IT is getting to the time of year when we want to get together and socialise and look back on the year.

So we have visited the Ribble Valley to find our Pub of the Week and spoke to the landlord of the Coach and Horses.

Name of the pub:

The Coach and Horses

Address of the pub:

Main Street, Clitheroe

Landlord/landlady name:

Ko and Sue Labeij

How long have you been the landlord/landlady for?

Five years

Bar staff and their names:

James Bishop, Ramune Vorobjova

Give us some history about the pub:

The Coach is a Grade II-listed coaching inn, which was renovated over the course of nine months, creating seven beautiful bedrooms, a new kitchen, restaurant, bar and beer garden, all of which opened in 2017.

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

Yes, we have a variety of menus for people to choose from, including our a la carte, which focuses on seasonal, locally-sourced produce, a sandwich menu, which is much more informal and great for walkers in the area, and we recently introduced a tasting menu, which can be enjoyed with a wine flight.

Is there a beer garden?:

Yes, we have a lovely bar garden with plenty of seating - both sheltered and in the sun!

Do you have any darts/snooker/pool teams?:

No we don’t

Most popular drink served is:

Goldie, a pale ale brewed on site at our micro-brewery 4 Mice Ales.

Most memorable moment at the pub:

Getting the 22 AA Rosettes in October 2020, it was a wonderful moment that we’re very proud of. It really put us on the culinary map and gave us something to build from.

Do you have an entertainment line-up?:

No, we don’t

Have you faced any challenges within the industry?:

The last few years have been incredibly challenging - starting with Brexit, followed by the global pandemic and the current cost of living crisis. But we’re still here and going strong.

The best thing about running a pub is:

Meeting a wide variety of people. We have a lot of local customers who have become firm friends, but we also meet people from all walks of life, who are maybe camping nearby, heading to a wedding in the area, or even just passing through on their way up to Scotland. No one day is the same.

The worst thing about running a pub is:

With running a pub, there is no end to a project, it is continuous - there is always more you can do.

The perfect hangover cure is:

Sunday roast and a Bloody Mary.