Belthorn is a small, historic village perched on the edge of the West Pennine moors, between Blackburn and Haslingden. Once a thriving center for coal mining and weaving, it offers stunning views across the Ribble estuary and to the Lake District. Its rich history and strong sense of community make Belthorn truly special.
Belthorn once had a vibrant village life with pubs, shops, tea rooms, and more — but most of those disappeared over time. However, the village’s spirit endured, and when the opportunity arose to save The Dog Inn in 2015, the community rallied together.
Located in the entrance lobby, where you can offer items for sale, donate goods, or share local news.
We regularly host live bands—check out our social media or ask at the bar for upcoming dates.
Available throughout the pub—just ask at the bar for the current access code.
Every Thursday from 8pm—a friendly, informal night of trivia.
Meets every Wednesday from 8pm—new players always welcome.
Serving freshly brewed coffee, speciality teas, ice creams, and cakes.
Unique cards available to buy at the bar.
Friendly craft afternoons for all.
Available for hire for community groups, private functions, or training sessions.
We stock everyday essentials like milk, eggs, sugar, and pasta for your convenience.
Meets on the last Tuesday of every month, 6.30pm. New members welcome at all times.
Meets weekly on Saturday afternoons at 4pm. All welcome
pool / snooker table and darts board - upstairs
An InPost locker is now in place on the pub car park for all to use
We’re always working to develop new ideas and expand what we offer:
Raised beds have been created and planted, and a small orchard has been planted. A shed and a small greenhouse have been acquired. If you would like to get involved in the community gardens, please get in touch.
We’re planning special food, drink, or entertainment nights to bring the community together.
Some projects are still in development, but we’re committed to exploring them:
If you have an idea for a group or want to lead one, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re aiming to offer space for local representatives and healthcare professionals to meet with residents."
Belthorn thrives on the energy and care of its community. Our Village Committee is always excited to welcome new members who want to shape the village’s future or simply lend a hand. We meet every first Wednesday of the month at 6 PM in The Dog Inn — everyone is welcome!
We also love hearing from our visitors and residents. Whether you have feedback, a great idea, or just want to say hello — we’d love to hear from you.
We have recently upgraded our restaurant reservation system from Dojo to Sugarvine. Unfortunately, we have lost access to all existing Dojo reservations, meaning we cannot currently see your booking.
If your confirmation email shows you booked via Dojo, please help us secure your table by either re-booking through the new Sugarvine booking link on our website and Facebook, or by contacting us directly to confirm your details.
