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Robert Shaw, Westhoughton

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Operator: Wetherspoon
53 Market Street, Westhoughton, BL5 3AG (View on Google Map)
(01942) 844110
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Large open plan pub converted in 2002 by Wetherspoons from the Co-op when it moved across the road. It is named after the actor who was born in Westhoughton. Wood paneling with old photographs of the local Pretoria pit disaster feature on the walls from 100 years ago. The pub hosts four beer festivals a year. Impressive outdoor area at the rear of the pub.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bolton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bolton District (B)
Last updated
13/06/2025
Last surveyed
13/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
BOL/075
Asset of Community Value
Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted once
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur New World IPA • 5.9% Spotted 3 times
Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur

New World IPA

ABV: 5.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bank Top (varies) , Brightside (varies) , Phoenix (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Breakfasts until 12 noon
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Large seating areas on two levels at the rear of the pub including lift and no smoking area
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Smoking Smoking
On only part of outside area
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
4 a year
Quiet Quiet
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
521 (Blackrod to Little Lever via Westhoughton and Farnworth), 607 (Bolton Interchange to Wigan via Westhoughton and Hindley Green), 559 (Bolton Interchange to Ashton in Makerfield via Westhoughton andHindley), 516 (Leigh to Horwich via Westhoughton)
Nearby Station (800m)
Westhoughton

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