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Olde Man & Scythe

6-8 Churchgate
Bolton
BL1 1HL

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Social Links

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Opening Times

Monday	11.00 am - 11.00 pm
Tuesday	11.00 am - 11.00 pm
Wednesday	11.00 am - 11.00 pm
Thursday	11.00 am - 11.00 pm
Friday	11.00 am - 12.30 am
Saturday	11.00 am - 12.30 am
Sunday	Midday - 11.00 pm

About the Pub

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 . It is often referred to as the Cider 'Ouse. 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. Beers are from the more adventurous side of the Enterprise Inns list supplemented by the ever-popular local brewery Bank Top. Grade II listed building see https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1387975

Historic Interest

Dates back to 1251 - https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1387975

Regular cask ales

This pub serves 2 regular beers.

Bank Top Flat Cap
Hop Back Summer Lightning

Changing cask ales

This pub serves 2 changing beers.

Source: Local

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Features

Real Ale Available
Real Cider Available
Stan's Traditional Cider.
Member Discount Scheme
20p discount available to members.
LocAle Accredited
Cask Marque Accredited
Heritage Pub
Interior of Some Regional Importance

Facilities

Pub Garden
Courtyard at rear.
Dog Friendly
But not at weekends.
Traditional Pub Games
Live Music
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Smoking Area

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Olde Man & Scythe

6-8 Churchgate
Bolton
BL1 1HL

Sat Nav Reference

53.579562, -2.426283

Transport

Close to Bus Routes
Close to Railway Station

Nearby Bus Routes (50m)

Many outgoing services pass close to the pub, the interchange is 550M away.

Nearby Station (600m)

Bolton

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