New restaurant, Lunapark, could come to Bolton town centre

The new venue, which would be called Lunapark, is proposed for Bradshawgate. 

Staff at a local business say that works have been ongoing at the premises over the "last two weeks". 

The shopfront has a new appearance, with circus-style artwork and font spelling "Lunapark". 

The word "Circus" can also be seen written inside. 

On Friday, October 4, a licensing request for the premises was submitted to Bolton Council.

Works have been taking place at the building (Image: Newsquest) The applicant, Lunapark Limited, has applied for a license for indoor recorded music, indoor late night refreshment, which means the supply of hot food and drink, and supply of alcohol on the premises. 

The times for these licenses would be from 2pm to 10.30pm on Monday to Wednesday, from 2pm to 11.30pm on Thursday, from noon to 2.30am on Friday and Saturday, and from noon to 11.30pm on Sunday. 

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The venue's opening hours would be from 2pm to 11pm on Monday to Wednesday, from 2pm to midnight on Thursday, from noon to 3am on Friday and Saturday, and from noon to midnight on Sunday. 

The building on Bradshawgate (Image: Newsquest)

Prior to this recent development, a restaurant called Big Ladz Kitchen and a convenience store called Leke were in its place. 

The historic building is where the former pub the Flying Flute sat, before reopening at an American-style diner in 2021. 

The application can be viewed at the Bolton Council Licensing department at the Town Hall, Bolton between the hours of 9am and 4.30pm on Monday to Friday.

If you wish to inspect this application please contact the Licensing Team at licensing.unit@bolton.gov.uk. 

The council advises that any representations by members of the public about this application should be made by November 1. 

All representations must be made in writing and sent to the Licensing Team in writing or via email.