Our Story

Hi Everyone,

For anybody just finding out about the 1B Tap & visiting our website my name is Kelly. My role in the business is the Owner & Director of the company.

Back in April 2022 I stumbled on a little quirky bar hidden away in Great Harwood. Little did I know by the end of that year I’d be planning to buy it.

As a customer I soon fell in love with the ethos, charm and sense of community that buzzed about the place….this was it “HOME FROM HOME.”

Martin & Mike who ran the ship at the time had created a business from a hobby with their old pal Jimmy! 

I appreciated there hard work & dedication I knew first hand what it took to run a  successful pub.

Come October that year Mike suddenly passed away and Martin was adamant he was retiring from the business at the end of the year. 

What was going to happen to The Tap?

After running Three successful pubs and currently at that time being a full time chef at Carrington Academy, for Manchester United’s 1st Team players….surely I, Kelly wasn’t getting the dreaded ITCH!

Maybe one more adventure couldn’t hurt I told myself.

So off I went on a wild journey of purchasing the Tap and here we are today.

With a few awards under our belts, some major exterior/interior changes, a bucket full of sweat & tears I can honestly say I have no regrets. 

Cheers 🥂 to Many more Years xxx