Pubs in Bolton

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Found 10 pubs in Bolton

New Crown Inn

, Bolton CA16 6AU

Thriving village inn, opposite the church, formerly the New Crown. Much modernised with three distinct cosy bar areas.

Kahiki Hideout

16/18 Bradshawgate, Bolton BL1 1DG

Close to Railway Station

Close to Bus Routes

Events

No Cask Beer Available

Bay Mare

651 Blackburn Road, Bolton BL1 7AA

The Bay Mare retains some of its historic layout with a small snug at the front and a separate room at the back now used mainly for pool. The pub has a friendly welcoming local feel that you would expect from a street corner local. There are two handpumps with one often selling Sharp's Doom Bar.

Bolton Castle

520 Tonge Moor Road, Bolton BL2 3BQ

Large community pub on major road junction with lounge, snug and vault.

Bob's Smithy

1448 Chorley Old Road, Heaton, Bolton BL1 7PX

An intimate stone-built hostelry on the edge of the moors with panoramic views. Now has its own restaurant, it's handy for walkers and visitors to University of Bolton Stadium. The inn is some 200 years old and is named after a local blacksmith who allegedly spent more time in the pub than he did in his smithy across the road. This is a genuine free house which offers guest beers from small independent breweries. Dogs are welcome, there is a covered smoking area at the side of the pub.

Alma Inn

152 - 154 Bradshawgate, Bolton BL2 1BA

Originally only in the right hand building, the pub was extended into next door, creating a split level interior. There are some interesting decorative features; the old cast-iron range and even a tricycle hanging from one of the walls. This pub has the feel of a local alongside regular weekend gigs and music festivals, popular with rock and metal fans and can be noisy!!! Note the 'Street Graffiti' in both the ladies and gents toilets-see photos. There is outdoor seating at the rear.

Ainsworth Arms

606 Halliwell Road, Bolton BL1 8BY

A large landmark pub at the junction of Halliwell Road and just off the ring road. It is named after the Ainsworth family, who made their wealth from bleaching and were owners of the nearby historic Smithills Hall during the 1800's. Ownership of the pub transferred in 2014 to Welcome Taverns and in 2020 to Tonge Leisure. There was an extensive refurbishment to create a high quality finish with solid wood floors and leather seating. Thankfully the layout has been preserved. The main bar area has a split level and a small and cosy snug has been retained. The pub has up to six changing guest beers from a combination of local and national breweries varying from week to week, note that the number of beers will be reduced midweek. There is a dart board and pub games are available. The pub now seems to be regaining its status as a popular and welcoming community venue.

Beaumont

Armadale Road, Ladybridge, Bolton BL3 4XB

Real Ale Available

Cask Marque Accredited

Family Friendly

+13 more

One Cask beer is usually available in this recently refurbished estate pub, Note the mural of nineteen famous 'Boltonians' depicted on the wall near the pool table- how many can you name? Best accessed from A676 Wigan Road to avoid lengthy 20 mph ring road which goes round this sprawling estate where the pub is located.

Bank Top Brewery Tap

68-70 Belmont Road, Astley Bridge, Bolton BL1 7AN

This is the original tap house for the multi-award winning Bank Top Brewery, based less than a mile away. It is a popular and busy two-roomed street-corner local with a large outdoor drinking area and covered smoking shelter. The atmosphere is one of a traditional community pub with conversation to the fore and distractions limited to quiet background music and a dartboard and small, often silent TV in the bar. The pub is a showcase for locally-brewed real ale promoted by knowledgeable bar staff and has deservedly won numerous CAMRA awards. There are eight handpumps supplying ales mostly from Bank Top Brewery, with Flat Cap, Pavilion Pale and Dark Mild normally available alongside a changing range from the brewery stable. A guest beer from another brewery is available at all times on one of the pumps. Up to six cellar-cool bag-in-a-box ciders are also on offer, including flavoured varieties and some may not be classed as real by Camra see https://camra.org.uk/beer-and-cider/cider/promoting-real-cider-and-perry. Autumn Pub of the Season 2016.

Swan & Barristers Bar

7, Bradshawgate, Bolton BL1 1EL

A prominent pub at the heart of the town centre nightlife is a Grade II listed building dating from 1845. There are two distinct bars with shared cellar and bar staff. On the corner is the Swan which is open from 12 noon-7pm Monday to Thursday and 12 noon until late which may be 6am on Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays 12 noon until 9pm. On weekend evenings it becomes a nightclub with DJ and dancefloor. At other times it is a quieter and spacious bar with TV showing racing or news, often without sound. Barristers is open the longer hours shown. It has a wood-paneled interior and is tastefully decorated to successfully recreate the traditional relaxed atmosphere of a local. There is a small TV near the bar and a larger screen around the corner. Both usually show news or sports news without sound. In the evenings, especially at weekends, the atmosphere is livelier, boosted by karaoke nights. With a mix of different atmospheres, the bars provide a welcoming and popular venue for all those who enjoy enjoy quality well-kept real ale in the town centre. It was awarded Bolton Branch Community Pub of the Year in 2019, recognising the way it actively welcomes all visitors and drinkers in the Bolton community with student nights and LGBT+ nights during the week and local music promoted at weekends. The range of cask beers varies, sometimes with more beers at weekends. Those available are usually listed on their Facebook, twitter or instagram pages. Both bars share the same cellar. There are up to 8 beers on handpump in Barristers. The Swan has a four handpumps serving a selection of the ones available in Barristers. Beers usually comprise ones from local breweries such as Bank Top, Blackedge and Moorhouses supplemented by interesting beers from further afield such as Fyne, Coniston and St Austell. There is usually at least one dark beer. A heated courtyard with tables is used as a smoking area and through which the shared toilets are accessed. Disabled toilet facilities are available. See website for details of listing - https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1387974

About Pubs in Bolton

Bolton offers a diverse range of pubs and bars, from traditional British pubs serving real ale to modern gastropubs with innovative menus. Whether you're looking for a dog-friendly pub, a venue with live sports, or somewhere to enjoy a quiet pint, you'll find it in Bolton.

Popular Pub Features in Bolton

Traditional pubs with real ale and cask beer
Dog-friendly pubs welcoming four-legged friends
Sports pubs with big screens for live football, rugby, and more
Gastropubs serving quality food and Sunday roasts
Pubs with beer gardens and outdoor seating
Live music venues and entertainment

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