Pub of the week: Strawberry Duck Entwistle one of 'best kept secrets'

The Strawbury Duck, located near Entwistle reservoir, is a traditional British pub providing drinks, food and even a place to stay in their B&B rooms.

Landlord Jason Bower (Image: Submit)

Can you introduce yourself?

My name is Jason Bower and I am the general manager of The Strawbury Duck

Why do people enjoy coming to your pub?

They come for the friendly and relaxed atmosphere and the great food and ales we sell.

Have you always been a B&B as well as pub?

Yes, we have five B&B rooms

What type of food is served?

Traditional pub grub, from burgers to our most popular dishes like the hanging kebab, duck breast and lamb shoulder, not forgetting our famous Sunday dinners.

What day of the week are you most popular?

We are busy most days, but Saturdays and Sundays are very busy for us.

How do you keep the homely feel of the pub?

We continually keep the pub clean by repainting and cleaning the carpets. We are just redoing the floors.

Do you recommend the Entwistle walk before or after the pub?

A good walk around Entwistle then stop for something to eat and drink.

What drinks do you serve?

We serve a vast variety of drinks, from cask ales, lagers and ciders to a wide range of wines and spirits.

Did you extend your beer garden because of the growing number of visitors?

Yes, we built another beer garden during lockdown so we can seat around 180 people outside.

Do you welcome dogs inside?

The Strawbury Duck is a dog friendly pub/restaurant, but not in our B&B guest rooms.

Are walkers your typical customer?

There are a lot of walkers in the pub and people who are on business trips or little holidays.

Do you change your menu often?

We change it in December for our festive menu.

Do you have any popular deals that gets customers in?

Yes, we do a steak and grill on a Wednesday night, which is two mains and a bottle of house wine (each person gets a side for £2) for £19.95.

Two for one on fish and chips and glasses or bottles of prosecco on Friday both start from 5pm.