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

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
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

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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

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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
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Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
McGill's: 51, 52, H1, H2
Nearby Station (282m)
Alloa

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