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Operator: Bolton Party Ltd
60-62 Bradshawgate, Nelson Square, Bolton, BL1 1DP (View on Google Map)
(01204) 533708
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Large landmark pub in the heart of the nightlife area of Bolton situated on Nelson Square/Bradshawgate corner near the Samuel Crompton Statue, War Memorial and the now closed subterranean Victorian Toilets. Various refurbishments have stripped out most of the buildings internal charm leaving it as a large open plan floor space with many different seating areas on different levels. There is a Disco floor with DJ area and suspended flashing lights. Whilst at weekend evenings it acts as a popular base for younger drinkers. There are a many TVs showing major sporting events during which time it can get very busy. The pub includes the only Table Tennis table in town, as well as Pool and Darts. The main area surrounding the long linear bar is painted matt black and has the Disabled Toilets at the far end.

Historic Interest

In 1982 it was a Greenall Whitley keg bar in the Pack Horse Hotel

Information for this venue is provided by the Bolton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Pack Horse Hotel
Local Authority
Bolton District (B)
Last updated
15/06/2025
Last surveyed
15/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Horgan Enterprises Ltd
Pub ID
BOL/031
Asset of Community Value
Monday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
1:00pm - 2:00am
Thursday
1:00pm - 2:00am
Friday
1:00pm - 2:00am
Saturday
1:00pm - 3:00am
Sunday
1:00pm - 2:00am
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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
DJ's Friday and Saturday, Karaoke on Thursdays
Garden Garden
Sunday to Thursday
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Events Events
Wednesday is Disco Pub Quiz night
Games Games
Pool, Darts and Table Tennis
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes (30m)
Many outgoing services pass the pub, the interchange is 300M away
Nearby Station (400m)
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