What is Bolton Masonic Hall?

Bolton Masonic Hall is a Victorian venue built in 1887 on Institute Street in Bolton town centre. It was comprehensively refurbished in 2020 and is now available for weddings, celebrations, corporate events and private hire.

How many guests can Bolton Masonic Hall hold?

The venue accommodates between 50 and 120 guests depending on room layout. Multiple function rooms are available across several floors, suitable for seated dining, buffets and standing receptions.

Is Bolton Masonic Hall wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Lift access is available to all floors and disabled facilities are provided. If you have specific accessibility requirements, contact the venue and they will do their best to accommodate them.

Can you visit Bolton Masonic Hall before booking?

Yes. The venue offers free guided tours so you can see the rooms and discuss your plans with the Events Team. Get in touch to arrange a convenient time.

Does Bolton Masonic Hall have a bar?

Yes. The venue has two licensed bars, including the Farnworth bar with a permanent dancefloor. The bar is open throughout your event.

About

A Victorian hall, purpose-built in 1887. Comprehensively modernised in 2020. Now one of Bolton’s most distinctive settings for weddings, celebrations and private events. Unique, memorable and affordable.

Bolton Masonic Hall was purpose-built on Institute Street to give Bolton’s Freemasons an established home in the centre of town. Before then, they met in assembly rooms, church halls and public houses.

The building was extended in 1928 to accommodate more lodges, and in 2020 underwent a comprehensive refurbishment: a modern bar installed, full wifi coverage throughout, and the club and bar areas completely redesigned. In 2022, a dedicated Events Team was established to open the Hall to weddings, parties, corporate events and the wider community.

1800

Established

Wood-panelled rooms with leaded windows, Victorian architecture and the kind of atmosphere you simply do not get at a chain hotel.

Guest Capacity

Multiple function rooms across several floors. Seated dining, buffet setups and standing receptions are all possible.

Licensed Bars

A fully licensed main bar, plus an optional upstairs bar available on request for booked events.

Beautiful old building, lots of lovely features, well maintained. The individual rooms have their own beautiful and unique qualities and decorations.

The Venue

Multiple function rooms across several floors, from the wood-panelled Large Lodge room to the Jubilee and Silverwell dining rooms and the Farnworth bar with its permanent dancefloor. A fully licensed bar. Affordable for all budgets. Lift access throughout. Approved by Bolton Council for civil ceremonies.

Catering by Burnt Fig

From formal dinners to relaxed buffets

Our catering partners Burnt Fig prepare everything on-site and at a variety of price points to suit your budget. Three-course wedding breakfasts, celebration dinners, buffets, light refreshments and afternoon tea, all tailored to your event and your guests.

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Central Bolton

Easy to find, easy to reach, at a great price.

Institute Street, Bolton, BL1 1PZ. Around 10 minutes walk from Bolton Train Station and Bolton Interchange. Guests can use the Bolton Parish Church car park adjacent to the Hall, with further public parking nearby. Easy access from Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Blackburn and across the North West.

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Common Questions

Yes. Bolton Masonic Hall is approved by Bolton Council for civil ceremonies. You can hold both your ceremony and reception under one roof.

Our rooms accommodate between 50 and 120 guests depending on layout. The Jubilee dining room (upstairs) handles larger groups, while the Silverwell dining room (downstairs) works well for more intimate gatherings. Seated dining, buffet setups and standing receptions are all possible. Get in touch and we can recommend the right configuration for your event.

Everything is prepared on-site by our catering partners, Burnt Fig. Three-course wedding breakfasts, celebration dinners, hot and cold buffets, afternoon tea and light refreshments. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets are all catered for. If your guests have other dietary needs or allergies, just let the team know. Menus are tailored to your event and budget.

Guests can use the Bolton Parish Church car park immediately adjacent to the Hall. There are also several public car parks within a short walk in Bolton town centre.

Yes. Lift access to all floors and disabled facilities are available. If you have specific requirements, contact us and we will do our best to accommodate them.

Of course. We offer free guided tours so you can see the rooms and discuss your plans. Get in touch to arrange a time.

Yes. The Farnworth bar has a permanent dancefloor and you are welcome to bring your own DJ, band or entertainment. We can help with setup and logistics on the day.

Yes. Burnt Fig are happy to cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets. Just let the team know what your guests need when you book. If anyone has other dietary needs or allergies, get in touch as early as possible and they will do their best to help.

Get in touch

For bookings or for any general enquiries, feel free to call or e-mail us, leave your details on our Contact Form or message us on Facebook and Instagram.

Calls will be attended to Monday to Friday. Over the weekend and outside of working hours, please feel free to leave a message and we will get back to you within working hours.