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Swan & Barristers Bar, Bolton

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Opens at 9:00am
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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. the normal entrances are in the passageway between the two bars on Bradshawgate. During the week one bar or the other will be open for the hours shown, but at busy times at the weekend both bars will be open, for details see the photo. Barristers 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 handpumped cask beer 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 Moorhouse's supplemented by interesting beers from further afield. 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

Historic Interest

In 1982 this was a Burtonwood pub selling Dark Mild and Bitter (H)

Information for this venue is provided by the Bolton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bolton District (B)
Last updated
28/06/2025
Last surveyed
22/07/2024
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

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Bank Top - Flat Cap
Bank Top - Flat Cap Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted 12 times
Bank Top - Flat Cap
Bank Top - Flat Cap

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 12 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Moorhouse's (varies)

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 from 9pm and other music events are available, especially at weekends
Garden Garden
Courtyard at the rear of both bars
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
In the Courtyard area
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
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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