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The Bobbing John (Photo David Sheldon 18/05/2022). (Pub, External, Key). Published on 30-06-2022
Image: The Bobbing John (Photo David Sheldon 18/05/2022). (Pub, External, Key). Published on 30-06-2022
(Pub, External). Published on 16-01-2016
Image: (Pub, External). Published on 16-01-2016

Bobbing John, Alloa

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Operator: Wetherspoon
46 Drysdale Street, Alloa, FK10 1JL (View on Google Map)
(01259) 222590
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The pub is situated in a traditional three-storey sandstone building, purpose built in 1895 for the Alloa Co-operative Society.

The pub's name relates to Alloa-born John Erskine who created industrial Alloa, developing the town as a coal mining centre. He was twice Secretary of State for Scotland under Queen Anne; however, his frequent changes of political allegiance earned him the nickname 'Bobbing John'.

Much of the building's existing stone has been retained and a new Victorian shop front reintroduced, in keeping with the building. the pub feaures a large beer garden.

Alcohol served from 11am

Children & accompanying adults are allowed on the premises until 8pm (childrens rules apply). Last orders for meals for adults with children is 7pm

Information for this venue is provided by the Forth Valley Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Clackmannanshire
Last updated
02/02/2025
Last surveyed
28/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
FOV/92
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Belhaven - 80/-
Belhaven - 80/-

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted twice

Nottingham - Legend
Nottingham - Legend

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Phoenix - Wobbly Bob
Phoenix - Wobbly Bob

Premium Bitter

ABV: 6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 days ago

Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby

Red Ale

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Broughton (varies) , Kelburn (varies) , Williams Bros (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Paved Area
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Games Games
Dart Board
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Beer Festival Beer Festival
Wetherspoon National
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Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
McGill's: 51, 52, H1, H2
Nearby Station (282m)
Alloa

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