Chain pubs are a common feature of the UK nowadays, but sometimes you want something a little more unique. And sometimes punters are after something with a little more individual personality. The 'Neverspoons' app was created for this reason, to highlight independent pubs across the country.
Bolton has a range of unique pubs, and we have picked five in the town centre that Neverspoons highlights. Think we are missing any? Let us know in the comments below. Ye Olde Man and Scythe Ye Olde Man and Scythe Being Britain's fourth oldest pub, the Man and Scythe is a public house with a truly unique atmosphere, believed to have been first established in (the 1200s) (and potentially haunted).
It offers a range of ales, lagers and ciders, having been the CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year in 2011, alongside spirits and wines. For those who are peckish, Carrs Pasties are also on offer. The Swan and Barristers The Swan, with the Barristers next door This pair of pubs has been a fixture on the corner of Churchgate and Bradshawgate.
Particularly well-known for their karaoke, the late Tom Parker of The Wanted cut his teeth singing at the pubs. There is also a beer garden between the two pubs where punters can catch a bit of sun. Hen and Chickens Hen and Chickens This Deansgate pub, a stone's throw from Bolton's combined courthouse, is thought to be one of the oldest in the town centre.
With live music from singers to punk bands and everything in between, as well as karaoke, music plays a large par.
