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Swan & Barristers Bar, Bolton

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Cask Ale
Opens at 9:00am
Real ale discount scheme
7, Bradshawgate, Bolton, BL1 1EL (View on Google Map)
(01204) 365174
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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 10 am -9pm Monday to Thursday and 10 am 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-panelled 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. Both bars share the same cellar. 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 St Austell. There is usually at least one dark beer, a regular being Bank Top Port O Call. A heated courtyard with tables is used as a smoking area and through which the shared toilets are accessed. Disabled toilet facilities are available.


Historic England : Historical Information

Information for this venue is provided by the Bolton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bolton District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
24/10/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
BOL/007
Asset of Community Value
Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm & 8:00pm - 4:00am
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm & 8:00pm - 4:00am
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm & 8:00pm - 4:00am
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm & 8:00pm - 4:00am
Friday
9:00am - 6:00am
Saturday
9:00am - 6:00am
Sunday
9:00am - 4:00am
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Bank Top - Flat Cap TasteMatch Prediction

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Bank Top - Flat Cap
Bank Top - Flat Cap Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted 3 times
Bank Top - Flat Cap
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Bank Top - Flat Cap

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Swan & Barristers Bar, Bolton.

ABV 4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Moorhouse's (varies) , Wainwright - Gold

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
The Swan shows TNT Sports, boxing and horse racing. Usually during the day only.
Live Music Live Music
Karaoke 7 nights a week in Barristers or the courtyard (from around 9pm)
Garden Garden
Courtyard at the rear
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
In the Courtyard area
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Beer Festival Beer Festival
last week in August
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
Camra Members 50p Discount per pint with current membership card
Transport
Close to bus routes (30m)
Many outgoing services pass close to the pub, the interchange is 500M away
Nearby Station (550m)
Bolton
Directions
Entrance to both bars is in the passageway between them

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