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About The Alma Inn
The Alma Inn is a grassroots music venue in Bolton, Bolton. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Alma Inn books Rock, Metal, Alternative, Punk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bolton venue directory.
The Alma Inn at 152-154 Bradshawgate is Bolton's grassroots alternative and live-music venue, a Proper Pubs community local with a split-level interior, a heritage cast-iron range and Burtonwood brewery sign, and a rear garden. It has carved out a name as the town's premier independent gig pub, hosting a steady stream of rock, metal, alternative and punk bands at weekends plus its own music festivals, and is well loved by the local heavy-music crowd. There is also a dedicated open mic that opens up its professional performance space to newcomers, alongside a good range of cask ales during the week. A genuine, no-frills home for grassroots and original live music.
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152-154 Bradshawgate, Bolton, Bolton, BL2 1BA
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The Alma Inn books Rock, Metal, Alternative, Punk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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152-154 Bradshawgate, Bolton, Bolton, BL2 1BA. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bolton venues nearby.
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