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Great Ale at the Vaults, Bolton

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Cask Ale
Opens at 11:00am
Real ale discount scheme
Operator: Independent
Vaults Below Market Place, Corporation St, Bolton, BL1 2AL (View on Google Map)
(01204) 773548
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This atmospheric bar is situated in the centre of the redeveloped Vaults below the old Market Hall, now renamed Market Place. The Vaults are accessed via the Market Place escalators or lift, from the main entrance on Corporation Street. There is also an entrance with steps directly into the Vaults from Bridge Street. The bar provides a handy refreshment stop for those enjoying the shops or cinema housed in the Market Place, but it is well away from the main hustle and bustle. The appearance of the bar is well in keeping with the Victorian Cellar in which it is housed. There are handpumps serving four guest beers. You can try three of the cask beers in a paddle of 1/3rds. Great Ale opens all year round except on Easter Sunday and Christmas Day.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bolton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bolton District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
15/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Great Ale Vaults Ltd
Pub ID
BOL/406
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Monday
11:00am - 7:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 7:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 7:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 7:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Craven - Session Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Craven - Session Pale Ale
Craven - Session Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 3.7% Spotted 3 times.
Craven - Session Pale Ale
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Craven - Session Pale Ale

Spotted 3 times. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Great Ale at the Vaults, Bolton.

ABV 3.7%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Coach House

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Singer/Guitarist from 6pm on Fridays and 2pm on Sundays
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Mobility Access facilities are shared with other businesses in the Vaults, including lifts and wheelchair accessible toilets. There is level access within the bar and seating areas.
Parking Parking
Shoppers Car Park available
Events Events
Monthly Quiz
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
30p on production of Camra Membership Card
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Many services pass either side of the Market Place, the interchange is 700M away
Nearby Station (800m)
Bolton

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