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Crux Emporium, Horwich

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45, Lee Lane, Horwich, BL6 7AX (View on Google Map)

This Other Drinking Establishment is Permanently Closed

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Licensed bar but no draught beer.

Unique Bar where you learnt how to make (and then drink) themed potions (Cocktails) named after the Harry Potter Films including he who should not be named (OK, Voldemort) and a group of adventurous school kids. Bottles of Robinsons Wizard, Unicorn and Moorhouse's Pendle Witches Brew and Blond Witch were also available. Takeaways of 'potions' were available. Very sadly, the owner of the bar was killed in a car crash causing closure. After it closed it became the 8 Bit Micro Arcade where gaming fans could relive their youth in this bar which was a fun arcade and games centre for families by day and a bar at night for adults. When that closed it became Inn the Dog House in July 2025.

To find out more about this now closed pub a summary is included below, but use the links to read more details on many of the items.
Chorley Inns and Taverns : Historical Information
Bolton News 2018: Newspaper Article
Bolton News 2018: Newspaper article
Bolton News 2019: Newspaper Article
Bolton News 2021: Newspaper Article

Information for this venue is provided by the Bolton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Hor(wich)crux Emporium; 8 Bit Micro Arcade
Local Authority
Bolton District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
22/09/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
BOL/467
Asset of Community Value
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