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Olde Man & Scythe, Bolton

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Opens at 11:00am
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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.
Historic England : Historical Information

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.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bolton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bolton District (B)
Last updated
06/09/2024
Last surveyed
21/07/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
BOL/064
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: II

A black and white timber framed building reputed to have been rebuilt in 1636 with a 12th century cellar, though the present building owes much of its form to an early C20 remodelling. Front right small room up a step has a bare wood floor, fixed seating around the bay window and the rest of the room, bell-pushes and a shield emblem in leaded exterior windows. The rear right room up a step has a bare wood floor, old fixed seating around most of the room with bell-pushes in a panel above and a fine pargetted ceiling.

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
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Bank Top - Flat Cap
Bank Top - Flat Cap Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted 17 times
Bank Top - Flat Cap
Bank Top - Flat Cap

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 17 times
Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 14 times
Oakham - Citra
Silver Award
Oakham - Citra

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 14 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago
Marston's - 61 Deep
Marston's - 61 Deep Session Golden Ale • 3.8%
Marston's - 61 Deep
Marston's - 61 Deep

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

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Changing beers typically include: Butcombe (varies)

Source: Local

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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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