WE continue to shine the spotlight on local venues where we can gather and socialise in our Pub of the Week feature.
This time we have spoken to a town centre venue about their refurbishment and the reasons for their success.
Name of the pub:
Hogarths Bolton
Address of the pub:
37-41 Churchgate Bolton BL1 1HU
Landlord/landlady name:
Stephen Hoyle and Linda Walker
How long have you been the landlord/landlady for?
10 months
Bar staff and their names:
Katie, Lucy, Rebecca, Adam, Teagan, Eve, Selina, Taylor, Jamie, Daryl, Kaiden, Charlie and Gordon
Give us some history about the pub:
Hogarths Bolton opened back in 2014 as a Gin Palace. It holds a large variety of gins.
Back in July this year Hogarths had a big refurb. With walls coming down, going up, new wallpaper, fresh paint, new TVs, old furniture ripped out and new installed. A new stage was built at ground level and a new karaoke booth installed and the old stage being utilised as an area that can be booked out for special occasions. We have 20 TV screens and a huge Big Screen showing all the big events. We have a wide of drinks from beers, bottles, rums, whiskey and cocktails.
Is food served?
No
Is there a beer garden?
Yes at the front and back
Do you have any darts/snooker/pool teams?
No
Most popular drink served is:
Gin and Tonic or Fosters
Most memorable moment at the pub:
After the refurb seeing other people come in and support us and enjoy our new look
Do you have an entertainment line-up?
Yes. We have Open Mic Night. It will be held on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. We have a DJ every Friday from 8pm. Bands live every Saturday from 9.30pm. We have tributes/singers live every Sunday from 8.30pm.
Have you faced any challenges within the industry?
Yes many
The best thing about running a pub is...
Meeting new people
The perfect hangover cure is...
Hair of the dog. Or a Gin
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