Holmes Mill is a converted Victorian textile mill that now houses a brewery, hotel, restaurant, beer hall, and what is claimed to be the longest bar in the United Kingdom. The mill building dates from 1854 and the conversion preserved much of its industrial structure, including the original beam engine that drove the looms. The Bowland Brewery, based here, produces several ales that are available on tap throughout the complex.
The main beer hall runs the full length of the old weaving shed — a cavernous, noisy space that fills up on Friday and Saturday evenings. The food is pub-standard but generous. The hotel occupies the upper floors of the main building. Even if you're not eating or drinking, the building itself is worth a look for the quality of the conversion work.