NOTICE: Venues need your support more than ever as they recover following the pandemic.

Please be aware that venues may choose to keep some measures in place for the safety of customers and staff, and that opening hours and services may be different to those displayed here. Before visiting or ordering from any venue, we advise you to check its website or social media, or get in touch with them first to avoid disappointment.

If you see any details here that need updating, please let us know by submitting updates on the pub.

Updates

Pub has reopened Please contact the pub directly for details of their Covid arrangements.

#PullingTogether - Find out more

Swan & Barristers Bar

7, Bradshawgate
Bolton
BL1 1EL

View on Map

(01204) 365174

Social Links

Visit Swan & Barristers Bar on Facebook
Follow @BarristersBolt1 on Twitter

Opening Times

Regular

Monday	11.00 am - Midnight
Tuesday	11.00 am - Midnight
Wednesday	11.00 am - Midnight
Thursday	11.00 am - 1.00 am
Friday	11.00 am - 6.00 am
Saturday	11.00 am - 6.00 am
Sunday	11.00 am - 1.00 am

About the Pub

A prominent pub at the heart of the town centre nightlife is a Grade II listed building dating from 1845. There are two distinct bars with shared cellar and bar staff. On the corner is the Swan which is open from 12 noon-7pm Monday to Thursday and 12 noon until late which may be 6am on Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays 12 noon until 9pm. On weekend evenings it becomes a nightclub with DJ and dancefloor. At other times it is a quieter and spacious bar with TV showing racing or news, often without sound. Barristers is open the longer hours shown. It has a wood-paneled interior and is tastefully decorated to successfully recreate the traditional relaxed atmosphere of a local. There is a small TV near the bar and a larger screen around the corner. Both usually show news or sports news without sound. In the evenings, especially at weekends, the atmosphere is livelier, boosted by karaoke nights. With a mix of different atmospheres, the bars provide a welcoming and popular venue for all those who enjoy enjoy quality well-kept real ale in the town centre. It was awarded Bolton Branch Community Pub of the Year in 2019, recognising the way it actively welcomes all visitors and drinkers in the Bolton community with student nights and LGBT+ nights during the week and local music promoted at weekends. The range of cask beers varies, sometimes with more beers at weekends. Those available are usually listed on their Facebook, twitter or instagram pages. Both bars share the same cellar. There are up to 8 beers on handpump in Barristers and usually 1 or 2 ciders, although these can be ones with fruit concentrate. The Swan has a four handpumps serving a selection of the ones available in Barristers. Beers usually comprise ones from local breweries such as Bank Top, Blackedge and Moorhouses supplemented by interesting beers from further afield such as Fyne, Coniston and St Austell. There is usually at least one dark beer. A heated courtyard with tables is used as a smoking area and through which the shared toilets are accessed. Disabled toilet facilities are available. See website for details of listing - https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1387974

Historic Interest

Https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1387974

Regular cask ales

This pub serves 2 regular beers.

Bank Top Flat Cap
Blackedge --varies--

Changing cask ales

This pub serves 5 changing beers.

Changing beers typically include:

Wainwright

Source: Local

Email this pub to a friend

Features

Real Ale Available
Real Cider Available
Up to three ciders on handpump for most of the year but not always in the winter months. These often are flavoured with fruit concentrate.
Member Discount Scheme
Camra Members 20p Discount per pint with current membership card.
Beer Festivals
Last week in August.

Facilities

Disabled Access
Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals
Garden
Courtyard at the rear.
Dog Friendly
In the Courtyard area.
Live Music
Karaoke 7 nights a week in Barristers (from around 9pm)
Smoking Area
Sports TV
The Swan shows BT Sports, boxing and horse racing. Usually during the day only.
Wifi

View on Larger Map

Swan & Barristers Bar

7, Bradshawgate
Bolton
BL1 1EL

Sat Nav Reference

53.579434, -2.426749

Transport

Close to Bus Routes
Close to Railway Station

Nearby Bus Routes (30m)

Many outgoing services pass close to the pub, the interchange is 500M away.

Nearby Station (550m)

Bolton

Directions

Entrance to both bars is in the passageway between them

Submit Pub Updates to CAMRA

We welcome the help of all users to contribute to this important campaigning project. Please use the form below to submit feedback or updates directly to the CAMRA branch for consideration.

Please note that any changes mentioned WILL NOT have an immediate effect on whatpub.com but will instead be emailed directly to the CAMRA branch Pubs Officer for consideration. If you provide your name and/or email address this information will also be visible to the Pubs Officer, who may use this information to follow up your feedback. IF YOU WISH TO CONTACT THE PUB DIRECT, PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS FORM.