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The Baum, Rochdale
Rochdale
OL12 0NU
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Reviews of The Baum (Average Rating: 9 of 10) see review guidelines
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Baum
Interesting and award-winning pub, but perhaps not quite all it might seem? Housed in part of the Rochdale Pioneers building, but the age of the pub itself is uncertain? It also appears more food led than I was expecting, although none is served on Mondays (which happened to be the day I visited). Anyway, there is a lot to like in the various small seating / dining areas around the traditional-looking L-shaped interior (with the restaurant upstairs). I found six interesting real ales - including the unfined Repeater from Full Circle (£3.50 with Camra discount) - and a draught cider on the eight handpumps.
On 22nd March 2023
- rating: 8
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Quinno _ left this review about The Baum
My first visit to a place that made quite a name for itself a few years ago. Cut asunder from its former surrounds by the 1960s urban planners, it’s a lovely-looking pub, and inside is an old-fashioned feel but clean and tidy. Nicely done given that it didn’t actually become a pub until the 1980s; dark wood, exposed brick with distinct areas over a couple of levels. Conservatory out back. The piped music was a bit abrasive. Seven cask on over eight pumps with a good range. I plumped for Titanic First Class (NBSS 3.5) and Osset White Rat (NBSS 2 – didn’t fully clear) which was fag-end and indeed was the last one out as it ran dry for the next punter – I was mildly disappointed that for such a vaunted ale pub they didn’t pop over to check on mine. I enjoyed my stop here but it isn’t perhaps the Top 50 pub it was a few years back…? GBG’23 listed. 8.5
On 18th March 2023
- rating: 8
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Rob Hunter left this review about The Baum
Visited The Baum for the first time earlier this week. 8 hand pulls at the bar with 6 of those available, including Bass for those so inclined (a beer I have never been that fussed about and don't really understand its cult following). That aside, there were two ales by Pictish (Samhain Stout and Tweed Pale Ale), Vocation Heart & Soul, Thornbridge Jaipur and a Salt collaboration beer called Inndustry.
The Samhain Stout was £3 for a pint (£1.50 for a half) and that seemed to be the going rate for the other cask ales too, based on what other customers were ordering.
This is a comfortable traditional feeling pub with banquette seating, tables (copper topped) and stools, dark wood, stained glass and a nice central island bar. Music was playing at a sensible volume.
My ale was in tip-top condition and I really enjoyed my visit here. I shall definitely be back if I find myself in Rochdale again.
On 24th November 2022
- rating: 9
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- Accommodation : No last updated 20 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 20 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 20 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 20 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : No - Offer their own discount scheme - last updated 26 February 2024 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 20 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 20 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Darts : No last updated 20 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 20 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Function Room : Yes last updated 20 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 20 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Jukebox : No last updated 20 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Karaoke : No last updated 20 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Live Music : No last updated 20 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 20 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 20 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : No last updated 20 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Pool Table : No last updated 20 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Quiz Night : No last updated 26 February 2024 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 20 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 20 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : Yes - Ask for ramp to be fitted - last updated 20 March 2023 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 20 March 2023 by ROB Camra