Which are the friendliest pubs for Trotters fans?

[Troton]

As a long-distance fan, I've never been to the Reebok but I'm hoping to get along to a match next month.

Can anyone recommend some pubs that welcome Bolton fans on match day - preferably within five or miles from the ground?

I want to savour the full matchday atmosphere - both before and afterwards.

Any suggestions would be welcome

[Annoyed Grunt]

The Beehive.

[ebby]

barnstormers would my choice, only place that does good ale, decent atmosphere too

the beehive used to always be packed with away fans, changed their policy?

[89bwfc89]

the beehive used to always be packed with away fans, changed their policy?

Really? I went to a few games last year and each time it was home only. Or am I getting my pubs mixed up?
EDIT: Yes I'm getting my pubs mixed up. Scratch beehive, that's the away one near the roundabout.
EDIT 2: Is barnstormers the one near Scotts that I'm thinking of?

That's the Harvester. Barnstormers is further up the road.

[boltonboris]

If Fanzone is on, that's actually pretty good. Gets quite full, quite early, but never any bother getting a pint. They do a BWFC v Whoever we're playing quiz too which is entertaining enough. They also show the early kick off on the big screen.

[CAPSLOCK]

The cynic in me senses an away fan, so Beehive it is

[boltonboris]

In that case, the Balmoral in Town is pretty welcoming.

[Lost Leopard Spot]

If, like me, you have trouble with bells, I'd steer clear of the Balmoral.

[boltonboris]

All 4 corners of the ground are filled with bells, so I'd worry.

[Lost Leopard Spot]

All 4 corners of the ground are filled with bells, so I'd worry.

Shitting myself just thinking about it.

[Troton]

Thanks for the suggestions.

I don't want to be with away fans.

It's got to be home fans - any other ideas?

So fa, I've only got Barnstormer and possibly Beehive. Aren't there any family-run pubs with Bolton-supporting landlords?

[General Mannerheim]

i always think a bar in that circular building at the top of the steps would do ok. just a rought arse match day facility - central bar, drinks shelf round the perimeter and maybe a few poseur tables and stools knocking about. coupla big screens with SSN on, bosh.

actually, it wouldtnt do ok at all.

[boltonboris]

It probably would... When it wasn't getting smashed up

[General Mannerheim]

it'd only get anybody in on match days tho, nobody would ever make it work. it'd have to be a club initiative, which would therefore make it a load of shit.

[boltonboris]

I'd imagine it would make enough on Match days to make through the week

[CrazyHorse]

They couldn't make it into a pub cos it hasn't got any toilets.
Just saying..

[as]

Thanks for the suggestions.

I don't want to be with away fans.

It's got to be home fans - any other ideas?

So fa, I've only got Barnstormer and possibly Beehive. Aren't there any family-run pubs with Bolton-supporting landlords?

If you're looking for actual pubs with an atmosphere, then go to Bolton town centre (the ground is on a retail park near Wiggin) and get the train up to Horwich Parkway.

Saying that, Horwich town centre isn't too bad, and is walking distance to the Reebok, unless you're a moaning fatty anyway.

[Annoyed Grunt]

Near Wigan?

[IggyTheDawgster]

Crown and Cushion

[Annoyed Grunt]

Crown and Cushion

Such a fine establishment