CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale logo
Pubs & Clubs
Beers & Breweries
Pubs & Clubs
Beers & Breweries
CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale logo
Join Us

Blue Pits Inn, Castleton

You have visited this venue
View all visits
Directions
You want to visit - You have this in
Open
842 Manchester Road, Castleton, Castleton, OL11 2SP (View on Google Map)
(01706) 632151
Website
Facebook

The Blue Pits is a friendly local situated in the centre of Castleton easily accessible by bus or train. Three JW Lees beers are always available. The pub has three drinking areas with pub games in the taproom. Regular quiz nights and karaoke are a feature. This former railway building has a tiled mosaic of John Willie Lees on the outside wall.

Historic Interest

This former railway building has a tiled mosaic of John Willie Lees on the outside wall.

Information for this venue is provided by the Rochdale Oldham & Bury Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Rochdale District (B)
Last updated
26/02/2025
Last surveyed
11/01/2025
Leasehold owner
Lees
Freehold owner
Lees
Pub ID
ROB/33
Asset of Community Value
Premium Access Required

You must be a Digital Subscriber or CAMRA Member to be able to view specially curated GBG descriptions

Premium Access Required
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:30pm
Monday
Noon - 11:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
JW Lees - Bitter
JW Lees - Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 8 times
JW Lees - Bitter
JW Lees - Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 8 times
JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale
JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 3.7%
JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale
JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
JW Lees - Boilerhouse Craft Pale
JW Lees - Boilerhouse Craft Pale Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 4 times
JW Lees - Boilerhouse Craft Pale
JW Lees - Boilerhouse Craft Pale

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 4 times
Changing

Lees seasonals

Changing beers typically include: JW Lees (seasonal)

Source: Local

Your scores

Join CAMRA to access beer scoring and view scores for other pubs. Become a member.
Retrieving scores
You have no beer scores submitted.
Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
Occasional
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Games Games
Cards & darts
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
17
Nearby Station (50m)
Castleton (Manchester)

Help keep our information accurate!

Notice an error or missing details? Help us keep our pub & club information accurate by sharing any corrections or updates you spot.

Suggest an edit

Explore the local area

Curated guides are specially put together for your enjoyment! These trips are crafted by specialists along with dedicated volunteers with local knowledge.

Premium Guide
Manchester Bars & Beer Cafes

Manchester Bars & Beer Cafes

50 minutes 8 curated stops

You’ll find great cask and keg options along the way, and all the venues on this route are dog friendly so your four-legged friends can come too.

Nearby

(Key). Published on 10-07-2016
Open
Old Post Office Ale House
Independent Pub, in Castleton
1 Regular, 4 Changing Beers
  • CAMRA discount scheme
Published on 07-08-2013
Open
Commercial Inn
Pub, in Castleton
Beer
Open
Newtown National Club
Newtown National Club Club, in Castleton
CASK ALE not available
Published on 11-08-2014
Open
Woolworth Sports & Social Club
Woolworth Sports & Social Club Club, in Castleton
1 Changing Beer
Published on 11-12-2019
Open
Royal Toby Hotel
Pub, in Castleton
1 Regular, 2 Changing Beers
Castle Hawk Golf Club
Castle Hawk Golf Club Club, in Rochdale
CASK ALE not available
Mayfield Sports Club
Mayfield Sports Club Club, in Castleton
CASK ALE not available
Published on 07-08-2013
Open
Mercure Norton Grange
Pub, in Castleton
CASK ALE not available
Open
Sudden Social Club
Sudden Social Club Club, in Rochdale
CASK ALE not available
Published on 07-08-2013
Open
Harrows
Red Oak Taverns Pub, in Rochdale
CASK ALE not available

Need accommodation?

 

 

Recently Viewed

(Pub, External, Key). Published on 03-03-2022
Closed • Opens Wed at 3:00pm
Williams Beer & Gin House
Pub, in Huddersfield
1 Regular, 5 Changing Beers
Photo 20.3.2022 (Adrian Smith). (Pub, External, Key). Published on 24-12-2024
Closed • Opens Tue at 10:30am
Clarke's Sibin
Clarke's Taverns UK Limited Pub, in Chorley
2 Changing Beers
Pub Walk Shoes Icon

Love Cask Beer?

Join CAMRA to support the campaign to access more features plus access to a range of different benefits.

Become a member
© Campaign for Real Ale 2023 - 2025 (ce-11)
Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube
Home

Privacy Overview

We use cookies, which are small text files, to improve your experience on our website and to show you personalised content. You can allow all or manage them individually.

Necessary

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-Necessary

These cookies help us to improve your web experience. They allow us to gather feedback on your behaviour and to show adverts relevant to you. You can turn this off here.

Cookies

We use cookies, which are small text files, to improve your experience on our website and to show you personalised content. You can allow all or manage them individually.