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Great Ale at the Vaults, Bolton
Bolton
BL1 2AL
Served areas
Great Ale Vaults
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Reviews of Great Ale at the Vaults (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Brainy Pool left this review about Great Ale at the Vaults
what a lovely little vaulted bar this is, well described below. The lads running the place were very friendly and I enjoyed a decent stout from the four handpumps (three ales and a cider). Sadly custom was a bit sparse on a Saturday afternoon and the relentless thudding dance music from the game arcade next door was a drawback. Not this bar’s fault, but still. It’s definitely worth a look if in Bolton but I don’t imagine staying for a session.
On 7th January 2024
- rating: 6
[User has posted 1058 recommendations about 1023 pubs]
Blue Scrumpy left this review about Great Ale at the Vaults
Cellar bar located in the vaults of a retail/entertainment development called the Market Place. The Vaults also has a number of dining outlets and there was some kind of live music going on outside.
Despite being listed in the Good Beer Guide, I wasn't particularly impressed with the real ale selection. The house beer is called Grey T'Ale and is from Deeply Vale. Two guests were Goff's Jouster & Wensleydale Black Dub, whilst the cider was Thistly Cross Whisky Cask.
Whatpub states that there is a discount on real ales for CAMRA members. Although, this is not actively promoted.
We took up a seat overlooking the passageway, which was a good spot for peoplewatching. Otherwise, there are plenty of better pubs and bars in Bolton.
On 10th July 2023
- rating: 6
[User has posted 2452 recommendations about 2451 pubs]
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ROB Camra left this review about Great Ale at the Vaults
Occupying 3 arches in the vaults of the newish Market Place shopping centre. Bare brick walls, as is everywhere down here. Operated by the guys who used to have Great Ale at the Market before they moved here. Four handpumps with three beers on, served by a friendly barmaid. My pint of Milestone Shine On was in good nick, but the other 2 beers available weren't very interesting. There's a 30p CAMRA discount when you show your card. Charcuterie & cheese boards are available along with pork pies. They have live music on a Sunday. It's a pleasant place.
On 27th February 2020
- rating: 7
[User has posted 3223 recommendations about 3134 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : No last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 30p per pint - last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : Yes last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Darts : No last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Function Room : No last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Jukebox : No last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Karaoke : No last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Live Music : Yes - Sunday - last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : No last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Pool Table : No last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Quiz Night : Yes - Monthly - last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 27 February 2020 by ROB Camra
