Rochdale, Oldham & Bury

Campaign for Real Ale

Campaign for Real Ale

Owd Betts

Edenfield Road
Norden
OL12 7TY
Telephone(01706) 649904
Real AleQuiet PubFamily FriendlyGardenLunchtime MealsEvening MealsParkingSmokingRestaurantDog Friendly
Opening times: Mon closed; Tue–Thu 12:00-22:00 or later; Fri and Sat 12:00-23:00 or later; Sun 12:00-22:00 or later
Regular beers: Wainwright Golden

See more about this pub on WhatPub, CAMRA's national pub guide.

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.

Reopened 2021 after COVID