White Horse Bolton

The White Horse sits in a prime, high-visibility location on the busy A6 in Westhoughton — a key route through the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton.

The White Horse sits in a prime, high-visibility location on the busy A6 in Westhoughton — a key route through the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton. Positioned on a prominent crossroads and just minutes from the M61, this site offers excellent road connectivity and a strong passing-trade opportunity for an operator looking to run a pub in a well-established, high-traffic area of Greater Manchester. For more than 20 years, the current publicans have built The White Horse into a true community hub. Known locally for live sport, regular entertainment, and its strong connection to Bolton Wanderers supporters, this is a pub with a loyal customer base and deep roots in the area. (The stadium is only three miles away — ideal for pre- and post-match trade.) Inside, you’ll find a spacious one-room layout with a well-positioned bar servery that lends itself to high-volume occasions. Outside, the pub benefits from a large beer garden, plus enclosed and covered seating that stays popular year-round for locals, family gatherings, and functions. On-site parking for around 15–20 cars adds extra convenience and widens the catchment. Currently, The White Horse runs as a drinks-led community pub with no food offer. For the right operator, this represents untapped potential; with investment into the small disused kitchen, there’s scope to introduce a simple, profitable pub food menu and expand the trading opportunity even further. Key Features • Prominent roadside position on a crossroads on the A6 • Well-established local community, run by the same publicans for the last 20 years • Live sports & entertainment • Bolton Wanderers home supporters' pub • Large beer garden and enclosed/covered outside drinking area • Good-sized car park Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £9,045 • Full deposit: £8,250 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £635 • Guide rent (annual): £33,000 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £535,184 • Forecast turnover (annual): £535,184 Ideal Operator The ideal operator should ideally have experience of running a really busy local community, with a great retail offer including live sports and entertainment, along with other activities such as the well-established quiz and poker nights.  Being an integral part of the local community will be key to the ongoing success of this pub, along with having the ability and vision to grow the trade at this already busy pub.  Some food experience would be advantageous to support the introduction of a pub food offer to further support sales growth. Private Accommodation The first-floor accommodation is spacious and consists of a large lounge, a domestic kitchen, a separate utility, three bedrooms, a store room/bedroom 4, a bathroom, a separate toilet, and an office. Regional Manager's Thoughts The current publicans have done a great job over the last 20 years in establishing a really great business.  Opportunities like this do not come to the market that often, so I anticipate a high level of interest from potential new publicans who want to take over thereinss at The White Horse.  Surrounding Area Westhoughton is a well-connected and fast-growing area within the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, offering a strong customer base for an operator looking to run a community pub with reach. The town centre is just minutes from The White Horse, providing steady local footfall from nearby shops, schools, and residential streets. One of the major advantages of this location is its excellent transport links. The pub sits close to key motorway routes, with the M61 offering quick access to Bolton (5 miles), Wigan (5 miles), and Manchester (around 13 miles). Westhoughton also benefits from reliable rail connections, making it easy for visitors, commuters, and match-day fans to reach the area. A significant trading driver is the Bolton Wanderers stadium at Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park, just over three miles away. This busy destination pulls in thousands of supporters, shoppers, and leisure visitors every week — creating a strong potential customer stream for pre- and post-match trade. Altogether, the surrounding area offers a healthy mix of local residents, match-day crowds, passing traffic, and strong commuter links — giving the right operator a great platform to grow The White Horse even further.