We love to shine the spotlight on top venues to socialise with family and friends in our ‘Pub of the Week’ series.

This time we headed to Tyldesley to feature the local for England World Cup star Ella Toone - The Union Arms where there is a mural dedicated to the Manchester United forward.

So let’s find out more about the pub and find out what is in store for new visitors.

The Bolton News: The mural at The Union Arms

Name of the pub:

Union Arms

Address of the pub:

83 Castle Street Tyldesley M29 8EW

Landlord/landlady name:

Sharon

How long have you been the landlord/landlady for?

11 years

Bar staff and their names:

Hayley Laura Sara Lynda Jane Molly Kaine David Matthew Ryan Alex Ellie Tom Harvey Aimee

Give us some history about the pub:

A community pub in the area of Tyldesley dating back to the 19th Century

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

Food is served we have a extensive menu serving traditional home cooked food.

Is there a beer garden?

Yes

Do you have any darts/snooker/pool teams?

We have a gents darts team and 2 ladies darts teams. We sponsor Hindsford Sunday Football Team

Most popular drink served is:

Real ales, San Miguel, Warsteiner Cider, Dark Fruits Strongbow, Guinness, Carling, Coors, Thwaites Gold and Thwaites IPA Thwaites Smooth

Most memorable moment at the pub:

Far too many. It would be the forgotten regulars dementia club singing and dancing and when Ella Toone returned back from winning the Euros 2022.

Do you have an entertainment line-up?

Karaoke Friday night

Have you faced any challenges within the industry?

Covid closures

The best thing about running a pub is...

The people you meet

The worst thing about running a pub is...

Late nights

The perfect hangover cure is...

Don’t drink