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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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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

Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Theakston - Old Peculier
Theakston - Old Peculier Old Ale • 5.6% Spotted 11 times
Theakston - Old Peculier
Theakston - Old Peculier

Old Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 11 times
Brightside - Odin Blonde
Brightside - Odin Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.8% Spotted 10 times
Brightside - Odin Blonde
Brightside - Odin Blonde

Session Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: Yes
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 10 times
Titanic - Plum Porter
Titanic - Plum Porter Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.9% Spotted twice
Titanic - Plum Porter
Titanic - Plum Porter

Flavoured Speciality Beers

ABV: 4.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Peerless - Knee-Buckler IPA

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
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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