The Baum
A Rochdale pub at 33–37 Toad Lane, converted from a hardware store in the early 1980s and named CAMRA's National Pub of the Year for 2012.
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Overview
The Baum is a pub at 33–37 Toad Lane in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England. The building was formerly a hardware store and was converted to a pub in the early 1980s. It is located next to the Rochdale Pioneers Museum, the birthplace of the modern co-operative movement. The pub serves British food and drinks, describing itself as bringing exceptional, creative British food and outstanding drinks to the heart of Rochdale. Its menus include a main menu and a sandwich menu, and it offers online table booking and gift cards. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 12pm–11pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm–11:30pm, and Sunday 12pm–10pm; food is served Monday to Thursday 12pm–8pm, Friday to Saturday 12pm–9pm, and Sunday 12pm–6pm. The Baum gained national recognition when it was named CAMRA's National Pub of the Year for 2012. It remains an active pub in Rochdale, trading from its Toad Lane address.
History
The Baum is a pub at 33–37 Toad Lane in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England. The building was formerly a hardware store and was converted to a pub in the early 1980s. It sits next to the Rochdale Pioneers Museum, which occupies the historic site associated with the Rochdale Pioneers and the birth of the modern co-operative movement. In 2012, The Baum was named CAMRA's National Pub of the Year. This award, given by the Campaign for Real Ale, recognises the best pub in the United Kingdom and brought the Rochdale venue national attention. The pub continues to operate at its Toad Lane address, serving British food and drinks. Its current offer includes a main menu and a sandwich menu, online table booking, and gift cards. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 12pm–11pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm–11:30pm, and Sunday 12pm–10pm; food is served Monday to Thursday 12pm–8pm, Friday to Saturday 12pm–9pm, and Sunday 12pm–6pm.
The building at 33–37 Toad Lane, formerly a hardware store, is converted to a pub in the early 1980s.
The Baum is named CAMRA's National Pub of the Year for 2012.
Products and positioning
A local British pub in Rochdale offering creative British food and outstanding drinks, with national recognition as CAMRA's National Pub of the Year 2012.
Main menu
British food served during published food hours.
Sandwich menu
A separate sandwich menu offered by the pub.
Gift cards
Gift cards available for purchase.
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