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Dobcross Band & Social Club, Dobcross

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Operator: Dobcross Band Social Club
Platt Lane, Dobcross, OL3 5AD (View on Google Map)

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This venue won an award in 2023.

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This is a club, which means that the bar may be only open to members.

Visitors welcome at all times.

Please note - Opens 2pm on Saturday if bowls are being played, if in doubt phone to check. Dobcross is now in Oldham but was formally just inside the western border of the West Riding of> Yorkshire. The Club boasts enjoyable views of the hills of the Saddleworth moors. The present wooden building was erected in 1967 and is set out in a way to provide facilities for the members of its various sections. These are bands, youth, adult learners & beginners, youth band & silver band, eleven bowling teams with competitions throughout the summer, five snooker teams (tuition given to youngsters) plus darts and crib players. There is a youth theatre group, various keep fit & well-being classes, a book lending library, indoor bowling (winter only) and coffee mornings every other Saturday. The Club is famous for its Band concerts, mainly of local bands but occasionally host bands from further afield (last Sunday in the month). Dobcross Silver Band won the regional finals earlier in the year and qualified for the National Brass Band Championships in Cheltenham. In September they competed against bands from all over Great Britain to win the Fourth Section title, which sees them win promotion to the Third Section in 2023. The club is now free of tie............... Additionally opens 2-5 on Saturday for bowls matches. The club gained the accolade of being R O B branch of CAMRA Club of the Year 2018/19/20/21/22 and 2022 GRT Manchester regional winner. Dobcross Silver Band won the regional finals earlier in the year (2022) and qualified for the National Brass Band Championships in Cheltenham. In September they competed against bands from all over Great Britain to win the Fourth Section title, which sees them win promotion to the Third Section in 2023.

Five Hand-pumps on

Information for this venue is provided by the Rochdale Oldham & Bury Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Oldham District (B)
Last updated
18/02/2025
Last surveyed
07/02/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Members
Pub ID
ROB/1821
Asset of Community Value
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Tuesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Monday
5:00pm - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Club serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Joseph Holt - Bitter
Joseph Holt - Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted twice

JW Lees - Bitter
JW Lees - Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted twice

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Ossett - Yorkshire Blonde , Phoenix (varies) , Pictish (varies)

Source: Local


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Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Real Ale Real Ale
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Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
356 (Dobcross Sq Mon - Fri)

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