The Masons Arms is a Victorian character pub at 156 Blackburn Road in Egerton, about three miles north of Bolton town centre (BL7 9SB), on the busy A666 with free roadside parking. It pairs real ale with live music and runs a monthly open mic — 'Singer's Night', hosted by the Saggy Bottom Girls — on the third Wednesday of every month, making it a welcoming grassroots spot for both original songs and covers. The pub has a beer garden, real fire, dartboard and hosts regular quiz nights, with a friendly community feel for performers bringing their own kit (capacity around 80).
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Masons Arms has a standing capacity of approximately 80, classed as a small venue. See all Bolton venues for size comparisons.
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154 Blackburn Rd, Egerton, Egerton, Bolton, BL7 9SB. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bolton venues nearby.
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