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The Ashton Arms, Oldham
Oldham
OL1 1PL
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Old Boots left this review about The Ashton Arms
A brick built terrace building, inside is a mid sized square room on two levels reflecting the topography of the location. The lower level is given over to table and chair seating while the upper to the right has the brick built counter plus some banquette seating, a pair of sofas and what appears to be a dog cage. There are screens in all areas. The potted history of the pub is painted on a beam separating the two levels, but it’s minimal decor otherwise and it has a slightly tatty ambiance. No standing at the bar is allowed. Five pulls with two local brews (Pictish and Stockport), a Saltaire, a Goose Eye and a CAMRA approved cider, a couple of T -bars and solos complete the line up. Beer quality was up to scratch, it’s GBG2024 listed and it only took cash today but that may not be standard as WhatPub doesn’t mention it.
On 27th March 2024
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Ashton Arms
The interesting thing about this pub is the time line of the pubs history, which can be seen along the top of the wall opposite the front bar counter. The various dates and info has been professionally sign written and really looks the part.
The first entry is July 1868 when a Mr Partington is granted a Licence for the Bricklayers Arms. 1985 Sylvia & Micheal Diggle purchase the pub from Bass. 1991 the pub doubles in size incorporating the house next door etc.
Five handpumps with four in use serving Settle Brewery Jericho Blonde, Pictish Brewers Gold, Pictish Porter and Saltaire North Landing. The prices were very reasonable and beer quality was excellent.
On 27th February 2024
- rating: 8
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Rob Hunter left this review about The Ashton Arms
Paid another visit back in January but just realised I neglected to leave an updated review. My last visit before this had been back in 2019.
At the time of my visit I found four cask ales available, one or two unused pulls, and one additional for real cider. My visit was on a Tuesday lunchtime and it was busy.
The Ashton Arms has had a bit of a spruce up since I was last in here but without changing the character - nothing too wild but a new carpet and a lick of paint, and the rather dodgy dip in the floor outside the gents toilets has been sorted.
I had a half of JPA by Portobello and that set me back £1.55.
Food is still served and main dishes are now £6 so still great value for those choosing to dine.
On 23rd March 2023
- rating: 8
[User has posted 750 recommendations about 598 pubs]
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Ashton-under-Lyne, 4.27 miles, 1 hr 22 min walk (show)
Mossley (Manchester), 4.29 miles, 1 hr 22 min walk (show)
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- WiFi : Yes last updated 03 February 2024 by ROB Camra