The Medicine Tap, Rochdale

Official site of Medicine Tap - www.themedicinetap.co.uk

Official site of Medicine Tap - www.themedicinetap.co.uk

The Medicine Tap is a large rectangular high-ceilinged pub/bar that used to be the town’s post office. The long bar on the back wall supports sixteen hand pumps and an array of premium and craft keg. I went for half a Paulener which set me back £2.15. The bar faces some old barrels made into high tables and normal seating is found either end of the bar. There is lots of standing room, so I imagine it gets busy in here at the weekend. I was one of two customers during a recent Monday evening visit. There are plasma screens on both side walls, one showing the list of available beers and the other advertising food and drink deals. There was some low background music playing. The door to the right labelled ‘Cocktail Vault’ was closed. I found the service to be polite and would return if in the area.