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Blarney Stone, Bolton (Prince Bill)

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Operator: Independent
9-11 Bradshawgate, Bolton, BL1 1EL (View on Google Map)
07535 825069
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The reopening of Prince Billy's in late 2023 proved a welcome return for a famous pub in the heart of the liveliest area of Bolton's nightlife. As always with this pub though it wasn't long before it was changed to an Irish Bar called the Blarney Stone. To the rear is an area used for live bands and DJs, the Doors are back on stage.

Believed to be the pub with most name changes (fifteen!) in England since it was the Prince William.

Historic Interest

For many years a Boddingtons pub called the Prince William who inherited it from Swales in their 1970 takeover. In 1982 it sold Boddingtons Mild and Bitter (E) From 2023 the Swales signs were once again visible see photos, but were covered over again when it became the Blarney Stone.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bolton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Prince Billy's; Circus; Distillery; Soul Central; Mansion; Karaoke Bar (twice); Shenanigans; Old Mule; Apple Tree; Lilo; Cromptons Mule; Sam's Bar; Prince William
Local Authority
Bolton District (B)
Last updated
14/06/2025
Last surveyed
14/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
BOL/108
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:30pm
Friday
Noon - 4:00am
Saturday
Noon - 4:00am
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Close to bus routes (20m)
Many outgoing services pass close by on their way from the interchange 500M away
Nearby Station (550m)
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