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About The Griffin
The Griffin is a pub at 43-45 Great Moor St in Bolton, next to the bus station. Karaoke and disco run twice a week, with a jukebox and darts alongside, so the entertainment is built into the pub itself. It is not a big pub, and the interior keeps a traditional look around a classic-style bar counter. The bar pours pints of Guinness and Carlsberg, along with ale, other beers, wines and spirits, and bar snacks are available. The Olympians chippy sits next door, and food from there can be eaten inside the pub. Dogs are welcome. The Bolton train station is also close by.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cheap pint of Carlsberg, pint of Guinness, chippy next door and old school pub.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cheap pint of Carlsberg, pint of Guinness, chippy next door and old school pub.
Customer Review Summary
Cheap pints draw most reviewers, with a Carlsberg singled out as really cheap and another praising a great pint of Guinness alongside wines, spirits and bar snacks. Close behind is the company. Reviewers describe a friendly landlord and bar staff, regulars who chat to strangers, and good banter, and one calls it the only genuine old school pub around. The mood is described as a real happy atmosphere, and one visitor found it packed at lunchtime. The main trade-off is the look and size. A few call the interior dated and not the most modern, though one says that suits them, and the small room can get busy fast. Its position near the bus and train stations makes it a handy stop for a quick pint, and one reviewer says to give it a go when in town. Several also mention the chippy beside the pub, where takeaway can be eaten at the bar.
Customer Review Summary
Cheap pints draw most reviewers, with a Carlsberg singled out as really cheap and another praising a great pint of Guinness alongside wines, spirits and bar snacks. Close behind is the company. Reviewers describe a friendly landlord and bar staff, regulars who chat to strangers, and good banter, and one calls it the only genuine old school pub around. The mood is described as a real happy atmosphere, and one visitor found it packed at lunchtime. The main trade-off is the look and size. A few call the interior dated and not the most modern, though one says that suits them, and the small room can get busy fast. Its position near the bus and train stations makes it a handy stop for a quick pint, and one reviewer says to give it a go when in town. Several also mention the chippy beside the pub, where takeaway can be eaten at the bar.
Featured reviews
- David Jackson
“Felt a good vibe when I came in....what a lovely pub.”
- Yogi DeBear
“A Great Pint of Guinness. And other Beerrs wines and Sprits. Bar snacks available. Fabulous Chippy to the side of the pub the Olympimas where you can ear un or just use the take away and eat in the pub. Be respectful and there's no worries.”
- K. Peake
“This was a great pub for drinking, with a smooth styled interior from the patterns on the wall! The counter has a classic style and pint of Carlsberg was really cheap, atmosphere was good although it does feel a bit dated in terms of design.”
- Steve Davies
“I almost always visit the Griffin for a cold one when I'm in town, lovely little pub.”
- Tracey Williams
“The only genuine old school pub around !! Staff are excellent! Nothing too much trouble, highly recommended if you want a proper down to earth friendly pub ! 5*****”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“The Griffin is a traditional public house located in Bolton town centre. Located directly next to the bus station, close to the market and the town’s main shopping malls and parade. Always a friendly welcome, with great prices and a fun atmosphere. Special offers, juke box & darts always offered with karaoke / disco twice a week.”
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
- Sports
Amenities
- Dogs allowed
- Alcohol
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Live performances
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- Sports
- Restroom
- Groups
- Offerings· 2
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
Location
Bars near The Griffin
- York Hotel4.24210.1 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleWi-Fi
pool table, darts board, sky sports
- Northern Way Bolton4.44170.1 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessible
tvs for watching live sport, cheap pints, rotating cask ales
- 0.1 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
biryani, lamb chops, indo chinese dishes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Griffin | 4.2210 | — | £1–20 | cheap pint of Carlsberg, pint of Guinness, chippy next door |
| York HotelWheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.2421 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | pool table, darts board, sky sports |
| Northern Way BoltonWheelchair accessible | 4.4417 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | tvs for watching live sport, cheap pints, rotating cask ales |
| The Bar of Spice & Spirits BoltonReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.7127 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | biryani, lamb chops, indo chinese dishes |
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