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Westhoughton pub with a beer garden
White Lion, Westhoughton
The White Lion is a historic and characterful traditional pub situated on Market Street in the heart of Westhoughton, Bolton. Dating back more than 200 years, this Grade II listed building was originally used as Westhoughton’s post office and has retained many of its original features and historic character.
Today, the White Lion combines its rich heritage with a lively community atmosphere. Serving a selection of Joseph Holt award-winning ales and lagers, the pub is a popular spot for enjoying a drink, watching live sports or relaxing in the beer garden. The pub is also dog friendly and offers regular weekend entertainment, including karaoke and DJs, as well as darts and live entertainment.
The White Lion is a historic and characterful traditional pub situated on Market Street in the heart of Westhoughton, Bolton. Dating back more than 200 years, this Grade II listed building was originally used as Westhoughton’s post office and has retained many of its original features and historic character.
Today, the White Lion combines its rich heritage with a lively community atmosphere. Serving a selection of Joseph Holt award-winning ales and lagers, the pub is a popular spot for enjoying a drink, watching live sports or relaxing in the beer garden. The pub is also dog friendly and offers regular weekend entertainment, including karaoke and DJs, as well as darts and live entertainment.
Reviews
Saturday 4th April 2026 This is a old fashioned busy locals pub This pub has a good bar through roomed drinking areas proper locals in as well Only 1 real ales on offer Holts bitter for that reason me been a real ales coniseur 4 stars gave today
It's a Holts pub so it's pretty straightforward,no messing about. Decent beer at a decent price. Nice and chilled with plenty of characters.
White Lion always excells with the finest pint of Joseph Holts Bitter in Westhoughton & Bolton. Fantastic bar staff & Landford. Best Juke Box in Westhoughton.
Good old school pub. As its a Holts pub there ale is decent to as well as the prices. Can get abit busy when the footies so if you go at this time expect to be standing.
Location
2 Market St, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 3AN
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- Monday 11:00am – 11:00pm
- Tuesday 11:00am – 11:00pm
- Wednesday 11:00am – 11:00pm
- Thursday 11:00am – 11:00pm
- Friday 11:00am – 1:00am
- Saturday 11:00am – 1:00am
- Sunday 11:00am – 11:00pm