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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
Last surveyed
28/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
FOV/92
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Belhaven - 80/- TasteMatch Prediction

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Belhaven - 80/-
Belhaven - 80/- Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted twice
Belhaven - 80/-
Belhaven - 80/-

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Bobbing John, Alloa.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Bobbing John, Alloa.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Bobbing John, Alloa.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Conwy - Honey Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Conwy - Honey Porter
Conwy - Honey Porter Differently Produced Speciality Beers • 4.9% Spotted once
Conwy - Honey Porter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Conwy - Honey Porter

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 hours ago at Bobbing John, Alloa.

ABV 4.9%
Style Differently Produced Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Orkney - Red MacGregor TasteMatch Prediction

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Red MacGregor Pump Clip
Orkney - Red MacGregor Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once
Red MacGregor Pump Clip
Orkney - Red MacGregor

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 hours ago at Bobbing John, Alloa.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Morland - Old Speckled Hen TasteMatch Prediction

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Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted once
Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 hour ago at Bobbing John, Alloa.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Broughton (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
Games Games
Dart Board
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Wetherspoon National
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
McGill's: 51, 52, H1, H2
Nearby Station (282m)
Alloa

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