Situated less than two miles from Bolton town centre near to Doffcocker Lodge, which is a well known nature reserve, this traditional pub with a modernised bar area but which retains the wonderful snug complete with bell pushes. A new extension with disabled access leading to a garden area also has a pool room. Convenient for RSPB visitors to nearby Doffcocker Lodge. Often referred to as the Little Cocker in deference to the larger Doffcocker Inn across the road.
Historic Interest
In 1982 this was a Tetley keg pub
Has a 'Hope And Anchor' mosaic in the inner lobby. The main bar at the rear right has possibly a 1970s bar counter and bar back. Fixed seating in the front right area is also post-war. Excellent small room on the front left with a door, draught screens by the door, original Victorian fixed seating all around, bell pushes in the panel above, a good tiled and wood surround fireplace. The rear left room has a tiled fireplace but not old, original fixed seating with bell pushes in top, some new dado panelling. Gents has three old urinals and possibly an old tiled dado. Massive extension on the rear right.
Has a 'Hope And Anchor' mosaic in the inner lobby. The main bar at the rear right has possibly a 1970s bar counter and bar back. Fixed seating in the front right area is also post-war. Excellent small room on the front left with a door, draught screens by the door, original Victorian fixed seating all around, bell pushes in the panel above, a good tiled and wood surround fireplace. The rear left room has a tiled fireplace but not old, original fixed seating with bell pushes in top, some new dado panelling. Gents has three old urinals and possibly an old tiled dado. Massive extension on the rear right.
This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.
Hope & Anchor, Bolton