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Lion of Vienna, Bolton

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Operator: Samuel Smith
156/158 Chorley New Road, Heaton, Bolton, BL1 4PE (View on Google Map)
(01204) 843172
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This Pub is Closed Long Term

In April 2025 the entrance was blocked off to prevent use by parents picking up their children from Bolton School and also the more dodgy members of society doing criminal deals! An impressive detached pub in a part of town historically short on licensed premises. The pub is named in honour of Bolton Wanderers legendary striker Nat Lofthouse who earned the nickname Lion of Vienna for his diehard performance for England in a game in Austria in 1952. Inside, the large central bar splits the pub in two. The room at the front has real fires and plenty of quiet corners whilst the back room has a livelier atmosphere with two pool tables and a dart board. In summer it can be pleasant to sit outside on the picnic benches and take in the view of the red-bricked magnificence of the famous Bolton School across the road. The bar has the typical Sam Smiths range of drinks at more than reasonable prices and there is food available throughout the day.
What's Doing December 1982 : Historical Information
What's Doing October 1984 : Historical Information
What's Doing Bolton Pub Inserts : Bolton Pub Insert June 1985
Bolton Pubs in Greater Manchester Good Beer Guides : Bolton Pubs 1985
Beer in Bolton 1989 : Lion of Vienna
Bolton News 2002: Newspaper Article
Bolton News 2016: Newspaper Article
Bolton News 2025: Newspaper Article
Gerald England Photo : Lion of Vienna Sign 2018
Gerald England Photo : Lion of Vienna Sign 2018
Ian S Photo : Lion of Vienna 2011
Ian S Photo : Lion of Vienna 2011
Ian S Photo : Lion of Vienna 2011
facebook page : Pub Photos etc
facebook page : Pub Photo etc
facebook page : Pub Photos etc

Historic Interest

The pub was bought by Sam Smiths in December 1982 and converted to a Pub which opened in October 1984 selling Sam Smiths Old Brewery Bitter (H). A social was held here on January 23rd 1985. In June 1985 it was listed as selling Tadcaster Bitter and Old Brewery Bitter. It was listed in the selective Greater Manchester Beer Guide in 1985. In the !989 Bolton Beer Guide it was listed as selling Samuel Smiths Old Brewery Bitter (H). Post Covid the Old Brewery Bitter did not return and the pub has been closed since August 2023. It was included in the Good Beer Guide in 1986.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bolton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bolton District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
15/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Samuel Smith
Pub ID
BOL/056
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 10:45pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:45pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:45pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:45pm
Friday
Noon - 10:45pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:45pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:45pm
Monday
Noon - 6:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 6:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 6:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 6:00pm
Friday
Noon - 6:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 6:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Transport
Close to bus routes
575 (Bolton Interchange to Wigan via Horwich and Chorley New Road), 576 (Bolton Interchange to Horwich)

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