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The Regal Moon (JD Wetherspoon), Rochdale
Rochdale
OL16 1HB
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J D WetherspoonReviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Regal Moon (JD Wetherspoon)
Converted from an old cinema,there are two entrances to this large 'spoons.The interior does not contain as much cinema decor or internal structure as some other cinema conversions I have been to ,but the ale range and quality mark this out as one not to miss.One rank of handpumps have pump clips all marked "coming soon" but I felt this was a genuine attempt to keep local drinkers informed rather than a bit of beer teasing.The two ranks of operational handpumps had a varied and interesting selection of real ale besides the usual suspects.My Elland 1872 Porter was in top condition,and the rest of the crew were pleased with their selection .Just a shame my notetaking ability had been overwhelmed by beer consumption on our last drink of the evening visit.I would most definitely return,it's a very good 'spoons indeed.
On 18th July 2014
- rating: 8
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ROB Camra left this review about The Regal Moon (JD Wetherspoon)
I visit this pub almost every week, so I thought it was about time I did an update. The beer is always in good condition, but the range is beginning to get a bit limited. There's always a good array of guest beers on, but they tend to have the same ones coming back again and again. Last Friday the Dunscar Bridge Northern Storm was in great nick as were the other beers we tried, but it was the only beer that hadn't been on before. Come on guys, let's have a bit of a change.
16/03/2010
This pub has been going from strength to strength since Chris the manager took over last year. He used to run the JDW in Huddersfield so he knows what it's all about. He was also one of the judges at the Champion Winter Beer Of Britain in Manchester. A couple of weeks ago they installed another 6 handpumps, that makes 18 in total !! It's one of our regular stops on our Rochdale real ale crawl, so we're in here at some point almost every week, often more than once. It's a huge place converted from a cinema (The Regal) and has lots of cinema memorabilia around the walls. Despite it's size it can get busy at times but you can still get served fairly easily most of the time, yes, really, in a JDW. It's now one of the best JDWs around in my opinion with a wide range of constantly changing beers, all well kept.
On 23rd May 2014
- rating: 8
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Pub SignMan left this review about The Regal Moon (JD Wetherspoon)
The Regal Moon is a large town centre Wetherspoons pub, located in a grand building, which dates back to 1938 when it opened as the Regal cinema. The interior feels pretty vast on entering with row upon row of seating in the lower level section at the front of the pub. The servery is located about halfway back along the right hand wall, with a raised seating area beyond complete with fireplace and typical Wetherspoons booths with coloured glass that matches the pub’s windows. A second entrance can be found at the rear of the pub where there is also a limited amount of outdoor seating. There are a few nice features including several ornate pillars, a mannequin playing an organ above the bar and lots of pictures of various entertainers from cinema history.
Three banks of six hand pumps allow for a strong ale selection including ‘Spoons regulars, plenty of guests and the odd cider. I tried a pint of the Goose Eye Black Moor (£2.10) which was on fine form and very enjoyable. The staff seemed like a well drilled bunch and I thought they were very friendly and helpful. I understand that the pub was named Wetherspoons cask pub of the year for 2011 and with such a good range of well kept beer, it’s hard to argue with that assessment.
I think the best Wetherspoons pubs combine great beer with an interesting old building and this place certainly ticks both of those boxes. With friendly service as well, this is definitely one of the best Wetherspoons I have found on my travels and it should merit a visit regardless of your views on the chain.
On 26th February 2012
- rating: 8
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