A dining room with round tables set with white linens, yellow chair sashes, and large windows at Bolton Masonic Hall.

A dining room with round tables covered in white linens, gold napkins, and tall windows at Bolton Masonic Hall.

A dining room with tall stained-glass windows, round tables set with china, and gold-accented drapes at Bolton Masonic Hall.

A dining room with round tables set with white linens, gold and white napkins, and fine china at Bolton Masonic Hall.

The Silverwell Dining Room at Bolton Masonic Hall

Dining Room in an Event Venue

Private space

About this space

A more intimate dining room on the ground floor, ideal for smaller gatherings where you still want a proper sit-down setting. Often used for wake receptions, family celebrations and private dinners. Step-free access from the main entrance.
Up to 50 seated

A comfortable size for more intimate events.
Ground floor access

Step-free from the main entrance.
Best for: Wakes, family dinners, christening receptions, intimate celebrations

Event offers and packages

Private Dining Wedding Breakfast from Burnt Fig: £48 per person

A three-course plated menu served in the Jubilee Dining Room (up to 120 seated) or the Silverwell Dining Room (up to 50 seated). Choose one starter, one main and one dessert from the Private Dining menu for your full guest list, with alternatives arranged in advance for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and other dietary requirements.

Included:

- Three-course plated wedding breakfast
- Freshly baked bread and butter
- Tea, coffee and petit fours to finish
- All crockery, cutlery, glassware and linen
- Service staff throughout the meal
- Use of the fully licensed Farnworth Bar (permanent dancefloor, no corkage)
- Lift access to all floors

Canapes on arrival, evening food (pie suppers, hot fork buffets, sandwich platters, BBQ buffets), afternoon tea, children's menus and seasonal Club menus can be added on. Full sample menu PDFs at boltonmasonichall.co.uk/menus. Venue hire is quoted separately depending on the rooms and timings you choose.

Prices

Monday

9:00 – 17:00

from £49 per person

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £49

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Tuesday

9:00 – 17:00

from £49 per person

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £49

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

9:00 – 17:00

from £49 per person

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £49

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

9:00 – 17:00

from £49 per person

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £49

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Friday

9:00 – 17:00

from £49 per person

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £49

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Saturday

9:00 – 17:00

from £49 per person

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £49

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Sunday

9:00 – 17:00

from £49 per person

Per day

9:00 – 17:00

from £49

Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago

Capacity

Dining

up to 50

Cabaret

up to 50

U-Shaped

up to 50

Catering and drinks

Extensive vegan menu

Extensive vegetarian menu

Extensive gluten-free menu

Alcohol licence until 23:00 (extension available)

Facilities

Air conditioner

Free on-street parking

Paid parking facilities available nearby

Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

No smoking, vaping, or e-cigarettes anywhere inside the building.
All alcohol must be purchased from our fully licensed bar. No BYO alcohol or corkage arrangements.
All catering must be provided by our in-house caterers, Burnt Fig. External caterers and outside food are not permitted.
Only biodegradable or dried petal confetti may be used, and only outside the building.
No naked flames, sparklers, or pyrotechnics inside the building. Candles must be fully enclosed and agreed with the Events Team in advance.
No fixings, tape, pins, or adhesives on the wood panelling, leaded windows, or any period features. Decorations must be freestanding or attached only to points agreed with the Events Team.
External suppliers (DJs, bands, entertainers, florists, stylists) must provide valid public liability insurance and PAT certificates for any electrical equipment before the event.
Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times, particularly on the stairs and near the lift.
Assistance dogs are welcome. Other pets are not permitted in the building.
Guests are responsible for the behaviour of their party. Any damage to the building, fixtures, furniture, or period features will be charged at cost of repair or replacement.
Final numbers, seating plans, and dietary requirements must be confirmed with the Events Team no later than 14 days before the event.
Access and set-up times must be agreed with the Events Team in advance. Suppliers may not arrive or leave outside the agreed windows.
The Events Team reserves the right to refuse service or ask any guest to leave if behaviour is abusive, threatening, or puts other guests or staff at risk.