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New Lane, Breightmet, Bolton, BL2 5BP (View on Google Map)

This Pub is Permanently Closed

To find out more about this now closed pub a summary is included below, use the links to read more details on many of the items.
CAMRA Bolton February 1982 List of Pubs 207 : Historical Information
What's Doing January 1993 : Historical Information
Bolton News 2015: Newspaper Article
Bolton News 2015: Newspaper Article
Bolton News 2017: Newspaper Article
Manchester Evening News 2025 : Newspaper Article
Historic England : Historical Information

Historic Interest

In May 1981 this was a Greenall Whitley keg pub, and it remained keg until it closed. In early 1993 it was swapped to Burtonwood and finally Marstons. The pub had its own takeaway chippy and an enviable reputation that no other pub wanted. The Spar was built on the large car park at the rear, this had seen little use over the years. An attempt was made to have the pub ACV listed but failed at the last moment when it was discovered that contracts had already been signed and the council notified prior to anyone in the pub being aware.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bolton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bolton District (B)
Last updated
20/04/2025
Last surveyed
19/11/2015
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Marston's
Pub ID
BOL/162
Asset of Community Value
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