We have ventured to Ainsworth to speak to Craig Pinion from the Duke William about the pub.

Name of the pub:

Duke William

Address of the pub:

1a Well Street, Ainsworth

Landlord/landlady name:

Diane Dobson, Craig Pinion, Si Garvy

How long have you been the landlord/landlady for?

1.5 years

Bar staff and their names:

Sam wall, Katie Holt, Enya Lowe, Ellie Ainsworth, Louise Diggin and Lewis Howarth

Give us some history about the pub:

The Duke William was first established in 1737 as a coaching house. We’re a small independent pub that’s full of character, small cozy rooms with a roaring fire and a great outside area for the summer months. We have fresh home-cooked food, real ales and wines.

Is food served? If so what’s on the menu?

We serve classic pub food from a selection of homemade pies to our always popular slow roasted lamb shank.

Is there a beer garden?

Yes

Do you have any darts/snooker/pool teams?

No

Most popular drink served is:

Moorhouses White Witch which is a light, refreshing and easy drinking blonde ale with a grapefruit aroma and a fresh citrus taste. We have a wide selection of gins that are popular

Most memorable moment at the pub:

Reopening after lockdown

Do you have an entertainment line-up?

No

Have you faced any challenges within the industry?

Dealing with all the restrictions was tough but now were getting to the the other side its getting easier

The best thing about running a pub is...

Every day is different

The worst thing about running a pub is...

Nothing, it’s great

The perfect hangover cure is...

One of our Sunday roasts are prepared by our team of chefs using fresh local ingredients. We are supplied by Riley Floyd on Bury Market for our meat

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