Get your toes tapping at these 5 Bolton pubs with live music
Want to get your toes tapping with a pint in hand this weekend? What better way to let your hair down than a trip to the pub with some live music to keep you entertained?
Bolton offers lots of regular live music in its pubs and if you're wondering which to visit next, look no further.
Here are five Bolton pubs that offer live music for you to enjoy.
Enjoy a variety of musical nights at Ye Olde Man & Scythe with everything from their Open Mic Nights and local singers and musicians.
While Friday and Saturday nights are a great time for a bit of music, the pub also offers some live music during the week.
Customers have praised the pub's jukebox on Google Reviews with one writing: 'Cracking little pub with a good selection of ciders. Great staff and excellent music from the jukebox'.
Another shared: 'Great pub strong ciders, great jukebox. Loved it'.
Live music at this pub is a regular occurrence with its website explaining: 'Prepare to have your socks rocked off as we showcase the best talent in town!
'From soulful singers to mind-blowing bands, we've got it all lined up to make your Fridays unforgettable.
'Plus, we also have a live band night on selected Saturdays!'
On Google Reviews, one customer commented: 'Good night excellent staff and live music what more could you want ,very clean staff very fast at clean up tables'.
With two red heart emojis, this person shared: 'Lovely food and great service along with live music!!!'
This pub has 'live music at the weekend' so you can let your hair down after a long week whatever you've been up to.
Its website added: 'Perfect for anyone looking for a night out in Bolton town centre, The Millstone, is quaint yet bursting with character.
'Situated on crown street just off the main pub strip, this pub provides all the entertainment you would need.'
The pub has been praised on Google Reviews by customers who have enjoyed the pub as well as its private function room used for parties.
One person said: 'My sister had her wedding reception at the function room here on Saturday and the bar owners and also bar staff was so friendly and very accommodating from start to finish. The pub really made a special day that extra special..
'A lovely family run pub and a clean and very spacious function room suitable for all kinds of events and we will definitely return for future events, thank you all at the Millstone!'
Another commented: 'Superb old style pub
'Large function room to the lower rear which has its own w.c and bar... Friendly staff...'
The Alma Inn describes itself as 'Bolton's Best Rock, Metal, Punk Pub and Venue' on its Facebook page and it has posted its next music event lineup.
On Saturday, March 15, customers can expect 'an awesome heavy rock/alternative line up' with Bad Smell, Red Heathers and CLKWRK all performing.
One visitor took to Google Reviews to say: 'Absolutely essential waypoint on any alternative/metal/ rock/ punk bands touring circuit.
'This is a venue that knows it's clientele and it's audience and delivers. Can't wait to come back here!
'Great selection of beers, lagers and ciders too!'
Another said: 'This is a well run pub with live music many nights. Niche bar for like minded people. Open mike some days of the week.'
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This pub sees 'regular bands performing during the weekend' who play on the 'custom built Hogarths stage.'
There is also an option to book karaoke if you're up for it.
One customer at Hogarths shared their experience on Google Reviews: 'Great night, great atmosphere, good entertainment from both artist and landlord'.
Another commented: 'Great pub with some excellent bands on at the weekend.'
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