The Doffcocker Inn is a warm, welcoming Joseph Holt community pub at 780 Chorley Old Road in the Doffcocker district of Bolton — a striking 1901 stone 'calendar' pub famous for its 365 window panes, with a spacious open lounge on one side and a traditional vault on the other. Alongside a strong selection of Joseph Holt cask beers, it runs a lively entertainment calendar: live music, open-mic nights, weekend karaoke and free pool every Sunday evening, making it a dependable grassroots spot for local performers in north-west Bolton.
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780 Chorley Old Rd, Doffcocker, Bolton, BL1 5QD
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