Riley Green, Hoghton, Lancashire. A traditional stone-built pub located on the old road between Preston and Blackburn near the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, dating back to at least the early 1800s. It was originally a coaching inn that was a meeting place for local hunts, auctions, coroner's inquests, and of course as the drinking hole for locals. There are four rooms (including a dining room) that are served from the central bar. It features low beamed ceilings, brick and wood walls and traditional decor. There is also a beer garden that has views of nearby Hoghton Tower (where King James I is said to have been so impressed with his steak that he knighted it as "Sir Loin"). The beers are from Thwaites brewery (established in 1807) in nearby Blackburn. I enjoyed a pint of Gold, a delicious ale made with Slovenian and Bavarian hops. Thanks to our friends Steve and Audrey for taking us to this lovely old pub.