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Front View. (Key). Published on 26-05-2017

Bob's Smithy, Bolton

Closes in 47 minutes
Operator: Independent
1448 Chorley Old Road, Heaton, Bolton, BL1 7PX (View on Google Map)
(01204) 842622
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An intimate stone-built hostelry which has long been a destination pub on the edge of the moors with panoramic views. Now has its own restaurant, it's handy for walkers and not far from the to University of Bolton Stadium. The inn is some 200 years old and is named after a local blacksmith who allegedly spent more time in the pub than he did in his smithy across the road. This is a genuine free house which offers guest beers from small independent breweries. Dogs are welcome but not in the restaurant, there is a covered smoking area at the side of the pub.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bolton Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bolton District (B)
Last updated
20/06/2023
Last surveyed
05/06/2023
Pub ID
BOL/014
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
No Service
Tuesday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:30pm
Noon - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Noon - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:30pm
Noon - 6:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Changing beers typically include: Bowland (varies) , Moorhouse's (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
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Garden Garden
Patio area to the rear and seats at the front of the pub
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Except in the restaurant area
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Smoking Smoking
Features
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Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
125 (Bolton to Preston via Horwich and Chorley)
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