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Bridgewater Hotel, Farnworth

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Operator: Samuel Smith
27 Buckley Lane, Farnworth, BL4 9PF (View on Google Map)
(01204) 573760
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Beautifully refurbished in 2015, this pub is owned by fiercely independent Yorkshire brewers Samuel Smith's. It is a traditional community local, a relaxing atmosphere and stimulating chat, but don't swear or even think about using your mobile phone, as the pub might get closed! Much of the original layout has been retained. An entrance hallway leads to the pool room on the left and the bar to the right. Just off the bar is a wonderful snug. Beyond are two comfortable lounge areas. Uniquely all three of these rooms have real coal fires making it warm and cosy in the winter months. At the back is a secluded beer garden. There are no TVs or music and it is a pub where everyone is welcome and people meet to chat about the issues of the day. In the fridge you can find some of the brewery's much acclaimed bottled beers (though these are not bottled conditioned). Pity the handpumped Old Brewery Bitter is no longer available

Historic Interest

In 1982 this was as it is now a Samuel Smiths pub only in those days it sold the Old Brewery Bitter (H). Alas no longer.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bolton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bolton District (B)
Last updated
08/06/2025
Last surveyed
08/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Samuel Smith
Pub ID
BOL/018
Asset of Community Value
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Parking Parking
Games Games
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Smoking Smoking
Features
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
37 (Bolton Interchange to Machester Piccadilly Gardens via Farnworth and Walkden), 521 (Little Lever to Blackrod via Farnworth and Westhoughton)
Closest station (1250m)
Farnworth

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