Former nightclub for sale or lease in Bolton town centre

The property, located at 23 Mawdsley Street, Bolton, BL1 1LL, is available to let or for sale, with offers in the region of £450,000.

The former nightclub on Mawdsley Street, Bolton, now on the market with flexible use options (Image: Rightmove)

Alternatively, the building can be leased on a new full repairing and insuring (FRI) lease at an annual rent of £37,500, exclusive, with incentives available subject to tenant status.

Arranged over three to four levels plus a basement, the premises extend to approximately 8,288 square ft, equating to around £54.30 per square ft. Business rates and additional charges may apply.

The building has a long history as a social and nightlife venue in the town centre.

Located near Nelson Square, the property sits in the heart of Bolton’s leisure and entertainment district (Image: Rightmove)

It was previously used as a licensed political social club, before being converted and operating more recently as a nightclub.

It is now being marketed as suitable for a range of alternative uses, subject to planning permission.

Potential uses include a cocktail bar, karaoke venue, entertainment space, club, or a mixed-use leisure concept, reflecting the flexible layout across multiple floors.

There is also potential for residential conversion, again subject to planning consent.

The building is spread over four floors with a rooftop terrace (Image: Rightmove)

Situated prominently on Mawdsley Street, the property benefits from a prime position within Bolton’s established leisure and nightlife circuit, close to Nelson Square.

Nearby occupiers include J.D. Wetherspoon and Yates, with the site positioned adjacent to Bolton’s main club premises.

The surrounding area is predominantly commercial, but is also seeing increasing residential development, including nearby student accommodation schemes and new housing at St George’s Road, Bark Street and Moor Lane.

Internally, the accommodation is largely open-plan, with WC facilities on multiple floors, office and storage areas, and a roof-terrace smoking area on the fourth floor. Access is available from both Mawdsley Street and Chancery Lane.

Commercial agents say the property’s size, central location and history within Bolton’s social scene make it a strong candidate for reuse as the town centre continues to evolve.