Fantastic beer, very helpful, went above and beyond in helping me set up a mini bar
Matt F.
A 'proper' pub, in every sense. Bank Top is a great local brewery in Bolton and popping in to the pub you get to taste some of their home brews which is fantastic. They have a huge range of beers, ranging from their own cask ales, to some rather interesting craft bottles which different fruity flavours. The last time I visited was over Christmas so they had 2 different types of hot cider on. I opted for the Mulled Cider and it was absolutely spot on after getting in from the nippy Bolton weather. Don't expect fancy decor and modern interior, Bank Top is a traditional Bolton pub and I personally think that makes it better. It's not a fancy Gastro-Pub, it's an old school boozer with top quality local beer!
Ryan H.
A proper blokes boozer. Plenty of ales and lagers, many home brewed by Bank Top. I tried a Cocoanut Lager which was very tasty all be it a little bit too sweet to drink too many of them. There is a beer garden located towards the back with plenty of places for people to sit. Inside is a little crammed due to the popularity of the place. There are also dart boards in a side room for those interested in that. Good pub. Well worth a visit.
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The Brewery Tap is Bank Top's first pub and what an outrageously good place it is too. As the flagship ale-house for the brewers, it won't surprise you to find that the beer is uniformly excellent. There's a great mix of Bank Top's own ales, such as the firm favourite 'Flat Cap', as well as newer additions such as 'Gold Digger' (which has a very amusing tale behind it which should only be told by the patrons and bar staff of the pub) as well as some great guest ales. It is out of town, but definitely worth a visit - a taxi from Bolton town centre should cost around £4. When a pair of fine ales cost less than that, it is well worth going along. Bank Top is Bolton's local brewer and was set up in the '90s in an old (and very handsome) tennis pavillion. Trivia fans will be pleased to know that the first pint ever poured at the brewery was by Bill Tarmey who of course played Rover's Return landlord, Jack Duckworth. The pub itself is very homely and will look better when it ages slightly (it is still a bit neat, but that's a very very small gripe). There's also a decent sized beer garden which is great on balmy days. It really is a fantastic pub and well worth the trip.
Excellent beers friendly staff
Great beer, excellent service, very good value.
Top brewery and friendly people
It should be mandatory for Lancashire pubs to serve flat cap ale from Bank top
nice pub, not bad for a local !
Great ale and only 2 quid a pint to takeaway using a growler. Friendly chaps and well worth our support during these Tier 3 times.
Great small brewery. Friendly service. I can definitely recommend their ales especially Flat Cap and Pavilion!
Great service and price ... keep beer alive .. just slightly disappointed in the beer bit on the flat side
Brilliant brewery, great beer and lovely staff
The best beer in Bolton, great staff too, really helpful
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Fantastic beer, very helpful, went above and beyond in helping me set up a mini bar
A 'proper' pub, in every sense. Bank Top is a great local brewery in Bolton and popping in to the pub you get to taste some of their home brews which is fantastic. They have a huge range of beers, ranging from their own cask ales, to some rather interesting craft bottles which different fruity flavours. The last time I visited was over Christmas so they had 2 different types of hot cider on. I opted for the Mulled Cider and it was absolutely spot on after getting in from the nippy Bolton weather. Don't expect fancy decor and modern interior, Bank Top is a traditional Bolton pub and I personally think that makes it better. It's not a fancy Gastro-Pub, it's an old school boozer with top quality local beer!
A proper blokes boozer. Plenty of ales and lagers, many home brewed by Bank Top. I tried a Cocoanut Lager which was very tasty all be it a little bit too sweet to drink too many of them. There is a beer garden located towards the back with plenty of places for people to sit. Inside is a little crammed due to the popularity of the place. There are also dart boards in a side room for those interested in that. Good pub. Well worth a visit.
The Brewery Tap is Bank Top's first pub and what an outrageously good place it is too. As the flagship ale-house for the brewers, it won't surprise you to find that the beer is uniformly excellent. There's a great mix of Bank Top's own ales, such as the firm favourite 'Flat Cap', as well as newer additions such as 'Gold Digger' (which has a very amusing tale behind it which should only be told by the patrons and bar staff of the pub) as well as some great guest ales. It is out of town, but definitely worth a visit - a taxi from Bolton town centre should cost around £4. When a pair of fine ales cost less than that, it is well worth going along. Bank Top is Bolton's local brewer and was set up in the '90s in an old (and very handsome) tennis pavillion. Trivia fans will be pleased to know that the first pint ever poured at the brewery was by Bill Tarmey who of course played Rover's Return landlord, Jack Duckworth. The pub itself is very homely and will look better when it ages slightly (it is still a bit neat, but that's a very very small gripe). There's also a decent sized beer garden which is great on balmy days. It really is a fantastic pub and well worth the trip.