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Ainsworth Arms, Bolton

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606 Halliwell Road, Bolton, BL1 8BY (View on Google Map)
(01204) 840671
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A large landmark pub at the junction of Halliwell Road and just off the ring road. It is named after the Ainsworth family, who made their wealth from bleaching and were owners of the nearby historic Smithills Hall during the 1800's. Ownership of the pub transferred in 2014 to Welcome Taverns and in 2020 to Tonge Leisure and then to current owners Inglenook Inns. There was an extensive refurbishment to create a high quality finish with solid wood floors and leather seating. Thankfully the layout has been preserved. The main bar area has a split level and a small and cosy snug has been retained. There is a dart board and pub games are available. The pub is a popular and welcoming community venue.

Historic Interest

In 1982 this was a Tetley pub selling Tetley Mild and Walkers Bitter

Information for this venue is provided by the Bolton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bolton District (B)
Last updated
14/06/2025
Last surveyed
14/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Inglenook Inns and Taverns
Pub ID
BOL/001
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 - 11:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

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 Ainsworth Arms, Bolton.

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

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 10 times.
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 10 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Ainsworth Arms, Bolton.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Moorhouse's - White Witch TasteMatch Prediction

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Moorhouse's - White Witch
Moorhouse's - White Witch Session Blond Ale • 3.9% Spotted 4 times.
Moorhouse's - White Witch
Moorhouse's - White Witch

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Ainsworth Arms, Bolton.

ABV 3.9%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Wigan Brewhouse (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky, TNT and Racing UK
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz night on Wednesday
Games Games
Darts, Pool table
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 4 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
525 (Bolton Interchange to Bolton Interchange clockwise circular via Astley Bridge), 526 (Bolton Interchange to Barrow Bridge via Halliwell Road), 527 (Bolton Interchange to Bolton Interchange anti-clockwise circular via Astley Bridge)

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