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Royal Oak, Didsbury

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Operator: Marston's
729 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, M20 6WF (View on Google Map)
(0161) 434 4788
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Built around 1850 this multi-roomed pub is akin to the community centre of the village. It maintains a traditional layout that has served it well over those years. The large central horseshoe-shaped bar displays an impressive collection of old porcelain spirit vats that thankfully were saved from a serious fire in the pub in the 1990s. Food takes the form of quality, locally-sourced cheese and pate plates, plus pies. It can be particularly busy when live sport is screened on television, but you can escape this by using the right-hand room or going outside at the back or to some of the pavement benches at the front.

Information for this venue is provided by the Stockport & South Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
17/02/2025
Last surveyed
17/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Marston's
Pub ID
MAS/4421
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am - Midnight
Saturday
11:30am - Midnight
Sunday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

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Banks's - Amber Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Banks's - Amber Ale
Banks's - Amber Ale Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 6 times.
Banks's - Amber Ale
Banks's - Amber Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at Royal Oak, Didsbury.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Marston's - Pedigree TasteMatch Prediction

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Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 6 times.
Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at Royal Oak, Didsbury.

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

Wainwright - Amber TasteMatch Prediction

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Wainwright - Amber
Wainwright - Amber Session Bitter • 4%
Wainwright - Amber
Wainwright - Amber

This beer is served regularly at Royal Oak, Didsbury.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Ringwood (varies)

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Cheese and pate plates
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
front, right-hand room only
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% off pints for CAMRA members
Transport
Close to bus routes
23, 42, 42A, 142, 171, 44, 42B
Close to metro (200m)
Didsbury Village
Closest station (1050m)
East Didsbury
Directions
jct Old Oak St

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