Strawberry Duck

This is a lovely little pub is a walkers paradise. Situated in between several scenic country walks it provides a pit stop. However it is also much more than this.
The pub is actually more like a restaurant with food to a very high standard. Booking a table is a must to guarantee you will get a seat as it is very busy at weekends.
The only problem that we encountered was an hour and a half wait for food. However being in good company it didn’t cause too much heartache. I will no doubt be back at some point.

I’m having a strong sense of déjà vu as I am 99% certain I’ve reviewed this place before, but I guess not. ( Unilocal apocalypse imminent).
Anyway, looks as if I have to give it another 5 star glowing review of how bloody amazing it is! It really is though, I love everything about it.
The setting: nestled just above the Entwistle reservoir you are spoilt with fantastic views of the under-​appreciated Bolton countryside.
The Duck is a perfect spot if you are walking up with friends (human or K-​9) and fancy some grub at the middle point before turning back, however it’s equally as perfect if you need somewhere for date night or a meal and drink with some mates.
The menu is great and a large percentage of the items on the menu come straight from local farms and you can taste the freshness. I’ve never had a bad meal or experience here whether it be a pub lunch or a nice evening meal — the menu caters for all.
One final thing, and perhaps my most favourite part — they have a section on the menu for dogs! Pigs ears being the pick of the options (or so say’s Snoop)

Great value pub/​bistro food that has a lovely cosy country pub atmosphere. Dogs allowed and décor remains modern (after a total refurb a few years ago) and homely at the same time. Great real ales and guest beers to choose from as well as roaring log fires in winter. Walk around the stunning reservoirs and countryside then settle into a comfy high back chair by the fire for a lovely afternoon. You won’t regret it. Take the train to Entwistle. The station is 50 yards from the pub. Or certainly worth the drive out.

Perhaps as you can see, it’s Strawbury, not Strawberry. But no matter. This is a fantastic pub by the Entwistle railway station between Blackburn & Bolton. The setting is terrific and the views, when you can see them, outstanding. If the weather is bad, the cask beer & food are first class and they even have accommodation! Driving to here is a bit dodgy if you have a big car and definitely no buses.