Congratulations to the Bank Top Brewery Tap – winners of the Bolton CAMRA Pub of the Year and Cider Pub of the Year. The branch will be presenting the awards at the pub on 7th May. The event is due
Ainsworth Arms to Re-open
The Ainsworth Arms, at the junction of Moss Bank Way and Halliwell Road, is due to re-open shortly. There is a notice at the pub stating that the doors will open on 16th April, but we have been unable to
Meet The Brewer Event – 22 March
Great Ale Year Round are holding their second Meet the Brewer event on Saturday 22 March. Matt from Privateer Beers will share the secrets behind his range of beers. The Privateer beers will be available to sample, with two ales on
OTB at the Sweet Green
The Sweet Green Tavern will be featuring the whole portfolio of Prospect Brewery Ales over the next two weeks, interspersed with their regular ales. Please contact the pub for availability. Details of the brewery can be found here, courtesy of
Bolton CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year
It’s time to vote for the Cider Pub of the Year. Voting will take place at the branch meeting at the Spinning Mule on 26 February (as well as the Pub of the Year vote). The meeting starts at 8.15pm
Bolton Pub Closures
Twelve pubs closed in Bolton last year, two of which served real ale: Name Town Street Postcode RealAle Barristers of Blackrod Blackrod 359 Manchester Road BL6 5BL yes Cattle Market Bolton 6-8 Orlando Street BL3 6DE no Wellington Inn
Bolton CAMRA Pub of the Year
The voting for Pub of the Year will take place at the branch meeting on 26 February. The meeting is at the Spinning Mule at 8.15pm. Please bring your CAMRA membership card to be eligible to vote. The voting guidelines
Bolton CAMRA EGM
There will be a branch Extraordinary General Meeting on 26th March, 8.15pm to coincide with the branch meeting. New branch officers will be elected to vacant posts – details are listed below. If you would like to stand for a
Great Ale Year Round – Meet the Brewer 15 Feb 2014
Great Ale Year Round are pleased to announce details of their very first meet the brewer event. On Saturday 15th February at 11.00am to coincide with the grand opening of Bolton Markets, Carley from Brightside Brewing Company will
Chris Kay Asking You To Be Braver
Thanks to Chris Kay for this guest article. I am Chris Kay, I work at The Spinning Mule and I have a strong love for cask ale. At The Spinning Mule we sell a large range of cask beers ranging