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Northern Monkey Bar, Bolton

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Opens at 12:00pm
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Nelson Square, Bolton, BL1 1AQ (View on Google Map)
07450 903871
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This pub was set up by Northern Monkey which is run by two proud Boltonians. They renovated the bar from its previous use as a restaurant. The space was once part of the Pack Horse Hotel, historically the place where the classiest visitors to the town stayed. The brewers decided to create a destination bar which initially served as the brewery, but in order to create more space has moved out to an industrial unit with its own seasonal limited opening bar called Northern Monkey Brewery Tap. They use the bar to showcase local indie beers and also to run community events promoting the town such as Sunday music sessions and regular comedy nights. Four cask beers are served. These are usually split between Northern Monkey beers and guest beers from some of the top brewers in the North West and beyond. At least one dark beer is normally available. The eight keg style fonts dispense rare and interesting offerings and these are unlikely to be found anywhere else in the town centre.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bolton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Piazza
Local Authority
Bolton District (B)
Last updated
18/06/2025
Last surveyed
01/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Northern Monkey Brewery
Pub ID
BOL/476
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
2:00pm - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Two Northern Monkey beers and two guests normally

Changing beers typically include: Northern Monkey (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
A variety of weekend entertainment use Facebook link to check for details, includes occasional Thursday Comedy Club
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 8pm
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Popular Pool Table
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% on production of membership card
Transport
Close to bus routes (250m)
A short walk from the Bus/Rail Interchange
Nearby Station (400m)
Bolton

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