Category: Bolton Branch News

Torrside Brewery Tap is open from 12.00-20.00. There are two stations at New Mills. Travelling to New Mills Central is £13.00 with a 15-minute walk to the brewery. New Mill Newtown is nearer but costs £16.50. However, split tickets can save money. There are regular trains to New Mills and Northern are running an offer of a limited number of £1 tickets but they will soon go. Normal prices of a split ticket from Bolton to New Mills Newtown.

An example is catching the 10.22 from Bolton station to Stockport arriving at 11.01 costing £7.10 but those with a bus pas which includes the train can do this for nothing. Catch the 11.08 from Stockport to New Mills Newtown arriving at 11.39 at the cost of £6.00

The suggestion is that people make their own arrangements for the train and meet after 12.00 at the Brewery Tap.

I won’t be going but if you need information on the day please contact me, Gill on 07967585670

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Meet outside Blackedge Brewery Bar at 1.30 pm for the walk, which will take in The Rivington (aka Bowling Club) and the Rivvy Brewery Tap. Those wanting to catch the 575A bus can catch it at 1.52  at The Crown/Lee Lane stop, and get off either at The Rivington or the entrance to Home Farm (they have to inform the driver ahead of ringing the bell). The last bus back can be hailed from the Home Farm entrance on Horrobim Lane at around 5pm. People can alight at The Crown, Sainsbury’s, Horwich Leisure Centre, The Beehive, Horwich Parkway, or stops in between. During the afternoon Rivington Brewery Tap will receive Central Lancashire Pub of the Year.

If you need any further details, please contact social@bolton.camra.org.uk or call Gill on 07967585670. If you arrive after the start of the social, please contact Gill to find out where the group are at that time.

Gill Smart, Social Secretary

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

As part of Bolton Beer & Cider Week, we are visiting pubs in Harwood that are often visited less than some others. Please beer score when visiting these pubs.

Meet at Bolton Bus Station to catch the 507 bus at 12.40 arriving at Harwood at Lea Gate shopping centre. There is a 10-minute walk to the first pub The Grey Mare.

Grey Mare, 154 Tottington Road, BL2 4DA. 1 regular and 1 changing cask ale. Food available

Seven Stars,157 Lea Gate, BL2 4BQ, 1 regular, 1 changing

House without a Name, 75 Lea Gate, BL2 3ET

Nook & Cranny Tap House, 12 Gate Fold, BL2 3HN, 3 changing ales

If you need any further details, please contact social@bolton.camra.org.uk or call Gill on 07967585670. If you arrive after the start of the social, please contact Gill to find out where the group are at that time.

Gill Smart, Social Secretary

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

The latest update from your CAMRA Branch Next Meeting  A quick reminder that the next Branch meeting is this Thursday 9th June at Spinning Mule, Bolton. The Branch has chosen some beers to be on the bar for the evening. Future dates can be found here.     Socials Our next social event is Saturday 18th June.  We are visiting some of the pubs of Blackrod and Horwich.  Meet at 1pm at JR’s Ale House in Horwich.  Full details are on the social pages Summer Pub of the Season The Branch meeting is your last chance to vote for Summer Pub of the Season 2022. Voting remains open online until midnight on Wednesday 8th June.  The shortlist is Brewery Tap, Westhoughton Kings Head, Deane Masons Arms, Egerton Mosley Arms, Breightmet Best wishes Graham Walsh Bolton CAMRA Branch Chair

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Continuing the Pub survey socials, we are visiting pubs in Blackrod and Horwich that are visited less often than some others. Please beer score when visiting these pubs. All are on the 575 bus (Arriva) route and can be covered by a system one day bus pass.  The 575 from Bolton to Wigan runs every 20 minutes during the day. The social will start at JR’s Ale House at 1.00pm.

JR’s Ale House, 176, Chorley New Road, BL6 5QW, 5 changing ales

Leaving to catch the bus at either 1.57 or 2.17 bus to

Poacher, 1-3 Scot Lane, Blackrod, BL6 5SG One regular and one changing ale. Food available

Catching the bus back towards Horwich stop at

Rivington Pub and Grill, Station Road, Blackrod, BL6 5JF, 1 regular and 2 changing ales. Food available

Catching bus again to Horwich stop at Winter Hey Lane and walk up to

B33R@33, 33, Lee Lane, BL6 7AX, 2 changing ales, real cider

Tails & Ale, 141 Lee Lane, BL6 7AG. 3 changing ales

Tap & Cork, 179, Lee Lane, BL6 7JD. 2 changing ales

There is the choice of ending the social at either Blackedge Brewery Bar or the Crown (or both)

If you need any further details, please contact social@bolton.camra.org.uk or call Gill on 07967585670. If you arrive after the start of the social, please contact Gill to find out where the group are at that time.

Gill Smart, Social Secretary

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Meet at Bolton Station in time to catch 12.10 train direct to Stockport arriving at 12.51 or meet at the Petersgate Tap at 13.00-13.15. The off-peak fare is £7.10 return. If using the bus to get to the station, there is a System One bus and train ticket for £8.20. Of course those who have a bus pass can use the train within Greater Manchester if they add train and tram to their card for £10.

Start at  Petersgate Tap: 19a St Petersgate, SK1 1EB

Six changing cask beers. Cold pies from local butcher.

The next three are all in the Market Place a few doors apart.

Bakers Vaults: Market Place, SK1 1ES

Eight cask beers, five Robinson’s and three changing, usually from Titanic.

They let you bring in food from surrounding businesses.

Angel Inn: 20 Market Place,  SK1 1EY

One regular cask beer, Beartown Angel Bitter and five changing beers.

Project 53: 22 Market Place, SK1 1EU

Owned by Mobberley Brewery.

Three of their own beers on cask.  More choice on their keg wall.

Pizzas cooked on the premises.

The Crown: 154 Heaton Lane, SK4 1AR

Four regular beers include Brain’s Rev James, Marston’s 61 Deep, Ringwood Razorback and Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold.  Changing beers typically include Brimstage Sandpiper  and Trapper’s Hat.   Food available

The Magnet: 51 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris, SK4 1HJ

Fourteen cask ales, three regulars and 11 changing. 

If anyone is thinking of joining the group in Stockport please call for information about where we are; Gill 07967585670

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Continuing with the Pub survey socials the April social will begin in Bolton town centre before getting the bus to Farnworth and then back to Bolton to finish off the day. There are many other pubs within the Bolton area that we will try to visit over the next year.

The group will meet at 13.00 at the Greyhound before visiting the Hen and Chickens. Walk to the Bus Station and catch the 36 bus to Farnworth (approx. every 12 minutes) to visit the Kings Arms. After visiting Farnworth catch bus back to Bolton to visit some more pubs for survey.

Greyhound, 146 Deansgate, BL1 1BB. 3 changing ales

Hen and Chickens, 143 Deansgate, BL1 1EX. 5 changing ales

Kings Arms Hotel, 2 Mossfield Road, Farnworth, BL4 0AB, Opens 2.30. 5 ales

Alma Inn, 152 – 154 Bradshawgate, BL2 1BA. 2 changing ales

Swan and Barristers, 7, Bradshawgate, BL1 1EL, 5 changing ales

Old Man and Scythe, 6-8 Churchgate, BL1 1HL. 3 changing ales

Old Three Crowns, 14 Deansgate, BL1 1BR. 1 regular Theakstons Old Peculiar, 2 changing

Northern Monkey has a York Brew take over with 6 keg lines the weekend of 22-24th if anyone wants to finish off the day with some keg.

If you need any further details, please contact social@bolton.camra.org.uk or call Gill on 07967585670. If you arrive after the start of the social, please contact Gill to find out where the group are at that time.

Gill Smart, Social Secretary

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Travel to Wigan by bus or train depending on which is easiest We will meet in Wigan Central at around 13.00 for a beer or two before visiting some, or all, of the pubs listed below. If catching the train from Bolton Station trains leave at 12.14 or 12.36 arriving 12.31 and 12.53 respectively (off peak return fare £5.90). Please check train times before leaving as some services are being cancelled due to lack of staff. Catch the 575 bus from Bolton at 11.30 (11.45) calling at the Crown, Horwich at 11.57 (12.12) arriving in Wigan at 12.33 (12.48) Later bus in brackets

Wigan Central, Arch No. 1 and 2, Queen Street, WN3 4DY. 6 changing ales

The Raven, 5 Wallgate, WN1 1LD. 4 changing ales; food available

Swan & Railway, 80 Wallgate, WN1 1BA, 7 handpumps with 4 changing beers

Sherringtons, 57 Kenyon Road, WN1 2DU. 6 changing ales; A short walk out of town but well worth a visit

Doc’s Alehouse, 85 Mesnes Street, WN1 1QJ  (Formally Docs Symposium now under new  ownership) 4 changing ales

There are plenty of other pubs in Wigan so this list is just suggestions. If your favourite is not on the list let us know on the day and we can visit. If you need any further details please contact social@bolton.camra.org.uk or call Gill on 07967585670. If you arrive after the start of the social please contact Gill to find out where the group are at that time.

Gill Smart, Social Secretary

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Meet at 1.00pm at the Crown on Chapel Street, Chorley. Pubs to visit will include those listed below. It is always a good afternoon out in Chorley.  Trains and buses run regularly from Bolton but please check on the times of the Christmas services for both train and bus.

Crown, 46-48 Chapel St., Chorley, PR7 1BW

The list of pubs we intend to visit is still being finalised. Details will be here soon.

Please contact Gill on social@bolton.camra.org.uk or 07967585670

Gill Smart

Social Secretary

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News