Great Ale At The Vaults

You'll find yourself descending into the vaults beneath Market Hall on Market Place — proper old-school Bolton — where exposed brick and low ceilings set the tone for serious drinking. This isn't your Instagram bar; it's the kind of place where regulars know the staff by name and the beer list actually means something. The team clearly care about what they're pouring, and at around £5-6 a pint for decent craft ales, you're getting decent value for what's on offer.