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Bob's Smithy, Bolton

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Opens Sat at 12:00pm
Operator: Independent
1448 Chorley Old Road, Heaton, Bolton, BL1 7PX (View on Google Map)
(01204) 842622
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An intimate stone-built hostelry which has long been a destination pub on the edge of the moors with panoramic views. It's handy for walkers and not far from the Toughsheet Stadium. The inn is some 200 years old and is named after a local blacksmith who allegedly spent more time in the pub than he did in his smithy across the road. This is a genuine free house which offers guest beers from small independent breweries. Dogs are welcome but not in the food areas. there is a covered smoking area at the side of the pub.

Historic Interest

In 1982 this was a Tetley pub selling Tetley Mild and Walkers Best Bitter (H)

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
individual
Pub ID
BOL/014
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:30pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Bank Top - Flat Cap TasteMatch Prediction

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Bank Top - Flat Cap
Bank Top - Flat Cap Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted twice.
Bank Top - Flat Cap
Bank Top - Flat Cap

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Bob's Smithy, Bolton.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 5 times.
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Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Bob's Smithy, Bolton.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bowland (varies) , Moorhouse's (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Occasionally see Facebook for dates
Garden Garden
Patio area to the rear and seats at the front of the pub
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Except in the food areas
Events Events
Quiz night on Wednesday
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
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Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
125 (Bolton Interchange to Preston via Horwich and Chorley)

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