WE have headed back into Bolton town centre to put the spotlight on top venues where we love to go and socialise.
This time we have visited Piggy Banks and spoken to the landlord about the establishment and also find out the reasons for its success.
Name of the pub:
Piggy Banks
Address of the pub:
128 Newport Street, Bolton
Landlord/landlady name:
Kevin Banks
How long have you been the landlord/landlady for?
Six years
Bar staff and their names:
Kim, Zoe, Theo, Maria, Emily and Jenny
Give us some history about the pub:
Started off as a cafe but quickly transformed into a cocktail and draught bar
Is food served? If so what’s on the menu?
Burnden pies, pizzas and snacks
Is there a beer garden?
No but smoke area at front
Do you have any darts/snooker/pool teams?
Darts, dominoes and quiz teams
Most popular drink served is:
Bud light and Erdinger
Most memorable moment at the pub:
Charity nights,
Do you have an entertainment line-up?
No
Have you faced any challenges within the industry?
Covid fear
The best thing about running a pub is...
Landlord dresses femme and raises money for breast and prostate cancer charities
The worst thing about running a pub is...
The quiet times
The perfect hangover cure is...
Go home when landlord tells you
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