The Cemetery Hotel, Greave, Rochdale

An interesting pub for me as it's listed by Camra as one with an outstanding interior of national importance. Unfortunately my visits to Rochdale have always been for the purpose of watching my team humiliate themselves at Spotland, so this pub is too busy to fully appreciate. I did note on this occasion that there is some new wallpaper which imitates bare brickwork, which I thought was a little out of character. On the bar: mostly mainstream beers (see photos) with the two relatively local breweries represented by blonde beers. I went for the Doom Bar, which was nothing to write home about. This is a beer that benefits from a bit of extra time in the cellar before serving, which I don't think this one had. I'll probably be back though, the next time the Hatters take on the Dale.