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About Ye Olde Man & Scythe
Ye Olde Man & Scythe is a pub at 6-8 Churchgate in Bolton that dates back to 1251, so a visit here means drinking in a building with more than seven centuries behind it. The multi-room interior has dark wood, a flagstone floor in the corridor, and nooks and crannies. Several cask ales are on, including Flat Cap, brewed in Bolton, and lagers, ciders and bottled beers sit alongside them. There is no kitchen as such, and food comes as pasties from a hot cabinet. The pub is open daily, and live music plays on weekends.
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What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention historic 1251 building, Flat Cap cask ale, hot cabinet pasties and multiple rooms and nooks.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention historic 1251 building, Flat Cap cask ale, hot cabinet pasties and multiple rooms and nooks.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come first for the history of a pub said to date back to 1251, with one calling it the oldest in Bolton and another adding that it is haunted. The multi room interior earns repeated praise for its dark wood, flagstone floor in the corridor, and nooks and crannies, so quiet corners exist even when the bar area is lively. Staff are described as friendly and welcoming, and one reviewer mentions chat with local patrons. Beer is a close second draw, with a good choice at a reasonable price, though one reviewer finds few options on tap and usually settles on something bottled, such as Citra. The caveats are small but specific: one reviewer reports dirty tables, a puddle on the floor of one room, and an unpleasant smell in the toilet on a quiet day, and another could not take a glass outside the front. Two reviewers single out Flat Cap cask, brewed in Bolton, and one praises the pasties from the hot cabinet as delicious.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come first for the history of a pub said to date back to 1251, with one calling it the oldest in Bolton and another adding that it is haunted. The multi room interior earns repeated praise for its dark wood, flagstone floor in the corridor, and nooks and crannies, so quiet corners exist even when the bar area is lively. Staff are described as friendly and welcoming, and one reviewer mentions chat with local patrons. Beer is a close second draw, with a good choice at a reasonable price, though one reviewer finds few options on tap and usually settles on something bottled, such as Citra. The caveats are small but specific: one reviewer reports dirty tables, a puddle on the floor of one room, and an unpleasant smell in the toilet on a quiet day, and another could not take a glass outside the front. Two reviewers single out Flat Cap cask, brewed in Bolton, and one praises the pasties from the hot cabinet as delicious.
Featured reviews
- Laura Grieve
“Wonderful features. Loved having a drink in such an historic pub”
- Connor Moroney
“Classic old uk pub. Couldn't have a glass outside out the front. Didn't mind that at all. Went in om a thursday lunch. I wouldnt go if your not OK with have a small chit chat with the local patrons. Good people overall”
- Paddy McConnell
“Haven’t been in nearly over a year, was talking to Ewan and he was really nice and easy to talk to.”
- Sam Brooks
“Great pub, full of history! Not loads of options on tap though, so usually end up going for something bottled. My partner likes the Citra. Would definitely come again as the vibes are great!”
- Sharon Strath
“Didnt have food just drinks but a lovely pub. Staff were very welcoming. Great atmosphere.”
Hours
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Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
Bars near Ye Olde Man & Scythe
- The Spinning Mule4.02,2770.1 miWheelchair accessible
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- 0.5 mi
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- Grey Mare Inn4.41542.4 mi
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Man & Scythe | 4.61,121 | — | historic 1251 building, Flat Cap cask ale, hot cabinet pasties |
| The Spinning MuleWheelchair accessible | 4.02,277 | 0.1 mi | beef madras, breakfast, cask ale selection |
| Northern Monkey Brew Co | 4.769 | 0.5 mi | cask and keg beers, Northern Monkey beers, pizzas and burgers |
| Grey Mare Inn | 4.4154 | 2.4 mi | sunday roast, slow cooked beef roast, dog friendly pub |
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