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Bob Inn Cafe Bar, Bolton

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Opens Thu at 9:00am
Operator: Independent
Bolton Market, Ashburner Street/Moor Lane, Bolton, BL1 1TQ (View on Google Map)
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No Cask Beer Available. It's the smallest pub in town! and much smaller than the one in Southport that claims to be Britain's smallest! The small bar inside has a mock fireplace and just enough room to serve up a few keg beers/lagers and a small hot drinks machine to for those wishing to have a tea/coffee on the cold days to keep the chill off! There is room to fit only a small number of drinkers inside with several tables outside where you can watch the world go by and maybe enjoy the sun ! The Market Car Park adjacent to the pub is free after 5pm though charges are made from 9am to 5pm every day including for Blue Badge Holders. One of the few things to survive from the days when Bob (the founder of the pub, who has now sadly passed away) is a large Monkey seated on a stool at the entrance which welcomes one and all. Toilets are situated inside the market a few minutes walk from the bar and are open on Market Days only!

Information for this venue is provided by the Bolton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bolton District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
13/06/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
BOL/408
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
Closed
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Facilities
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
The entrance has level access (see photo) Once inside there is level access within the bar and limited seating area. There is a separate wheelchair accessible toilet within the market.
Parking Parking
Adjacent metered parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Many Incoming buses pass close to the pub, the interchange is 500M away
Nearby Station (550m)
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