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Rover's Return, Douglas (Rovers Return)

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Operator: Independent
11 Church Street, Douglas, IM1 2AG (View on Google Map)
(01624) 676459
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The Rover's is an interesting pub to say the least. The bar features handpumps fashioned from the ends of fire hoses, a real fire burns beneath the dartboard and one room is preserved as a shrine to Blackburn Rovers FC. Then there is the truly eclectic and enthusiastic mix of clientele, referred to as "Bushy People" in the local CAMRA newsletter after the Bushy's house beers. Desperate Dan size portions of food are served at lunchtimes. The Rover's would be a famous landmark if it was not tucked away behind the Town Hall.

Historic Interest

Brass handpumps fashioned from the ends of fire hoses

Information for this venue is provided by the Isle of Man Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Albion
Local Authority
Last updated
02/03/2025
Last surveyed
01/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
IOM/54
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm
Saturday
No Service
Sunday
No Service
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Bushy's - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Bushy's - Bitter
Bushy's - Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 8 times.
Bushy's - Bitter
Bushy's - Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 8 times. at Rover's Return, Douglas.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Bushy's - Old Bushy Tail TasteMatch Prediction

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Bushy's - Old Bushy Tail
Bushy's - Old Bushy Tail Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 5 times.
Bushy's - Old Bushy Tail
Bushy's - Old Bushy Tail

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Rover's Return, Douglas.

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

Changing beers typically include: Bushy's (seasonal) , Bushy's (seasonal) , Bushy's (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Live Music Live Music
Games Games
Darts, Pool (Pool room temporarily closed February 2024)
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (350m)
Douglas
Directions
Pedestrianised area behind the Town Hall

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