Rochd'ALE' Ale Trail

06/04/2026

Blimey… what an Easter Ale Trail that was 🍻

Pubs buzzing, glasses clinking, and a town centre absolutely full of life from start to finish. Whether you conquered the full trail or just “carefully sampled” a few stops, it’s safe to say it was one to remember.

We’re still checking the numbers… but let’s just say a few pints may have been enjoyed along the way.

Big shoutout to all the venues bringing the atmosphere, the laughs, and the top-notch cask ale all weekend long — and to everyone who came out and made it such a cracking few days.

Rumour still stands… that American who flew in just to complete it. Legendary behaviour 🇺🇸🍺

And don’t stop now… keep supporting your town centre venues — they’re here all year round pouring the good stuff 🍻

Ps- we’ll be back!

05/04/2026

WOW — they came in their droves for the Ale Trail yesterday 🍻

The international theme rolled on too, with a chap all the way from Latvia getting involved — we’re basically global now 🌍

Now, while the number of pints enjoyed still needs “checking and verifying”… we reckon it was our busiest day EVER 👏

Plenty of cask ale still waiting, and the lovely staff across all venues are ready to stamp your cards ✔️

A big win for the town centre too — supporting its growing hospitality scene and keeping our pubs thriving 👏

Last chance today… so put your Easter egg down and get yourself into town for a few cask ales 🐣🍺👀

04/04/2026

Why not check out the specials board at The Baum whilst out and about along the trail!?

On our Specials Board this weekend:

Chicken Supreme with poached baby carrots, asparagus & mashed potato. Served with a creamy leek sauce.

A little touch of spring 🌻

04/04/2026

Not to be missed at The Pint Pot!

🍺PINT AND SARAH’S SAUSAGE ROLL🐷

During the ale trail make sure to pick up a sausage roll on your way round

Selection today
Bear Town Kodiak - Citrus Pale - 4%
Twisted Blonde - Blonde - 4%
Nicks no nonsense Stout - Stout - 5%
Big Stans - Best Bitter - 3.8%

04/04/2026

03/04/2026

There's plenty of love music on the trail, including at Empire Rochdale! 🪕🎷🎸🎹🎺🎻👩‍🎤

03/04/2026

Don't forget to eat for sustenance on the trail! 🍽️

🔥 Hungry? We’ve got you covered at Moody Blue 🔥
Why cook when you can kick back with proper pub food, cold drinks, and a great atmosphere? 🍔🍻
From hearty pub classics to stacked burgers, all-day breakfasts and freshly made favourites — everything’s cooked to order and packed with flavour.
✨ Kitchen open today until 8pm— but don’t leave it too late… our best dishes don’t hang around!
Grab your mates, grab a drink, and let us do the cooking 👨‍🍳
See you at Moody Blue 😉

03/04/2026

Day 2! 🍻

02/04/2026

🍻 Rochdale… the Ale Trail is pulling them in from near and very very far 🍻

We’ve officially had our first finishers — and some of them have travelled from the exotic lands of Doncaster and Chester to complete it 👏🌍

Ten venues. One mission. Clearly worth the journey.

Its quest is simple: drink cask ale (responsibly), get stamped, repeat. Complete the trail and you’ll bag yourself an exclusive reward.

If Doncaster and Chester can do it… what’s your excuse? 👀

02/04/2026

What an absolutely cracking eggstravaganza of a Rochd'ALE' Easter Ale Trail do we have for you!? Make sure you pop into town with a spring in your step this weekend - you'd be hopping mad to miss it! 🏰🐣🐇🚶🍻