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This pub is definitely open and probably benefitting from its location within sight of the King Street Metrolink stop. On my visit (mid-afternoon on Saturday) is was pretty. The Lees Bitter and a Lees seasonal were on tap. The bitter was very well kept and reasonably priced at just £2.40 a pint. Has an outside drinking area which enjoys the sun until later afternoon. 7/10.
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Not to be confused with the Bank Top Brewery Tap in Bolton, this is a JW Lees establishment hidden behind the huge Mecca Bingo building. Contrary to the previous review and the title, the pub is no longer closed. Although trade was not exactly roaring. The barman was busy on a laptop, whilst apart from one other guy, the only other customers were a group of young Doncaster Rovers football fans, in town for their FA Cup match at Oldham. JW Lees Bitter & their seasonal Plum Pudding were on. I quite enjoyed my half of the latter. The pub has the appearance of a council estate pub, with a large open-plan room and a stage for music/karaoke etc. Not a particularly salubrious establishment. But at least the beer was good..
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CLOSED and boarded up...
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good beer and great food.
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Called in again on Saturday after Oldham Beer Festival as promised. I've changed my mind after this last visit. I had to take my pint back to the bar as it was foul, it was changed with no problem, but the second pint wasn't great either, even though it was from a different pump. When I got back to my seat the other half said "This wines off". Back to the bar again. When I told the landlord he shouted "What do you want ME to do about it?" I pointed out that as the landlord I would expect him to change it and apologise rather than get stroppy. This went down like the proverbial "lead budgie". He did change it though and after smelling the bottle threw the rest of it away. Still no apology though. Won't be getting another chance I'm afraid. Down goes the rating to a 2.
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This place has a bit of a sterile atmosphere, at least it did at 6.30 on a Saurday evening when we called in. Very modern bright interior with large pictures on the walls (probably from The Range or Wilkinsons) which is not unpleasant. I had a pint of the Lees Bitter which was fine. May well call in after Oldham beer festival in a few weeks as it's better than a lot of places in Oldham.
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The bank top tavern is well worth a visit, staff are always friendly, good beerand great food.
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Tis a scary establishment.
Quite an uncomfortable atmosphere and the 'wedding reception' disco is too much to bear.
anonymous - 4 Oct 2005 01:05 |
the bank top tavern is a nice and very welcoming public house and the bar staff are very friendly.i would recommend it to visit.also the food is very nice and the carvery is well presented.
leanne and lee - 1 Nov 2004 22:30 |
it has jw lees real ale does home cooked food and is warm and friendly
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I have visted the pub on quite a few occasions and found it very friendly and nice with great ale aswell
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Not a nice pub. Serves the local bitter from JW Lees of Middleton which is very nice but the pub is a bit downbeat and the clientele leave a lot to be desired
Dave - 6 Sep 2004 17:16 |
