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Front View. (Key). Published on 26-08-2024
Image: Front View. (Key). Published on 26-08-2024
The Swales signs are uncovered August 2023. (External). Published on 22-04-2024
Image: The Swales signs are uncovered August 2023. (External). Published on 22-04-2024
Pre 1970 Swales Frontage revealed in September 2023 prior to reo. (External). Published on 05-09-2023
Image: Pre 1970 Swales Frontage revealed in September 2023 prior to reo. (External). Published on 05-09-2023
Note the Tiles through the exit doors. Published on 31-01-2024
Image: Note the Tiles through the exit doors. Published on 31-01-2024
Inside. Published on 31-01-2024
Image: Inside. Published on 31-01-2024
Stage Doors. Published on 31-01-2024
Image: Stage Doors. Published on 31-01-2024
Seating. Published on 31-01-2024
Image: Seating. Published on 31-01-2024
Bar Area. (Bar). Published on 31-01-2024
Image: Bar Area. (Bar). Published on 31-01-2024
Pub Sign. (Sign). Published on 31-01-2024
Image: Pub Sign. (Sign). Published on 31-01-2024
Front View at Night. Published on 24-11-2023
Image: Front View at Night. Published on 24-11-2023
Pre 1970 Swales Pub Sign revealed in September 2023. Published on 05-09-2023
Image: Pre 1970 Swales Pub Sign revealed in September 2023. Published on 05-09-2023

Blarney Stone, Bolton (Prince Bill)

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9-11 Bradshawgate, Bolton, BL1 1EL (View on Google Map)
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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
24/03/2025
Last surveyed
22/07/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
BOL/108
Asset of Community Value
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:30pm
Friday
Noon - 4:00am
Saturday
Noon - 4:00am
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm

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Nearby Station (550m)
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