Suzanna's is a new British restaurant and pub in Blackrod, reopened recently in the building which was well-known as Gallagher's for many years, on the country lane known as Little Scotland, which links Blackrod with Haigh, just across the Wigan border.

Owner Suzanna Young feels the restaurant has re-invented her. She has always been passionate about food and has been involved in management in the hospitality business for over 20 years. She was married to a chef, and now her four children are growing up, she needed something new to focus on, and has now achieved her lifelong dream of owning her own restaurant.

The restaurant and pub have undergone a total transformation in the interior, and indeed many exterior features, in a ten-month building project run by Suzi with local project engineer Steve Brewer of Peak Fabrications, and many local contractors including heritage restoration experts Bolton Stone Restoration Ltd.

The premises are split into an 80-cover restaurant, and a separate pub area, but a single main menu covers both areas. Classic pub favourites such as fish and chips and Lancashire hotpot are supplemented by delicious light bites including home-made soup and a range of sandwiches. Pub dining has already become extremely popular at lunchtime, although as Suzanna points out, service is available until 10pm every night, so as well as lunch, you are very welcome to come for your dinner, or your tea as we call it round here!