Key Points
- Community Focus: The Market Hotel at Brackley Street, Farnworth, has been voted The Bolton News Pub of the Week for its far-reaching community work – such as monthly breakfasts for veterans and monthly lunches for the senior citizens of the Bolton community.
- Leadership & History opened in 1901 for the Tong family of Diamond Brewers, and was refurbished for £500,000 and acquired by Dorbiere Pub Group in 2020, which was managed by Dorbiere's landlord Gary Daniels from February 2022.
- Local Support & Sports: The pub sponsors local football teams – Halshaw Moor FC, Burnden Aces and also has an over 50s walking football team, as well as an operation of the Bolton Wanderers matchday bus.
- New fresh home cooked menus, with chef Peter Haworth, are served six days a week, while the outdoor beer garden also provides a fan zone, and regular live music, tribute acts and charity events are held.
Farnworth (Bolton Today) August 7, 2026 - The Market Hotel on Brackley Street has been officially named The Bolton News Pub of the Week, celebrating its transformation into a vital hub for the local community. Under the leadership of landlord Gary Daniels, who assumed management in February 2022, the venue provides a gathering place for local sports clubs, military veterans, and charitable organizations while offering homemade food and live entertainment six days a week.
As reported by The Bolton News, Gary Daniels stated:
"We have worked on improving the reputation and offering of The Market by focusing on becoming a very much community-driven venue. We want to be the place to be for all our locals and guests to the town".
What Is the History and Background of The Market Hotel?
As detailed by The Bolton News, the building was originally constructed in 1901 by local brewers the Tong family of Diamond Brewers. In 2020, the property was purchased by the Dorbiere Pub Group, which invested £500,000 into a major refurbishment project aimed at aligning the establishment with broader Farnworth town centre regeneration plans.
Before running the pub, Daniels spent two decades in the entertainment industry, organizing the Farnworth Live Music Festival and founding Halshaw Moor FC. Upon taking over management alongside Serena Molyneux following COVID-19 restrictions, Daniels sought to expand what had previously been a limited food and entertainment program.
How Does The Market Hotel Support the Local Community and Veterans?
As covered by The Bolton News, the pub operates a monthly veterans' breakfast and serves as the official meeting venue for a local Grenadier Guards group, allowing serving military personnel and armed forces veterans to meet socially. For local senior citizens, the venue provides monthly cabaret lunches featuring hot meals and live performances.
In addition, as reported by The Bolton News, the pub sponsors multiple sports teams, including Halshaw Moor FC, Burnden Aces, an over-50s walking football team, and several local darts, pool, and dominoes league teams. Matchday transportation is also organized for supporters via a dedicated Bolton Wanderers bus service.
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What Charity Events and Gatherings Are Hosted?
As reported by The Bolton News, the establishment regularly raises funds for local and national causes. Annual events include 1940s-themed performances for Remembrance Day and VE Day, Macmillan Coffee Mornings, and a Pink Party benefit for the Pink Ribbon Foundation.
What Food, Drinks, and Entertainment Features Are Available?
As reported by The Bolton News, the kitchen is headed by chef Peter Haworth, who delivers homemade pub classics using fresh, locally sourced ingredients six days a week. Popular menu choices include freshly made cheese pie, hand-cut chips, steak and ale pie, and traditional Sunday roasts.
What Drinks Are Served on Draught?
- Strongbow and Strongbow Dark Fruits
- Appleshed Cider
- Guinness, Fosters, Madri, Cruzcampo
- Signature brands: Dortmunder Union and Birra Murano
What Facilities and Entertainment Are On-Site?
As noted by The Bolton News, the pub features a renovated outdoor beer garden fitted with a stage, two large screens, and greenery, which served as an outdoor fan zone during major sporting events such as the World Cup. Live entertainment includes weekly quiz nights, acoustic singers, and tribute acts.