WE continue to shine the spotlight on local venues to go and socialise in our Pub of the Week.

This time we have found out more about a town centre venue.

Name of the pub:

The Balmoral Hotel

Address of the pub:

94 Bradshawgate Bolton BL3 3BS

Landlord/landlady name:

Danny

How long have you been the landlord/landlady for?

6 months

Bar staff and their names:

Lee, Ellie, Becky and Chloe

Give us some history about the pub:

The Balmoral is a venue in town that a lot of people used to avoid and had a really bad name. Craft Union took over the venue in 2019 and gave it an extensive refurbishment turning it into a sports bar and showing all live sports! Since then The Balmoral has grown from strength to strength since taking Craft Union’s name. Recently The venue has a new name for itsself and people really enjoy their visit. Staff are very welcoming, the atmosphere is amazing and the place is clean and tidy. We now show all live sports and we have entertainment with karaoke five days a week with some of the towns most popular DJs. Now The Balmoral is a place to visit and people feel comfortable in the venue, always smiling and having a good laugh with other customers and staff!

Is food served? If so what’s on the menu?

Bar snacks available

Is there a beer garden?

No

Do you have any darts/snooker/pool teams?

Yes, one darts team and two pool teams

Most popular drink served is:

John Smiths, Staropramen, Theakston Mild

Most memorable moment at the pub:

Seeing the improvement of the atmosphere and increase in customer base in such little time

Do you have an entertainment line-up?

Monday afternoon, Wednesday afternoon, Friday and Saturday until 1am and Sunday evening

Have you faced any challenges within the industry?

Every day is a challenge in this industry but if you have the right team, right prices, right entertainment and great tasting beer you will make it

The best thing about running a pub is...

Meeting new people - talking, being there for the community and making people smile

The worst thing about running a pub is...

The people who can’t just come out have a drink and enjoy themselves

The perfect hangover cure is...

Another drink!