We continue to try to shine the spotlight on local venues in Bolton and show what they have on offer for people looking for an enjoyable time out and about in our Pub of the Week feature.

This time we speak to landlord at a top venue in a prime location to find out more...

Name of the pub:

The Courthouse Restaurant and Bar

Address of the pub:

4 Mawdsley Street, Bolton

Landlord/landlady name:

Husky Faldu

How long have you been the landlord/landlady for?

4 years

Bar staff and their names:

Our massive team consists of chefs, bartenders and waiters: Kian Patel, Karis Knightingale, Richard Wilks, Danielle McGee, Jodie Unsworth, Dinara Safarova, Leo Wilkins Ryan, Adam White, Caitlin Cook, Caitlin Jones, Charley Burke, Ellie Hern, Georgina Masingiri, Jenna Maria, Jordan Croft, Lottie Keighley, Steph Manock, Teigan McGrath and Piwi Patel

Give us some history about the pub:

A beautiful grade II listed building situated in the centre of Bolton, a former county court, built between 1866 and 1869. The history of the venue flows throughout The Courthouse, giving a subtle nod to the heritage of the building and its past uses. Taken over in 2018 from previous owners, Harvey’s Cafe Bar, the venue underwent a £350,000 refurbishment, creating what now is, The Courthouse Restaurant and Bar. Since then, we have managed to establish ourselves as one of Bolton’s favourite dDine, drink, dance venues and we’re continuing to grow amongst favourites of Bolton locals and beyond!

Is food served? If so what’s on the menu?

Yes, food is served Tuesday-Sunday from 12pm, and last orders vary around 9.30pm. Our menu is globally inspired and is made using locally sourced ingredients, which are ‘judged’ at the highest quality. There is something on offer for everyone.

Most popular drink served is:

All our handcrafted cocktails, however the most popular one this summer, has to be our very own ‘Ice Ice Baby’

Most memorable moment at the pub:

Winning 3 awards in the past 12 months has to be a very proud moment and memory

Do you have an entertainment line-up?

Each week we have a regular DJ and live entertainment from 9pm,

Have you faced any challenges within the industry?

Like most hospitality venues, we experienced some huge challenges throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our busy restaurant and bar suddenly became empty and the doors were shut for months on end. It was a really uncertain and worrying time for us, however with every storm comes a rainbow, as it was actually during the pandemic where we launched our food takeout and delivery service - and this is still going now!