The Wellington, Oldham

Visited November 2017 around lunch time on a Wednesday. I don't think food is served every day, but it was when I was there. Lots of pensioners seemed to be tucking in to presumably reasonably priced meals and they seemed to be enjoying the food. I didn't stay for food, but at the bar there was Lemon Dream by Salopian, Bad Ass by Donkeystone, Tiger Rut by Millstone and a few nationals that I can't remember. A good selection. My Lemon Dream was £1.45 for a half and rather enjoyable. I'd be happy to go back.

Had a wonderful pint of Thwaites original for £2.80, so good, had to have another. This was so welcome after the disappointment of the pint up the road. Seems a very friendly pub, nicely fitted out, with lots going on. Because of the band festival the Nutty Black was off, and plastic glasses in use. Definitely worth a visit.

Although this is apparently a free house half the beers on offer were from Thwaites (or Marstons whatever). It's basically a local boozer with a wooden floor around the bar and a carpeted area to the right. There were signs of some Ale Trailers on a Saturday afternoon but most people seemed to be locals. Beers available were Thwaites Nutty Black, Original & Wainwright, Phoenix Arizona, Little Critters Wise Owl and Nook Blond. I went for the Arizona (£2.80) which was in excellent nick. This is very much a locals pub but pleasant enough.