The White Hart

The story

The White Hart, Oldham – Michelin-Recommended Modern British Pub with Rooms

A Pub at the Top of the Hill

Perched literally “at the top o’ hill” in the picturesque village of Lydgate, The White Hart commands magnificent views that stretch as far as the eye can see. This is a pub that has something for everyone: a place to sit by the fire with a pint, to explore real ales and a spectacular wine list, or to settle into The Brasserie for a meal that has earned the restaurant a Michelin Recommended distinction for 2026.

History in Every Corner

The building dates back to 1788, when it was built by local landowner John Buckley. Over the centuries its walls have served as a police station, a schoolhouse, a weaver’s cottage, and a Second World War lookout point. In 1994, Charles Brierley bought the freehold and transformed it into the award-winning venue it is today. Original features remain throughout, from the log-burning stoves and coal fires to the familiar pictures that make the place feel like home.

Dining at The Brasserie

The Brasserie spans three distinct spaces – the Barn Room, the Old Tap Room, and the Dining Room – each offering an extensive menu of “mouth-watering favourites” alongside beautifully cooked sophisticated dishes. The kitchen uses exceptional ingredients, putting tweaks on the traditional to make them their own. This is Modern British cooking rooted in local, seasonal produce, and the Michelin inspectors have taken note, recommending The White Hart for its consistent quality and welcoming atmosphere.

More Than a Meal

Beyond the dining rooms, The White Hart is a proper pub. The bar pours cask ales, craft beers, international lagers, cocktails, and a gin menu that impresses even the biggest aficionado. If you’re staying over, 16 en-suite bedrooms – including four family suites in the newly opened Cottage next door – offer a comfortable place to rest after an evening by the fire. The venue also hosts weddings, conferences, and private events, but at its heart it remains a pub where you can pull up a chair, order a drink, and feel instantly at ease.