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Ridgway, Blackrod (Ridgeway)

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Station Road, Blackrod, BL6 5JF (View on Google Map)
(01204) 563650
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A fine old landmark pub just off the main A6 bypass and beside Blackrod railway station. It has had a £100,000 refurbishment so serve the local community. It has reverted back from being known as the Rivington, then the incorrectly spelt name to its original name of the Ridgway, named after John Ridgway owner of the nearby but long closed Victoria Main Blackrod pit. The food offering will start from tapas style dishes and artisan pizzas moving to a gastro style menu soon.

Historic Interest

In May 1981 this was a Greenall Whitley keg pub

Information for this venue is provided by the Bolton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Rivington Pub & Grill; Ridgeway
Local Authority
Bolton District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
16/05/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
BOL/074
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
Monday
Noon - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 8:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Bradfield - Farmers Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Bradfield - Farmers Blonde
Bradfield - Farmers Blonde Session Blond Ale • 4% Spotted once
Bradfield - Farmers Blonde
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Bradfield - Farmers Blonde

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once recently. Last spotted 15 hours ago at Ridgway, Blackrod.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wainwright - Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.1%
Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold

This beer is served regularly at Ridgway, Blackrod.

ABV 4.1%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Saturday Evenings
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
The entrance has a small step (see photo) Once inside there is level access within the bar and seating areas. There is no separate wheelchair accessible toilet.
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Bowling Green to the rear
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)
575 (Wigan to Bolton Interchange via Blackrod and Horwich)
Nearby Station (200m)
Blackrod

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