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Published on 07-08-2013
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Blue Pits Inn, Castleton

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Opens at 12:00pm
842 Manchester Road, Castleton, Castleton, OL11 2SP (View on Google Map)
(01706) 632151
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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
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Tuesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:30pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:30pm
Monday
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

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 6 times

JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale
JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale

Session Pale Ale

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

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted twice

Changing

Lees seasonals

Changing beers typically include: JW Lees (seasonal)

Source: Local

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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
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
17
Nearby Station (50m)
Castleton (Manchester)

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