Event venueUp to 180
Birthday parties in Bolton
Birthday party venues in Bolton
Make your birthday a night to remember in Bolton. Throw a party at the Octagon Theatre in the town centre, take over the Northern Monkey Tap Room for a craft beer do, or book the Bolton Masonic Hall when you want a dance floor. Toby Carvery Bolton is great for a family meal with the kids, and The Hawthorns in Blackrod has room for 180.
Rooms
5 venues
for birthdays
Guests
80 to 180
depending on the room
Private bar
5 of 5
rooms
Own food
0 of 5
let you bring it
Pub & carveryUp to 130
Toby Carvery Bolton
Bolton
Function room
Menus and packages on enquiry · Buffet and set menus
Private barFood on siteParkingKids welcome
Octagon Theatre Bolton
Town centre, Bolton
Kitchen & Bar and Crescent Room
From £35 room hire · Crescent Room from £40
Private barStep-free
BarUp to 80
Northern Monkey Tap Room
Bolton
The Taproom
Hire fee on enquiry · Bar area free to hire when not open to the public
Private bar
Hall
Bolton Masonic Hall
Town centre, Bolton
Jubilee and Silverwell dining rooms, Farnworth bar
Enquire for rates
Private barDance floor
At a glance
5 rooms in Bolton that host birthday parties, from event venues, pub & carverys and theatre & events, for 80 to 180 guests. 5 have a private bar, and 1 can do the food for you.
| Venue | Area | Guests | Private bar | Food | Step-free |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The HawthornsEvent venue | Blackrod | Up to 180 | Ask | ||
| Toby Carvery BoltonPub & carvery | Bolton | Up to 130 | Venue caters | ||
| Octagon Theatre BoltonTheatre & events | Town centre | Up to 100 | Ask | ||
| Northern Monkey Tap RoomBar | Bolton | Up to 80 | Ask | ||
| Bolton Masonic HallHall | Town centre | Ask | Ask |
What to look for
- A private bar, so your guests aren't queuing with the regulars
- A dance floor and a sound system you can plug into, or room for a DJ
- A late licence if the party will run past 11pm
- Clear rules on decorations: some venues ban confetti or glitter
- Whether under-18s can stay all night, if it's a family party
Questions people ask
How many birthday party venues are there in Bolton?
We list 5 rooms in Bolton that take birthday parties, across Blackrod, Bolton and Town centre. Each one has been checked against the venue's own website or another public source.
What's the biggest birthday party venue in Bolton?
The Hawthorns in Blackrod is the largest we list, for up to 180 guests. For a smaller group, Northern Monkey Tap Room holds up to 80.
How far ahead should I book a birthday venue?
Friday and Saturday nights go first, especially from late November to New Year. Book Saturdays 6 to 8 weeks ahead if you can, and ask about midweek or Sunday rates, which are often lower.
Do I have to pay to hire a pub function room for a birthday?
Often not directly. Many pubs waive the room fee if your group spends a set amount at the bar or on food. Our guide to minimum spends explains how that works.
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