WE continue to shine a light on the top local publicans who help light up our lives by offering fine food and drink and great venues to socialise.

This time we have headed to Horwich to find our Pub of the Week.

So let’s Saddle up and find out more about another popular venue.

Name of the pub:

The Saddle

Address of the pub:

55 Lee Lane, Horwich

Landlord/landlady name:

Chantelle Jones

How long have you been the landlord/landlady for?

4 months

Bar staff and their names:

Antonia Walls, Kelly Hepburn, Reon Burchall and Andrew Pickering

Give us some history about the pub:

It’s been open since 1850s still open now it used to be called Pheasant Plucker, around 2012 it went back to its original name.

Since I moved in in April I’ve been looking things to do like quiz nights having singers and bands.

It was a great opportunity to take for me and my family its the best thing that i have ever done. Its good to be in charge to become a family with the regulars they have made me and my family welcome. We are all ready for World Cup to start and Christmas just around corner it’s been the best few months so far and looking forward to the future.

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

No

Is there a beer garden?

Yes

Do you have any darts/snooker/pool teams?

No

Most popular drink served is:

Fosters/John Smiths

Most memorable moment at the pub:

For me personally having my kids finally join me up here after four months apart

Do you have an entertainment line-up?

Friday/Sunday karaoke

Have you faced any challenges within the industry?

No

The best thing about running a pub is...

Interacting with the locals

The worst thing about running a pub is...

Dealing with intoxicated customers

The perfect hangover cure is...

Hair of the dog

n Have the Bolton News featured your local pub as the Pub of the Week? Then get in touch to tell us more and why you think they deserve to appear in the paper. You can do so by emailing robert.kelly@nqnw.co.uk