FANCY a pint?

TripAdvisor may be one of the best tools to help tourists choose where and where not to go on holiday. But it's not all city breaks and beach holidays — plenty of locals are getting in on the act of writing reviews of their favourite watering holes.

To help you pick the perfect place for your next boozy lunch, after work drink or night down the pub, we have put together the ultimate list of 10 of Bury’s best boozers, according to TripAdvisor reviews.

The Major, Bolton Street, Ramsbottom

4.5 rating from 192 reviews

This lovely stone-built pub rests perfectly at ease in the historic mill town of Ramsbottom. The Major is a popular night spot for locals, especially in winter when the fire is lit.

The pub has recently come under new management, but the regulars still seem happy.

Eagle and Child, Whalley Road, Ramsbottom

4.5 rating from 624 reviews

The Eagle and Child is a five minute walk up Peel Brow, from Ramsbottom town centre. Hikers are welcome to pop in for a pint of shandy after a hard day on the fells.

The pub boasts nearly an acre of unused garden space, complete with ornamental beds, a mini orchard with chickens and children’s area — perfect for when the sun shines.

The Friendship Inn, Scholes Lane, Prestwich

4 rating from 64 reviews

Located close to the southern tip of Heaton Park, The Friendship has been transformed in recent years.

The pub is run by Manchester brewery Joseph Holt and stocks a range of traditional ales. TripAdvisor reviewers also complement the food and the good service.

Duke William Inn, Well Street, Ainsworth

4.5 rating from 76 reviews

A family pub that’s popular with the Ainsworth locals. It’s a small pub, but it serves mammoth portions of everybody’s favourite pub grub.

The Duke William also prides itself on a wide selection of cask ales from local breweries including Bank Top, Black Sheep, Moorhouses and Jennings.

The Black Bull, Lowercroft Road, Bury

4.5 rating from 201 reviews

This spruced up local boozer has won close to a dozen awards for its food and drink, including Thwaites Best Pint award in 2013 and 2016.

The cheese and onion pie is very highly recommended by reviewers.

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The Shoulder of Mutton, Lumb Carr Road, Holcombe

3.5 rating from 383 reviews

Built in 1751, The Shoulder of Mutton is a picturesque country pub with some fantastic views over Holcombe’s hills.

It is popular for Sunday lunch and serves ‘Yorkshire puddings the size of bathtubs,’ according to one reviewer.

The Garsdale Pub, Woodhill Road, Bury

4 rating from 163 reviews

The Garsdale is a large country pub with a convivial atmosphere and portions to satisfy the heartiest of appetites.

It is a good stop-off point for visitors to Burrs Country Park, and sometimes they put a bouncy castle out for the kids when it’s sunny.

The Clarence, Silver Street, Bury

4.5 rating from 480 reviews

According to TripAdvisor, The Clarence is in the top 10 of 256 Bury restaurants. The historic city centre building is combined with a smart and contemporary interior.

Whether you’re meeting the in-laws, the girls, a new client or a first date, The Clarence tries to accommodate everybody.

The Railway, Bridge Street, Ramsbottom

4 rating from 110 reviews

Just over the road from Ramsbottom’s heritage railway station, this pub does classic pub food and good ale at a reasonable price.

The best time to visit is during the 1940s War Weekend, when the East Lancashire Railway goes back in time with wartime entertainment, activities and various re-enactments.

The Pack Horse, Watling Street, Affetside

3.5 rating from 456 reviews

After undergoing a tasteful refurb under the Hydes Brewery banner a few years ago, The Pack Horse has become a real destination pub in rural Affetside.

As well as the open plan bar, there are cosy adjacent areas for drinkers, diners and walkers.