Heritage Pub
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Olde Man & Scythe, Bolton

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Opens at 11:00am
6-8 Churchgate, Bolton, BL1 1HL (View on Google Map)
(01204) 559060
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The pub is reputedly the 4th oldest in the country and sits near the Parish Church on the historic Churchgate, site of a famous Civil War execution. Long referred to as the Cider 'Ouse, though none of the ones available now meet Camra's revised definition to be classed as real cider. The pub retains some traditional features such as wooden beams, leaded windows and stone floors, though there have been modifications to the layout in recent times. Nevertheless, the pub does retain a cosy snug and a separate room, often used for jamming and open mic nights. On weekend evenings there is usually a local band playing and the pub can be very busy. On the back wall is a painted mural of the much-missed former landlord John Jewitt. Outside is a small enclosed yard which doubles up as a smoking area. The ever-popular local brewery Bank Top usually has a beer on the bar.
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Historic Interest

Reputedly haunted and dates back to 1251, one of the alleged ghosts is royalist James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby who was executed outside of the pub during the English Civil War. The back room of the pub displays the chair in which he supposedly sat prior to his beheading, alongside a gruesome replica of his severed head! In 1982 it was a keg Whitbread pub but was far more popular for its Cider.

Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 12:30am
Saturday
11:00am - 12:30am
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

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Sharp's - Doom Bar

Rock

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Session Bitter

Handpump

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1

Sharp's - Doom Bar

Rock

This beer is served regularly.

Session Bitter

Handpump

ABV: 4%
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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1

Sharp's - Doom Bar

Rock

This beer is served regularly.

Session Bitter

Handpump

ABV: 4%
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Facilities
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Garden Garden
Courtyard at rear
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
but not at weekends
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
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Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Many outgoing services pass close to the pub, the interchange is 550M away
Nearby Station (600m)
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