It seems an age since we were eating at the Pendle Inn located in the tiny village of Barley, Lancashire but it was just a few weeks back.
The day was hot and the place packed with tourists. After walking several miles we were rather ravenous and so ordered some drinks, or tried too.
With the recent sugar tax, some places have stopped selling ‘fat’ coke.
Yes, the UK government has placed a tax on sugary drinks in an attempt to quell the drinking of them. Has it worked? Well not with me.
‘*We don’t sell that’, said the barman quite roughly. It was Pepsi Max or nothing. I can’t stand that stuff so grabbed lemonade instead. He didn’t seem to like my quizzical look.
Most of the diners eat in an extension added to the back of the old pub which is great in winter but miserable in summer when the heat beats down and boils the customers alive.
We reluctantly sat down, but as you can see it wasn’t particularly popular and less than half full.
It’s been a while since we ate here but I do remember the Fish and Chips to be particularly decent so I ordered one at £12 and 
We had a couple of friends with us, but I didn’t hassle them for food photographs and will leave their food out of this review besides what can be seen on the bill.
While waiting it was uncomfortable in there and I had to go to the restrooms THREE times to douse myself in cold water.
Some fans would have been welcome or even open windows but only a couple were open and the closest one to us was jammed closed.
Perhaps they were trying to fry us or maybe the barman had taken a dislike to me for asking for requesting a ‘prohibited item’ and heat torture was to be our penance?
The service was not quick which made things worse but after 30 minutes or so the food arrived.
It was worth the wait and the fish is what I remembered it to be, fresh and crispy with equally nice chips, though a little mean on portion size.
The Cheese and Onion Pie I hear was nice, but I didn’t get offered any so the photograph is all I can offer you.
The Pendle Inn is good value and they forgot to add our drinks to the bill which made it so much better.
Don’t you just love it when fate twists its wheel and gives you a little back for your discomfort?
We will be back in the next few weeks but on a rainy cold day. You do learn your lessons the harsh way.
The Pendle Inn
Barley BB12 9JX, UK
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