Converted into a MyLahore British Asian cuisine restaurant in August 2022 after flash floods in September 2021 closed the pub temporally which was then put up for sale by the owner JW Lee’s for £450k.

Formally owned by Mathew Brown brewery, it was the oldest pub in Blackburn, Grade II listed dating from around 1735.

Planning applications Ref 10/22/0173 ProposalProposed change of use from vacant public house to a restaurant (Use Class E, b) with internal alterations/refurbishment. Form new main entrance/customer access with external glass lobby and landscaping works Approved 27-04-2022 Ref 10/22/0188 Proposed change of use from vacant public house to a restaurant (Use Class E, b) with internal alterations/refurbishment. Form new main entrance/customer access with external glass lobby and landscaping works Consent 27-04-2022