The White Hart

So you're considering getting married at the only establishment in the UK where the chef has been named 'Chef of the Year 2006' by PubChef and the Morning Advertiser and 'Pub and Restaurant Chef of the Year 2005' by the 'The Craft Guild of Chefs' and Lancashire Life Restaurant of the Year 2005 City Life Wine List of the Year 2005 PubChef - 'Young chef of the Year 2006' IWSF Restaurant of the Year 2002 The AA Restaurant Guide 2004 refers to The White Hart as - 'A renowned gastropub' to name but a few quotes and accolades.

Now please don't think of us as arrogant. I mean, if we don't mention it, who will?

Help organising your wedding

So, at The White Hart we help you to transform your dreams and ideas into reality. When the Marriage Act was altered in 1996 (on April Fool's day: a nice touch, we thought) couples wanting to get married were able to do so for the first time in a venue other than a church or registry office. We were one of the first inns to be granted a licence to hold civil wedding ceremonies, and have worked incredibly hard ever since to ensure that every wedding day is individually organised down to the smallest detail.

We sit down with you to prepare a detailed programme and instructions sheet for the day so that everybody knows who is doing what and when: you get a copy too, so that you are always in control. At the White Hart there is always someone at your shoulder; to answer queries, offer advice, receive instructions and help however they can, whatever the problem. In an emergency we cope. We take the trouble so that you can relax and enjoy the whole day.

Civil wedding ceremonies

A number of the inn's reception rooms are licensed for civil wedding ceremonies. The beamed Library lends a fabulous air of dignity to the proceedings, but some couples prefer to use the lighter contemporary Restaurant. The spectacular Oak Room opened in May 2005 will seat up to 160 people.

The grounds

The grounds have the backdrop of the stunning Chew Valley with the Saddleworth moors making a wonderful setting for your wedding photographs. While you are busy with the photographer, your guests will be enjoying their drinks in the reception rooms, or outside on the lawn.

The White Hart has established a great reputation for excellence and reliability when it comes to serving fine cuisine and good, sensibly priced wines. All our catering is done 'in house', but we will happily work alongside professional outside caterers if Kosher or ethnic food is required.

It's your big day: we take the trouble so you just enjoy yourselves!

Dining

The menus are inspirational and we believe in serving meals not sculptures on a plate. You will never be bored when dining at the White Hart as the menus change regularly to capture the essence of each season.

The Wine list is put together by Charles Brierley who enthusiastically spends months finding the right wines and making sure he tastes them all!

The Brasserie - Traditional design, warm rustic colours, open log fires, cosy and homely. Located in two of the four rooms making up the pub.

• The Barn room was once used for Cock fighting, as a home for the hounds in the local hunt and a police station. Now we use it to serve our home made Sausages with pints of real ale or fine bottles of claret. Pictures of the by gone years can be seen in the lounge.
• The Tap room was once just that, darts, crib and characters. The three stooges from 'Last of the Summer Wine' were based on three such locals. Now the characters are around the bar every night and the crib board jumped ship to the snug. Dinner is served!

The Restaurant - Modern, contemporary and fashionable. The place to entertain or be entertained, to celebrate, impress or just plain enjoy.

The Library - For a cosy intimate dinner for two or a raucous dinner party, whatever the do, it's private so just for you.

The Oak Room - opened in May 2005 and built from new green oak can cater for up to 220 people, or with a dinner dance 180.

Traditionally brewed local ales and an invasion of Highland and Islay Malts ensure that whatever your tipple your memories of the White Hart will always be good if somewhat blurred.