in the rural village of Horwich just outside Bolton up on a hill. Built in 1741, it used to be a court house and the cellar was once a mortuary. 

Although not an advocate of chains and more into independents, be they shops, bars or cafes, the food here was good- well, the nut Wellington and vegetables that I ate was certainly plentiful and full of flavour. More vegetarian options and a vegan option or two would improve the menu further, along with smaller and healthier portions. 

But no real complaints with food or atmosphere- characterful old wooden beams and quite a stylish renovation job in a nice shade of pale green. Stepping outside, on a clear day there are great views out as far as Blackpool Tower.