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About The Blarney Stone
The Blarney Stone is a grassroots music venue in Bolton, Bolton. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Blarney Stone books Acoustic, Covers, Folk, Irish, Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bolton venue directory.
The Blarney Stone is an Irish bar at 11 Bradshawgate in central Bolton (BL1 1EL), serving a wide selection of beers, wines and spirits. The pub reopened in late 2023 (briefly as Prince Billy's before rebranding to the Blarney Stone) on the site once known as the Prince William — reputedly the most-renamed pub in England with around fifteen name changes. To the rear is a dedicated area used for live bands and DJs, with live entertainment on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and a Thursday open mic night, making it one of Bolton town centre's regular grass-roots music stops.
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11 Bradshawgate, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 1EL
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The Blarney Stone books Acoustic, Covers, Folk, Irish, Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — The Blarney Stone hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Bolton Open Mic Finder.
11 Bradshawgate, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 1EL. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bolton venues nearby.
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