[HDNG]TOWN:[EHDNG][PARA][GRPH]E3[EGRPH][STAT][BULL] Price of a pint of beer: ú1.30 [BULL] Glass of wine: ú1.15[ESTAT][PARA][ITAL]When Bolton falls short, Manchester never fails to satisfy.[EITAL][PARA][BOLD]Pubs:[EBOLD] North-westerners were never ones to shirk a pint and Bolton has a proud selection of pubs. Some town centre pubs don't welcome students (especially at weekends), notably the Crown and Cushion, but there are plenty that do. [PUSH]push[EPUSH][ITAL]plugs: the Quill and Pen; Blue Boar; Old Man and Scythe; Derby Arms. [EITAL][PARA][BOLD]Theatres:[EBOLD] The Octagon puts on a mixture of modern plays, the occasional Shakespeare and Xmas Panto.[PARA][BOLD]Cinemas:[EBOLD] The 3-screen Canon is across the road from the Great Moor St site.[PARA][BOLD]Clubs/discos:[EBOLD] [PUSH]push[EPUSH][ITAL]plugs: The Ritzy (glitzy teenage affair); Razzmatazz (free before 10pm on a Saturday); Pussy Galore (Benidorm-style fun pub). [EITAL][PARA][BOLD]Music venues:[EBOLD] Various venues provide anything from heavy rock to heavily classical. There's Oscar's for indie, the Unity Centre for jazz and soul, and the Albert Halls for blues and classical.[PARA][BOLD]Other: [EBOLD]Laser Strike, Laser Quest and bowling at Hollywood Bowl all offer student discounts. Bolton hosts the annual North West Beer Festival.[HDNG]INSTITUTE:[EHDNG][PARA][GRPH]E1[EGRPH][STAT][BULL] Price of a pint of beer: ú1.05 [BULL] Glass of wine: 95p[ESTAT][PARA][BOLD]Bars:[EBOLD] (1) The Deane Rd bar (cap 130) is extremely popular; being open till 1am on Fridays and Saturdays helps. [ITAL]Dingy but fun[EITAL].[PARA][BOLD]Theatres and music venues:[EBOLD] The theatre at the Chadwick Street is used for jazz nights.[PARA][BOLD]Clubs/discos:[EBOLD] The Bar is Bolton's bop-barn every Monday, Thursday and Saturday (adm free). On Fridays, the dancing overspills into the refectory (360, adm ú1.50) and sometimes features live bands.[PARA][BOLD]Recent band appearances:[EBOLD] Tansads, Orange Deluxe.[PARA][BOLD]Cabaret:[EBOLD] Every 2 weeks, giggle gurus in the bar or refectory. Recent acts include Red Grape and Dolly Du Pre.[PARA][BOLD]Others:[EBOLD] Quiz nights held every Tuesday and Bullseye held on Wednesdays.[HDNG]EATING OUT:[EHDNG][PARA]The Institute provides refectories for students at the Deane and Chadwick St campuses and the SU serves hot food from the bar. Local tummy timber mostly follows the fast food fads, but there are a couple of reasonably priced Italian restaurants. [PUSH]push[EPUSH][ITAL]plugs: Tiggi's; Toscana's (a couple of reasonably priced Italian restaurants); Moathouse; Packhorse (expensive English food); Abdul Take Away; Top Choice Take Away (open until 3am on Deane Rd). If you want a really decent meal, go to Manchester.[EITAL][PARA][PARA]
