
Quick info
About The Dragonfly
The Dragonfly is a pub on Bradshawgate in Bolton, and it is the home of @discobingobolton. Live sport is the draw on the screens, with loads of TVs showing football and other sport. The events run alongside it: karaoke night, a pub quiz, beer pong, and DJ nights with dancing. That mix gives a group of friends several ways to spend an evening without leaving the building. The pub is open plan, with some fairly private sections within it. Security staff work the door. The pub sits in Bolton town centre, where parking is limited and taxis are plentiful.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention karaoke night, football on tvs, pub quiz and beer pong.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention karaoke night, football on tvs, pub quiz and beer pong.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers return to The Dragonfly for quick, friendly bar service alongside football on loads of TVs. Several say they were served straight away, and one calls the beer excellent. Karaoke is the next draw, with a pub quiz, beer pong and dancing also mentioned, and one newcomer found the drinks reasonable even though they go up in the evening. The open plan space is described as having fairly private sections. The complaints are specific. Two reviewers describe being thrown out after a barmaid's claim that they were rude, which both say was false, with no chance to give their side. Another says a dry white wine arrived in a plastic glass on a quiet Saturday, and the bar staff said the pub had only one wine glass and it was already out. One reviewer adds that the only proper men's toilet is broken and its door does not lock. Praise for the staff still centres on drinks arriving straight away.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers return to The Dragonfly for quick, friendly bar service alongside football on loads of TVs. Several say they were served straight away, and one calls the beer excellent. Karaoke is the next draw, with a pub quiz, beer pong and dancing also mentioned, and one newcomer found the drinks reasonable even though they go up in the evening. The open plan space is described as having fairly private sections. The complaints are specific. Two reviewers describe being thrown out after a barmaid's claim that they were rude, which both say was false, with no chance to give their side. Another says a dry white wine arrived in a plastic glass on a quiet Saturday, and the bar staff said the pub had only one wine glass and it was already out. One reviewer adds that the only proper men's toilet is broken and its door does not lock. Praise for the staff still centres on drinks arriving straight away.
Featured reviews
- Barry Cook
“Gi love this pub top girls and great service, and love the dancing, but top girl Jamie and bethan love this place top nite 5 star”
- Kobani Şîrêne
“Absolutely disgusting treatment. I was a regular customer, sitting quietly and doing nothing wrong, yet I was kicked out based on a false accusation without anyone even hearing my side. The security manager’s racist and disrespectful behaviour made the situation even worse. I’ve never been treated this badly as a customer. You’ve permanently lost my business.”
- ade elliot
“Great pub, service was excellent got served straight away, beer was excellent, football on TVs.”
- Nathan Ratcliffe
“Ella was quick and friendly. Tasha was very quick at service and Faye had a cracking personality.”
- ALC 82
“Shocking service! One of the barmaids apparently lied to the bouncer and said I was being rude when I asked for a drink! I have never ever had any trouble in my life and been kicked out of a pub because of some power tripping bar maid who gets paid national minimum wage! I suggest you train your staff properly and if allegations are made then look at your cctv and follow through! Sometimes the customer is definately right! That was extremely sly by your bar maid!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Showing All The Live Sport In The Heart Of Bolton, With Great Drinks and a Amazing Atmosphere 🍻🍕🎊#dragonflybolton & home of @discobingobolton”
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
- Live performances
- Sports
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Food at bar
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
- Live performances
- Sports
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Location
Bars near The Dragonfly
- Northern Monkey Bar4.63570 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
craft ales on tap, pizza, loaded fries with pulled pork
- The Spinning Mule4.02,2770 miWheelchair accessible
beef madras, breakfast, cask ale selection
- 0 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
biryani, lamb chops, indo chinese dishes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The DragonflyWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 3.8748 | — | £1–40 | karaoke night, football on tvs, pub quiz |
| Northern Monkey BarReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6357 | 0 mi | £10–20 | craft ales on tap, pizza, loaded fries with pulled pork |
| The Spinning MuleWheelchair accessible | 4.02,277 | 0 mi | — | beef madras, breakfast, cask ale selection |
| The Bar of Spice & Spirits BoltonReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.7127 | 0 mi | £20–30 | biryani, lamb chops, indo chinese dishes |
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