The Granby Arms
Quick info
About The Granby Arms
A coal fire, a jukebox and a pool table set the terms at The Granby Arms, a pub in Oldham where no TVs compete with the music and the game. Drinks are ordered and served at the bar, and the pub runs on walk-ins rather than bookings, so there is no need to plan ahead. The kitchen sends out a pub menu built around sandwiches, wraps and loaded fries, with skewers and burgers also on offer. Outside, seating gives drinkers somewhere to sit in warmer weather, and dogs are welcome alongside their owners. A step-free entrance means visitors with mobility needs can get in without a kerb or stair to negotiate. The doors open daily. Karaoke has taken place here as well, adding to the music that already plays through the room.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pool table, karaoke and jukebox, philly cheese steak wrap and coal fire, no tvs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pool table, karaoke and jukebox, philly cheese steak wrap and coal fire, no tvs.
Customer Review Summary
What reviewers return to most is the old school "proper pub" character, with the pool table named again and again as the anchor, and one visitor putting it plainly that this is not a modern bar experience but somewhere to chat with everyone in the room. Close behind come the jukebox, the coal fire and the absence of TVs, which one regular counts as a plus, alongside friendly bar staff, a well liked beer selection and warm summer evenings spent drinking outside. A newer food menu draws praise from one reviewer, who singles out a Philly cheese steak wrap as a hearty, well cooked portion of straightforward pub fare. The complaints are pointed rather than frequent: one diner found all four ordered items dry and was left standing unserved while a barmaid chatted with a regular, and another describes drinks being snatched away and the group being pushed out over a suspected age issue without ever being asked for ID. One four star visit notes only the lack of anything to dry hands on in the toilet.
Customer Review Summary
What reviewers return to most is the old school "proper pub" character, with the pool table named again and again as the anchor, and one visitor putting it plainly that this is not a modern bar experience but somewhere to chat with everyone in the room. Close behind come the jukebox, the coal fire and the absence of TVs, which one regular counts as a plus, alongside friendly bar staff, a well liked beer selection and warm summer evenings spent drinking outside. A newer food menu draws praise from one reviewer, who singles out a Philly cheese steak wrap as a hearty, well cooked portion of straightforward pub fare. The complaints are pointed rather than frequent: one diner found all four ordered items dry and was left standing unserved while a barmaid chatted with a regular, and another describes drinks being snatched away and the group being pushed out over a suspected age issue without ever being asked for ID. One four star visit notes only the lack of anything to dry hands on in the toilet.
Featured reviews
- Robert McNulty
“Lovely local with lovely atmosphere and beers😋🍻🍷🔥✊”
- Joseph Arnott
“Mama H was lovely and the rest of the bar staff! Brilliant night and a lovely drink!!”
- David Blair
“Not been in for a while as only visit the area every few months. Since I was last in the pub has now started offering food. I tried out the Philli Cheese Steak wrap, service was prompt and the wrap was cooked to perfection, hearty portion as well, all for just £12. The food offering is pub food - sandwiches, wraps, skewers, burgers and loaded fries but for a small wet led venue it hits the spot. I would definitely recommend.”
- Triggers Brush
“We ordered 4 different items from the menu and all 4 were dry. The barmaid was too busy talking with a regular/boyfriend to serve at the bar . knowingly left me stood waiting at the bar to be served for a good 5 minutes.”
- Nadim Siddiqui
“Great proper pub, friendly too. Nice drinks. Will go again! Shame they don't do light food like the Fox & Pine & Ashton Arms in Oldham? With an air fryer it would really easy!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Alcohol
- Casual
- Beer
Show more amenities
- Spirits
- Seating
- Karaoke
- Toilet
- Cosy
- Offerings· 1
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
Location
Bars near The Granby Arms
- The Commercial3.92640.2 miOutdoor seating
being kicked out abruptly, poorly poured guinness, friendly welcoming staff
- 0.6 miReservationsOutdoor seatingGood for kids
cash only for food, real ale beer selection, sunday roast dinner
- Swan Inn4.54540.7 miReservations
sunday roast dinners, pies as speciality, sausage and mash with yorkshire pud
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Granby ArmsOutdoor seating | 4.0180 | — | pool table, karaoke and jukebox, philly cheese steak wrap |
| The CommercialOutdoor seating | 3.9264 | 0.2 mi | being kicked out abruptly, poorly poured guinness, friendly welcoming staff |
| The Wellington/The Stockpot at the WellingtonReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.5289 | 0.6 mi | cash only for food, real ale beer selection, sunday roast dinner |
| Swan InnReservations | 4.5454 | 0.7 mi | sunday roast dinners, pies as speciality, sausage and mash with yorkshire pud |
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