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About The Alma Inn
The Alma Inn is a live music bar in Bolton, on Bradshawgate at 152-154. Rock and metal bands play here regularly, and stairs outside lead up to a backstage viewing area for watching a gig from a different spot. The bar serves a selection of ales, and between bands the background music stays at a moderate volume. A pub quiz night gives the room another format beyond gigs. Dogs are welcome, so regulars can bring their own company along to the music.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention live rock and metal gigs, pub quiz on Thursdays, good selection of ales and affordable drink prices.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention live rock and metal gigs, pub quiz on Thursdays, good selection of ales and affordable drink prices.
Customer Review Summary
Live gigs are what reviewers return for most, with rock and metal bands such as Ocean Sleep and Millionearth singled out, and live music on most weekends. One regular since the late 90s still treats it as the go-to for gigs, and another calls it an excellent gig venue with fast bar staff. Close behind is the welcome: several describe friendly, kind staff and a crowd that looks like scary vikings but turns out lovely, with one southerner saying even they were made to feel welcome. Drinks get praise for a good selection of ales, along with affordable prices. A Thursday pub quiz is also mentioned. The one recurring complaint is small but specific: one reviewer says the toilets are usually quite dirty or out of toilet roll on every visit. Another notes the pub has changed since the previous landlords left, though it remains pleasant. One reviewer points out that backstage, the stairs outside give a good view of the stage.
Customer Review Summary
Live gigs are what reviewers return for most, with rock and metal bands such as Ocean Sleep and Millionearth singled out, and live music on most weekends. One regular since the late 90s still treats it as the go-to for gigs, and another calls it an excellent gig venue with fast bar staff. Close behind is the welcome: several describe friendly, kind staff and a crowd that looks like scary vikings but turns out lovely, with one southerner saying even they were made to feel welcome. Drinks get praise for a good selection of ales, along with affordable prices. A Thursday pub quiz is also mentioned. The one recurring complaint is small but specific: one reviewer says the toilets are usually quite dirty or out of toilet roll on every visit. Another notes the pub has changed since the previous landlords left, though it remains pleasant. One reviewer points out that backstage, the stairs outside give a good view of the stage.
Featured reviews
- Djcjendn GHz
“Came to the Alma over a year ago was proper intimated by everyone but I learned they are very welcoming and respectful and kind, the staff are brilliant and the owners are absolutely wonderful people always love going there every week to see them all”
- Matt Burden
“Excellent gig venue and fast bar staff. What more could you need”
- Tom Queen
“Incredibly welcoming staff and punters (even to a southerner), great background music at the perfect volume”
- Robyn
“It's a dive bar in Bolton. Foetal Juice played here when that posh man off the telly came up. And Grind After Death Fest was held here for its lifespan. If you're backstage, go up the stairs outside and you get a good view.”
- Daniel Garthwright
“Been a regular since the late 90's and its still my go to place for live music, rock and metal, good selection of ales and the staff are spot on as well.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
Amenities
- Free parking lot
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
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- Dancing
- Seating
- Restroom
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 1
- Parking
Location
Bars near The Alma Inn
- The Spinning Mule4.02,2770.1 miWheelchair accessible
beef madras, breakfast, cask ale selection
- Northern Way Bolton4.44170.1 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessible
tvs for watching live sport, cheap pints, rotating cask ales
- York Hotel4.24210.1 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleWi-Fi
pool table, darts board, sky sports
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alma InnOutdoor seating | 4.4440 | — | £10–20 | live rock and metal gigs, pub quiz on Thursdays, good selection of ales |
| The Spinning MuleWheelchair accessible | 4.02,277 | 0.1 mi | — | beef madras, breakfast, cask ale selection |
| Northern Way BoltonWheelchair accessible | 4.4417 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | tvs for watching live sport, cheap pints, rotating cask ales |
| York HotelWheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.2421 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | pool table, darts board, sky sports |
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