We love to shine the spotlight on local venues to socialise with family and friends.

So let's find out about the people behind the bar at The Taphouse

Name of the pub:

Taphouse

Address of the pub:

119 Market street Atherton M460DF

Landlord/landlady name:

Mel Smith

How long have you been the landlord/landlady for?

01-08-2023

Bar staff and their names:

My husband- Nick Smith, Sophie Forshaw, Patricia Kendall

Give us some history about the pub:

The Taphouse was first opened by Jeremy Birchall and Max Murray being the first micropub in Atherton.

Then Neil Disley took the reins in 2019 before passing them on to me (to retire), I was just customer who drank in there under both management and had a real passion for real ales, took a Friday and Saturday position working there for two years to then becoming the landlady. We are very dog friendly.

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

Bar snacks, but have plans for the future.

Is there a beer garden?

Yes, the beer garden is bigger than the pub

Do you have any darts/snooker/pool teams?

No

Most popular drink served is:

Cask ales, five rotating ales

Most memorable moment at the pub:

Watching the Leigh Leopards parade through Market street. Atherton is an amazing community, with awesome people.

Do you have an entertainment line-up?

We have plans for next year as its still only fresh from taking over.

Have you faced any challenges within the industry?

From being a quiet little bar to being packed to the door on a Friday and Saturday night, but we're not complaining, we love to see so many customers that have now become great friends.

The best thing about running a pub is...

Sampling the different beers we have on offer, so many great breweries out there producing gorgeous beers.

The worst thing about running a pub is...

I've yet to find out

The perfect hangover cure is...

Full English followed by a hair of the dog

- Have we shined the spotlight on your favourite local Bolton pub yet? Email robert.kelly@nqnw.co.uk to tell us any others we should get in touch with.