The Campaign for Real Ale's hotly anticipated Good Beer Guide is back again this year - and has added three more pubs from Oldham.
The UK's best-selling beer and pub guide is celebrating its 52nd edition this year as it continues to champion thousands of the best pubs across the country.
The guide lists 4,500 of the best pubs across the UK and is considered the definitive beer drinker's guide for those in search of the best pint.
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This year, there are an impressive 12 pubs from across Oldham in the guide which is two more than last year.
While many are repeat features, with one pub making it into the guide for more than 20 consecutive years, there are also three newbies from Oldham that CAMRA considers amongst the best places to grab a pint.
The shiny new editions for the borough come as CAMRA warns the industry is under threat with "worrying trends" developing as more venues are reportedly redeveloped without proper permissions.
The Good Beer Guide 2025, which can be bought here, is now looking to the future and focusing on 'the power of protecting pubs'.
So, here are the three new pubs to make it into the guide.
The White Hart Inn, Stockport Road, Lydgate
This Saddleworth pub is already considered one of the best of the borough as its head chef has received a cluster of awards while the restaurant has appeared in the Michelin Guide for two years in a row.
The pub sits in a former police station, dating from 1788, with a "smart" layout and log-burning stoves in the bar and brasserie.
CAMRA said it serves up "quality food" in its separate restaurant while guests enjoy "fine views" over the surrounding countryside.
The White Hart also runs a number of events, such as themed dinners and wine tastings as well as the Whit Friday Brass Band contests.
To drink, it serves JW Lees Bitter, Millstone Tiger Rut, Timothy Taylor Golden Best and one changing beer, which is often JW Lees.
Puckersley Inn, Narrowgate Brow, Royton
CAMRA has recognised The Puckersley Inn in this year's guide for its stunning views and range of ales.
The stone-fronted pub sits in a green belt location, offering panoramic views over Royton, Shaw and Oldham from its large beer garden as well as hearty homecooked food in its family-friendly dining extension.
The pub was crowned Lees 'Pub of the Year' earlier this year, as well as a 'beer ambassador' nomination, and hit headlines as one of The Oldham Times' 'Pub of the Week'.
It is also one of the top three pubs overall in Oldham, according to Google reviews and ratings.
To drink, it has three or four ales from the JW Lees range and JW Lees Dark, Manchester Pale Ale, Bitter, and another changing beer which is often JW Lees.
Cross Keys Inn, Running Hill Gate, Uppermill
The Cross Keys Inn is described by CAMRA as a charming 18th-century stone pub which sits near a popular walking spot near the moors.
It has exposed beams and a public bar, called Buckley's Kitchen, and a stone-paved floor.
Its home-cooked food is popular, particularly its pies and daily specials, and is usually "packed" during the Rushcart Festival in August.
Pint-wise, it serves up JW Lees Dark, Manchester Pale Ale, Bitter and three changing beers sourced locally, often JW Lees.
The new trio also comes as The Railway Hotel in Hollinwood missed out in this year's guide after it was featured in the 2024 list.
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