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Art Picture House, Bury

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Operator: Wetherspoon
36 Haymarket Street, Bury, BL9 0AY (View on Google Map)
(0161) 705 4040
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  • Outstanding pub conversion

A lovely restored former 1920's Cinema which boasts 8 hand pulls offering regular and ever changing beers from near and far with generally at least one dark beer. The large seating area is on two levels with several private booths facing the back bar. Busy at lunch times on market days (Wednesdays , Fridays and Saturdays). Food is available daily 8am til 11pm. On Mondays beers are discounted "Monday Club" and CAMRA vouchers can be used on other days. The team of experienced bar staff are well able to advise on ales and help with your choice. Past 5 years consecutive in the Guide.

Historic Interest

Former 1920's cinema.

Information for this venue is provided by the Rochdale Oldham & Bury Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bury District (B)
Last updated
22/06/2025
Last surveyed
21/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
ROB/850
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

This is a fine example of an early 1920s cinema, exceptionally theatrical in its plan and decoration. It has been beautifully converted by Wetherspoon's and is Grade II-listed. The large seating area on two levels has several private booths at the rear of the bar.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
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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
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Ruddles - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Art Picture House, Bury.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Theakston - Old Peculier TasteMatch Prediction

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Old Peculier Pump Clip
Theakston - Old Peculier Old Ale • 5.6% Spotted 14 times.
Old Peculier Pump Clip
Theakston - Old Peculier

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 14 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Art Picture House, Bury.

ABV 5.6%
Dispense Handpump
Style Old Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Brightside - Odin Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Brightside - Odin Blonde
Brightside - Odin Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.8% Spotted 10 times.
Brightside - Odin Blonde
Brightside - Odin Blonde

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 10 times. at Art Picture House, Bury.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

Coach House - Gunpowder Premium Mild TasteMatch Prediction

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Coach House - Gunpowder Premium Mild
Coach House - Gunpowder Premium Mild Mild • 3.8% Spotted once.
Coach House - Gunpowder Premium Mild
Coach House - Gunpowder Premium Mild

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Art Picture House, Bury.

ABV 3.8%
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Peerless - Full Whack TasteMatch Prediction

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Peerless - Full Whack
Peerless - Full Whack British IPA • 6% Spotted once.
Peerless - Full Whack
Peerless - Full Whack

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Art Picture House, Bury.

ABV 6%
Style British IPA
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Peerless - Knee-Buckler IPA

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Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Bus/Tram Interchange
Close to metro (100m)
Bury
Nearby Station (250m)
Bury Bolton Street
Directions
opp Metro/Bus Station interchange

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