The Baum — Restaurant in Oldham

You can find The Baum at 33-37 Toad Lane in Rochdale, just outside the city. It was a hardware store established in 1980 and now serves as a local dining spot with dim lighting and rough wood flooring that reflect its past. Go to the bar or join an evening gathering where guests enjoy creative British food and real ale from Pictish and other regional brews. The pub atmosphere is strongest on weekends when locals return after work.

About The Venue

The Baum occupies a former hardware store in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, originally built in 1980 and converted into a restaurant. It still keeps features of its industrial past like the rough wood floor and classic pub interior style that support the space’s historic identity. Lighting is kept dim to create an atmospheric backdrop while preserving original details from the structure. This mix of heritage and modern food defines the current experience, especially through standout offerings such as creative British cuisine with real ale selections from Pictish, served in a community-oriented setting that honors its roots.

Typical Experiences

You can find The Baum at 33-37 Toad Lane in Rochdale. It was originally built in 1980 and repurposed as a restaurant, now serving creative British food with real ale from Pictish and other regional brews. Guests often visit for dinner or late drinks on weekdays or weekends when the atmosphere is most active. The venue remains popular for evening meals and gatherings. Whether you’re arriving solo to enjoy quiet time at the bar or with friends around shared meals, the space supports different kinds of social moments across Rochdale’s night scene.

Notable Features

  • British cuisine with creative twists
  • Outstanding drinks focus
  • Historic building with modern cuisine
  • Creative British food and drinks
  • CAMRA National Pub of the Year 2012
  • Former hardware store building
  • Pictish Real Ale Selection
  • Rough Wood Floor

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Information about this venue is based on publicly available sources and may be incomplete. Last updated in April 2026.