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Owd Betts, Norden

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Opens Fri at 12:00pm
Operator: Independent
Edenfield Road, Norden, OL12 7TY (View on Google Map)
(01706) 649904
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Dating from 1796, this former farmhouse became a pub, the Hare and Hounds, in 1820. From around 1841 - 1886 the pub was run by Betty Ashworth, and although the licence was in the name "Hare and Hounds" the pub was always known locally as "Owd Betts". In the 1950s in recognition of this, the brewery formally changed the name. Its reputed locally that the pub is haunted by Betty Ashworth!

Inside the attractive stone building is a traditional bar area with rooms off. There are 3 handpumps on the bar, usually with Wainwright on permanently, and two other guest beers, one of which is normally from a local microbrewery. The pub has an excellent reputation for its food, and is popular with walkers and hikers in coming from the local moors for refreshment. There is ample car parking for those coming by road -

Information for this venue is provided by the Rochdale Oldham & Bury Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Rochdale District (B)
Last updated
14/07/2025
Last surveyed
20/12/2018
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
ROB/398
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 7:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 7:00pm
Friday
Noon - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Wainwright - Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.1%
Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold

This beer is served regularly at Owd Betts, Norden.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
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Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Features
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Quiet Quiet
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