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About Gilnow Arms
On Deane Rd in Bolton, Gilnow Arms is a pub at number 258 where the entertainment runs on a regular schedule. Bingo, Play Your Cards Right and quiz nights give customers organised games to join, and a pool table and darts are there for casual play. The bar runs offers, and pies and pasties are served on certain days. The owners say they know their regulars by name and what they drink, and the locals know one another, so newcomers join an established crowd. Parking is limited, though a few spaces are available.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pool table and darts, pints of Guinness, pies and pasties and wheelchair ramp access.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pool table and darts, pints of Guinness, pies and pasties and wheelchair ramp access.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly, welcoming atmosphere, with staff and the landlady described as friendly and helpful, and regulars who all seem to know each other. The pints draw steady praise, especially the Guinness, along with a good selection of beers at a reasonable price. Pool and darts get repeated mentions, and one regular describes calling in on Fridays for Guinness and games of pool. Others mention bingo, quizzes and play your cards right nights, plus offers behind the bar. A wheelchair user describes a ramp for entry and for reaching the upper lounge lounge area, and says staff and customers readily lend a hand. On the downside, one reviewer notes there is no food beyond pies and pasties on certain days, and another says the parking isn't vast though some spaces are available. One visitor going to the football found plenty of room, and a family reviewer felt welcome.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly, welcoming atmosphere, with staff and the landlady described as friendly and helpful, and regulars who all seem to know each other. The pints draw steady praise, especially the Guinness, along with a good selection of beers at a reasonable price. Pool and darts get repeated mentions, and one regular describes calling in on Fridays for Guinness and games of pool. Others mention bingo, quizzes and play your cards right nights, plus offers behind the bar. A wheelchair user describes a ramp for entry and for reaching the upper lounge lounge area, and says staff and customers readily lend a hand. On the downside, one reviewer notes there is no food beyond pies and pasties on certain days, and another says the parking isn't vast though some spaces are available. One visitor going to the football found plenty of room, and a family reviewer felt welcome.
Featured reviews
- Jason Cunniff (Norm)
“Very good atmosphere and friendly staff and very polite people”
- Sharon Leather
“Great pub brilliant atmosphere, traditional and staff really friendly”
- gary thomas
“No food available only pies pasties on certain days but a fantastic pub. Great atmosphere and make everyone feel welcome. Good beer too 👍”
- Brian Lane
“Always call in on a Friday after work,sometimes through the week too, for a few Guinness and games of pool, cracking pint of Guinness, sandwiches and pies avaible. Always some offers on behind the bar, Staff are friendly and welcoming, usually see the sea faces too always a good sign, plenty of stuff going on too bingo, play your cards right, quizzes and the like”
- ade elliot
“My first visit as I was going football service was good beer was good and very reasonable price, nice pub as there was plenty of room.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Our pub is proud to be part of the community. We know our regular’s names and drink and we serve a proper pint. We partner with the best to make sure that your first sip is a good one, and at great value too.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Bar games
- Cozy
- Beer
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- Live music
- Sports
- Restroom
- Groups
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Bars near Gilnow Arms
- The Hen & Chickens4.43290.7 mi£1–10Outdoor seating
sun trap beer garden, hot homemade pies, cask real ales
- 0.7 mi
cask and keg beers, Northern Monkey beers, pizzas and burgers
- The Griffin4.22100.7 mi£1–20
cheap pint of Carlsberg, pint of Guinness, chippy next door
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilnow ArmsWheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.496 | — | £10–20 | pool table and darts, pints of Guinness, pies and pasties |
| The Hen & ChickensOutdoor seating | 4.4329 | 0.7 mi | £1–10 | sun trap beer garden, hot homemade pies, cask real ales |
| Northern Monkey Brew Co | 4.769 | 0.7 mi | — | cask and keg beers, Northern Monkey beers, pizzas and burgers |
| The Griffin | 4.2210 | 0.7 mi | £1–20 | cheap pint of Carlsberg, pint of Guinness, chippy next door |
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