01204 842 622 hello@bobssmithy.co.uk
Bar Opening Times: Mon - Tues 4:30pm-11:30pm Wed - Saturday 12pm - 11.30pm Sun 12pm - 10pm

Food Service Times

Monday & Tuesday: No food service

Wednesday: 12pm – 2:30pm and 5pm – 8pm

Thursday: 12pm – 2:30pm and 5pm – 8pm

Friday: 12pm – 2:30pm and 5pm – 8pm

Saturday: 12pm – 4pm and 6pm – 9pm

Sunday: 12pm – 6.45pm

About Us

The History Of us

Bobs Smithy Inn & Old Forge is a rural country Pub and Restaurant located in Bolton. The owners, Lorraine and Stewart Brookes along with their son Jordan have ran this successful business for the past 25 years.

Situated close to Rivington and the surrounding area, the views of Greater Manchester from the Pub are exceptional and is ideal for walkers and sightseeing. Only 2 miles from the Macron Stadium (home of Bolton Wanderers) its an ideal location for travelling fans.

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Chef Recommends

  • Recommended

    Filo Basket

    On a bed of Ratatuille with a mixed Nut, Potato, Spinach, Red Onion and Feta filling with Cherry Tomatoes
  • Recommended

    Apple Tart

    Served with Custard or Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Recommended

    Pan Fried Salmon

    Served with a Lemon Cream Sauce, Buttered New Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables
  • Recommended

    Seabass

    On a bed of Mediterranean Cous Cous with Seasonal Vegetables
  • Recommended

    Bob’s Smithy Burger

    Topped with Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato. Served with Hand Cut Chips

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Testimonial

  • We stopped for lunch and what a joy. Proper pie and chips, proper beer and good Bolton hospitality. Thanks

    5 Star *****

  • Another great meal at Bobs Smithy. We all had the homemade pies and Jam Roly Poly for dessert. The food was amazing and staff were attentive as always.

    5 Star *****

  • Thank you to Lorraine, Stewart and staff for your wonderful welcome, food and banter, we have become regulars over the last 3 years and we cannot recall a bad meal or drink, highly recommended, thanks, David and Clare D

    5 Star *****

  • Great surroundings with a nice inviting restaurant. Very nice hosts & staff. The meal was fabulous from excellent chefs. Recommending to our friends & family.

    5 Star *****