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Landlady Andrea Lithgoe has been running The Lamb Hotel, in Eccles, for 16 years(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\nOur Pub of the Week feature continues as we head over to Eccles for a historic celeb-haunt of a venueLandlady Andrea Lithgoe has been running The Lamb Hotel, in Eccles, for 16 years(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n
With the week of Christmas<\/a> slowly creeping up, it\u2019s a particularly busy time for the many pubs and bars<\/a> across Greater Manchester as colleagues meet up for festive do\u2019s, friends have one last catch up before the holidays or as people seek out one quiet bit of solace in the corner amongst the madness of it all.<\/p>\n And, without putting too much gloom on the situation, the manicness is perhaps also a welcome distraction for the many pub operators and those in the hospitality industry right now, due to concerns over how the Budget could further affect things<\/a> to come.<\/p>\n Over in Salford<\/a>, one pub that is lapping up the festivities is The Lamb Hotel. The Eccles<\/a> watering spot has been led by Andrea Lithgoe for 16 years. Owned by Joseph Holt, the pub is one of the first things you\u2019ll see as the Metrolink<\/a> trams make their final stop on the Eccles line.<\/p>\n The pub is a regular fixture for a number of varied groups, including bikers and gamers, meaning there\u2019s always something going on. There\u2019s also karaoke and quiz nights each week.<\/p>\n Given a major refurbishment in 2024, the pub has celebrated its first year fully revamped and Andrea says its given the venue a \u2018whole new lease of life\u2019 with a new look and updated billiards and sports rooms. \u201cIt\u2019s absolutely beautiful now,\u201d she tells us.<\/p>\n Featuring a design paying homage to its Edwardian and Victorian roots, the pub is full of quirks and comes equipped with a lively beer garden tucked away at the back. The pub was given Grade II-listed status by Historic England in 1994 for its ‘outstanding national historic importance’.<\/p>\n The Lamb Hotel is our Pub of the Week, and we’ve spoken with Andrea about the goings-on at the venue, its significant history and how it\u2019s welcomed a real host of famous faces over the years – even appearing on screen itself.<\/p>\n How did you get into the pub industry in the first place?<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s just something I\u2019ve always done! I\u2019ve progressed from barmaid up to manager. It\u2019s the only thing I\u2019ve ever really been interested in doing for a career, really. Apart from working in a supermarket once, it\u2019s the only job I\u2019ve ever had.<\/p>\n My first pub for Holt\u2019s as a barmaid was the Royal Oak, and my first with them as a manager was The Crown & Volunteer, both in Eccles. I think I\u2019ve pretty much worked in most of the pubs in Eccles since my teenage days.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve been at The Lamb Hotel for 16 years now. It\u2019s like coming home to me, as I\u2019m from Eccles. I\u2019ve run pubs in St Helens, Bolton<\/a>, Swinton<\/a> and it\u2019s been lovely coming back to Eccles. As soon as I walked in here on the first day, I just knew it was something special.<\/p>\n What is the significance behind the pub\u2019s name?<\/strong><\/p>\n There\u2019s always been a site here called The Lamb, or something similar. The first one was probably around 1862. It was rebuilt in 1906, but we have never really got to truly understand the reason for the name. Maybe it used to be farmland full of lambs back in the day, who knows!<\/p>\n What\u2019s your best-selling drink?<\/strong><\/p>\n Bitter, definitely. I think Mild is on the way out, really. We have a few following for the Mild but it\u2019s not as popular these days. I think it\u2019s probably to do with the age range and the tradition for us here.<\/p>\n We don\u2019t serve food as we\u2019re a traditional wet-led pub but we have recently started selling Carr\u2019s Pasties and they are flying out.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1766365660_306_0_The-Lamb-Hotel.jpg\")
The pub’s building has a history dating back to the 1800s(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1766365662_624_0_The-Lamb-Hotel.jpg\")
The pub was given an ‘absolutely beautiful’ refurbishment last year(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n
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Landlady Andrea said the pub is always full of a variety of people and groups(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)What\u2019s an unusual thing that’s happened at the pub?<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1766365665_402_0_The-Lamb-Hotel.jpg\")
The beer garden offers a bit of solitude away from the town centre(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)What is it about your local community that you love?<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1766365666_617_0_The-Lamb-Hotel.jpg\")
The pub is full of unique quirks and charms around each corner(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)Have there been any spooky or haunted encounters in the pub?<\/strong><\/p>\n