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Nยบ 343 in 659 in Bury

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Great traditional pub. Friendly and efficient service.

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Anthony Barber . 2024-11-15

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Sometimes go in for Friday karaoke, the landlords Stacey and Dean are very friendly and welcoming.

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Danny . 2024-11-03

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Great day at the black pudding throwing comp, don't recommend the burgers,fatty,low quality meat.Beer excellent and great music inside and outside so overall a great day.

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Dennis Barry . 2024-09-17

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Nice pub and friendly staff would recommend a visit to this pub,also dog friendly

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John Delaunay . 2024-09-17

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Landlady amazing really friendly great place to visit

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Michael winstanley . 2024-07-23

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Cheapest bar in Rammy now, nice inside well worth a visit only gripe I have is they no longer do Morretti ๐Ÿ˜ž

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Adam Etchells . 2024-06-20

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On my recent stop over in Ramsbottom I went to Oaks or The Royal Oak as i remember it both nights for a couple of pints very friendly folk a few locals knocking about for a bit of banter got to get a big thumbs up from me ..

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Letโ€™s Talk ... . 2024-05-30

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Friendly helpful staff. Food was brilliant. We had the 1940s specials - loaded fries for some, spam, egg and fries for others! 2 great singers on a Sunday afternoon were fabulous too.

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Jane Shaw . 2024-05-26

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Another pub probably more frequented by the locals. It's lovely inside and they often have live music. Definitely worth a visit when in the area. Edit (May 2024) It now has new mangement. Lovely people. (Dean and Stacey.) The food is stunning. Try a DFC. That's Dean's Fried Chicken. Delicious. Salt and pepper chips are delicious, too. They have a burger combo with two normal beefburgers - absolutley delicious - and a chicken breast coated with Dean's 11 herbs and spices which are every bit on a par with that Colonel from Kentucky. No ting - ping microwave food here. Absolutley coming again. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป Extra Edit. The Gents toilets are stunningly clean and fresh smelling. And really well decorated, too.

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William Keane . 2024-05-06

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Landlady is really aggressive, I was venting about my ex husband not putting a grave stone on my son's grave, the landlady body slammed me, I got in her face a bit, then thought leave it n go, she then decided to chase after me and shove me in the back all on CCTV by the way, i floored her n she rang the police, i would'nt recommend this pub to my worst enemy

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julie k . 2024-03-24

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Well what can I say family run pub fantastic service stacey the land lady is so helpful and down to earth what ever u need she is there grat advice nothing to small for her and her family iv hared nothing but grate comments about the pub looking forward to the food wen it comes which iv been told will be soon

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James C . 2024-03-17

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Fantastic few hours spent in The Oaks, perfect hosts, very helpful and friendly..... We will see you again very soon...

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127donnat . 2024-03-17

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Amazing pub, great atmosphere and amazing staff , welcoming and warmly inside, staff do great customer service and smells clean. They have a lovely english bulldog and great kids who love to play games and interact with locals , Locals love it alot go in day to day they have said and landlord and landlady are sweet and take care of there customers. Would definitely recommend this for families and friends on nights out or during the day.

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unknownl877 . 2024-03-17

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I have been drinking in Ramsbottom for 42 years. I only go out twice a month. I wasn't allowed in The Oaks as they said i was drunk and couldn't speak? Time roughly about 7.45. Stacey is barring all the locals and seems to be on some sort of power trip. She shouts swears and spends more time smoking out the back instead instead of being behind the bar. I'm ๐Ÿ’ฏ positive that you have to wash your hands after smoking. Good bye Stacey because your not going to last with an attitude like that. Also i didn't write the other 2 reviews. I am definitely not good at poetry.

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Karina F . 2024-03-17

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Great location, prices very reasonable in fact cheaper than other places , family run pub warm atmosphere plenty of seating and good choice of beers , sport was awesome as there is a large screen . Very clean and very friendly . Especially the old chap think he the grandad harry lovely guy .

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colin b . 2024-03-17

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Fantastic atmosphere lovely and warm. Had a really nice time . Canโ€™t fault the place. Staff lovely and friendly. Landlord and landlady are absolutely lovely nothin his too much trouble . Looking forward to the food menu being Launched soon

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michelle f . 2024-03-17

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I can't believe a pub has gone downhill so much. Don't do food anymore and the woman behind the bar was so rude. Locals said she's landlady and is always like that.

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Banner Zone . 2024-03-11

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I made a mistake after a long day, and i was sure i had paid with a bigger note than i got change for. I wasn't flustered until they were nasty to me. I could have just checked my wallet again and seen the larger note in there. I thought it had been all i had on me. If i was treated decently like i was treating them, the whole scene would have been avoided where i was trying to explain my certainty. Would have preferred them not being nasty to me when they told me i used a smaller bill, so i would have naturally listened to the fact as stated and not just responded to the sneery treatment with a sense of injustice. Otherwise would have been a great place to write poetry. I busted out three poems in fifteen minutes that i was happy with. Didn't even finish half my beer. Now i am banned for being confused.

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Christine Guryev . 2024-02-15

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Called in for a quick pint. The lady behind the bar is very friendly, offered me a taste of the beer I was thinking of ordering, then brought it to my table when it was ready. Great ambience in the pub, toilets are super clean, highly recommended

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Chris Furey . 2024-02-11

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Lovely pub with very nice staff, stopped by to watch the rugby. Would certainly be a great place if they did food but very nicely offered to let us buy from the local chippy and eat in the pub.

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Tom . 2024-02-10

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Got told no on the door because I was under 25. Since when was that a thing? Discrimination against young people!!!

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Sam Bennett . 2023-12-30

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A nice change from the fancy expensive wine bars filling up this town. Good beer and football on the TV.

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Gavin Holden . 2023-12-25

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Warm cosy friendly pub. Lovely traditional decor and welcoming landlords.

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Paul Ryder . 2023-12-15

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Nice little pub to visit on a Saturday night. Music, atmosphere and good beer served by friendly bar staff. What more can you ask of a pub.

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Anthony, Windle . 2023-12-01

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Went for a drink with some mates. Did not eat. Decent atmosphere. Good craic with others in the pub.

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John Howson . 2023-11-09

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I went here for a spot to write poetry after a very very long week amidst the final week of a harrowing divorce from a domestic violence situation. I was so exhausted I could have sworn that I gave them a 10-pound note for my beer when I actually gave them a five pound note which I didn't realize until I got home, which was a few blocks away. It was my first time here and they treated me like I was trying to rob them. They were a bit nasty if they had been more polite it would have been a much easier situation. And I would have quickly found the 10-pound note that I still had in my pocket. The ambience was fantastic and I was able to belt out three or four poems in the 1/3 of a beer that I did drink there. I am just completely unimpressed with the service.

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Christine G . 2023-11-04

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Very friendly and a good place for a drink.

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Stevie . 2023-09-03

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The food here is great ๐Ÿ‘ and it's dog friendly

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Deborah MacGregor . 2023-08-14

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Menu good enough for a pub Draft ale perfection personified loved it. Landlady very welcoming and happy/friendly . Two large but placid dogs seen in the bar area. Menu not tasted but less expensive imo than the Railway. Iโ€™d return next time for food and ale.definitely n

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Graham Smith . 2023-08-06

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We called in here a couple of days ago. We had a meal (steak in ale pie and Chicken in stilton cream and mushroom sauce) and it was to die for . The food came in ample portions and was homemade, definately value for money. They have 2 gorgeous friendly dogs who like to come and say hello. Our Jack Russell was made to feel welcome and given treats. All in all a great pub to visit with lovely landlord and landlady who are friendly and welcoming.

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kerry edwards . 2023-07-03

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Lovely friendly pub, good atmosphere didn't eat just had a drink but would return.

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joanne williams . 2023-06-03

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Great place for a night out....friendly staff, lovely atmosphere. ..recommended. ....

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Gina Aspin . 2023-05-13

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Lovely little bar on the main street. We stopped here for a bite to eat and a drink. Although it was evening only the lunch menu was available so we both chose a cold sandwich and chips which we great. Well filled and good amount of chips! Shame for them there wasn't more people in there but the owner was so nice and to time to talk to us and show us the 2 gorgeous dogs they have there, Casper and Atari. Would definitely call in there again if we are in the area ๐Ÿ‘

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Dave Nimmo . 2023-04-29

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Good ๐Ÿ‘ 2 large friendly dogs to welcome you

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Neil Grunshaw . 2023-04-23

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A nice traditional pub with good beer and food.

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k fitzsimmons . 2023-04-19

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Welcoming pub, great food and the staff made a coach load of footie supporters very welcome with free food if you wanted. We chose off the menu and tried our first Rag pudding! Very tasty and very generous portions. Excellent, can highly recommend.

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Kathryn Woodward . 2023-04-15

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Alison is fantastic landlady very welcoming pub

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Mark Blackshaw . 2023-04-01

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Lovely pub. Great beer. Great service. Put a particular football game on specially for me. Most appreciated.

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Chris Schofield . 2023-03-31

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Lovely place, friendly staff, yummy food, lovely friendly atmosphere and puppy friendly

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sam wilson . 2023-03-13

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Didn't go in for food but I saw the homemade cheese and onion pie and couldn't resist. Beautiful, would highly recommend.

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U8259PVjamesm . 2023-02-25

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Usually call in for a beer or two after a Walk in the area. Nice and warm and friendly Barmaid! Can certainly recommend a visit!

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ernie knagg . 2023-02-13

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A brilliant, friendly pub, excellent quality drinks, great atmosphere

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Gerry Murray . 2022-12-04

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Great food lovely pub owners very friendly ๐Ÿ˜€

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gary riley . 2022-11-12

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Great local pub. Kid and pet friendly.

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Maureen Kirkwood . 2022-11-09

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Very friendly and efficient service. Food is the usual pub fair, but very good and reasonably priced. We went on a quiet mid week night, but plenty of events on, so will go on another weekend evening ... comedy night for example

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Mike Bayley . 2022-11-09

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Never been there before called in because it started raining, friendly service, cosy atmosphere, one of the rooms had games on the tables cards etc, there was one small games machine table with 6 free retro video games, Pac-man, Space Invaders etc. I will call in again.

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Stuart Ryde . 2022-10-27

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New to area and popped in on Saturday for good and drinks were made To feel really welcome and met the dogs ๐Ÿ˜‚ the food was really nice and good value

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Andy Mannion . 2022-10-23

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quiet when we were in don't know why because it's a really nice place

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Kevin Robinson . 2022-08-31

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What a lovely welcoming Place, the staff could not do enough for you.. Beautifully made food will go again ๐Ÿค—

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Bernadette Peace . 2022-08-22

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I had a wonderful time here. The meal was excellent. Brought my wife and friends. Still a lovely place.

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Timothy Peace . 2022-08-22

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friendly staff, very clean. this is the 4th hotel in this chain and would recommend to all my family and friends.

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Marie Cassidy . 2022-08-11

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Lovely place, great food, very friendly. Beautiful dogs

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Karen Walmsley . 2022-06-24

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Love this pub. Lovely meals and they don't rip you off. Staff and management are friendly, helpful and just really nice people. A proper pub.

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Marie Howard . 2022-05-16

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We arrived a bit late but the wonderful lady still made us a meal. Brilliant service, cheerful and nothing was too much trouble. Recommended.

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T1037NYbrianw . 2022-05-07

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Nice pub, had food was nice, clean and tidy

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Andrew โ€œBiggieโ€ Hinchliffe . 2022-05-02

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Lovely pub. Good service, nice atmosphere

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theresa johnston . 2022-05-02

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This is a good, traditional pub, with simple but very tasty food and a range of well-kept beer. Food portions are on the generous side. It is dog-friendly, and two large dogs are 'on the staff'. Service was first class and friendly, we were made to feel welcome. The prices are very reasonable. This is a pub that deserves to be better-known.

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Brian W . 2022-04-27

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The pub itself is very traditional and children friendly with lots of games to play with even for big kids as well !! Good selection of beers on offer at reasonable price, New spring menu had enough choices and again reasonable priced and good portion and quality. Service at the bar and for food was spot on.

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runningraham . 2022-04-05

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Went for a beer and food today. Great landlord and landlady, food was good, beer was good. Will definitely be back. Hope it goes well

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Big-Hugo . 2022-03-25

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There were 7 of us and we turned up to friendly inclusive pub, staff very helpful and the service was spot on. We all enjoyed our food immensely, they had an extensive menu with various options for all individuals. One of us just fancied an egg and cress sarnie which was not on the menu, no problem, they did it with no issue. Decent prices with decent beers to. A good list of bar games and plenty going on. Toilets spotless to. A great family friendly pub which we went to twice.

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Steve S . 2022-03-24

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It's a shame. The pub is pretty. The staff are ok. It just feels badly managed.

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Carole Lowe . 2022-03-13

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Great food friendly service. Excellent staff

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Dave Wishman . 2022-03-05

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Only been 3 times twice for a drink and then I popped in with my friend on Sat and had a meal. Couldn't fault the meal at all and price was so inexpensive and better than meals which I have paid more than double that price. Lovely friendly staff and the dogs which greet you as you go in are gorgeous ๐Ÿ˜ Also popped in yesterday for a pint with my son and had a game of Jenga, love it

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Sandra Burns . 2022-02-28

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Lovely pub - the dogs are great. They are huge.

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Julie Hatton . 2022-02-27

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Great service and excellent staff

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Dave Wishman . 2022-02-26

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Nice friendly pub, will return, without kids ha ha

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Jack Litherland . 2022-02-14

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Really friendly, decent and quirky pub! All the staff are lovely and every table has a board game on them. Casper and Atari (the doggies) are very welcoming when you walk through the door and make you feel right at home! Overall my favourite pub right in the town centre! ๐Ÿ‘

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Belamb James . 2022-02-01

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We walked in and ordered the drinks and then it hit us the horrendous smell of dogs. Whilst I accept it said dog friendly the smell was awful. I have been and will continue to enter establishements that cater fir dogs but this was too far

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Howard Dawson . 2022-01-30

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Visited last Friday afternoon and was well impressed with the lovely atmosphere and the very distinctive lighting in the pub. Very well staffed with a good food menu and a good selection of beers ๐Ÿป.

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Vincent Wells . 2022-01-24

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Brill pub lovely and warm and friendly bar staff

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Margaret Chadwick . 2022-01-22

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Great, friendly, warming atmosphere. We visit Ramsbottom from Durham, December time yearly & have a night out or two in this lovely bar. Owners & staff make us feel very welcome.

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Leanne Kane . 2021-12-29

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Great place and atmosphere with a very friendly owner/landlady

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Graham Smyth . 2021-12-10

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There is better beer in Ramsbottom..service is good though

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nick iliadis . 2021-10-31

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Good traditional pub, very good acoustic guitar/singer on Saturday evening

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berniefb . 2021-10-25

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A good pint of cask beer, tasty beef baguette with onions and gravy and friendly staff.

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DAVID PILKINGTON . 2021-10-15

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Lovely bar in the centre of Ramsbottom. Friendly staff, great food & gorgeous dogs

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dave gaunt . 2021-10-09

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Had a trip to Rammie today just for a run out. Tried this place because it looked welcoming. Lovely cheese and onion pie for me and a cracker of a rag pudding for my wife. Pint of bitter - Thwaites and a diet coke ยฃ17.90 and weโ€™ll worth the price. Nice place, friendly staff and dog friendly, we donโ€™t have a dog, but, itโ€™s a nice thing I have always thought. Weโ€™ll worth a visit.

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stevemorris69 . 2021-09-22

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Beautiful steak n ale pie really hit the spot. Really friendly staff nice atmosphere

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Janey B . 2021-08-29

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Lovely staff great food and excellent bar with Thwaite ales. Im a not local and felt more than welcome. Quirky and cosy tricky to pull off but this place does. Something for everyone here

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Joanne Lester . 2021-08-29

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We had a really enjoyable experience at The Oaks. It was the first time we had eaten there and the food was delicious. The chef was accommodating in explaining the gluten free options and the portions were very generous. We will definitely eat here again!

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Louisa R . 2021-08-16

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Nice venue for a relaxed lunch. Good service and good value lunch. Will come again and recommend to others. They gave a couple of lovely dogs too!!

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Gillian I . 2021-07-12

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Lovely place food amazing highly recommend there home made curry best we have had staff very friendly lee n trish

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lee birmingham . 2021-07-07

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Excellent service, polite and attentive staff. Great food. Highly recommend home made curry. We had half rice half chips. Cips are lovely the rice is soft and tasty

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Excursion01157399298 . 2021-07-07

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Worked away for 2 weeks and used the Oaks every night for my evening meal and a few beers all while getting to enjoy the Euros. Had a different meal every night and was not disappointed by anything. Chicken curry and rag pudding just 2 of the home made meals I had and both where fantastic. I ate here 8 times in the 2 weeks, all very affordable in price. This is a family run pub and you can see that is the service provided, pride taken in the food dishes and waiter service with a meaningful smile. The locals are great too, ever so friendly and made us feel like we where locals, often asking if I will be in tomorrow and they will see me then. If I could pick everything about this place up and move it to my local area I would. I will definitely be back next time we are in the area. Thank you to all at The Oaks for making my evenings more enjoyable and keeping me well fed and watered too. Matt The training lads

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MinshewPez . 2021-07-01

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On our way back from a 3 Day trip to Lytham/ Lytham StAnnes decided to stop off in โ€˜Rammyโ€™ which we usually visit once a year for a day out, we have seen this pub before ( not been for 2 years due to Covid-19) but thought it looked a bit of a โ€˜menโ€™sโ€™ pub, but today we looked in and had a big surprise, the couple who have taken over have produced an almost fairytale look inside, itโ€™s brilliant, had a lovely meal fo the 2 of us well priced, great Theakstons beer and friendly owners, itโ€™s where we will be eating in future. Well done ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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brianaL3944CX . 2021-06-16

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Decent pub with lovely staff. Tree a nice touch

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David Shankland . 2021-06-01

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Popped in for a bite of lunch and a drink. Everything re covid was being carried out properly but without the officious nature that some places seem to delight in these days.Great staff, service,food and even better dogs.

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Geoff D . 2020-10-29

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Nice little pub very friendly staff and food good would definitely call in again ๐Ÿ‘

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Jacqueline Fletcher . 2020-10-10

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Great service, selling good beers! Will come again

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Neil 3120 . 2020-09-26

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very accommodating and friendly staff. We wanted to sit outside in the sun and they moved the tables for us. Helpful staff and nothing was too much trouble. They were also following the Covid rules and keeping customers safe.

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Diane Nixon . 2020-09-20

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Relaxed place with friendly staff.

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Paul Davies . 2020-09-17

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Fun and friendly. Nice place to visit for a pint.

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Roy Fielding . 2020-09-12

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Fast, home cooked pub grub at a reasonable price. Even on a bank holiday Monday! Would definitely go again. Thanks team.

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41carlym . 2020-08-31

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Drove over from Leeds to stay at a local hotel, called in at the Oaks for lunch and had the Rag pudding as its a local dish which was recommended by the barmaid and we were delighted with our choice and would highly recommend it. The pub, staff and local customers were really friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area. Thank you Oaks for your lovely warm and friendly welcome and fantastic food and drinks.

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Paul C . 2020-08-22

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I like ataru and Casper very nice dogs and nice service

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Ajay . 2020-08-18

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Weirdly hipster interior with poor beer selection. I mean, it's fine, and they've gone to some effort, but a better tap selection would go a long way

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Neill McGeachin . 2020-08-15

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A welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff ๐Ÿ‘Œ

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Leon Whitfield . 2020-08-14

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Good beer. Have too lovely dogs and atmosphere is friendly.

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jimmy coatse . 2020-08-10

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Staff friendly beer good. Pub was clean and virus controlled.

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Lynn Coates . 2020-08-09

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Excellent service friendly and very welcoming. Felt very at ease with the current situation.

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Le-anne Morgan . 2020-07-14

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