The Etihad stadium's very own pub. All done in a traditional and very comfortable style. Named the Ardwick with a reference to the club's historical origins as Ardwick AFC which became Manchester City FC in the late 1800s. It has a capacity of 80 people, and will primarily be aimed at season ticket holders. NB the pub is ONLY open on match days or when the venue is hired. Photographs courtesy and copyright of Manchester City FC.

Bramall Park golf club is set in undulating parkland with fairways lined with mature native trees. It has a large clubhouse offering both catering and drinking facilities in both the bar and in a large dining room known as the Fairway Suite.

This is a large building, and so is a sizeable commitment. The place is run by Cheshire Pub Co which already operates the Ship in Styal and others in Cheshire. Although the place is food-led, there are tables at the fore for drinkers as well as a seating area out front. The bar, complete with a number of handpulls can be found here. Moving into the premises and at a higher level, more tables can be found and at the very rear there is an outside drinking and all-weather terrace which is home to a five-metre bar (no cask beer at this one). This area is sheltered from the elements by a retractable roof and heated utilising an innovative underfloor system.

Refurbished in late-May 2015, it re-opened to reveal a greater range of guest ales, with the number of handpumps increased to ten with beers sourced from the SIBA range. Three cask ales are served in the Tap Room while the main bar has up to eight handpumps in use at any time. Dating from the 1930s, this large, striking mock-Tudor house fronts a most welcoming interior, where wood dominates with panels, balustrades, columns, and exposed beams. The large space is open-plan but tastefully split-up into separate drinking areas, all of which have plush upholstered seating. Beyond the bar in the back room is a large vault. Function room/conference facilities are available upstairs. Ideally situated for a visit to nearby historic Bramall Hall and its park. Food served 12-9 daily.

Spacious club, built at the same time as the adjoining estate, probably late 1950s or early 60s. It has two parts - a large bar to the left with full size snooker table, darts and pool; and a large hall to the right hand side. The latter is available for hire, and it often hosts a dance class. Occasional real ale can be on hand.

Rugby club with clubhouse overlooking the sizeable and verdant pitches. The club runs senior teams (men's and women's teams) along with junior and mini rugby sections. Club is open to all (has a pub licence), but often has private functions booked in on Friday and Saturday evenings. The club is available for hire. It hosts an occasional beer festival in the summer months.

Modern beer cafe (you may wish to style it as a micropub, but the owners don't) set in former shop premises on a shopping parade near Burnage railway station. Its small and inconspicuous facade hides quite a long interior; this comprises a small seating area to the front, the bar on the right with a few high stools in front of it. Behind the customers are shelves stacked with British microbrewers bottles and cans on sale to either take away or consume inside. The handpulls on the bar should always stock a porter / stout, a bitter, and a pale ale; on the bar-back are displayed the eight taps for keg or membrane-keg beers. A partial wall divides this room from the more secluded rear room; this can accommodate about 16-20 people. All of this is decorated in a two-tone colour scheme of cream, and a blue-grey; the result is pleasant and calming. Three-thirds flights of different beers can be had too. Its stated role is to sell locally and independently made real ales and craft beer to sit in or take away. The bar focuses on community and aims to attract further investment into this part of Manchester. This area of Burnage had hitherto been very under-pubbed till this bar opened. NB. CARD payments only.

Since being restyled as the Ashelea it has settled down in to a comfortable pub that does food welcoming the type of people who enjoy that relaxed atmosphere. Its location undoubtedly helps it avoid the bustle and noise of some of its High Street neighbours. It is deceptive in appearance because it is on two levels inside - the low-level to the right is where drinkers generally mingle, whilst the upper-level hosts the main bar, various nooks, niches and dining areas arranged off that. All of this is done in that slightly over-the-top rustic design, but it is believable. Four small rivulets meet under the cellar which aids cellar cooling. A quiz night is held Thursdays, whilst game features on the occasional themed-food night (ask for details). Handy for a walk in nearby Abney Park. Cask ale club loyalty card - buy seven pints get the eighth pint free.

Situated in the heart of Cheadle, it first opened its doors as Cheadle ex-Servicemens Club in 1926. It was renamed Cheadle Social Club in the 1960s and was extended to its current three room setup in the 1970s. The large games room houses three snooker tables and a dartboard with a large TV screen showing live sporting events. It has its own bar area. There is also a small terrace accessed from this room. The Lounge bar is the quiet area, it also has its own bar. The function room is available for hire at weekends and holds up to 120 guests. There are also live music and comedy nights. This room has its own bar also serving cask ale. Two hand pumps were to be seen on the bar in the games room. Visitors are welcome to look around but a small fee is payable if returning. Memberships are available.

Given a new focus by Midlands brewer Banks's in the 1980s who converted the former rail station building to pub use. Set low from the road, it can be overlooked, yet its distinctive twin-gabled frontage draws you in. Much altered inside to accommodate the pub and dining area, it is a most pleasant place to enjoy a drink or meal. Some tables at the rear allow you to view the occasional freight train passing at close quarters. Everything about the place has that traditional feel to it. A central bar divides the space neatly. A dining pub, yes, but more for the 'grown-ups' rather than the Wacky Warehouse end of the market. The carvery offering is very popular at weekends. The Manchester Mini Club (the car, that is) used to meet here every Wednesday.

A sympathetic and extensive renovation carried out in 2014 created a modern look with a hint of the history of the building being allowed to show through with much dark wood and bare brick. Dramatic use has been made of the former coaching archway, now incorporated to be part of the pub by being glazed front and rear. The bar occupies the middle of the pub, with the right side being more of a vertical drinking area. The outside drinking area a the rear has been kept simple, whilst the historic hanging sign has had a repaint and once again looks magnificent. The provision of TV screens is very generous, generally showing different sports programmes.

Smart multi-room pub with a pleasant conservatory and a modest garden to the rear. Its style and decoration has a modern accent. The interior is deeper than you might first expect. There is a small room to the right for sports, the main room has the bar along the left wall, and there are fixed seating areas to the front and rear. In between those is mostly stand up drinking territory. A friendly, family atmosphere, often bustling when live TV sport is shown. A small area outside the front has picnic tables for those sunny days.

This is a three room house, reached via a couple of steps. The main room features the bar along one side with a variety of fixed and other seating around it; there is plenty of space here to circulate. Two rooms flank this - a comfortable snug to the left, and a pool-cum-games room to the right. There is a large, well-appointed beer garden off to the rear. In early 2019, a refurbishment saw the introduction of daytime food, and the return of cask ales (these had been removed in 2014).

The size of the place is deceptive as it extends back some way, plenty of seating at the front alongside the bar, then further seating towards rear section; an interesting "spider-like" light feature illuminates this area. The interior decor is a mix of bare-brick and plastered walls peppered here and there with locally-produced paintings, and occasional mirrors. Much use of rough, unplaned timber too. An outside drinking area has been fenced off with what appears to be pallets, this overlooks the side street and nearby park.

A good deal of thought has clearly gone into the design of Archive, with good use made of both floors in the building. Downstairs there’s a large entrance lobby with a room to the right, where you will find a small elevated area containing some seating), then to the left, is the main bar area. Here, pride of place goes to an array of handpumps, plus 12 keg beers on the bar back. A spiral staircase takes you to another room divided into a lounge area and a snug, with leather sofas and low tables (the toilets are up here too). Throughout, much use is made of natural wood and vintage furniture while the décor is in warm shades of green. Natural copper is also a feature and adds to the homely feel, while the large windows make it all very light and airy. A feature of the decoration is the displays of beer bottles on shelves throughout every room - the bar really is an archive of great beers, past and present. Food is served until early evening and consists of small bites and more substantial meals. Artisanal gins, a cocktails menu, and well-chosen wines are another feature. The bar is accessed via a ramp up from the pavement or via the alleyway alongside, where there is a small smoking area in the shadow of the station's Platform 2. However neither of the two entrances are accessible to wheelchairs. The upstairs rooms are available to hire.

For about 70 years the premises were occupied by Arthur Chiverton, a drapery and millinery business. His name can still be seen in mosaic at the entrance and it is this business that provides the inspiration for the name and design of the pub. "Keep it small and keep it simple" is the ethos, but as the old shop was double-fronted this gives the premises a light and airy feel. Good use has been made of the space with a bar against part of the back wall and an eclectic mix of tables, chairs and fixed seating at once creating a homely, lived-in feel. In December 2019, the first-floor space was brought into use to provide additional seating for up to 30 people and this area can be reserved for small private functions by arrangement. At the same time, an external area was opened at the rear to seat sixteen at small tables. Because of nearby residential accommodation, this is a non-smoking space. The door to the toilets acts as a blackboard menu for the draught products. Two of the six cask beers are from Bollington Brewery; the other four cask lines are ever changing, all from UK micros. There are six keg taps on the back wall, ever changing, all from UK micros, including a cider. In addition, there is an extensive bottle and can selection, all from UK micros. You can get three thirds of a pint for the price of a pint in what they amusingly call 'beer tapas'. Local spirits are available with artisanal gins from Forest Gin of Macclesfield and Hunters of Knutsford. Food is available in the form of superior pies – again locally supplied. Voted CAMRA local Pub of the Year for 2017 and 2022.

The pub dates from the inter-war period and has been opened up over the years. Today there is a series of inter-connecting areas at the front, which each still have their own distinctive character, with traditional decor, comfortable seating and open fires. At the back is a separate large vault-cum-games room. There used to be a bowling green to the rear of the pub and while this was sold off for housing there still remains a decent sized outdoor area which is a real sun-trap in the summer. Upstairs is a large function room available for events and local bands. There’s entertainment with live DJs every Friday and perhaps a live singer or band appear one a month. Sports fans can enjoy both BT and Sky Sports. The Cross Keys is very much a community pub and the tenants really would like to make it a social club for the whole community. Fundraising is for Manchester Children’s Hospital, which it the charity chosen by Hydes for their pubs. This pub is a survivor, outliving near neighbours such as the long-gone Greyhound and Wembley.

This is a good community pub that is busy on Friday nights with a lively atmosphere for those who like sports TV, etc. A good balance is struck between a choice of real ales and food. There is a large bar extending into a food serving area. The rest of the ground floor is screened into four areas, quite well decorated for Interior Decorator’s pastiche, with a gas flame-effect fire in one room, and in the rear room that is neatly decorated, an enclosed stove also gas fired. A room is set aside with pool table and sports TV for those on thrive on such things, yet the pub continues as a destination for both drinkers and diners. There is an attractive garden area at the rear with a large car park that replaced the bowling green in the 1970s.

Large, open plan pub with emphasis on pub games and football on TV. The main appeal is for younger people and there seems to be a thriving trade, and a busy food sales offering, in part due to keen pricing and special offers. The landlord knows how to run a pub and there are usually three well-kept cask ales from which to choose. This is especially heartening as the pub has gone from selling no cask ale a few years ago to the situation you see today with changing ales most weeks. Quizzes held weekly. They often have Sharp's Doombar on, or beers from Mobberley brewery (as one of the brewers used to live nearby).

Club having an array of sporting facilities available - Squash court; Table Tennis room; Sports Hall with Badminton courts complete with Ladies and Gents full showers, and changing rooms; Indoor Bowls (in season). The club has three function rooms that are available to hire all year round: the various rooms can cater for up to 60, 80, or even 200 guests are named: Twining Brook Suite, Residents Suite, and Edenbridge Suite respectively. Birthdays, bereavements and other celebrations catered for.

Sited at the end of the lane, and looking very much like an old farmhouse with an added barn conversion. The rustic appearance is no accident – indeed when the pub was built in 1987 it was constructed to look like an old sawmill, complete with water wheel. Back then it was called the Old Mill and was badged as a Tetley pub. Then it had a good range of cask conditioned beers. It has changed hands several times and is now owned by Vintage Inns. It was considerably altered in the 1990s, with a much lower false ceiling and then further change took it to be a more food-orientated venue. Today it’s much more cosy and intimate with lots of separate areas furnished and decorated in a "modern traditional" style. Think more country cottage than working sawmill. There is extensive outdoor seating, including a recently renewed decking area alongside the river. It generally has three cask beers and a guest beer. Although very much food-focused, you can turn up if you want a meal without the necessity of booking, or you can you can just go there for a drink; the beer is well kept.

The exterior is a striking mix of boarding, white rendering, and weathered copper set in extensive grounds. Parking is available to three sides, whilst a lawned area to the rear aspect is bounded by trees, in front of which is a large covered pergola and patio area housing many tables to enable enjoyment of the British weather. Inside, the result of this expenditure can be appreciated in a very modern space set around an island bar with an open kitchen visible beyond that. This is a very large building, it has five rooms with the smallest being an alcove area with full-height wine racking acting as a screen between there and the toilets. All of the rooms offer the user a drinking or dining experience, given that an emphasis is heavily placed on dining, everywhere is a place that you may eat. The front rooms appear slightly more plush and give you some old hunting photos and enlarged postage stamp images of hunting dogs to look at. Elsewhere the décor is minimal and somewhat rustic, some walls are painted, whilst others are seemingly bare plaster, this look is fitting as most rooms have no ceiling, just the exposed underside of the roof structure. These blend with huge sliding wooden-gates that act as doors-cum-wall screens; one of the rooms even has a faux minstrels gallery (with the floor of the gallery here fashioned from industrial galvanised flooring however). This was a most welcome addition to the Cheadle Hulme pub scene, especially in an area that had next to no provision of cask ales prior to this. Why the name Pointing Dog? Two ideas are mooted - a variant on a renowned New Zealand wine, Dog Point; or a name used by no other pub in the UK that will always come top of a web search with that name.

Handy for the MRI and Emmeline Pankhurst Centre, this is a lively, down-to-earth Holt's boozer. Built in the 1980s, as a true two-room house, having a traditional vault and a large rambling L-shaped lounge with the bar set between the rooms. At the rear of the lounge is a bespoke stage area for the live music that the pub often hosts. The traditional decor of many a year was replaced in 2015 by a smart retro scheme that sees modern dark furniture married with varied wallpaper, pop posters, colourful seating, and lots of TVs. There is plenty to draw your eye such as the unusual photos of central Manchester and its people. The menu offers affordable meals with breakfast being served all day, plus sandwiches, paninis, and pub classics such as sausage and mash, and chilli. Outside is a walled drinking and relaxing area with plenty of seating. On the opposite side of the pub lies The Yard, an open space with gazebos and picnic tables, this hosts barbecues in fine weather. Teas and coffees are always available, be sure to watch out for value drinks offer too!

The Sandbar features a real ale selection on seven pumps (including a permanent real cider line and an occasional dark mild line). The vast majority of the beers come from Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas. Locally brewed beer is something which is very important to them and even extends to their keg selection, which includes two lagers and often a stout, plus a Pilsner and fruit beer. Situated in the heart of the university area, Sandbar is an interesting conversion of two Georgian townhouses attracting custom from both lecturers and students. A former loading bay is utilised as a seating area, while some former bus seats form part of the varied furnishings. The atmosphere is bohemian and arty and this is reflected in the excellent beer range both on cask and in bottle (where foreign specialities feature); look too for the large spirits offering. Exhibitions of photographs and paintings usually line the walls while DJs or live music may feature in the evenings; life drawing classes on some Sunday afternoons. The interesting and varied menu of home-made pizzas are available most days. Sandwiches are available too; the entire menu is veggie or vegan. Occasional beer festivals are held. NB: pub is CASHLESS, ie it accepts CARDS ONLY. As of October 2023, a small in-house brewery, Courier Brewing, is in operation, so you may encounter a beer on the bar from it.

Quality Holt's house that oozes history. Whilst the impression of being quite small is born out in the right hand lounge, the left side of the pub houses the much larger vault area. This was enlarged to the rear some years ago to double it in size. As it is one of the few pubs still trading in the area, it is good to note that it has considerably extended the beer range of late (although not all beers may be on all the time). The rear beer garden which was extended in late 2015, is well worth a visit on sunny days. Probably the closest cask ale outlet to Manchester City's Etihad Stadium.

The pub is leased to Almond Pub Co by owners, Greene King, this is now the sixth house in the Almond portfolio (correct as of 2019). All follow the same pattern, with a very high quality carvery being centre stage of things. The character of the building has been retained, and probably enhanced given the prior years of neglect. The street entrance leads direct to the long L-shaped, and visually impressive, bar along the left side. To the right is mostly seating and tables for those just wishing to drink, beyond that is a large conservatory room housing the majority of those wishing to dine. The carvery is located beyond the end of the bar on the left, this area has dining tables too in what was probably the former billiard room. Decor is stylish, yet traditional: plenty of panelling, old prints, and various objects dotted around give it the feel of a country house. Large outside patio area at rear for fair-weather drinking (and potential barbecues too). A very large car park is there as well on what was probably a bowling green in years gone by. History: Closed 14/1/18, there followed a long, and very thorough refurbishment which saw it re-open in mid-2019 now being run by Almond Pub Co under a Greene King lease. Prior to this it was a large open-plan pub with three levels giving three distinctive areas. It had a long L-shaped bar with two handpulls on the main length, at the far end round the corner. At the time the pub attracted a good clientele of young and old imbibers. New management came in early 2013 which saw improvements such as doubling the guest beers.

Built to complement the Parrs Wood entertainment complex. Began life as the Bell House changing to the Barlow Croft name in early 2015. With that change in name came an extensive refurbishment and a change in policy towards stocking cask ale. For a time during 2017-18, the pub did serve cask ale; a further change in policy in early 2019 saw its withdrawal. Dabbled again with cask ale in the early 2020s, but availability is patchy The new, quite stylish, decor/upholstery has a clean finish with a 1950s/1960s retro feel in muted shades of green, purple and mid-brown. Part of the Wacky Warehouse chain, the Barlow Croft is, as you would expect, family-friendly and there are several 'Food and Fun' offers available. There is a quieter area near to and to the right of the bar, while the Wacky Warehouse has its own entrance.

Multi-sports club. Cricket – men’s, womens and juniors. Lacrosse - mens and juniors. Hockey – based at the club but played on a water based astro pitch at Manchester University. The club has a members bar and a function room suitable for 70-80 people which is available for hire. Drinks sold include draught beers, lager, an IPA and a real ale. Visitors welcome. Additional opening hours/days may be in operation when sporting events are taking place outside the normal hours. Thursday evening is Jazz night.

Club offering rugby, football and cricket pitches with venue and function room hire, catering, and bar. To quote their website "The venue offers guests an eclectic mix of urban loft, meets rustic surf bar, so whether you're watching one of our sports teams, taking in the idyllic views along the River Mersey, or celebrating an occasion, our friendly team have the perfect venue to welcome you". Check opening times on 07442 507601.

Traditional decor is the order of the day here giving a pleasing environment in which to sit; it has several nooks and crannies which give the impression of there being separate bars. There are settles, and upholstered chairs, a couple of TV screens (covered by pictures when not in use), and a pleasant seating area outside at the back, This area has TV too. The tiled floors, Victorian fireplace, and wood panelling add to the Olde Worlde charm. Adding to that comfort, the fire will be lit as the weather grows colder. There are also a few benches out front for an alfresco pint. Former owners, Greenalls dubbed this the Famous Crown.

Sited at the prominent junction of Kingsway and Manchester Road, this is a large roadhouse that dates from between the wars. Built of red stone and contrasting white brick, it is many-faceted with large bay windows at the corners adding visual impact. Inside the large island bar serves a large lounge with raised seating area (this used to act as a stage area during Hydes' ownership era), this is flanked by a comfy lounge on the Manchester Road side, and a more open lounge, that used to be the vault on the Kingsway side. Behind the bar is a more secluded drinking and dining area. All is carpeted, with half-height panelling on most of the walls. The interesting photos of the interior of yesteryear from the Hydes' period have been replaced by pictures and text relating to Daniel Adamson and the Ship Canal Co. Plus, there is imagery detailing the very high-frequency bus service 42 that terminates at the nearby Parrswood leisure complex.

A one-room house with a traditional feel about it, certainly in terms of décor and clientele, which sets it apart from most other pubs in Didsbury village. Much TV sport is shown, so the place is often bustling with life. Other entertainment is provided by a DJ spinning Folk or Motown discs a couple of nights a week. The Nelson is part of a local darts league. The guest beer is often a Moorhouses beer. Smoking area outside at rear.

Underwent a thorough refurbishment in mid-2015, this saw the loss of the former Vault bar and the removal of fixed seating. Food and interesting beers are now on sale. A large L-shaped corner house probably dating from the 1930s (built in 'Banker's Classical' style) that is sited in an under-pubbed area of the village. At one point, it was probably too large for the trade it attracted, now with JW Lees in charge, it has seen trade improve. Decor includes old photos of the long demolished Capital Theatre, that stood opposite, still adorn the walls. The interior is large enough to accommodate all customers be they dining, watching TV sports or simply enjoying the pub.

Formally a social club, now a private club that can be hired for functions such as Christenings, Weddings, 18th and 21st Birthdays, family celebrations and funerals etc. The Community Centre has recently been redecorated comprising of a large single room with an annex which is used for buffets. Hosts the annual Didsbury Beer Festival every October. Check opening hours as it only opens for booked private functions.

Impressive Victorian mansion in a busy student area that attracts a good mix of folk. The large horseshoe bar serves a variety of areas and accommodates seven cask ales - offering the Hydes and Beer Studio / Kansas Avenue range, as well as varying guest beers. The rear extension completed a few of years ago has greatly increased the seating provision so that more people can enjoy the place. The many TV screens give succour to sports fans, but to get away from the bustle and hubbub, try the 'Hyde Out' bar in the hut outside the back for a peaceful drink and a chat in the very large yard. Come the good weather, a variety of outdoor drinking spots are available for people-watching or bus spotting even! Quizzes held weekly - music on Sunday; general knowledge on Tuesday. Mondays see a cheap offer on cask ales.

Modern clubhouse, with large function room which caters for weddings and other social events. Available for hire. The club shares the site with the Heald Green Theatre Club. Although the clubhouse is reached via Styal Road, there is a footbridge across the rail line, that divides the course, to the Gatley and Heald Green areas.

Known locally as the "Mop" (it used to have a problem with flooding), this delightful pub overlooks the village green. Originally two cottages which were knocked together many years ago (there’s a vintage photograph inside which shows the old pub and the cottage next door) and this has led to the distinct three area layout. There’s a vault to the left as you enter, a lobby-lounge area in front of the bar and to the far right a well appointed and cosy lounge. The low, beamed ceilings, bench seating and subdued lighting all add to the "country pub" feel. There was a refurbishment and redecoration in the early 2000s and more recently fixed seating has been reinstated in the lounge which adds to the traditional pub atmosphere and also makes better use of the space. At the front is a spacious and very attractive beer garden which overlooks the green. It’s very much a community pub. There’s no food as such (although hot or cold pies are available at all times) but there‘s plenty going on. The darts team plays in the Wythenshawe league and Thursday night is poker night. Saturday nights are big quiz nights with a general quiz, with DJ, and this is followed by a music quiz. There’s also "Play Your Cards Right" and "Open the Box". Aging rocker Rod Stewart stunned regulars in April 2005 when he popped in for a pint during a break from his busy concert schedule.

This large, and historic old Grade II listed coaching inn dates from the late 19th century, with parts originally built in 1702 (except the new indoor toilets c.2004). A homely, slightly weather-beaten exterior yet inside, is a vault to the right which is normally the busiest room. For those who don’t like propping up a bar, across the hallway lies a neat snug, whilst at the rear are two rooms - a meeting type room, and a pool room. A beer garden lies to the rear. Additional info: the pub's listed-building description states that "The building is on the site of a beerhouse which was licensed in 1823 and the cellars, outbuilding and part of back wall are of early C19 character and probably relate to this." this confirms the date of the building we see now as "late 19th century".

A very large roadhouse type pub with a robust, lively ambience so common to Holt’s pubs. Many rooms radiate from the central bar; decor is minimal but some historic pictures of old Hyde Road and Gorton add interest. An outside, fenced-off drinking area is to the side of the building. NB. last orders are 30 minutes prior to closing time.

An imposing three-gabled building set slightly back on the A6. On entering there are large rooms left and right. Going forward into the bar area take note of the special tiles set at intervals round the bar. To the right is a large wooden screen which hides the entrance to the gents and on the left is a fine carved staircase leading to a large upstairs function room. The wide arch at the rear of the bar gives a more open aspect to the rear room. On the right of the rear door is a small room containing a pool table and a new door gives access to a newly constructed smoking area. The bar and each of the rooms have large TV screens. At the rear is a good sized car park and beyond a large well used bowling green, home to the Crown Hotel Bowling Club with some sixty plus members split into nine teams, the whole being enclosed by a wall and trees. Refurbished October 2020.

This is a small and seemingly always busy three roomer. A most striking feature of the décor is a vast collection of nauticalia and bells. As well as the ships' bells and hand bells there are portholes, propellers, lanterns and telescopes. The TV and darts room remain free of this style, whilst the front snug has a well stocked fish tank set in the chimney breast. At the rear one finds a small beer garden, bizarrely furnished with a red telephone box, traffic lights and a well surmounted by a large red bell, all highly entertaining. The pub is also notable for its fundraising. To date over £65,000 has been collected in some twenty years by means of a ten mile annual walk. It is also the home of the Travellers Football Club, players in the Sunday League. Of special note is the old Stockport boundary marker outside on the corner of Cherry Tree Lane.

The entrance vestibule to this Greene King (Hive Pubs) house opens up into a large single room, tastefully broken up into separate areas. The large bar facing the entrance is adorned with carved wood and the room is furnished in a contemporary style with plenty of wood and sofas. This pub has made a concerted effort in recent years to broaden its appeal away from being purely an under-25s pub and now has food being available most of the time. The outdoor patio area is popular and screened from the road by a trellis. There is a large car park accessed from Torkington Rd. The exterior of the pub facing the road has changed little over the years and the leaded windows have been retained. Most major football games are shown on the many TVs around the place.

This half-timbered house has a pair of fenced facing steps leading up to the front door, which has a semi-circular canopy over it. Inside there are three smartly presented rooms, decorated in muted grey with interesting artifacts dotted around echoing the history of the area. The original floor plan of the Cock Hotel has been retained, yet with subtle changes here and there to make moving around the pub far easier. A black and white tiled floor runs from the front to rear entrance. At the rear there is a small beer garden with a neat pergola providing shelter alongside a smoking area next to the car park. The food menu has a selection of "Starters and Sides" plus a selection of Flatbreads and Crispy Chicken Wings. However the "Main Attraction" is the pizza menu. The local sourdough bases are hand rolled and stretched and then baked in an imported Italian pizza oven. The idea is to offer "sociable food" which people can share – and it’s available throughout opening hours. There’s plenty more going on. On Wednesdays there’s a Poker League, while the first Thursday of the month is comedy night with eigth to ten comedians, all hosted by Ben Watkins who was on the Edinburgh Fringe. Other Thursdays see a quiz night with a £50 bar tab as the prize. On the last Saturday of the month it’s funk, soul and Motown with DJ Alan Soleman. The Flying Coach is also a sport-free zone – if you want a quiet pint when everywhere else has the latest match on the big screen, here’s where to come.

This charming pub is one of the oldest in Hazel Grove. The lounge area is split into two distinct drinking areas - the bar is sited to the left, here too is a dartboard. A snug with welcoming fireplace is to the right (in times past, this area was a room that was dedicated to Norbury Cricket Club with pictures of the team on the walls and a small trophy cabinet on the far wall). The rear room is a dedicated and quite secluded pool room. Furnishings are of good quality, and vary from fixed seating, to high chairs and stools perhaps for those not intending to tarry. Entertainment includes a jukebox, dartboard and TV, plus live acts. Upstairs is a meeting room frequented by local sports teams and other local groups. To the rear is a large fenced-off patio with plenty of seating, well-tended floral baskets, and the car park.

Pleasantly appointed, friendly private members club, visitors can be signed in. Bar area in a comfortable lounge with TV (with volume usually turned down). Separate room with two snooker tables. A recently refurbished function room, pleasant décor, and dance floor available for private functions.

Pleasantly appointed, friendly, private members club, visitors can be signed in. Three large rooms: one being a function room which is available for bookings; a smaller, quiet room although a TV is present; lastly, the third large space is the main bar area which gives access to three snooker tables. The function room is bright and has been recently decorated and is used by the Hazel Grove branch of Manchester City Supporters Club. A small number of gaming machines are present.

One may think that for a pub built in the mid-1990s in a residential area, you would find a rather tired "estate pub" inside. Well, the Three Bears will be a pleasant surprise for you. Set across a large corner site, it comprises a large single room with a bar facing the entrance, the whole is broken up by dividing partition screens and decorative features. The decor is modern, yet relaxing. With an emphasis upon food, you will find quality meals and light-bites being served. Whatever the weather you can enjoy eating with a view of surrounding countryside in the heated conservatory dining area surrounded by a neatly trimmed hedge, and there is additional space for outdoor drinking either side of that. Although the pub is a fair way from Hazel Grove centre it can be reached by bus, with a daytime service passing nearby (limited service on evenings and Sun) accessible by alighting on Bramhall Moor Lane and walking along Dorchester Road.

As it is occupying former shop premises, it retains a somewhat shop-front facade that is both modern and functional. Internally, a deep space is made more intimate by it being broken up by the use of wooden screens, some booths, and a few panelled areas. The bar occupies the right-hand front wall, it accommodates many handpumps - alongside the usual Wetherspoon line-up are some interesting guest ales which add depth to the range. Apart from that, the other fare is of the standard house offering. A smoking area exists at the rear, while for those requiring the toilets, they are upstairs in this particular design. The place is often bustling, as this is the Grove's cheapest outlet by some way.

Converted former florist retail premises. Bar and cafe lounge in the heart of Heald Green village. The cafe (opens from 9am) serves coffees, teas, sandwiches, wraps, toasties, cakes and bespoke afternoon teas. Meanwhile, the bar serves beer (mostly draught keg, but craft cans/bottles of British and foreign ales), wine, gin, and bar snacks. Neatly converted modern wooden-floored interior featuring a sofa window seat looking on to an array of individual tables leading to the bar set at the rear. Large outdoor seating area to the front. Photos: courtesy of and copyright of Brew HG.

A large striking brick and stone corner building and one of the area’s most popular and busy pubs. Originally built for Clarke's Reddish Brewery, it then became part of the substantial Boddingtons estate. The George and Dragon was opened out considerably some years ago but still retains its distinct areas and sense of community. Large L-shaped room fronts the bar with a few raised areas that add interest to the eye. Then to one side is a quieter room that acts as a dining room during the day. TV sport and good value meals.

This country style upmarket pub was brought to prominence and much success by the dedication of the late Alan Preston. Since that time, the pub has had its ups and downs but now, following an extensive refit, the pub is very much on the rise. The décor and furnishings give a clean, open, pleasant feel to the pub and although open plan it is still easy to feel secluded in one of the distinct areas. The entrance area has a couple of sofas and posing tables. The secluded lounge is to the far right, while the restaurant area is to the left in a raised portion. The food is recommended and while it can be eaten anywhere in the pub there is a restaurant area in the conservatory. On Tuesdays there is a popular pub quiz with a themed menu. The pub garden is one of the best in the area but you will need to watch any young children.

Large open plan bar area with the bar set at the back of the room, patio doors opposite that, open onto a paved area leading to the first tee on the 9-hole golf course. Large screen TV adjacent to the bar. NB late hours on Fri-Sat are only when functions are on.

A large detached pub built circa 1959 beside a main road yards from the Stockport – Manchester boundary. It has a spacious, airy feel throughout. Since a refurbishment in early 2017 it remains very much a pub rather than a restaurant in disguise, there is a substantial food operation here starting with breakfasts from 10am to midday. After that the main menu kicks in and is available till 8pm. Central bar now serves open plan vault to left with dartboard and sports TV; high tables dominate here. Elsewhere the emphasis is on plenty of tables and chairs (no fixed seating ), some areas are carpeted, others have a wooden floor. The rear is screened off from the rest, while a chimney breast with coal-effect fire provides both warmth and it neatly breaks up the space. Decor is neutral yet calming; note the very shiny stone tiles on the floor. Plenty of old monochrome photos of the locale adorn the walls along with a potted history of the pub. Garden with outdoor seating at the rear, at the front are picnic benches for outside drinking too.

The Heaton is a good deal deeper than it appears from the outside; it has a light and airy feel aided by good lighting and decor. Higher ceilings and what is now a large dining room at the back of the pub, benefit from a new skylight. The kitchen occupies an extension, and on the right hand side, a wall was inserted to create more intimate areas. The furniture is classic modern "mix and match" and good use has been made of old photos and other items of local interest. Outside at the back there is an attractive drinking area and a massive car park. Food plays a big role here, the kitchen is open daily from noon. You can choose from a taster menu of upmarket bar food or go a-la-carte where a big selection is available – duck, salmon and steaks all feature along with many other options. On Sundays you can chose from one, two or three-course lunch options. There are various daily offers and deals, so look out for what is advertised.

Tucked away in deepest suburbia on Kingsleigh Road, the Beer Shop has long been something of a hidden oasis in this part of Stockport. It was opened 2011 by Dean Hilton as a retirement project. This rapidly got out of hand and Dean finally retired in September 2020 when the business was taken over by ex-pat Finn, Markus Sorsa. Since Markus took over he has refocused the Beer Shop so that is more of a bar and a bit less of a shop. That’s not to say there isn’t a good range of beers to take away. The focus here is mainly bottles and cans from local breweries plus a decent range of German bottled beers. Two to three cask beers are normally available. The plan is to offer one dark beer and two pales. These are supplemented by three keg beers – two from local brewers and one a German lager. There has also been a refurbishment and redecoration. There’s lots of natural wood and mixed furniture, with brightly coloured fabrics adding a 60s vibe. It’s all very pleasant and comfortable. In the warmer months there is also outside drinking at the front. NB as of January 2020 the pub is CASHLESS, ie it accepts CARDS ONLY.

This is one of the few pubs in the area to retain its original multi-room interior and very traditional gents’ toilet. On entering from the front door a small snug is to the right and a larger, partitioned lounge to the left. The vault has its own entrance from the passage on the right of the pub. What is now the glass washing area was originally the off-sales. With floors that are either the original tiles or varnished floorboards, much other original, varnished woodwork and memorials to former patrons adorning the walls, this very traditional drinkers pub has much to recommend it. Exit at rear to gain access to beer garden.

The clubhouse, which overlooks the golf course can be accessed from Mauldeth Rd by a 1/3rd mile driveway or from a very short footpath from Sevenoaks Avenue (off Shaw Road) in Heaton Moor. The bar area is an L-shaped room which can be divided up for functions of up 120 people in one wing of the room. In the other wing there is a snooker table and TV for sport. The windows and patio look out over the scenic golf course. Welcomes members and guests, well-kept real ales. Clubhouse is open from 8am

At the heart of the building is a detached house with a single-storey extension across the front and along one side. Inside the single, reverse L-shaped bar serves the large, comfortable but somewhat featureless open-plan lounge. Formerly operated by Steve Pilling, owner of the acclaimed Damson restaurant across the road; they are also involved with the Dockyard pub brand, plus the Dog and Partridge, Heaton Mersey. The Damson connection means that there was a strong food operation, as you might expect. Damson chef Dave Smith, assisted by Billy Yates, runs both kitchens and sources the same ingredients for each too. The menu covers small plates, freshly made pizzas, Pies of the Day, proper burgers and salads. In addition there’s a choice of roast lamb or beef on Sundays. Although food plays a greater role than it did in past years, the Moortop remains essentially a pub where you can just drop in for a beer or two.

The Plough has an impressive, historic exterior of sandstone and Cheshire brick. Deep, narrow yet characterful interior with bar on the left backed by striking aquamarine tilework. Bare-boarded floor, some of which has an interesting square pattern extending towards the rear. At the front are some isolated tables alongside which are some high ones for larger groups. The further in you go the more intimate the seating becomes; these are set out in semi-circle alcove fashion with comfy leather seating; diners are encouraged to use the rear tabled areas. Here, there is a large, family dining table in one bay, while a higher bay, styled the Observatory, houses a number of smaller tables. Decor varies from bare brick, to mirrors, murals, and plough-based artworks and ephemera displayed on a reclaimed timber background. To the rear is a covered courtyard and a garden for warmer days. Family-friendly yet retaining a good deal of pubiness, it is run by an enthusiastic landlord and team meaning this fine pub is at the heart of the local community.

This multi-roomed old fashioned house (formerly a Robinson’s house, the White Swan which they sold off in 12/10/2012) retains much of its lovely etched glass, period ceramic tiling, and a solid-oak carved wood bar; note too the historic Off-Sales sign etched in the glass outside, whilst for the male visitor, the 1920s urinals are worth a look-see. Known by many decades ago, and to this day as the ‘mucky duck’. Although some internal rearrangements and slight opening-out have occurred it is good to see this historic facility survive. On entry there is a darts room to the right, with a TV area complementing it to the left, these merge with the large main room leading to the bar at the back. To the left off that is a small snug-cum-TV lounge, meanwhile on the right is a compact, well-lit pool room. A splendid staircase leads you to the upstairs comfortably appointed snooker room. The cask ale was something of a new venture for the club, yet one they are keen to promote. Such has been the success of selling cask ale, it was named local CAMRA branch Club of the Year 2015, 2017, 2022, and 2023. See the website for a weekly update of cask ale offerings, forthcoming entertainment, and for membership details. For CAMRA members, the entry fee is waived, they need merely sign-in. To see what it was like as the White Swan - White Swan, Ladybarn

A very smart Sam Smith's house, having undergone a thorough and classy refurbishment around 2006. On the right is a spacious vault and to the left three additional rooms - a large lounge with parquet, wraps itself around the bar counter, whilst off this is a smaller carpeted lounge and a snug. At the rear is a spacious garden with plenty of seating to enjoy summer days in. Truly at the heart of the community with a variety of groups using the pub to raise funds for community improvement projects and such. Regular events include a quiz night, Hoy bingo on Mondays, Thirsty Thursdays, "What's in your box?" Friday, "Lucky Plucker" on Saturday, and even a knitting club. Food is served weekdays 12-2, supplemented by a Sunday carvery. Local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2018.

This is a pub from the 1980s, specifically for the Broom Lane community. Set in well-tended grounds, it features two rooms, with the Lounge having an arched annex off it that acts as a Snug. Well liked, with a variety of events always on the go. Beer garden to rear. Two-time local CAMRA branch Pub of the Month recipient (April 2004 and 2018).

Small bar set in converted shop premises right opposite the Levenshulme Antiques Market. Something of a hybrid in decor, it has the look of a traditional pub at the front, then up a step to the bar in the middle of the building. This area acts as a transition to the more muted style of the rear room. Overall the place is quite darkly lit, yet has an uncluttered interior with bare floor boards, all with a hint of class showing through in the wood-panelled bar wall. This touch gives a nod to, and is in honour of Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand (his portrait occupies a prime spot on one wall). It sells ten keg and membrane keg beers from a wall of beers taps and has one handpump serving a beer from local breweries. Hosts live gigs and other events such as exhibitions - see social media for details.

Joseph Holt took on the franchise of this outlet on 16/7/2021. This meant the return of cask ale to Terminal 2. The pub even has its own on-site microbrewery, apparently the first airside brewery in the UK! This occasionally produces the airport-only Bridgewater Ale. Holt's have included traditional architectural features such as parquet flooring, exposed brickwork, part-panelled walls, ceramic tiling, leaded glass, and green leather seating across a number of distinct areas. Seating ranges from high tables near the bar to booth seating further back, dining tables, sofas, armchairs, and quieter spots looking out onto the runway. Altogether it gives an air of comfort and sophistication. The feature wall of beer barrel ends at the entrance makes a statement.

Opened March 26, 2015. Air-side only. The Lion & Antelope is a new concept of a traditional English pub whose intriguing name comes from Manchester’s coat of arms. It is a joint venture between Manchester’s family brewery JW Lees, and HMSHost International. It offers a variety of different spaces based around an open kitchen serving pub grub. The Pork & Pickle deli provides takeaway food for those travellers who have little time to linger. Decor ranges from timber screens, to raw steel, fluted glass and hand glazed tiles. The real ale theme is re-enforced by a centrally-located barrel feature.

A couple of twenty-first century refurbishments brought back life to a pub which at times seemed to have rather lost its way. In past years this was a 'Good Beer Guide' regular, being a classic, largely unspoilt pub having a country pub feel to it. Extensive wood panelling and low ceilings set the olde-worlde tone around the bar. Posing tables in this area cater for the stand-up drinker. Although there is a stronger emphasis on food, the pub still has a traditional feel with a variety of interesting and characterful drinking spaces. The extended and rather smart outdoor drinking area at the back of the pub faces in the direction of the airport runway. The beer garden is great place to watch planes landing at next door Manchester Airport. Note that seasonal beer is usually only on during summer months, and in the busy Christmas period.

Very large Edwardian Joseph Holt house that prior to 2000 was very busy. With changing times and tastes however, it seems to carry on at a more moderate pace. Many rooms radiate from a fine wooden bar. The main entrance retains the vestiges of a former revolving door, this leads you to the bar area. To the front right is a large lounge next to a stage area that looks on to a fine fireplace. There's a small snug to the left, and beyond that a separate vault room. At the rear on the left is a further room, this one with a pool table. Images of old Moss Side form the somewhat spartan decor in this otherwise comfortable pub. NB, the pub accepts CASH only.

This large, multi-roomed, single-storey brick built club house on the River Mersey with stunning views across the golf course is very well furbished and is very capable with its lounge, bar, and meeting rooms suitable for various functions, large or small. By car the club is 3/4 miles from Northenden village (in very extreme weather the road can flood). Breakfast is served for the early risers.

Lounge About is a bar of two halves, well what was two shops really. The left half is a drinking area with tables set out for drinking or dining, whilst through the wall on the right is the lounge which used to have low leather sofas and coffee tables for a more relaxed ethic. This was changed in early 2015 to give a more rustic feel as it now houses three huge tables carfted from wooden railway sleepers with accompanying benches. Decor is very much cafe-like with lots of mono photos (many featuring Manchester bands) and some bric-a-brac. Sports, particularly football, are shown on three big screens. At the back is a beautiful little, secluded beer garden; whoever tends this does so with great care, it's a real picture. A nice place to get away from the bustle of Palatine Road. The real ale changes after each product goes, thus keeping the range an ongoing surprise to customers. For variety two 'craft ale' lines also operate.

On entry you are presented with a large open-plan room, with the bar facing you in the centre of the wall. To the left there is a view of the bowling greens. Meanwhile to the right is a games room featuring pool and snooker tables. Beyond that is a function room with its own bar.

A modern style open-plan house, offering food as well as beer. Comfortably appointed internally. Became a free house in early 2015 when the current licensee who has over 30 years experience bought the place outright. A third beer was added in mid-2018 as past sales warranted it.

A very attractive pub at a busy road junction, fronted by a small car park. The interior is divided into two halves by the bar. The front entrance leads into an open lounge which is divided into three areas and has a very welcoming feel to it. From here you can access the vault which also has its own entrance from the side. This area is split like stalls into three, the back one containing a pool table. A large canopy has been fitted on the front of the building to keep the smokers dry. The pub supports a darts team and major sporting events are shown on Sky TV. Much money is raised here for many charities.

Traditional golf club founded 1908. Members only aside from golf society days and family fun days, when guests can be signed in by members. The main bar is upstairs, which also boasts dining areas that can accommodate large numbers. There is also a small bar at ground level. Hot and cold food available as per members' wishes. A full-size snooker table completes the picture. One permanent real ale (either Wainwright or Theakston's Bitter) with a second guest ale from May to August.

Small, street-corner former Boddingtons house that featured its name in the rooftop parapet. Cosy L-shaped interior reached via a canted-corner door; the pub was refurbished to a very high level in early 2018. The result is two rooms, a lounge area with fabric seating and discreet photos of old Openshaw, meanwhile the games room has vinyl seating backed by a striking wall montage of images of Manchester and surrounding areas over the past century. A pleasant beer garden to the rear completes the very smart picture. That refurbishment also reintroduced cask ale after many years absence. Be aware though, the cask ale may be dropped from sale if demand fails to warrant it.

Bar and off-sales shop-cum-cafe on the upper ground floor of the Grade II-listed former cotton mill. Houldsworth Mill. This very prominent local landmark has been converted for both residential and commercial use. Once inside, it can be difficult to find the bar, but just follow the signs, go up the steps at the corner of the building (past the goods lifts). Once located, you will see the bar with its roomy seating area, this has all been skilfully done, using reclaimed materials and fittings. The large windows of the building give views towards Highfield Country Park.

Rebuilt in the shadow of the Broadstone Mill in 1909 it has an ornate brick and stone exterior. Since being purchased by Joseph Holt in 2007 (before that it was a Boddington's house), the Grey Horse has undergone a couple of refurbishments. At the front is a substantial and comfortably decorated lounge, this was created from two former rooms being joined together, it has TV sport showing on most days, plus entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings. Meanwhile to the left is the next door vault, this has the air of a more down-to-earth room. While substantial in size, it is nevertheless comfortably appointed with high tables and access to the outside rear area. It wraps round the back of the bar to form an L-shape. Snacks eg. pizza, chicken in a basket, available at most times. The rear of the premises has a childrens play area, while at the front, on the former carriage road, is an outdoor drinking area giving views of the street.

The somewhat worn exterior hides a comfortable club inside, sporting a lounge with a small stage at one end from where you can see live music on Saturday nights and a big-screen TV for the TV sport. Adjoining the lounge is a purpose-built snooker room with two full-sized snooker tables. There is also a TV room for members who prefer not to watch live sports. Upstairs, is the 80 seater function room.

Twenty or more years ago this was a very quaint, and thoroughly traditional Boddingtons house where beer sales made up most of its trade. Shortly after the retirement of the old tenant, it was vastly extended and brought into the modern world with the introduction of a food offering. Now it is very much a family-dining type of establishment. Mostly opened-out interior, with plenty of spaces for more intimacy however. 10% discount for CAMRA members. Walkers are welcome too.

Opened in the early 2000s, it was built on part of the site of Manchester Garages (car dealership), which prior to that was rumoured to have been the site of old Rusholme Hall. This Wetherspoon’s pub is handy for the University, Curry Mile, MRI Hospital and Whitworth Art Gallery. Named after the eminent Victorian Pre-Raphaelite painter whose works hang in Manchester Town Hall and the City Art Gallery (he lived nearby in Victoria Park). Although a modern open-plan pub it has a warmer feeling than you might expect and they go out of their way to build on this with charity and community events - including trips to breweries for regulars and locals. As you may expect from its location, it attracts a fair proportion of student clientele, but that is by normally balanced by older regulars. There is always a buzz to the place. Note too that it is open at 8am for breakfast.

Large, impressive Grade II listed house (on CAMRA's National Inventory of historic pub interiors too) set in a residential area away from the centre of Edgeley. Consisting of five rooms - Bar Parlour, Commercial, Tap Room, Smoke, and Billiard room, that are almost in the state they were built in 1911. Each room is simply and neatly decorated, and each bears the inscription of its purpose in the etched door glass. All of these radiate from a superbly tiled drinking lobby with its curved bar counter, and a modest display of brasses and a ship's wheel. The tiling continues up an impressive staircase (that originally would have taken you to the hotel's letting rooms), this has a wonderful arched, leaded window at its head. More leaded and faceted glass survives in the form of screens, and in the top lights of the Bar Parlour. Most rooms have the original fitted seating around their walls, and impressive door casings with arched pediments. The Billiard room, containing a pool table these days, is a high-ceiling space reached via a corridor. Outside is a neat cobbled and covered drinking area divided into two raised parts. This is more than an architectural study however; this is a pub with a good local following in the community. A quiz takes place on an evening mid-week, whilst darts teams use the vault to its full.

Locally owned and run by local people who care about cask beer and the environment in which it is presented. It is a remarkable story, the owners have totally transformed the once redundant space, plus a former shop next door in to a multi-room pub. Very well decorated with a mix of plain colours, married with wood panelling here and there. A sunken seating area with real fire and sofas adds an air of comfort and class to the establishment. The extensive rear yard is a drinking area-cum-entertainment space where it is planned that bands will play from time to time. A most welcome further addition to the drinking scene in Stockport.

This Victorian pub was refitted in the 1920s and remains largely intact since then, with a host of original fittings and evidence of ownership by the old Bell’s Brewery still evident in the interior glasswork. There really is a room for everyone in this pub - there is a bright, brassy lounge, drinking lobby, complete with its own bar counter, a darts room at the back and an excellent traditional vault, arguably one of the best in town. The sense of tradition is heightened by the frequent sight of a cask of the powerful Old Tom on the bar counter. The lounge walls feature memorabilia of the Cheshire Regiment. Convenient for Edgeley Park football ground with bar food often available when Stockport County are at home (and pub will open 30 mins earlier too). Outside at the back is a good, secluded beer garden, which can be quite a suntrap in the summer months. The Armoury has a more mature clientele, with a strong community involvement, and friendly and knowledgeable staff. Darts are very much a feature here; nine teams play here often with two leagues playing the same night. A Social Club organises outings, party nights, artist nights and a Christmas outing for the pensioners amongst the events. The upstairs room sometimes hosts live music sessions. The commitment to quality shines through in every aspect of the operation here. Its success gives the lie to those pub pundits who say this type of pub has no future. Stockport CAMRA branch Pub of the Year runner-up in 2007. ### As of August 2024 - home football fans ONLY on Stockport County match days please ###

An excellent, unspoilt local, the interior incorporates a vault, front lounge and very cosy snug around the central bar. Given a makeover by Robinson's in 2012 turning it into one of their ‘Ale Shrine’ pubs, giving it a striking decor and an air of elegance. At the rear the now disused cobbled street sports benches for outside drinking, whilst ingeniously the former outside gents toilet is now the smoking area. A large function room is to be found upstairs. This pub is one of the real ale highlights of Stockport offering superb examples of the Robinson's ales on offer. Built as a coaching house in the 18th century, The Blossoms is reported to be an exit place for an escape tunnel from Bramall Hall and was used for the planning meetings when designing St Georges Church, located a short walk along the A6. The pub has excellent service, a warm friendly atmosphere and is well worth a visit. When available, the Trooper beer alternates bar space with Double Hop.

The interior can be likened to Doctor Who's Tardis, in that is much larger inside than it looks to be from the outside. It is one very long room with the bar dominating most of the right hand side. On the opposing wall are a series of alcoves which provide a degree of privacy to drinkers. A seated drinking patio at the front gives a continental feel in summer, whilst just inside a sofa populated area makes for a comfortable relaxed drink. The soft lighting throughout creates a warm ambiance to this JD Wetherspoon conversion of a former furniture store. Look out for regular mini-beer festivals in addition to the chain’s national events. Seldom less than busy, and popular with a variety of drinkers.

Somewhat inconspicuous, and almost anonymous bar set in the north west corner of the Victorian market hall. Availability of cask ale from the two unmarked wickets on the small bar can be sporadic, indeed they tend to only put cask ale on for 'Foodie Friday' (the final Friday of each month). Shared seating area with other businesses in the hall.

A three-storey multi-room pub that has been converted into semi-open plan whilst retaining distinct areas. Refurbished in late 2021 in a ‘modern traditional’ style, using a warm and welcoming palette of greys, creams and browns, with lots of natural wood, too. The focus of the pub is now is family-friendly and as an eating venue. Three rooms are served by a central bar on the right – a cosy snug, front right, a large lounge, with plenty of padded fixed seating, running from front to back on the left, and at the rear the former games room has been converted into a dining room. At the back there is an extensive paved drinking area, which will eventually be served by an outside bar. In past times, it had an off-on-off relationship with cask ale often due to poor sales, in fact the pub was keg-only for a period in 2013-14.

The Club describes itself as having superb facilities for all its four sports: four floodlit tennis courts, two rugby pitches, two lacrosse pitches and a cricket pitch together with excellent changing rooms. In addition the club house has a conference and banqueting facility. There is ample car parking in a lit, tarmac car park. The lounge bar upstairs in the pavilion is open to both members and non-members with a selection of real ales and national keg brands in addition to wine, spirits and soft and hot drinks. Terrestrial, Sky Sports and BT Sport are all available on two large screen TVs. A full bar menu is available from 4-9pm Friday, and 12-9pm Saturday. The bar may well stay open beyond 5pm on Sundays if there are enough customers; quite likely in the summer.

In 2016, Stockport Metro Borough Council had plans to demolish the pub to make way for a road scheme. CAMRA, Stockport Heritage Trust and the owner campaigned to save this 1833 pub which has many original features, including hand-made tiles. It was built in the reign of King William IV; Stockport has very few remaining buildings from this pre-Victorian period. The good news was that the road scheme was re-designed, the pub was safe and its heritage importance had been confirmed. The message on the sign on the outside of the pub declares 'A Warm and Friendly Welcome' and the Midland certainly lives up to its promise. This comfortable pub had the distinction of being the first to reintroduce real ale onto this part of the A6 corridor back in 2010. In mid-2013 it became a true free-house under the ownership of licensee, Mark Hayter. In years gone by the pub endured an unfortunate period when it was styled as Dillon’s Whistling Jig, a lightly themed Irish house. Happily that theme ran its course, and the licensee of the time, lovingly restored the pub to its previous glory. A very distinctive feature of this multi-roomed house, is the lovely brown art-nouveau style tiling, combined with a relaxed welcome in creating a warm friendly atmosphere. The beer range can often be enlarged at weekends.

The Navigation remains the only cask ale pub on Lancashire Hill. It was built to service the workers from the flourmill next door (Nelstrops) and the bargees on the nearby now closed and filled-in canal who finished their journey with a well earned pint. The central bar services both the lounge in which daily newspapers are provided and the smaller vault which has a pool table. The outside drinking area to the rear is invitingly entitled the Bear Garden. Now located on the busy roundabout at the head of Lancashire Hill, this local Pub of the Year 2003. For some years, until the mid-2010s it was Congleton brewer, Beartown Brewery’s only pub in Stockport.

As you walk in the door of this 1930s pub, the door mat beneath your feet proudly proclaims that this was CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year in 2001 and looking around you can see why. Off the lobby area there is a main lounge which serves as a dining room at lunchtime and what was a smoking room. With a magnificent wood panelled interior the pub is on CAMRA’s National Inventory of Historic Interiors, it is now a Grade II listed building. Through a separate entrance to the side is the traditional vault and to the rear is a lovingly tended bowling green. There is nothing better than sitting with your pint watching a game on a warm summer's evening. Tucked away at the end of a cobbled street the Nursery is at the heart of the community, attracting a great mix of people to live music, quizzes, as well as local groups meeting in the function room upstairs. The quality of the pub goes without question and the Nursery is truly one of Stockport’s must-visit pubs! Voted local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2013.

The first Stockport pub to offer a changing range of guest beers and still flying the flag (or two in the Vic’s case) for choice and quality, as evidenced by the pump clip ‘ceiling’ above the bar. This is a tight ship affably run by larger than life licensee Steve Brannan. No swearing rules are strictly enforced but this is an easy-going pub with a warm welcome for everyone. To the rear of the pub is a stepped marquee covered area that may be available for private functions during the summer months, and effectively doubles the size of what is quite a tiny pub. An outside bar can be brought into use when very busy. Six handpumps dispense an ever-changing range of guest beers, mostly focusing upon local micro-breweries. Details of these are displayed on the "pumpotron" TV screen. You can also sample three different ales in third-of-a-pint measures for the price of a pint. Alternate Weds are folk music nights. While the interior is basically open-plan, it has a multi-room feel and the cosy atmosphere is enhanced by the open fire in the winter months. The atmosphere is enhanced by the decoration in classic 1930s junk shop style with memorabilia from forgotten eras adorning the walls, shelves and any other available area - all tastefully done and providing interesting topics of conversation, with Steve being able to provide a history of most, if not all, of the items on view. All together this is a fine must-visit pub! Note the pub is only open in the evenings. Sunday closing time may vary. On other days, last entry is 10.30pm. It is open from 12.30 on Saturdays when Stockport County are playing at home.

Converted to real ale in 2012. The pub was opened out many years ago and in doing so, may have lost much of its character, but the pictures of old Stockport and of course Stockport County FC around the walls give some warmth and character to the place. With the bar at the back, there is plenty of room at the front. For some time this was under the same licensee holding as the nearby "Bobby Peel" (Sir Robert Peel).

This imposing pub with its white exterior and well-worn front steps has long been locally popular besides being a favourite on the ‘Hillgate Stagger’. It had a substantial refurbishment in 2008 when the outside toilets became a thing of the past. It is still a genuine pub but it has made a few concessions to twenty-first century trends. There has been an extension on the left side into the adjacent building to allow a more significant eating area. The pub has six different areas including the space in front of the facing long bar and some areas have signs such as ‘The Snug’ and ‘The Old Cottage’. The far right room features a pool table and a dart board; the pool table can be pushed aside if that room is required for a function, etc. There is seating aplenty of various kinds, decor features pictures of old Stockport and rural scenes that adorn the walls, there is a TV screen to the right of the bar. The two standard Robinson's beers are usually supplemented by the seasonal ale of the time. For sustenance full menus are provided (lunch and evening) plus daily specials at competitive prices. The Red Bull certainly aims to maintain its flagship operation within the Robinson's Estate.

Handily located for the next-door Garrick Theatre. A somewhat spartan interior is broken up by red columns and a smattering of tables, and sofas. Fixed seating is set on the perimeter of the spacious room, the bar is on the right side. Coffees and teas are available, supplemented by two changing cask guest ales sourced both locally and nationally, a number of draught ciders, plus additionally an interesting selection of bottles, and a good selection of keg lagers and German beers. Styling itself as Stockport's premier live music venue, the music features on three or four nights a week, including most Thursdays. The pub has a display of local artists' works on its walls. Entertainment is not just limited to bands (the Removal Men play there), but it has also encompassed a variety of acts in the recent past. NB bar closing times vary from night to night.

A good example of Holt’s traditional style of decor. A long vault, a large lounge and snug, an attractive bar, excellent use of dark wood and mirrors both on the walls and around the bar. A very clean and well upholstered house. Although there are two entrances, the pool room cum vault can now only be accessed from the corridor leading to the gents toilet. Sing-alongs are popular at weekends. Holts haven’t always owned the Sun & Castle, for many years it was a Tetley pub, and for a lot of those sold no cask beer. Holts are also responsible for replacing most of the original inter-war fittings with a mock Victorian interior and for once this really seems to fit the bill with pride of place going to a spectacular 1890s bar back. So what you have now is a warm interior with lots of dark wood plus red, brown and cream fixtures and fittings adding up to a classic “traditional pub” feel. To the right is a cosy lounge and behind that bigger rambling room complete with a small stage. To the left is a spacious and well used vault. Run by landlady, Ronnie and her husband Harry have been here on and off since 2000. She retired in 2012 but was tempted back for six weeks – and is still there! She has been in the trade for over 30 years and seems to have spent most of those on Hillgate as before coming to the Sun & Castle she had lengthy spells at the nearby, now closed Golden Lion, and Pack Horse. Harry looks after the cellar – the cask beers are Holts Bitter and the current seasonal – to such good effect that he’s entered in this year’s Best Kept Cellar competition being run by Holts. There’s no food here but plenty of entertainment. There’s the Karaoke League on Mondays (in which the pub has been very successful) and karaoke also features on Friday and Saturday. Darts are in the vault on Monday and Tuesday. NB. in the early part of the week, the pub may close early if trade is slack.

Re-opened fully 26/1/2024. Re-opened 27/10/2023 as a weekend-only "pop-up bar", Thread. This is a collaboration between the parties running the nearby Angel, and Bakers Vaults. As of March 2024, they eventually hope to open seven days a week. Two cask ales at present, but that could increase to four if demand warrants. Beer selection is done by the team from the Angel, but the idea is not to duplicate beers between the two locations.

Former Vaux, and before that Wilson's house on the junction with Wellington Road. Two-room house with central bar that somewhat dominates the space as you enter the left-hand room. There is more space to be had beyond the bar though; all decorated very neatly. The separate, right-hand room is quieter and is similarly decorated. The pub had an off-on-off relationship with cask ales in the past, and indeed did sell cask ale for a year from Sept 2013. For a couple of periods in 2015 and 2017 it came under new management (following a fallow period) and was selling cask ale once more! Started selling cask again in 2022 as beer in pins became available on the Punch list.

This very welcoming, community orientated and cosmopolitan tennis and bowling club, set in its own grounds oozes character from the Victorian club house overlooking the bowling green to its tree-lined surroundings. There are two rooms, the main bar area with a small library and a television area and the members’ lounge with its two full sized snooker tables, which also has a hatch to the bar. Upstairs is a table tennis room. They run a beer festival in early June (which they have done so since 2009), together with community events throughout the summer. Guests are welcome as long as signed in. NB the Bar is often booked out to private parties but the members’ lounge is still available with its own access to the bar. Also note, opening times listed may be extended in the summer.

Converted at some expense to the Metropolitan pub and restaurant, it is West Didsbury's busiest pub by far. It was sold around mid-2008. To say that this is impressive would be a gross understatement. Progressing through the usually very crowded bar, there is a lofty restaurant with hammer beam roof trusses. Large outdoor drinking area, where it has also been extended into the former stables with an outside bar (normally with cask Landlord on offer too) for better weather. Food forms a large part of the offering here, and you can dine almost anywhere in the place. Although very busy, the service was its usual good efficiency. You may notice that when the place is very busy, it does become very loud. And that's only through people talking, not music or such.

For a small pub this usually has a busy atmosphere given the confines of the space. The layout has traditional elements with a modern, clean mushroom decor. The narrow entrance is flanked by two panelled rooms, a high-stool snug to the left for those wanting an intimate space, and a more open but screened lounge to the right. The bar is next, opposite that is another multi-paned screened area with fireplace. Beyond all that is a more open lounge area where TV can be viewed. Photos of old Didsbury provide added interest. History: At one point this was a tiny, narrow John Smiths house that had become somewhat run-down. Taken over by Manchester brewer, Joseph Holt in the late 1990s, it was extended and transformed into a pleasant drinking house.

This is set over two floors with the upper floor being one to relax on one of the sofas and take in the easy atmosphere, the clientele is reflected by a more mature audience. Note the balcony feature at the front where you can gaze down on proceedings on the floor below; the toilets are up here too. Meanwhile down at ground level is where the main business takes place. Still relaxed, but decor is harder in the form of bare boarded floors, and part-plastered, wainscoted or bare-brick walls. Occasional large mirrors and feature chandeliers add softness and a degree of class to the area in front of the bar which is set down the left side. Notice the very large number of wines that are stocked on the bar. Food is served in the form of plates of cheese, oysters, pates, and artisanal charcuterie are available. As far as cask beer is concerned, six beers are usually available with an emphasis on local producers such as Blackjack and Brightside. Other beers may well be added at busy times. Winner of the CityLife Bar of the Year 2016 award. Looking to the future, they have plans to buy their own brewing kit from Brightside. NB: pub occasionally operates a table service, and accepts CARDS ONLY.

Formerly the home of the British Council, now a Mitchells & Butler (Metro Professionals) house, it was converted to pub use some years ago and is now a much used facility in an area with few pubs. A Victorian house with many original features preserved and well-tended gardens too. The luxuriously panelled upper floor is similar in area to the ground floor and is reached by a traditional hardwood staircase, wide enough to have a table and settee on the half landing. Normally busy with drinkers and those dining too, with plenty of space for people to enjoy the well-tended gardens.

A street-corner Holts house (which Holts acquired from Whitbread back in the 1990s), with a fairly basic lounge bar and a small separate vault at the side with its own entrance. Down-to-earth, no-nonsense drinking shop. Occasional artist or karaoke at weekends.

Built in the late 1800s before being bought by Hydes in 1904 and extended into the adjoining off licence in the 1980s. The period exterior with its etched glass windows hides a large open-plan compartmentalised interior. This area mixes local residents with one of the largest student populations in Europe, who bolster the trade in the evenings. This mix of clientele ensures that the pub is busy at lunchtimes and can be packed in the evenings. The pub also benefits from big screen sports and is an increasingly popular venue for watching the game. It boasts a popular poker school on Monday evenings which uses three dedicated card tables at the rear of the pub. It also has enthusiastic darts teams, alternating live music (first Saturday of month is Motown) and a disco / DJ (Fri/Sat) and weekly quiz nights (Thu/Sun) when competition between students and locals can be boisterous but is always good-natured. At the rear of the pub there is an attractive outdoor beer patio where you can enjoy a cold drink in the sunshine. Discounts off cask beer on Mondays. Although food is not served, you are welcome to bring in your own from one of the many nearby takeaways.

As of 2021, run as a "more-than-profit" social enterprise, with all profits reinvested in the building and used for community initiatives, the 'Whippy' is a welcome addition to the Withington area. Downstairs is a small wood-panelled snug and a much larger room, formerly occupied by a snooker table, which is used as a performance space, drinking area and is where you will find the on-site pizzeria. A further room is upstairs. A variety of events, workshops and exhibitions (such as cinema, art classes, markets, comedy, quizzes, and more...) are held here with the aim of becoming a focal point for the whole local community. Food available to take away or eat in. Apart from the cask beer(s), there are four guest kegs and a variety of cans from local craft breweries. There was a small experimental brewing kit upstairs which was used by Burton Road Brewery to produce experimental beers on an adhoc basis but these very rarely sold. This plant has now been removed., Burton Road's mainstream beers are 'cuckoo brewed' at Mobberley Brewhouse.

New-build house opened within a new housing development on the site of the former Woodford Aerodrome, Avro works. The aeronautical connexion is echoed in both the pub's name, and in a wonderful collection of photographs of bygone days at the works. This collection is on display in the stairwell that leads to the toilets on the first floor. Elsewhere, you can see that owners, JW Lees have spent their money wisely on a high quality building with similarly excellent fittings and decor throughout. Two entrances, one from the street, the other to the side by the garden and car parking area lead you straight to the large L-shaped bar. Around the bar are the various seating and dining areas, which although superficially appear open-plan, are actually cleverly broken up by the use of screens and other design novelties. Looking from the street door, to the far right is a wood-panelled room with comfortable armchairs and such, all of this is overseen by a portrait of the brewery founder, JW Lees himself. The areas then sweep round the bar clockwise with a variety of styles of both rooms and furniture. Ultimately this ends with a dining area at the back next to the kitchen. A large outside area is put to good use with plenty of furniture to cater for those sunnier days. Against a garden wall are four covered booths which will doubtless prove popular. The pub opens for breakfast service and will unquestionably be a success to the area. NB anyone wearing 'work clothes' (not defined) will not be served, either inside or outside.

Local branch of the organisation who help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families all year round. The branch has two snooker tables and a darts board and is the home to the "Legion of Laughs" Comedy Club.

Stockport Georgians Cricket Club 1st XI plays in the ECB Cheshire County league along with three other senior men’s teams, two women’s teams and a thriving junior section. The club rooms are available for private functions and can be hired all year round. NB. out of season the club is likely to be closed apart from special activities/club hire etc.

This is a unique pub and is both blessed and cursed by its location. Car parking is very limited and very expensive. The pub's management strongly advise their patrons to arrive by bus, tram or train if at all possible. This large pub at the end of Manchester Airport's main runway re-opened in late January 2015 after a massive four month refurbishment which transformed the place into a pub where the emphasis is on food. The scale of this refurbishment was something that had never been seen before in the Robinsons estate and marked a return for the brewery to managed houses. The interior was completely altered and now has a large single room with a long bar on the left side (as you enter), with five handpumps, albeit not necessarily selling five different beers. A choice of bottled beers is also available and includes Old Tom. Decor features an aeronautical theme mixed with British colonial retro style; there are 'Spitfire arm chairs' and booth seating in circular jet engine style, vintage propeller fittings, flying ducks dressed in mini pilot outfits and blueprints of old aeroplanes. The interior furnishings include vintage designer wallpapers and fabrics as well as more modern features such as spotlights and glazed screens to divide up the large space. However whilst the emphasis is on food, there are no problems in just having a drink here and the pub is family friendly. The outside back patio terrace feature tables and a variety of chairs whilst the extensive garden features a number of tables and bench seating as well as a children's slide and climbing frame. And with aircraft passing extremely close by at the end of the runway, this will continue to be a very popular spot for people of all ages to watch the world go by - literally! However, please be aware that CAR PARKING CHARGES APPLY here - charges are £2 for one hour, £3.70 for two hours, and go rapidly upwards to £10.70 for a maximum stay of six hours (correct as of May 2024). Even blue badge holders are required to pay. NO REFUND is given even if you make a purchase at the bar. The car park is managed by Smart Parking Ltd. You must pay on arrival, using the machines at the main entrance (cash, credit cards and contactless debit cards accepted), or the RingGo app. NB the car parking often gets completely full on summer evenings, and at weekends. Entrance is managed on a one in, one out basis but honestly, get here by bike, bus, tram, train or Shanks' pony if you possibly can, it's much less stress.

Former Boddingtons house that has not sold any cask ale for some years now. Small and traditional two-room interior.

Former Wilsons house. A long-time keg only pub with a traditional Irish flavour. Dark, and very cramped interior.

Large estate pub with a penchant for showing televised sports. Very open interior. Has been on keg beer for at least 15 years.

Erstwhile Whitbread-Chesters estate pub. Comfortably appointed and having a good community feel. Dropped the cask some years ago.

Small tennis club with three floodlit clay courts, and seven artificial grass ones. The modern clubhouse evokes class and times past with its oak panelled fittings. No real ale.

A tidy, modern club built in 1996 after the hockey and cricket sections relocated to other local sites. This is all set within a modern housing estate location. The sports club houses tennis, bowls and snooker sections with a spacious clubhouse and car park. No real ale as limited trade dictates this.

Upmarket, yet relaxed café bar. An L-shaped bar is surrounded by a variety of seating areas, all of which you may eat in. It has a mix of furniture from high, posing tables, to dining tables and comfy leather tub chairs in which to relax and linger. All these are set against a background of light wood-panelled walls on one side, opposed by bare brick ones decorated by large poster art. A loose theme based around monkeys is apparent as there is a large drawing of a monkey on the back wall (the space at the back is also called The Monkey Room). A sun-exposed outside drinking area on the pavement completes the picture.

Upmarket café bar. Has never sold cask beer. Concentrates on food, coupled with the screening of live sports.

Large open-plan labour members' club with an equally large function room available to hire with a capacity of around 200. Live artists on Saturday evenings, bingo Thursdays and Sundays. Karaoke twice a month - see website for dates. Darts team and has two full-size snooker tables, and a pool table. Children only allowed if attended booked functions. Has never served real ale.

Under the control of the Hennigan empire (branching out from their Levenshulme base). It's a smart two room place with vault to the right, and the lounge to the left. The vault at one time had plenty of Oasis memorabilia (one corner had a series of images and articles about Burnage rock band, Oasis), the lounge sports a stage for entertainment at the weekend. The latter has plenty of TVs, which are often showing football, rugby and darts, although this is usually supplemented by background music from the jukebox.

Opened on 14/12/16, the Brezo Lounge is the third Greater Manchester outlet for southern-based group, Loungers. This is a good-sized conversion of the former Co-Op store, thus it is wide and stretches back a good way to the open kitchen area at the rear. Definitely more of a cafe-bar than a pub atmosphere, but that is how it sets its stall out. Food consists of tapas, burgers and specials. They also do a range of teas, coffees and cakes. Decor is vivid in a 1930s/40s style with almost every piece of wall space taken up with an artwork or mirror of some sort, many of the paintings / photos seem to be portraits of the owners' grandparents. Plenty of seating is available for both dining and drinking. A large table set in a niche by the kitchen allows a group to dine together. The goings on in the pub can be viewed via the webcam linked to the website.

Predominently a sports club, home to the Cheadle Heath Nomads football team. Modern facilities set in a wedge of land with a railway embankment to one side, the other sides being overlooked by 1930s housing. MB's Bar serves Hydes beers.

Brightly coloured, modern bar set in former hairdressing salon premises. A light and airy bar, with one wall making an immediate impact, and an interesting talking point having four large panels printed with music lyrics. Added to the bright atmosphere is a ceiling light fitment spelling out "HELLO", the ceiling is otherwise decorated with salvaged doors. Full-height glazed doors at the front of the property allow for outdoor drinking in better weather. As you might imagine, the interior is a rectangular box with the bar set in the back left corner. Individual tables form the majority of furnishings. A mix of craft ales and foreign bottles are on offer; cocktails are a big thing here too.

Stylish, upmarket bar set in historic premises. There are five keg taps located at the back of the bar on the left-hand side. Pieces of slate hanging by metal chains from each keg tap indicate the beer name written in chalk. Beers from Tiny Rebel and Shindigger feature. Free of tie. The place itself is pleasant enough but, it's more for the cocktail and dining market. A rear extension and rear outside seating area may well be added in future. The name: Inventery (sic), it is a combination of inventive, and drinkery (geddit?) Planning Application DC/088756 | Rear single-storey extension to existing premises and associated works. Submitted 19/5/2023.

Tennis club with snooker table and function room for hire. Two or three tennis courts with artificial surface, plus a more traditional bowling green. Car par to front. No cask beer served, but bottled refreshments available from the modern club house building.

A modern-thinking bar and music venue set in the 19th C surroundings of the city's former Deaf Institute (indeed that is still inscribed over the door), although very little of the old decor appears to remain. Former owners, the Trof chain seemed to like vivid decor, so here one gets big, bold print wallpaper, large expanses of colour, plus some soothing matchboard wall panelling. Blackboards abound advertising food, forthcoming music (see website and posters for events listings) and other offers. The ground floor is a horseshoe shape with the bar to one side, there is an upstairs concert room and bar too (mostly for weekend use), and a basement bar which has disabled access to the toilets there. To the outside rear is the terrace, a spartan space for smokers with checkerplate industrial flooring and little or no view. Began selling cask in July 2013, and at a reasonable price too. Sadly the cask ale fell out of favour in early 2017. Food is served till late.

Reopened 2/11/2024 as the Grosvenor following a through refurbishment. Now describing itself as "Manchester's ultimate adult playground" featuring a very colourful interior, huge sports screens, a photobooth and a ball pool. The venue features 30 beer taps, and has pool tables, beer pong, darts and more. Live sports are showcased throughout the week, with the venue’s original stage repurposed for live entertainment including club and quiz nights, music and DJ sessions. The food menu, compliments the drinks menu, and includes craft beers. History: Closed 25/5/2024 with future uncertain. In mid-2014 the pub was rejuvenated with a thorough refurbishment and the re-introduction of cask beers alongside an array of craft-keg ales (sadly the cask ales were dropped from sale in late 2019). After that it was a large open space occupied by a good number of high tables, and three long refectory-style tables with bench seating. This was in the area that would have been the 'stalls' seating set beneath the former upper circle. Large TV screens flanked the room, with one sited right above the long bar. Good use was made of lighting to assist in delineating areas. The right side had a slightly raised part, whilst it counterpart on left had three pool tables. The whole thing was focused on getting young people in to enjoy themselves, but there was something for all ages here.

Privately owned, and is currently run by experienced licensee Susan Haselden. Note, the Bridge Inn only opens for Manchester City home games, but here there are also additional evening opening for darts match nights. Although no cask beer is sold, a warm, welcoming atmosphere awaits those to this pleasant canal-side setting. Run-down interior at one time, with keg-only Tetley and Boddington beers on offer. The next-door mammoth sports complex that was constructed in 2015 should well have provided a lifeline for this hardy survivor, but sadly, no. History: Former Whitbread house.

Smart, canal-side boozer. Gives the impression from the outside of being very traditional within, however it was extended some years ago in a very modern fashion to include a large lounge overlooking the garden. Small area to the front left with a smart fireplace, to the right is another larger room with large leather booth seating and tub chairs. To the back is the newer extension with an area for live entertainment. If drinking outside and in good weather, you may see boaters progressing through the nearby lock on the Ashton Canal.

Reopened as a pub 16/4/2014, albeit it is only open on Manchester City FC home games. The pub is privately owned by a Mr J Gleave who has been at the pub since 2001 now. Although it has limited opening times, on those days when open, pre- and post-match, it can shift anything from 800 to 1,000 pints (which is more than some places sell in a week!). History: Closed 2/2/2010 then seemingly change of use to accommodation. Prior to closure it was a lovely little Tetley house, with a fascinating aviary in the rear yard. Sold cask Tetley bitter for a time. It had unusual pierced wooden benching in the vault.

Conversion of shop premises to a quirky café and bar. Set on two levels with a few chairs out front too. Long and narrow, it appears to be furnished with shabby-chic second-hand furniture, but that merely adds to the cosiness of the place. A bookshop and picture framer is accessed at the back. Whether you're here for a tea, coffee or cake, or one of the bottled beers from Europe or home-grown Greater Manchester brewers, you are sure to be happy here.

A plain single-room house laid out starkly with bare brick walls, non-upholstered bench seating and dining tables. The bench seating and tables are closest to the bar which is on the right as you enter, and there are some dining tables and a few comfy chairs scattered about near the window to watch the world and the many buses go by. As it became the Dockyard in May 2021, gone are the signs of its previous 'Irish' existence. Sale of cask ale ceased in early 2022 due to very low demand.

Impressive interior includes a glass atrium and installing a spiral staircase, as well as extending at the rear. The restaurant serves Japanese and Korean food. Three distinct zones have been created so customers have a choice of areas in which to relax. The bar has a cosmopolitan feel which is aimed at professionals aged 30-plus, as well as families. Larger and a tad more upmarket than near-neighbour, Art of Tea, it is set on two levels, with tables out to the front too, and a modern open-kitchen to the rear. Decor is modern and clean with bookcase wallpaper adding a contrast to the otherwise white part-panelled interior. Bottled beers from the likes of Tickety Brew may be available in the future. For the moment it remains a keg-only zone. History: venue opened on March 18, 2013 by property developer and restaurateur Abbi Mancini who bought the former Lloyds Pharmacy in 2008. Investing £200,000 he has converted and refurbished the empty building into a wine bar and bistro. The entrepreneur, who owns Mancini Property and operates restaurants across the North West, would like to see the Lounge brand in areas such as Chorlton and Heaton Moor. Became OKitchen in Dec 2017.

New-build structure on two levels by Didsbury metro stop. The Slug began to offer cask ale in mid-2014; that survived till mid-2017 when the owners decided to drop cask to better position the beer offering to its current audience. Live jazz in the upstairs room every Tuesday. Interior can be loud, it has garish decor and bright lighting which seems to change colour on a regular basis.

This was the erstwhile Queen of Hearts. Around one side of the room is a mezzanine drinking space, opposite that is the long bar, whilst to the rear through some arches lies a pool and darts playing area. Features of note are the large lightbulbs spelling out '256' along with a wall highlighting the influence Oasis has had on popular music. To complement the inside, a most lavish exterior drinking area has been fashioned in the grounds. Quality furniture alongside fixed wooden seating will surely be a draw in the sunnier months. Hydes' have spent a considerable sum on the refurbishment here, so let us hope it pays off for them. Beers on tap are served in heavy plastic tumblers.

Fallowfield's first cafe bar-cum-bike shop. Seemingly a small street-corner bar, however once inside it is far larger than it appears. For a start it is on two levels, complete with a balcony for those balmy people-watching days. The brightly coloured downstairs area extends deeply towards the back, with the bar being set to the right, whilst the rest of the pub lies to the left on a slightly lower level. It caters to a good mix of people. Modern decor adorns the walls. Food served from noon till 8pm. Cycle repair area at the back.

Became Nest in mid-2020. A further change of name to Cubo in 1/10/2017; seems to be more of a club now. History: on 9/5/2012, the people behind The Gas Lamp, on Bridge Street in the city centre, opened this sister venue, Waehlbar. Spartanly furnished and decorated, it has a feature wooden-block wall behind the long bar. Two rooms, one at the front, then beyond a staircase is the rear one which has two large booths for groups of people to enjoy. Prices are cheaper than its city cousin. Despite it's location just down from the Owens Park campus, the management are aiming to attract more seasoned post-grad students and local drinks connoisseurs attracted by the range of over 50 world beers and an extensive cocktail menu. It now only opens in the evening and pizzas are served until 10pm. There's a quiz on Monday night and frequent music gigs in the upstairs room. Prior to this it had been Koh Tao (on 1/8/2014), it no longer served real ale as it was styled as a Thai beach bar, before that: Bar 43, Gin Club, and Karma.

Small, converted former hairdressing premises. Bar is located along left hand wall to the rear of the premises, and on a slightly higher level. Stripped back interior but stylishly decorated giving it an air of class. Comfortable furnishings. Beyond the bar is a further, more private area with high seating. Similar sized outside drinking area to that available within. Karaoke and other events. All keg beers. NB the hairdressing salon still operates, it is now located in the basement, and can be accessed via an entrance at the side of the buidling.

Small bar sited in the corner spot of the regenerated former Tatton Cinema building. Consists of a seating area to the left, and the bar to the right with a variety of posing tables, etc in front of it. The drinks offering is mostly keg beers, but has the odd craft beer from the likes of Shindigger and Beavertown. History: Began life in late 2019 as a bar and restaurant with a pizza and hsaring platters offering. That changed in Nov 2021 when it dropped the food to concentrate on drinks alone.

Former Greenalls pub, the Angel. Basic two-roomer, that went keg some years ago.

At one time, a real Marston's gem - beer-wise and architecturally. Even a winner of a Pub of the Month award in 1996. Two rooms at the front, plus the large bar and lounge towards the rear. A meeting room is available upstairs too. Things went wrong though with too many changes of licensee, and the loss of the cask ale. Changes occurred in mid-2013 however when real ale made a welcome albeit too brief a reappearance.

Two-room former Boddington's Brewery house, each room having its own entrance and character. The left side is the lounge, comfortably decorated with images of old Manchester. The right-hand side is the vault with plenty of photos celebrating the successes of both the city's football teams; equally comfortable with much bric-a-brac on the beams and wood panelling. This room was once part of the adjacent cottage, this was bought by Boddington’s in the late 1970s to enlarge and enhance the premises. Outside is a beer yard. Televised sports are a big draw for the pub, and during the week most days have some form of entertainment laid on: Mon - ladies darts; Tue/Thu - mens darts; Wed - open-mic night (very popular); Fri - an artist; Sat - karaoke; Sun - singalong with club singers. The pub operates an over-21 policy, which suits the regulars just fine.

Small former Chesters house, very aptly named for its location. Albeit the steelworks have now gone. Keg beer for many years now.

Recently modernised and refurbished large main lounge area, excellently finished off and overlooking an immaculate crown green bowling area at the rear. Smaller, well-appointed lounge. Upstairs large concert room available for private function hire. Known in certain circles locally as the "Blue Pig". Parking is very limited.

Modern keg café bar catering to a mixed crowd. Operates more as a late night bar and nightclub than a true pub. Had links to Tahiti Bar (397-401 London Rd) prior to its closure in 9/2023.

Pleasantly appointed, friendly, private members club, visitors can be signed in. Central bar with areas sectioned off it. Large seated area with TV and two snooker tables. Smaller modernised lounge, again with TV. A large back room decorated as a modern lounge, recently refurbished seating as chairs and bench style upholstered in royal blue velour. This room used for live music at the weekends. Upstairs concert room available for private function hire.

Modern keg café bar and restaurant catering to a mixed crowd. History: became O'Hare's in late 2018; opened 6/1/08, originally being named Huffys.

Small keg-only sports club that focuses its activities on Cheadle & Gatley Junior Football Club. History: Opened 30/9/2023 in former club pavillion premises.

Small neighbourhood cafe bar set in former shop premises in a very much under-pubbed part of the borough. Small, but tidily presented interior. Cask ale availability was sporadic, and was eventually withdrawn entirely in Summer 2024. NB. the advertised hours are indicative at best, the owner will open the place up late if he feels like it, and shut early if it's not that busy. Therefore it is a good idea to check with the pub if you are travelling from afar.

Although it feels like a hotel bar, it is very well appointed and comfortable single large room which is well broken up, creating nooks and crannies, with the soft furnishings giving a casual feel. A separate dining area is off that. On the walls are enlarged framed seaside postcards, alongside stills from comedy programmes and films. A quiet and convivial atmosphere is maintained throughout, all set in well-tended grounds. Food is served daily till just before 10pm. An Innkeepers Lodge hotel is attached.

A melange of cafe, art space, and bar all set in a former dress shop. Owner, Angela Lock has created an innovative experience here that caters for people just wanting a coffee and cake or a drink, to others keen to participate in art classes and life drawing. Given its name and purpose, you will not be surprised to see various exhibits ranging from artworks to photographs adorning the walls. The outside walled yard to the rear doesn't escape the treatment either - a large image of a bee on the head of flower dominates. Further outside drinking space can be had at the front of the premises, where you find a few tables and chairs. The venue is available for private hire. Beers are from Neighbourhood Brew Co.

Contemporary café bar, keg-only catering for a mixed crowd. Set across two levels. Although seemingly quite small, it manages to have a small stage for the occasional artists who appear.

Originally Room, then becoming Three Eleven, it has evolved into a popular restaurant-cum-bar. Food is highly rated; keg-only.

Located in the premises of what was previously a bakers, the corner plot of this smallish modern bar set on two levels has been enlarged along one side by the addition of a conservatory-style extension. History: Became Leoni's 18/12/18. Became Tusk in August 2016; closed 31/10/18 following collapse of parent company, MAD Ltd. Began life as Kro (opened c.15/12/07), this is the Danish word for a pub. The Stockport branch of Manchester’s Kro Bar group was at one time the only café-bar along Heaton Moor Road to serve real ale. Although cask ale was available some years ago, there are no plans for its return.

Large club with a large crown bowling green to the rear. Consists of a lounge with bar, this can accommodate functions, etc. Full-size billiard / snooker table(s) available too, Karaoke, and Play your Cards Right every Friday; artist, Open-the-Box, and Bingo on Saturdays; Karaoke on Sundays. History: was thoroughly refurbished in late 2017.

Large, slightly shabby premises with plenty of snooker tables. A good size lawn can be used for a variety of events. Venue for Levenshulme Beer Festival which is held mid-May.

Set in former bank retail premises (the name reflecting that history), this keg-only bar adds to the Levenshulme drinking scene. An open space, with the bar down one side. Rustic in style with much use made of bare brick walls, and unfinished wood, this is softened by some upholstered furnishings, plenty of hops hanging from the ceiling and bar, and the clever use of mirrors. There are no fewer than 30 keg taps, this may be the highest number in any bar in Manchester!

Rather small two-room interior; central bar with the rooms either side. Resolutely on keg-only beer for many, many years.

Social club with large function room with stage for hire. A variety of events through the week, and occasional live artists.

A partnership between HMS Host International and Salford brewer, Seven Brothers. A bar-cum-restaurant with a chance to try the craft brewed ales of the brewery.

Family-orientated yet inside is a good deal more pubby than you may expect with a good deal of fixed seating and extensive use of dark wood finishings within the design. Quirky pictures of planes and the local weaving industry add a sense of historic background. These themes are also featured in the murals on the walls and, given Avro was developed close by, they had to pay homage to that and the local rag trade in Manchester. Due to poor sales of cask beer, this was dropped in mid-2023.

Sited opposite the church in the centre of what was the original Cheshire village of Northenden. This ex Boddington house is an old-fashioned, some might say, proper pub. Two small yet traditionally decorated rooms flank the central bar. The room to the left, the public bar is smaller than the lounge on the right; a small outside drinking area is beyond this. Snacks such as pies, cheeses and sandwiches are the food offering. History: former Boddingtons house that had not sold any cask ale for some years. That all changed in early 2016 when an entrepreneurial couple took on the lease. Back came cask ale, and the place was given a smart and very thorough make-over. Sadly, the cask beer disappeared in early 2024 however.

Modern bar in an under-pubbed area of the town. Set in former shop premises, offering an intimate ambience without the intrusion of TV, loud music, or gaming machines. The appearance is clean and modern, with exposed brick, wooden flooring and stylish hand-made furniture. Eight tap keg / craft beer wall is set behind the bar, and a selection of canned craft beers. A large selection of wines, and artisanal gins are offered, paired with bar snacks, cheese boards, charcuterie boards, or pork pies if desired. Pizzas are available, ask for details. NB. the bar does NOT accept cash, all payments by CARD only please.

This has a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere and consists of three drinking areas. A separate one on the left, and a snug to the right of the open bar which faces into an open lounge. It has a strong darts and crib team and is the home of Stockport Nomads football team. Monday is quiz night. It is believed to be the only pub in the UK with that name.

This white-painted terraced property dating from 1840 sits at the end of other aged dwellings. This contrasts with the two 1960's tower blocks seen across the busy main road. There is a large vault with pool-room off that, and a slightly smaller but tidily-kept lounge. To the rear, around a large tree there is a very large garden and drinking area with a partitioned-off children’s play area. Programme of entertainment: live artists perform once a month, and karaoke every Friday and Sunday. Saturday nights are disco nights. The former large car park at the rear was sold off for housing in 2017.

Well appointed club, but sadly has no real ale. It is a surprisingly large multi-roomed building with an extensive concert room featuring a stage. Internal survey required.

Very large, multi-roomed house, set in a prominent position in the town. Unusually shaped interior, as the bar divides the pub into three distinct areas. Although open-plan, the areas each have their own feel. The car park and outside drinking area at the rear is vast as at one time it had been a bowling green. Had a brief period selling Greene King IPA on cask in 2012, but has now reverted to keg beer. NB. although the nearest rail station is Reddish South, this is only served by one "parliamentary" train per week; this runs early in the morning outside of pub opening hours. Best bet is to use the high-frequency bus service.

Known locally as the "Big Club". During summer, crown green bowls are a big feature on the well-tended green at the rear of the club. Grade II* listed building. After a long period of sale, real ale was withdrawn April 2018 due to lack of demand. Very large multi-roomed interior that can cater for a variety of functions of varying sizes.

Known locally as the "Red Nose". This lively, friendly, down-to-earth street corner club has one room downstairs with TV sport and loud music at weekends especially. There is a sub-divider in the room. Upstairs is a function room.

Club established in 1857. Although the club was established in 1857, the current club house was built post WWII. There is a large concert hall, members room and extensive games room with two snooker tables. The club can get very busy when Manchester United or City are on the television.

Irish bar that focuses on live music. Risen from the ashes of what was the Glass Spider, it even retains many of the architectural features of its forebear. Essentially owned and run by the same folk too. NB. Galway Girl (hazy IPA) beer from Galway Hooker Brewery (ireland) available in cans. History of Glass Spider: Stylish, upmarket "swing bar". For such a small interior, it was imaginatively fitted-out to make it appear larger. Thus, it featured plenty of leather button-back seating, Britannia tables, and dividing screens topped with leaded glass features. Some individual booths down one side added intimacy as each booth could be closed off with its own door.

Has more of a cafe-bar than a pub atmosphere, but that is how it sets out its stall. Food consists of tapas, burgers and specials. They also do a range of teas, coffees and cakes. Decor is vivid in a 1930s/40s style with almost every piece of wall space taken up with an artwork or mirror of some sort, many of the paintings / photos seem to be portraits of the owners' grandparents. Plenty of seating is available for both dining and drinking. Opened in January 2018, this is the fourth Greater Manchester outlet for southern-based group, Loungers.

Club that began life in mid-1920s as an enterprise by a local farmer. The building has evolved and been much extended in the intervening years. Consists of a lounge; a good size games room with two full-size snooker tables, a pool table, and darts area; and a concert room. This tidily-presented club is owned, and wholly run by the members for the benefit of the membership. The main business comes from the free-to-hire function room, this caters for all the usual - birthdays, funerals, weddings, etc. Sundays can see the likes of karaoke, and singalong-type evenings. At the rear is a small garden area with views over the Mersey valley. Most of the membership are very local; enquire at club for membership details. Entrance is via door at far end of Hoylake Road.

Prominent and rather grand-looking former Wilson's house by Mersey Square. Opened out some years ago, yet plenty of comfortable seating around the bar area. Had sold only keg beers for many, many years until mid-2014, then again in 2019, when it dipped its tentative toe in the water to try a real ale. Such was the positive reaction to cask, that following a thorough refurbishment in late-2014, a further beer was added. That flirtation with cask ale ended in early 2022. Often has a lively atmosphere.

Small, street-corner keg boozer in the shadow of the Hillgate tower blocks. Compact two-room interior, set out lengthways.

Features a horseshoe bar to the middle of room with various open seating areas around it. Karaoke is a feature. A thorough refurbishment in 2019 smartened up the interior, and saw the return of cask ale, this didn't last though, and the cask disappeared in late 2023. NB they have staff that can use British Sign Language and the picture exchange communication on shift at least three days a week. History: was for a time styled as Porky Pig's Pie Shop.

Small bar specialising primarily in cocktails. The place is deceptively large with at the front a stand-up-cum-wall-shelf drinking area, opposite which is some picnic-style seating, then at the back of the room you reach the rustic yet colourful bar. There is an upright piano here too. Off to the left is the surprise, a further smaller plush seating area. The rear yard acts as a beer garden.

Small, neighbourhood keg boozer. Refurbished in 2018 to a good standard.

Sited by the former mainline rail connexion from Manchester Central to London, with now demolished Cheadle Heath station a stones throw away. This is a modern-looking, well-appointed club building that somewhat resembles a large bungalow. It has a well-tended bowling green to rear, a garden-cum-outside drinking area to the railway side, and parking to the other side. Internally it has a very large function room which is available to hire (usual things catered for - funerals, weddings, over-18s birthdays, etc. NB not for hire on Saturday); a games room with snooker table, football TV, and darts; and finally a large, quieter lounge. Weekly events include - Wed: bingo; Sat: members night with two artists; Sun: karaoke, quiz, and bingo. Membership is mostly local people from the surrounding area. Enquire at the club for membership details as they are very reasonable.

Reports in Oct 2016 say that Holts Bitter is once again for sale, albeit intermittently. As of June 2015, the pub is for sale, so its long term future is uncertain. Situated by a busy crossroads, it was originally built as an hotel, there has been a hostelry on this site since 1824. Renamed from the Hare & Hounds when the adjacent Vernon Park opened in 1858. A central bar serves a Vault (with pool table) and the larger Lounge area. A quiet and welcoming pub that becomes busy and lively when the locals arrive to watch live sport on the four TV screens. Lunches 12-4 (12-6 Sat/Sun), evening meals are 4-7 Mon-Fri only. History: A change of ownership in Feb 2013 saw the end of the sale of Holts Bitter in favour of a new range; later still in 2015 cask ale was sadly removed altogether.

Small traditional, comfortable and welcoming terraced former Wilsons house reached by some steps from the street (disabled access via side doors). Mainly opened-out with the bar slightly off to the right, in front of which is a seating area and a real fire. To the left is a modest well-kept lounge, with a games area behind that, boasting two pool tables. No fewer than three pool teams play out of the Plough, with landlord, Nick Aldred, himself a keen participant, so if you like to play pool, this is the place for you. To the rear is probably the most picturesque beer garden in the Borough of Stockport. No real ale since November 2017, although there are plans to reintroduce it in summer 2018. One changing guest ale was available from Enterprise Inn's list, typically this was Sharp's Doombar.

Very popular corner house at the top of Edgeley's shopping street. A very thorough re-modelling of the interior took place in early 2022. This saw the removal of the central bar and thus the original floor plan of two rooms. The bar is now sited on the right-hand wall with this facing a large, comfortable room. A quieter snug-like area at the front provides respite from the hubbub of normal activity. This change also meant that cask ale returned to the pub after a long absence. Two football teams are based at the Royal Oak, they are looking for darts and pool teams to play out of the pub too. They have live sport on TV while a DJ and karaoke will entertain you from 7pm on various days. Real fires and roast chestnuts will feature in the winter months. Match days can see the place rammed, so it's worth knowing when the Hatters are playing at home.

This can be a busy pub on match days when Stockport County FC are at home. Large house that is popular with the lunchtime trade. A vault area complete with pool table and dart board is to the left as you enter. A central wall in the middle of the building divides the former two-room layout with the bar being over to the right wall of the main room. Wood flooring abounds and modern lighting is in place. Feature fish tank. Large back yard for outdoor drinking. A brief trial of real ale took place in late 2015, but regretably sales did not justify its retention so it was dropped from sale in May 2016. Under the same licensee holding as the nearby Prince Albert. History: 1896 acquired with Joseph Worrall's Brewery, it became a Wilsons Brewery house, then into the 1990s it traded under the Greenalls banner.

Opened in late 2023, this concept bar is the brainchild of Lyndon Thorpe. He was inspired by the past, so you find a Victorian bar and kitchen, yet with plenty of modern flourishes. Set out over two floors, the bar is an intimate place for people to come in and relax with drinks and snacks. Decorated in a Victorian style, but with modern aspects, A large front window looks out onto Underbank. The exterior decor is dark blue with highlights of gold lettering and fixtures, that adds class, and a feeling of quality and solidity. The interior decor is a relaxing darker green that includes the tasteful tiled-bar. Old Victorian photographs of owners and their dogs adorn the walls, but taking centre stage is a painting of Stanley the Manchester terrier, the eponymous name of the place.

Traditional sports pavilion with many period features and a bookable function room. Two crown bowling greens here. NB. Winter opening hours are displayed on this page, the Summer hours are these: 6-10 Mon-Fri; 2-11 Sat; 5-10 Sun

Modern bar and restaurant set in former bank premises just down from the Market Place. Style is mix of canteen / refectory tables in one part and smarter, more comfortable booths along one wall. The kitchen can be viewed at the back of the large single room. The elaborate ceiling from the venue's banking days has been retained. Large neon-lit quotations complete the look.

Primarily a restaurant, as about eighty percent of the space inside is given over to restaurant tables. The other fifth, down the right side, is a bar with some comfy modern seating and some space to stand. Outside at the front, are two distinct terrace areas: the first (inner) one covered, with restaurant tables and with a sign saying diners only (although they let people sit there if the tables are not needed); the other one (nearer the road) is uncovered with standard outdoor tables for drinkers - in fact there's probably more space for drinking outside than there is in. Waitress service is available even if you are merely drinking. You'd expect to pay through the nose here, but you may be surprised. The toilets are downstairs, but there is of course an accessible toilet at ground floor level. History: This began life as a Tetley pub, the Barleycorn, in its latter years it attracted rock music lovers and bikers. Re-opened April 2010 as Albert's. Until early 2019 they used to sell one cask beer, this was advertised via a single chrome handpump at the far end of the bar. They seemed to favour Brightside beers from Bury.

Tiny, narrow modern bar opened 12/08. Keg beer only, but there is a large variety of bottled beers available.

Specialist craft beer off-licence in West Didsbury, Manchester. They also feature selected wines and local "craft" gins from Ginealogy. History: Opened January 2016, sister shop to the second one in Heaton Moor.

As its name suggests, this operates primarily as a delicatessen, but began offering sale of alcohol on the prmises in Nov 2021. Comprises a narrow interior with deli counter to the right side, opposite which are the shelves of varied produce. At the back is the small bar around which are a handful of tables and chairs. Note the stencilled images of lapwings on the walls in this part of the building. Most of the seating is located at the front of the premises under the glazed canopy that adorns all of the shops in the row. Beers only available in bottles and cans.

Sister bar to Dulcimer, Chorlton; like that, it is the co-tap for the Brewed by Oud brewing company in which deputy bar manager, Tom is one of the two brewers. The bar took the decision in early 2018 to stop selling cask beer, thus two disused handpumps grace the main bar along with a back bar font wall featuring sixteen keg lines. The bar is located centrally in the ground floor with free-standing tables both between the entrance and the bar, and to rear of the building. Staircases opposite the bar run down to the toilets and up to the first floor where there are more tables and seating plus a second smaller bar with a seven-font keg wall. There are a couple of tables under a canopy on pavement to front. Beers are sourced both from local breweries such as Blackjack and nationally distributed micro-brewers including Siren, Wild Beer, and Fyne Ales plus occasional beers from Thwaites / Marstons who fitted the cellar. There is an extensive bottled range of foreign and UK craft beers. Food consists of mixed tapas like small plates and burgers; Food only available at weekends currently as they are looking to recruit a full-time chef.

This two roomed club has an air of faded glory about it which is in contrast to the increasing new found opulence elsewhere on Burton Road. The club sports three full sized snooker tables.

Former Wilsons house. A small, very traditional yet long-time keg only pub with an Irish flavour, both in its management and its decor.

Re-opened as Southside on 6/7/2020, a bright new look for a taco and tequila Mexican-inspired bar. This concentrates on spirits and food, so, sadly, there is no cask ale.

Members golf club situated at the end of the old Woodford airfield. Small wooden-panelled bar with photos and memorabilia.

Large two-hall community centre situated on Chester Road used extensively by numerous groups and organisations. Small bar and lounge room to the left side of building, the larger function room occupies the right hand side. Available to hire. Extensive well-tended grounds to the rear aspect. The halls are available for public bookings. NB: opening hours: vary but community groups use facilities throughout the day. Bar facilities only open for specific events.

Single-storey club house with two members’ rooms and a function room. One of the member’s rooms sports two snooker tables. Comfortable but standard club interior with televisions showing sports events. Function room for hire.

Resolutely keg former Bass house built around 1962. Large multi-room interior.
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Closed 4/1/2023 as business ceased trading; future uncertain. Opened 25/4/2017 in railway arch premises. History: The brewery tap was open only very occasionally to members of the public, albeit most weekends they hosted private functions. Check their Facebook page for fuller details of events.

Planning permission sought c.1/5/2024 to demolish the building and build houses in its place (albeit no such application found...). Closed 26/8/2022 by order of police following raid on premises to investigate alleged illegal activities. This ex-cricket club (the cricket field is now partially built upon) was refurbished in 2016. That upgraded both the members’ room and the function room but regretfully it still sells no real ale. Outside the children are catered for with a small menagerie including chickens, rabbits and sheep. One wonders how long it is since sheep last grazed in Burnage? Function room for hire.

Closed long-term 24/11/2022. Conversion to Turkish restaurant use c.24/11/2022 albeit seemingly without planning permission; however this could be because the premises was already considered as a restaurant class by the local authority. History: Had many a name, the latest name, Turquoise came about c.1/5/2010. Latterly it was an upmarket restaurant with a bar added. Long gone were the days when it sold cask Websters, and Wilsons Bitter in the 1990s. Started life as the Old Vine, a small bar selling mostly keg John Smiths, then became the Vine, followed by BarSh, and Finbar's.

Closed 17/11/2013. Change of use granted 11/3/2011. Planning Application 093248/FO/2010/C1 | Proposed development for 68 student accommodation units plus 2 cluster units with ancillary support services and cafe bar, including conversion and new building following partial demolition of the existing building. Granted 11/3/2011. History: it described itself as a Beer Hall, perhaps even the ultimate student beer hall, and that is what you got. Set in a most characterful building, it had a long bar alongside which were tables to stand up at. Above and parallel to those was a series of deep booths set out refectory style. A small snug area off this has some more comfy lounge furniture. Popular student venue. Table football machine. It was always going to be a huge money-spinner and its success laid the foundations for the locally successful Hale Leisure chain of bars and pubs.

Closed c.16/2/2024 with future uncertain. Interior has been largely cleared out. In design this a modern bar/restaurant set out over two good sized floors. Spacious ground floor with outside seating, albeit uncovered. A curving staircase leads you to the first floor which is mostly set aside for diners. Apart from the stairs, the two floors are linked by a feature "hole" or reveal in the upper floor.

Closed c.11/2/2023 with all signage removed; future uncertain and no planning application found. History: Social club with a function room for hire. Former British Legion, but latterly in different ownership. Plenty of events, including occasional live artists.

For sale 1/9/2023 as "Former Public House", no planning application found however. Closed 29/1/2023 awaiting a new tenant after a planned refurbishment. Single L-shaped room decorated with an interesting collection of drawings and photographs of old Hazel Grove and Stockport. A fishing club meets here on Wednesdays and there is Karaoke on Fridays and Saturdays. The smoking area is a gazebo in the yard behind. There are only a few parking spaces in the pub's alley but there is plenty of public parking locally. NB that as of early 2022 cask beer availability is variable and is most likely to be one from Robinson's "White Label" range.

Structure damaged by fire on 2/6/2023. Future very uncertain now. History: Comfortably appointed estate house. Separate vault to left with large drop-down TV screen, darts area and pool table. A large open fire completed the setting, with wall decor related to football and boxing. The right hand part was a nicely fitted-out lounge with a small snug area off it and a small stage area too. In mid-2016, it was taken on by a young couple with small children. They invested heavily to make this a local, family-orientated warm place to be, with a brand new children's indoor play area and new kitchen that served up great food as well.

Change of use 4/7/2024 to wholly hotel use albeit without planning consent. No planning application found, so exact status of premises and its Use Class being sought with Planning Enforcement officers. Closed 4/7/2024. This was part of a nationwide change in direction by the owning Whitbread group. History: Very large dining pub with accommodation lodge attached. Subtly lit throughout, and set on differing levels; decor was a calming mushroom and wood theme. Restaurant area was to the left of the building, whilst the smaller right side held the casual drink/dine space. Ideally sited for access to Manchester Airport, and the Heald Green rail station. Opened for breakast at 0630 weekdays, and 0700 weekends.

Closed 31/10/2018 as part of MAD Ltd collapse. Future uncertain. History: Contemporary cafe bar with a Tiki and cocktail theme, with food and drink in the form of tapas and deli items, served from breakfast till lunch daily. Acoustic live music was promised. During its time as the Blue Cat, it sold cask beers from Ramsbottom's First Chop brewery. Timeline - Time & Place closed 27/8/2017, then re-opened as Hula in 29/9/2017. Became Time & Place in c.1/9/2015 by owner Georgina Donnelly. This emerged out of the remnants of the Blue Cat, this first opened c.1/6/1996 and was run by Georgina's father, Danny Donnelly. The Blue Cat shut its doors in c.1/7/2015 after being unable to secure permission to open until 1am.

Closed 7/9/2024, but it is anticipated that new owners will be Vinehop of Poynton, this would be their second outlet when that comes to pass. Larger than it first seems, this relaxed restaurant/bar is narrow at the front, with its bar and feature fireplace. Beyond that it extends to the back where outside is a tiny beer yard. The two back rooms offer a lounge area with leather sofas, whilst to the other side is a wooden-floored area with discrete tables and chairs ideal for intimate dining or drinking. A feature leaded-glass skylight adds drama to the space. In early 2014 it started to sell cask beer, but that sadly ended in early 2019.

Closed 14/10/2019, change of use granted 29/11/2022. Planning Application 134870/FO/2022 | Erection of 3 no. two storey residential dwellinghouses (with living accommodation within the roof space) together with associated landscaping and boundary treatments following the demolition of existing vacant former Public House. Granted 29/11/2022. History: One L-shaped room fitted out partially with a rustic bare-boarded floor and partially with a tiled floor. Although it ended its days as a keg only pub, prior to closure there was hope of a return to cask as they were awaiting handpumps being installed. That would have been good to see, as these days the Brewers would be the only pub left trading in Ladybarn. Further changes were expected but never materialised, such as modern decor, and adding a bistro area at the rear. Barbecues were also to be tried, along with nights for students, open-mic, and quizzes, plus karaoke and Motown.

Closed 12/11/2017, change of use granted 21/9/2018. Planning Application 120507/FO/2018 | Change of use of former post office and sorting office to a mixed use licensed food hall, grocery shop and deli, microbrewery, community space and associated offices with installation of PhotoVoltaic panels to flat roofs and elevational alterations to rear outbuildings. Granted 21/9/2018. History: Following a short period of closure around Christmas 2015, it emerged as the Buttery. Set in part of the building housing Levenshulme Post Office, where the right-hand side is the pub (formerly the Post Office Deli [POD]), while the left remains as a PO parcels collection office. POD began life in May 2010 in what was the public counter portion of the building, in those days it functioned purely as a café as it had no on-licence. It then went on to gain that on-licence a year later, at first selling British bottled ales and draught continental lagers. Two cask ales drawn from hand-pulls were added in mid-June of 2013 to add gloss to its already polished credentials. If keg craft beers are your thing, then the six tap dispensers on the wall will be of interest. An avant-garde set-up that would rival its contemporaries in either of the nearby trendy neighbourhoods of Chorlton or West Didsbury. It consists of a large room with space for plenty of tables, the decor is light and welcoming, brightened by a wall decorated in a bold floral print, plus a red wall that evokes memories of Post Office colours. Along the rear wall, part of what was the original PO counter now serves as the bar and deli display counter; from here food is served daily till about an hour before close (generally till 9pm). The food consists of pies, platters, soups, stews, and such like. The menu choices change from week to week, and varies depending on the season. The former courtyard at the front acts as the outside drinking area, where shade is provided for by table umbrellas; as you can imagine this is well used in times of good weather. All in all, Buttery is a real breath of fresh air for Levenshulme as it differs so much from what else is on offer in the town.

Change of use from Public House (Sui Generis) to Restaurant (Class E(b)) not applied for, and building works underway 1/5/2023 and completed c.19/6/2023. Council planning enforcement officer informed 8/10/2023. Council responded 13/10/2023 that no planning had been sought, but they didn't say what action would be taken. Converted 19/6/2023 to Asian restaurant use. Closed 18/4/2023. Opened c.1/1/1982 in former bank premises. As of 2/1/2023, it was announced that the pub had been sold and the long-term licencees of 32 years said the pub would be closing sometime after the Cheltenham Festival and St Patrick’s Day, 17/3/2023. History: High-set, low-lit independently-owned Irish pub. Very comfortably appointed and well maintained establishment. Never sold cask beer as there was never a demand from its customers.

Closed Sunday 18/8/2024 - premises sold along with business, after announcement on 2/8/2024 by Levenshulme Pub Co. Future uncertain. Small, narrow keg-only sports bar. When it first began trading it did try cask, but that trial was ultimately short-lived. In the early 2000s, this was one of many pubs owned by the Hennigan family in Levenshulme. NB stays open beyond 8pm if TV football runs later.

Closed c.1/1/2002. Change of use granted 25/11/2021. Planning Application 128987/FO/2020 | Erection of a three storey mixed use development comprising a medical centre (Class E) on the ground floor and 8 x residential apartments (Class C3) above, together with associated car parking and landscaping following demolition of existing building. Granted 25/11/2021. History: A small former Whitbread house. A very long time on keg beer.

Closed c.6/9/2023 with future uncertain. Long, mood-lit room with some sofas on one side, and some high tables on the other side. Until mid-2020, usually had one or two cask ales on offer, but they were dropped amid the Covid-19 crisis. The outside area at the front is coralled off from the busy street by wooden partitions. Quiz night Wed, karaoke on Fri, and live music on Sat.

Closed 23/11/2023, with the owners hoping to redevelop site. Future will remain uncertain until a planning application is submitted and approved. History: Large open-plan corner dining pub popular with families during the day, and those eating to a budget. In the evening, the pub catered more for the TV sports crowd and the young. A variety of pub entertainment was reguarly featured, ranging from the occasional live band, satellite TV, and assorted amusement machines.

Closed c.1/11/2023 with future of the business uncertain. As of mid-2022, the Saturday 1600-2200hrs open session was suspended for a year or so. This was because Ventile were temporarily running Station Hop bar in Levenshulme on a maternity cover basis. The Ventile beers featured at Station Hop as a consequence. History: Former industrial premises formed the brewery and its associated brew tap. A no-frills interior with picnic tables-cum-refectory style seating in which to enjoy the rustic ambience of the place. The modern well-maintained brew kit could be examined at close quarters. You could buy their beers for consumption off the premises too. The beer was live by CAMRA's definition and they were served from membrane-keg containers. The Ventile name was a nod to WWII history in Manchester. It was a cotton fabric invented in the city that found favour for fighter pilot's flying suits that extended their survival chances should they ditch in water.

Being converted 13/6/2024 wholly to hotel use. No planning application found, so exact status of premises and its Use Class being sought with Planning Enforcement officers. Closed 13/6/2024. This was part of a nationwide change in direction by the owning Whitbread group. History: A bar / restaurant, this was a part of the Beefeater chain of steakhouses. The bar enjoyed a busy trade and a cosy atmosphere. It offered Wainwright plus another rotating ale each month, and also stocked a large choice of bottled ales. Popular with locals and the after-work crowd, plus guests from the adjoining Premier Inn, it had a very relaxed ambiance with a sociable atmosphere. It boasted a function room, and buffet menus alongside their a la carte and daytime lunch menus. All in all, the Bamford was well worth a visit whether for a drink or meal.

Closed 28/2/2023, future uncertain. To be demolished thereafter as part of the Stockport West regeneration scheme. No planning application found. The bar confronts you upon pushing your way through the saloon doors. Tidy pub with olde-worlde look to it as the decor is rustic in the two front rooms, and a further Games room lies beyond. Karaoke is a theme here, running from Thu-Sun (quiz too on Sun); it claims to be the town's number one for karaoke. Once sold Copper Dragon beers.

Change of use 20/2/2024.applied for. Planning Application DC/091218 Demolish existing extension to rear. Keep and conserve existing mock tudor front and side elevation. Erect 3 storey new build extension (third storey in mansard roof) Create new retail space to ground floor front and 7no apartments to rear and above. Closed 2/10/2014 and up for sale. For sale by auction as of 12/7/2018. History: Originally the Kings Head. Closed, then re-opened a few times, one could never be quite sure what was happening? Narrow building, with plenty of dark wood panelling throughout. Bare-boarded, the bay-windowed front leads you to the bar which was set midway down the body of the pub. It then opened out towards the rear where a comfy TV and lounge area existed. Latterly as the Kings Head it sold cask Worthington Best, Draught Bass, and a guest ale.

Change of use granted 13/11/2023 and building works underway as of 18/7/2023. Closed long-term 1/4/2022, Council planning enforcement officer informed 20/7/2023. Confirmation of our complaint about possible planning breach received from SMBC on 31/7/2023. Response received 20/11/2023, viz "The site was the subject of a planning application submitted in May, reference DC/088851 and therefore it was not appropriate to consider whether a breach was occurring that might be remedied by the application. The application was approved on 13th November. That means that planning control is regularised and there is no breach to consider. There is therefore no further action for the council to take." Planning Application DC/088850 | Change of use from Public House (Sui Generis) to Fish & Chips Restaurant ( class E) with elevational alterations and erection of extraction flue to rear and erection of new signage to front. Granted 13/11/2023. History: Perhaps, fittingly, owner Martin Wood decided to close on April Fools Day given that he named his erstwhile brewery, Fool Hardy Ales. Martin chose to close things so that he could concentrate fully on the future of his family and personal affairs. The Hope offered six cask ales, four of which were formerly brewed in-house at the Hope's very own micro-brewery, ‘Fool Hardy Ales’ (www.foolhardyales.co.uk). That name was a nod to the past history of the Hope which started life as a Hardy's Crown Ales brewery house; this was then acquired by Bass. Owner, Martin Wood had worked in the past with Outstanding Brewery's Dave Porter, and indeed Dave installed the micro-brewery here. Other changing ales from breweries across the country were available, alongside foreign draught and bottled beers. Two compact rooms, vault to left with a small games room to the rear of that. In the games area you would find a table football machine, a retro arcade video game, and a classic pinball machine. The more comfortably appointed lounge with raised-seating area was to the right. Throughout was done in a modern decor with lovely polished wood floors. Lunches in the form of cold pies were available, these were being served Sun-Thu noon till 8, Fri-Sat noon till 7.

Closed c.1/11/2023, business being marketed for sale by Savills. Friendly staff and management, club open to non-members. The club is divided into four areas, three pleasantly decorated in a modern style. An open lounge area with ample seating and one slot machine. A darts room leads through to a snooker room with a full sized snooker table, both areas have seating. The fourth area is a beautiful manicured award winning beer garden. "Beer Garden of the Year 2018" (Stockport Pubs & Clubs). Club organises weekend barbecues, an annual charity fun day, regular music events including tribute acts, etc. There is no function room to hire, but members can book the lounge for celebrations/funerals etc. Quite well hidden away behind housing on Newbridge Lane.

Closed 10/5/2023 as owners seek a new tenant. The Queens or 'Turner's Vaults' as it is sometimes referred to, is a much-prized Stockport hostelry dating back to at least the 1790's. It still maintains its three-room layout with the front narrow bar room including alcoves and a grandfather clock; the small snug tucked in the middle of the pub and at the back a quieter more comfortable room that might be used for meetings. The decor includes plenty of wooden panels and wood flooring, while around the walls are pictures of Victorian characters, old advertisements and mirrors. The snug has a stove 'wood burner' for those cold days and it helps keep things cosy when in use. This Samuel Smith pub does some lunchtime snacks but it is primarily a busy drinker's pub serving the cheapest pint in Stockport (excepting the odd Wetherspoon offer) To sum up, this is a pub where traditional service and ambience take centre stage.

Closed long-term 20/1/2022 with its future uncertain. PLEASE NOTE, the Visitor Centre remains open, just the Brewery Bar has closed. Confirmed 3/2/2023 that they plan to move to the UPC packaging facility on Ashton Road, Bredbury by 2027/28. History: Sited in what was the former 'Unicorn Room', this was an impressive and bright space incorporating both visitor centre, and a bar. Approached via the reception area then down some steps, you went through a well-lit corridor-cum-standing drinking area decorated with images of the brewer's brands and historic bottles. Then it emerged into the main bar area; plenty of light wood furniture married well with the hardwood flooring. A nod to the past was evinced by a wall containing old copper brewing vessels. Primarily a space to entertain visitors who had completed the brewery tour, yet it operated as a bar and cafe in its own right. Good place to be the first to try the seasonal beers as well as doing light lunches, tapas, and cakes.

Closed 5/8/2016, stripped of signage and boarded up - future uncertain, although owner's Robinsons are known to mothball pubs until better economic times come around. History: Situated just off Middle Hillgate near Strawberry Studios (where artists such as Joy Division, Neil Sedaka, The Smiths, Stone Roses and Paul McCartney all recorded there) and opposite the site of the 1967 Hopes Carr air disaster (site is marked by blue plaque and memorial stone). It had a well furnished lounge which contained the bar, a vault, games room and snug. The pub was well supported by a dedicated clientele of imbibers and had a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

Closed 7/11/2024 as business is no longer viable according to the owners; future of the site is now uncertain. This is the smallest and the longest established of the Burton Road bars and is possibly more characterful and quirky than its later-arriving cousins. The interior iss not large, yet they manage to make good use of it with a disparate array of furniture seemingly crammed into a relatively small space. Beyond the bar there is a small additional seating area at the rear. An array of furniture styles provides for comfort in the narrow space. Cupcakes and such were available during the day, supplemented by a full menu from opening time till 9 daily. Latterly, the cask beer was a feature here with three beers normally being on, usually from but not always local such as First Chop, Marble, Hornbeam, and Dark Star breweries. No cask cider, but good bottled variants complimented a range of British and foreign bottled beers. Quirky, and a fun place to drink and socialise. Can get very busy inside and out, so you may have to stand at the bar.

Closed 1/9/2018 as owners are seeking a new tenant. Formerly the Wellington, this was acquired when Samuel Smith bought out Rochdale & Manor brewery. The pub was extended into the next door shop unit, then renamed in the early 1960s. At the same time the interior was thoroughly remodelled. Spartanly fitted-out vault on the left with a pebbled chimney breast, the right-hand lounge meanwhile is more comfortably furnished and has a lakeland stone faced fireplace together with wood-panelled walls. A recent conversion to cask ale and a listing in CAMRA's National Inventory of historic pub interiors has boosted this pub's profile.

Planning Application DC/093468 | Full planning permission conversion of Deanwater House to residential use; demolition of all other existing buildings and structures and erection of residential development; and, provision of landscaping, parking, and associated infrastructure. Registered 25/9/2024. Also Planning Application | DC/093469 Listed Building Consent for the: alteration, extension and conversion of the existing former barn to residential use, including internal alterations. Registered 25/9/2024. Closed 18/11/2023 with future uncertain of the hotel in its present form, as the owners retired.

History: Country house hotel set in its own grounds and beautiful countryside. Available for dining, functions, weddings and conferences. The hotel is far more extensive than can be seen from the road. The bar and restaurant are at the rear in a low black and white mock-Tudor building. Very comfortable surroundings and gives the air of being quite upmarket. The most south-westerly pub in metro Stockport; cross the bridge over the River Dean and you're in Cheshire...

Closed 13/1/2023, future uncertain as site is fenced off, and seemingly building work is being undertaken. Allegedly the premises has been bought by the former licensee. and it is now being used as a private residence. No planning application for this change of use has been found. History: Large two-room, keg-only estate pub. Formerly part of the Burtonwood estate. Opened 1961 new-build Wilsons Brewery house.

Demolished 6/2/2010. Site is now housing. Closed c1/6/2007. Planning Application 091144/FO/2009/N2 | Change of use of former Public House to five self contained flats with car parking to the rear and a new disabled access ramp to front entrance. Refused 12/10/2009. History: Large, characterful former Bass house. In the 1990s it sold cask Bass Toby Light, and Stones Bitter. Resolutely keg in its latter years.

Converted 1/2/2013 to commercial (launderette) use on ground floor with flats to let above. 11/8/2011 changes to the former pub's use were then underway. Closed 1/8/2009. Planning Application 119103/FO/2018 | Proposed change of use of former public house (Class A4 drinking establishment) to 6 no. self contained apartments (Use Class C3) on the ground, first and second floors with associated car parking and outdoor amenity space, following the demolition of the existing single storey rear extension and single storey outbuilding. Granted 19/10/2018. History: Former two-room and quite spacious Vaux house (originally it was a Wilson's pub) sited on corner, yet set back from the road. It sold cask Vaux Bitter for a while before becoming keg only.

Demolished c.1/12/1993, site now housing. Closed 1/1/1992. History: A new-build house that was part of the Fort Ardwick development. It replaced the former Empire Inn (a Groves & WHitnall house) on nearby Stockport Road. Opening Times magazine Jan 1994 reported demolition of burnt out remains. Closure date estimated.
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Demolished 1/9/2016. Closed and boarded 1/4/2011. This and the adjoining site of the former Park Inn comprised a redevelopment site as of early 2022. The site was owned by Salford company Sloegrin Properties. Planning Application 098937/FO/2012/N2 | Erection of detached 3 storey building with basement to form 20 apartments with associated car & cycle parking and landscaped amenity areas following demolition of former Church Inn public house. Granted 7/1/2014. History: Well-appointed former Tetley house. Used to do a good trade in food and ale, but the hard times hit and it never fully recovered.

Demolished 1/1/2004, site is now part of Ardwick shopping parade. Closed 1/1/2004. New-build Tetley estate pub, the Spinning Wheel. In its latter days was painted a gaudy shade of yellow, and renamed as the Cock & Bull.
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Demolished 1/3/1992, site is now a vehicle rental storage compound. Closed 1/3/1992. History: Former very large, and well-appointed Chester's house, latterly Whitbread. This was to the west of, and in shadow of the railway bridge. It was next door to the Old House at Home. Opening Times magazine April 1992 reported closed and for sale; Opening Times magazine Sept 1992 reported demolition.
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Converted 5/3/2011 to religious instruction community centre. Closed c.1/4/2000. Planning Application 078569/FO/2006/N2 | Change of use from public house (class A4) to community centre (class D2) and erection of single storey rear extension to provide childrens playroom and offices. Granted 25/4/2006. History: Former Boddingtons brewery estate house built around the late 1960s. Latterly sold cask Boddingtons Bitter.

Demolished 1/8/2017 after many years being closed and near-derelict. Site now being used for vehicle storage. Closed 1/6/2008 with its future uncertain. Planning Application 108345/FO/2015/N2 | Demolition of former Kings Head public house, retention of existing 2.4m high palisade fencing and gates and installation of 2.4m high palisade fencing and gates. Granted 3/9/2015. History: was a large two-room house set by the railway viaduct that lead into Manchester Piccadilly. Very popular when nearby Devonshire Street had plenty of people working there, especially at the former Great Universal Stores complex. That trade diminished in early 2000, then the pub inevitably succumbed to that loss too.

Converted 15/5/2007 to an educational establishment of a sort. Closed 1/8/2006. Planning Application 088036/FO/2008/N2 | Retrospective Application for change of use from public house (A4) to community centre and educational facility (D1). Granted 9/4/2009. History: A very large former Banks's house; had many rooms. Was well patronised by workers from the nearby bus garage. Prior to its era as a Banks's houes, it sold Wilsons Mild and Bitter. Note the Wilson's Brewery draught-board logo above the front entrance.

Converted c.1/1/1985 to become library. Closed 1/1/1985. History: Former Greenalls new-build house that was part of Fort Beswick complex. When it closed, it had a later life becoming local library, that ended in 2006 when the building was demolished. Opening Times magazine June 1985 reported 'closed by the time you read this'.
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Demolished 1/8/2010. Site is now housing. History: Originally the Bradford Hotel (known locally as the 'Big Bradford'), a very large Whitbread-Chesters house. It fell into decline in the early 2000s which eventually led to its closure.

Demolished 4/4/2004, site is now housing. Planning Application 066334/OO/NORTH2/02 | Outline application for 1100 dwellings, 1no. primary school, 1 no.secondary school, mixed use of retail 1400 sqm and commercial B1 business 5000sqm. Granted 17/3/2003. History: A new-build 1979 Whitbread-Chesters tied estate house that once sold real ales. Two large rooms separated by a central bar. Photo courtesy of Alan Winfield, taken on Monday 8th February 1993.
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Demolished 1/1/1977, site is now housing. Closed 1/1/1977. Former Greenall's house. Corner of Ashton New Road and Darley Street. Open 1970 with closure date unknown.
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Demolished 1/9/1992, site is now road scheme 1991. Closed 1/5/1991. History: Former large street-corner Whitbread house. Lattrely this location was the southern end of what was Grey Mare Lane, but all trace has been lost under the new road layout of Alan Turing Way. Opening Times magazine June 1991 reported closed and awaiting demolition. Demolished Autumn 1992.
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Demolished around 15/1/2013. Closed and converted 21/7/2010 to MCFC Media Centre, Planning Application 089150/FO/2009/N2 | Erection of two storey office building for a period of 5 years. Granted 24/3/2009. History: lovely little two-room former Greenalls house, the Britannia. The end came with the development of the area in 2002 for the Commonwealth Games. It then had a brief life as Summerbees which was targeted as a Manchester City FC bar,. The end finally came after the period as Maine Road, again a football-themed bar.

Converted 14/1/2014 to bakery, then seafood retail use. Closed 14/8/2009. Planning Application 093505/FU/2010/N2 | Change of use from public house to bakery manufacturing unit with associated storage facilities (Class B1 and B8). Granted 26/1/2011. History: Former two-room Holts house with some nice architectural features. Extended on the eastern flank in the 1990s to accommodate a then burgeoning trade. Yet after that extension it appeared to struggle with trade ever after possibly due to changing tastes in local business and residents. Latterly sold cask Joseph Holt Mild and Bitter.

Demolished 1/1/1993, site is now part of a road scheme. Closed 1/7/1991. History: Mill Street is now Alan Turing Way at this point. Former Wilson's house, that latterly re-opened as a free house late 1985; Opening Times magazine Aug 1991 reported closed following fire.
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Demolished 1/2/1992, site is now road scheme 1992. Closed 1/2/1992. History: Former very large Walkers house, latterly Tetley. As industry declined in the area, so did the need for this huge pub.
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Demolished 1/11/2010, site now housing. Closed 1/11/2010. Planning Application DC/049034 | Minor Material Amendment to DC046136 for the erection of 6 dwellings allowed on appeal on 20th October 2011 PINS Ref:APP/C4235/A/11/2153576, amendments relate to a change to building heights, internal amendments to floor plans, changes to materials, boundary treatments and landscaping. Granted 20/4/2012. History: A large 1960s style Greenalls pub situated in a mature residential area consisting of one large lounge and a games room.

Converted to housing/shop premises 15/1/2011. Further conversion application to housing c.1/1/2019. Closed and boarded 31/1/2010. Planning Application DC/046430 | Change of use of former public house to 7 no. residential apartments; first floor extension at front and first floor extension to side with associated car parking. Granted 23/5/2011. History: a distinctive oversize gable set the division between lounge and vault in this modern 1960s era estate pub. Lively in atmosphere, welcoming too, but somewhat spartan inside. Behind the lounge there were two rooms for amusements - one with pool, the other had arcade-style games. Disco Fri/Sat. Note the cat tiles in the toilets and on the bar front. Latterly sold cask Robinsons Hatters, and Best Bitter.

Demolished 19/11/2016, houses built on site. Closed for good on 17/1/2016. Planning Application DC/062820 | Demolition of existing Jack & Jill Pub. Granted 27/10/2016. History: a high-set, long, low building built to a style not seen elsewhere in the Robinson's estate. Constructed in 1957 to cater for the new residents of this suburb of Stockport. It retained many original features of that period, especially the lounge with its regimented table layout evoked a club-like atmosphere. Divided equally as lounge and vault, it catered predominently for a local clientele. Comfortably appointed, it featured a splendid beer terrace shaded by mature trees. There was also a children's play area and a separate smoking shelter. Unfortunately the pub ditched cask Robinsons Hatters, and Unicorn in place of keg beer some time in 2013.

Converted 20/4/2020 to restaurant use. Closed 19/11/2019 awaiting new licensee by then owners, Hydes, then re-opened briefly in early 2020 till Covid-19 lockdown took hold. Planning Application 131678/FO/2021 | Conversion of public house to form 13 residential apartments involving the erection of a two storey rear extension and roof top extension following demolition of existing outriggers, elevational alterations, laying out of car park, landscaping and cycle storage. Refused 17/6/2022. History: large corner house with lounge room, vault, and upstairs meeting room. The lounge was pleasantly furnished and, like most pubs these days, it had been opened out over the years. The spacious area was broken up into separate spaces by means of low walls and dividers. A separate large vault was accessed through a door by the side of the bar. It had a comfy, lived-in appearance complemented by friendly and chatty service. Note the fenced off benched seating area on the forecourt. Latterly promoted itself as a daytime cafe as well. As of early 2017, the Hydes cask beers were returned to the bar after a fallow period of keg-only beers.

Demolished 3/4/2017 for replacement with housing development. Closed and boarded 31/3/2013. Planning Application 109304/FO/2015/S2 | Erection of 20 two and three-storey residential dwelling houses (Class C3) with associated car parking, landscaping and boundary treatment following demolition of existing public house. Granted 12/11/2015. History: large, cavernous former Entrepreneur pub that dated from the inter-wars era., It dabbled with cask ale in 2012, but it did not sell well enough to maintain its position on the bar. There was a large, very pleasant bowling green and children's play area to the rear. For many years the pub suffered from a poor reputation which cannot have helped stave off its eventual fate.

Demolished 1/7/2007, site is now sheltered accommodation for the elderly. Planning Application 080043/FO/2006/N2 | Demolition of existing public house and erection of a freestanding building to form 50 sheltered apartments for the elderly (category two) with house managers accommodation with associated landscaping and 18 parking spaces. Granted 29/9/2006. History: Opened as a purpose-built Banks' house, the Milestone in September 1986. Wolverhampton brewer, Banks' was expanding into the north west at the time. A red-brick building featuring a variety of gables and pitched roofs, it comprised a particularly well-appointed vault, and a comfortable lounge on two levels around a central fireplace. The lounge provided a wide circulating area between bar and seating, a welcome feature on busy weekend evenings. A high level of disabled access was designed into the building from the outset. A noteworthy feature was the availability of Sunday lunches, unusual in an inner suburban area such as this. It then had a name change to be the Rising Sun. Under that guise it garnered a branch Pub of the Month award in October 2002. Unfortunately, trade declined and Banks' took the decision to sell it off for ultimate demolition in 2007. The site was redeveloped for housing. It sold Mild, Bitter, and Hansons Bitter via electric metered pumps.

Demolished 26/06/2015. Closed and boarded 4/12/2013. Planning Application DC/056122 | Demolition of vacant and derelict former Public House to provide new-build Convenience Store (net trading area approx 280 sq metres) including ATM and associated car parking. Granted 21/10/2014. History: In essence an estate pub for the locality. Resolutely keg. Built in the 1960s with a comfortable two-room interior. Former Wilsons house.

Converted 5/12/2011 to be a Turkish restaurant, Istanbul Grill. Closed 1/9/2011. No planning application found. History: the Weavers had a chequered past being at one time it was a Mr Q's pool fun-pub (a Tetley pub theme). Pub-wise, it ended its days as a large open-plan bar, and being set on a corner site, it featured a curved bar. For the last few years it sold only keg beers.

Demolished 22/12/2016 and site now replaced by a small housing estate on Knightswood Square. Closed 22/12/2016. Planning Application DC/045732 | Residential development comprising thirteen dwellings with access road, car parking, garages and landscaping (Revised layout) | Former The Royal British Legion Turves Road. Granted 17/3/2011. History: the building was thoroughly refurbished in 2011 to a very high standard, but RBL decided to sell the site off (along with many other properties nationwide). For people who still want to use cluc, meet at: 1st Floor, 7 Buckingham Road, Cheadle Hulme SK8 5EG. On third Tuesday of each month at 2000hrs.

Converted 26/1/2021 to community sports-cum-worship use. Closed 26/10/2018. The replacement use, Ladybridge Connect, consists of the Brockbank Centre which has a cafe (open daytimes Thu-Sat) and worship use, and the Pavilion which is the sports facility. Neither of these buildings has the provision to sell alcohol. Both facilities can be hired out for functions. Ladybridge Connect opened c.6/6/2022. History: Ladybridge Sports and Social Club was the home to local sporting events for over 65 years. Facilities included a bowling green, playing fields, an indoor bar for refreshment, a member's bar and a games room with pool tables and table football. In mid-2018 the Club wished to modernise their premises by demolishing their changing rooms, the pavilion and equipment storage buildings, and erecting a new pavilion. The social club building would be refurbished. It was proposed to resurface the car park and extend it from 60 to 65 parking spaces, as well as having associated landscaping. It was possible that Lacrosse had been played here for 125 years. The spelling of nearby Crossefield Road built in 1928 suggested that the club predated that road. Sports included lacrosse, cricket, bowling and football. The building had two storeys until badly damaged by fire in 1925. Unlike many clubs this was one of several in Stockport MBC that had a pubs license so anyone could use it without being a member. There was a central bar, off which were two function rooms, one large with a pulldown screen, and a smaller one with TV type screen suitable for a lesser number of people. On the other side of the bar was a games room with pool tables and table football.

Converted 8/1/2013 to the Double Tree Indian restaurant. Closed 1/1/2012. No planning application found. In 2018 it was converted to office use. Planning Application DC/069666 | Change of use of existing building from a bar/restaurant (Use Class A4) to offices (Use Class B1). Granted 6/7/2018. History: 13/6/2011 renamed as the Sozzled Sausage (being originally the Penny Black). As the Penny Black, it was the most recent addition to Cheadle Hulme village. The former Warren Road GPO local sorting and parcel distribution office had been extended and converted to a modern, Smith & Jones bar, somewhat along the lines of JD Wetherspoon. Attracted a mainly young customer base; however the presence of real ale may have been an encouragement for a few older customers. There was a covered outdoor area at the front. The architect had made full use of the height of the existing building while providing a staircase to give access to first floor toilets in the extension alongside. Popular when first opened, it then settled to a steady trade.

Converted c.1/4/1998 to computer shop. Closed 1/10/1996. History: Former very large, street corner Whitbread house. Opening Times magazine Nov 1996 reported closure; Opening Times magazine May 1998 reported in use as computer shop.
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Converted 1/9/2020 to Ardwick Mosque. Closed 1/6/1997. Planning Application 099078/FO/2012/N2 | Retrospective Application for the change of use of former public house to community centre, place of worship and education facility only. Granted 20/9/2012. History: Was formerly a Wilsons Brewery house. As a Wilsons house it sold their Mild and Bitter in the 1980s and 90s. It may have been subject to conversion to non-pub use in 1998, then in 2020 was further conversion to retail use.

Converted 1/6/1996 to become housing. Closed 1/6/1996. History: Former Chesters then Whitbread estate pub was built in 1967. Closed in 1996 when it was converted to residential property. Had a brief spell as brewery premises for the nearby Kings Arms; during this period the interior was stripped out to accommodate the brewery paraphernalia. Pubs of Manchester blog records closed 1996 (so estimated June). Latterly home of Dobbin's West Coast Brewery
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Converted 1/9/2013 to an Oriental restaurant. Closed 1/9/2013. No planning application found. History: Two darkened rooms set in a dog-leg formation. The first room had a brightly lit bar to the left side, in front of that was a set of sunken seated-booths that faced the far wall housing a bank of large TV-gaming monitors; this allowed groups of people to play at the same time. On the way to the other room were some PCs for customer use, then beyond that more monitors and consoles for individual gamers to use. Occasional DJs added to the atmosphere. The visitor was to expect no real ale in this world of virtual reality…

Demolished 26/11/2011. Converted 15/9/2009 to Mormon Chapel. Closed 15/9/2009. Planning Application 091601/FO/2009/C1 | Demolition of existing two-storey (+ basement) building and erection of a five-storey building with spire to be used as a religious institution (use Class D1). Granted 13/12/2010. Planning Application 090234/FO/2009/C1 | Use of the premises as a religious institution (use class D1) with elevational alteration. Granted 9/9/2009. History: Student-orientated bar. Built as the Old Steam Brewery, it later became ScuBar. In its Old Steam Brewery guise it sold cask Tetley Bitter, Jennings Bitter, and Ind Coope Burton Ale. It was owned by Honeycombe Leisure for a while, ending its days as a keg bar.

Demolished c.1/9/2007, site is now vacant. Closed c.1/9/2005. History: Small former Bass house. As the area declined, so did trade, but in an attempt to boost revenue, it renamed itself to Blue Moon in 2003 to try to cash in on the football trade from the newly opened nearby Manchester City stadium. That was not sufficient in the end, and Opening Times magazine Oct 2005 reported it closed; demolished late 2007.
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Demolished 1/1/1996, site is now Clayton Library. Closed 1/8/1995. History: A new-build (at a guess, late 1970s) Tetley house built as a replacement for the original Clayton Arms on Ashton New Rd. Two-room estate-pub format of large lounge, and large vault. Latterly it was a Burtonwood house. Opening Times magazine Sept 1995 reported closed, boarded and signed as dangerous building.
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Demolished c.1/1/1996, site is now housing. Closed 1/1/1993. History: Former Wilson's house. Opening Times magazine Feb 1993 reported closed; Opening Times magazine July 1994 reported vandalised and burnt out.Further history here:
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Demolished 1/12/2007. Site is now used by vehicle repair business. Planning Application 106272/FO/2014/N2 | Use of land as a 4 space staff car park to be used in association with neighbouring motor vehicle repair business. Granted 28/11/2014. History: Former two-roomed Whitbread-Chesters house built in Victorian times. In the 1990s and into the 2000s it sold cask Chesters Bitter.

Converted 28/8/2021 to a cafe-cum-diner. Closed 16/6/2018. Planning Application 127412/FO/2020 | Alterations to the existing roof and addition of rear dormer in association with the change of use of first floor from A3 restaurant to single residential dwelling C3. Granted 8/9/2020. History: as the Boardroom, this was a small, narrow-fronted bar based around an American bourbon whiskey theme. Blues music was a feature, but real ale was not. For a while it was a pizza restaurant with bar service on both ground and first floor. Still did food, but of a more eclectic nature. The upper storey had an appealing balcony that allowed users a vista of the bustling Barlow Moor Road junction.

Converted c.24/12/2019 to Jajoo Indian street food restaurant. Planning application 123044/FO/2019 | Erection of first floor rear extension, installation of external flue at rear and relocation of existing condensor units and installation of additional condensor unit to the roof, installation of door in side elevation. Granted 24/12/2019. History: Re-opened late 2011 as Dimitri's, at that time cask Dunham Massey Big Tree Bitter was dropped. Before that was the Fat Loaf, this closed 25/6/2011. Bagan as a former restaurant on Didsbury Green, converted to pub-use in late 2008. It occupied a Grade ll listed building and is one of the area's great character buildings being amongst the oldest in the original centre of Didsbury. They also had three or four Dunham beers in bottles, listed on a blackboard on the wall of the bar area, and four bottled Marble beers, listed on another blackboard on a pillar facing the bar.

Converted 5/5/2023 to restaurant (Class E). Closed long-term 6/5/2022. Conversion to restaurant seemingly without planning permission. Council planning enforcement officer informed 1/3/2023. Council planning response was "The previous use of the property was granted as a mixed bar and restaurant, so this is a continuation of that use". Former owners sold out to restaurant chain, Shoot the Bull on closure date. History: Previously, a Manchester-based burger chain restaurant with another outlet in the city centre. Mostly a restaurant, but two large tables in front of the bar were set aside for drinkers. The layout was over two floors, but the upper floor was only used on Fri and Sat for diners. It was a large space neatly broken up by a mix of dining and high tables, punctuated by a Manchester map mural at the spiral staircase end of the building. The other end of the building displayed large characatures of figures; these were repeated on the bar front too.

Converted 7/7/2007 to become an Estate Agency. Closed c.1/1/2006. Planning Application 084380/FO/2007/S1 | Installation of a new shopfront. Granted 16/11/2007. History: Opened as Manchester's first Beartown Brewery (of Congleton) house in early 2000s. It had a spartan interior that did not look as though it was built to last. Sold the full range of cask Beartown beers.

Demolished 1/12/2000, site is now been replaced by Eden Court flats. Closed 1/12/2000. History: Former very large Wilsons house. Exact closure date unknown but planning application lodged Oct 2000 for demolition. There may have been a "farmyard" theme to the place before closure!
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Demolished 12/1/2017, site is now mixed retail units, with housing above. Closed 1/1/2014. Planning Application 106846/FO/2014/S1 | Erection of part two, part three, part four, part five-storey building to form four commercial units (Class A1, A2, A3) at ground floor with 35no. residential units above, together with associated car parking, landscaping and amended access from Boland Drive following demolition of vacant public house. Granted 14/4/2015. History: this was a studenty former Whitbread house. Bare brick walls, sports TV screens, and a large bar divided the space up between a games area with pool table to the left, from its counterpart on the right which was more lounge-like. With a large garden to the front, and drinks and food offers, it was often busy with a mostly young crowd. Cider was Thatchers. Food was served 11-9 daily.

Converted 20/7/2013 to a café for the adjoining Sainsbury supermarket. Closed 1/10/2010 by Magistrates over unruly bahaviour issues. Planning Application 102851/AO/2013/S1 | Installation of 1no. internally-illuminated high level sign and 6no. non-illuminated fascia and wall mounted signs. Granted 9/8/2013. History: On 6/2/2013 the building was shrouded in scaffolding, in readiness for its conversion. It originally opened as Bar XS, a keg bar housed in what was the Fallowfield rail station building. Was an interesting space inside.

Converted 10/1/2012 to takeaway food use. Closed 10/1/2011. Planning Application 101692/FO/2013/S1 | Change of use from off-license (Class A1) to restaurant with take-away (sui generis). Granted 19/6/2013. History: Opened c.1/1/2008. Was always a keg-only bar.

Converted 6/2/2013 to 'Nayaab restaurant and Coffee Lounge’. Closed 9/9/2012. Planning Application 100779/FO/2012/S1 | Elevational alterations including the installation of sliding doors to front facade and installation of awnings, together with metal balustrading. Granted 20/2/2013. History: Twisted MCR was the new name for what was Robinski's (previously Robinski's Wallet, part of the "It's a Scream" chain), it did sell Westons Organic cider at one time, and it dabbled with cask ale in the 1990s. Rambling, bare-boarded interior that was very much a student bar. Inside had many areas set on varying levels, giving a rustic feel to the place. Outside there was plenty of seating to be had, both at the front and to the side. It began life as the Sandpiper Hotel.

Converted 6/11/2011 to a wine bar and Italian restaurant. Closed 31/8/2010 due to financial difficulties with owners, Cains Brewery. No planning application found. History: Dating back to 1841, the Gothic may make you think it is of ecclesiastical origin with its high pointed roof and tall chapel-like windows. Well, you’d be right. It was converted from a Methodist Church, by Cains Brewery of Liverpool, and at the time was their first tied house outside its Merseyside heartland. Bare-boarded throughout, it was a single room with the bar along the right wall, the main hall, a raised seating area to the left, and finally a small upstairs gallery with dart board, where events in the pub could be viewed with ease. TVs showing sport could dominate things at times. Good value meals were served lunchtimes (12-2 Mon-Fri), it tended to get busy at weekends when it hosted karaoke on Sundays, and the occasional Soul night or early Sunday breakfast event. Latterly it sold cask Cains Mild, Bitter, and Formidable Ale.

Converted 2/4/2011 to a Tesco store. Closed 1/11/2009. Planning Application DC/044910 | External alterations; including installation of air conditioning/chiller units, single storey rear ext, new windows and doors to front elevation and cladding to existing single storey side ext (as part of conversion of building to a possible alternative use). Granted 23/11/2010. History: Prior to that it was for some years a failing keg pub that seemed to attract an unsavoury element. One large room dominated by a pool table. In the late 1990s however it appeared to have a thriving trade in cask ale as it sold no less than Boddingtons Bitter, Martsons Pedigree, Chesters Mild, Flowers IPA, plus guest beers! Where did it all go wrong?

Demolished 24/6/2011, site now housing. Closed 12/4/2002. Planning Application 099219/OO/2012/N2 | Outline Planning Application for housing-led mixed use redevelopment comprising: a maximum of 565 new dwellings; a Community Hub building(s) comprising Class A1 retail, Class A2 offices, Class A5 hot food takeaway (maximum floorspace 120 sq.m in total), Class B1office floorspace and Class D1 health centre and ancillary pharmacy use (maximum 1650sqm GFA non-residential space in total); new recreation open space; and associated access and infrastructure provision , following demolition of existing buildings. Granted 1/11/2012. History: Estate pub that celebrated in name, the Belle Vue Aces speedway team. Built in the 1960s to serve the then new hosuing development in West Gorton. It sold Holts bitter for a few years prior to closure. Photo courtesy and copyright of Alan Winfield.
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Demolished c.1/1/1974, site is now a car park. Closed 1/1/1974. History: former Hydes house. Closed by Compulsory Purchase Order as per "History of Hydes' Brewery" by Neal Hyde. Modern day setting is opp Garlick Street.
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Demolished c.1/9/1994, site is now an hotel. Closed 1/4/1989. History: Former large Burtonwood house. Opening Times magazine May 1989 reported pub closed and 'bricked up'. Opening Times magazine Nov 1994 reported demolition of fire-damaged shell in September.
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Converted c.1/2/1993, building became a convenience store. Closed 1/2/1993. History: former Wilson's house.
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Converted 2/4/2013 to housing after it finally succumbed to external forces. Closed 1/12/2009. Planning Application 098058/FO/2011/N2 | Erection of four, 4-bedroom, 2.5 storey houses, associated landscaping, boundary treatment and car parking. Granted 2/3/2012. History: Former Chesters house, that was a comfy, two room estate pub from the 1960s. Indeed itt was even good enough at one time to earn a Pub of the Month award in March 1996.

Converted 18/4/2011 to carpet shop. Closed 1/3/2011. Planning application 095165/FO/2011/N2 | Change of use from Social Club to Carpet Storage Warehouse with retail sales (sui generis use) approved 18/4/2011. History: smart former single-storey club building in a much earlier residential setting. Built c.1970s.

Converted 22/6/2018 to residential use. Closed 1/5/2018. Planning application 119325/FO/2018 | Change of use of existing working mens' club to provide three dwelling houses with associated external alterations. Approved 22/6/2018. History: locally known as the "Bunker", this was a club that provided social activities for local people. Large, one-room interior with bar and facilities.

Demolished 1/5/1990, site is now housing. Closed 1/3/1990. History: Former small street-corner Robinsons house. Opening Times magazine April 1990 says closed mid-March; demolished May 1990.
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Demolished 1/1/1980, site is now road scheme 1980. Closed 1/1/1980. History: Former very large free-house that formed the entrance to part of the Belle Vue complex. Immediately south of Belle Vue entrance booths. Over the years it had a variety of names. Closed some time in 1980 due to structural problems.
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Demolished 3/4/2004 site is now housing. Planning Application 105530/DEM/2014/N2 | Prior notification of proposed demolition of GMT Club located off Mount Road. Granted 23/6/2014. History: Former club of the GM Buses transport company east Manchester division. Was a very spartan building internally with a bar and a meeting / function room. With deregulation of buses in 1986, the need for such a club waned, and the business was no longer required. There was also a north Manchester equivalent club, the White House, Middleton Road, Crumpsall.

Converted 19/3/2014 to Dribble Drabble Day Care children's nursery. Closed 1/1/2014 then sold by Hydes. Planning Application 107581/FO/2014/N2 | Change of use from vacant public house (Class A4) to day nursery (Class D1) with associated elevational alterations and formation of external play areas and 13 space car park. Granted 3/2/2015. History: This was a modern (built c.1970) open-plan pub with two large joined rectangular rooms around a bar area. The most striking feature was the pine boarded ceiling in the lounge. Decor was mainly city-scape in the vault, whilst the lounge enjoyed studies of an artist's muse. Sold cask Hydes Mild and Bitter.

Converted c.1/8/2012 to be a retail travel business. Closed 2/9/2009. In later years it became a residence. Planning Application 101008/FU/2012/N2 | Change of use of ground floor of public house (A4) to community centre (D1). Granted 25/4/2013. Formerly, a small ex-Wilson's house. In the 1990s it sold Wilsons Mild, and Bitter.

Demolished 1/2/2013, site is now housing. Closed 1/2/2011 and left vacant till that housing scheme was started. Planning Application 096982/DEM/2011/N2 | CITY COUNCIL DEVELOMENT - Prior notification of demolition of former public house building. Granted 31/8/2011. History: The period as Timers (from mid-2000s) was a last gasp attempt to keep the ailing business alive; unfortunately it did not flourish. Nor did it sell cask ale. Originally built as the Dolphin, this was a plain, small but neat two-room beer house.

Demolished 25/10/2010, site is now housing. Closed and boarded 26/3/2010. Planning Application 099219/OO/2012/N2 | Outline Planning Application for housing-led mixed use redevelopment comprising: a maximum of 565 new dwellings; a Community Hub building(s) comprising Class A1 retail, Class A2 offices, Class A5 hot food takeaway (maximum floorspace 120 sq.m in total), Class B1 office floorspace and Class D1 health centre and ancillary pharmacy use (maximum 1650sqm GFA non-residential space in total); new recreation open space; and associated access and infrastructure provision, following demolition of existing buildings. Granted 2/11/2012. History: This was a well-used estate pub of the 1970s era. Built as part of the regeneration of this part of West Gorton at that time..

Conversion works began 28/8/2023. Change of use granted 9/5/2024. Change of use applied for 5/10/2022. Closed long-term 20/1/2022. Planning Application DC/086730 | Proposed rear single storey extension to Ground Floor and change of use for Beauty and Tanning Studio (Sui Generis). Proposed first floor rear extension, conversion of First Floor residential unit, into 2 number one bedroom apartments and 1 number two bedroom apartment. Validated 15/6/2023. Further Planning App. DC/086635 | Proposed detached three Bedroom dwelling on land behind 62 London Road with associated off street parking. Validated 15/6/2023. History: Single roomed establishment with a muted nautical theme with photos, a ship’s wheel, even a figurehead of a Turk. The pub itself had a pleasant multi-roomed feel despite there being a considerable amount of opening up over the years. There was a well appointed smoking area at the back and beyond that a beer garden. Darts and crib on Tues and pool on Weds. A local football teams also based itself at the pub. Regular lunchtime menu comprised toasties, burgers, chips and similar straightforward pub fare. Weddings and funerals were also catered for. It was to have been demolished sometime in 2011 for a proposed expansion of the next-door Asda supermarket, but the developers and Robinsons had second thoughts, so all was well with the pub for another eleven years.

Demolished 5/8/2014. Building ravaged by fire 25/5/2014. Closed 28/1/2011 in a deal with Asda supermarket and a local church. Planning Application DC/050392 | Demolition of existing Public House and associated buildings and the erection of 2 semi-detached houses and a detached building comprising 3 ground floor units of flexible uses (Use Classes of A1, A2 and A3) and 6 flats within the upper floors. Granted 13/3/2014. History: This pub was originally called the Hazel Grove, built in 1790. It is believed that its name was shortened when the area changed its name from Bullock Smithy. There was a large lounge running the length of the pub on the right as you entered, separated from the bar by three distinctive archways. An attractive snug was located behind the bar. Games room with pool table was to the left of the front door. The outdoor smoking area was a patio at the back of the car park. Opening times: 2-11 (11.30-11 Fri & Sat); 12-11 Sun

Demolished 1/10/2008 replaced by new housing development named Elm Close. Closed 25/10/2007. Planning Application DC/046179 | Demolition of existing buildings, mixed employment and residential development comprising, 3,712 sq m of employment space B2/B8 (move-on units) and up to a maximum of 203 dwellings. Granted 5/3/2012. History: A small industrial estate accessed via Mirrlees Drive, is the one remnant of the existence of the former club. The housing estate leads you north through Mirrlees Fields, this was once the Mirrlees nine-hole golf course. Club closed for all time after the takeover of the parent group by MAN AG, a vestige of the business is still at the end of Mirrlees Drive.

Demolished 29/11/2018. Closed 28/2/2013. Planning Application DC/067919 | Erection of retirement living accommodation comprising 40 self-contained apartments with associated communal facilities, landscaping and car parking, following demolition of existing buildings/structures. Granted 26/10/2018. History: This was a large pub built in the 1930s, a third of a mile from the A6. There were two lounges; the largest was accessed from the central main entrance, which was originally a revolving door. To your left as you entered was a dominant oak-panelled staircase, while to your right was a corner three-sided bar and a door leading to the other lounge which tended only to be used when the pub was very busy. To the rear of the pub was a large games room with two pool tables and a dartboard. Upstairs was a function room. The most surprising feature lay to the rear outside, where there was a splendid bowling green and outdoor drinking area; this was popular in summer.

Converted 19/6/2017 to a mix of accommodation and retail. Closed 26/8/2015. Planning Application DC/064205 | Conversion and extension of one shop to one Cafe/ Restaurant and one Casino including change of use, conversion and extension of 2 Flats to 5 Flats, conversion and extension of Public House to 2 Retail units plus 1 new build Retail unit and 2 Flats.(Re-submission of DC061429). Granted 16/3/2017. History: This small welcoming, simply furnished, and uncluttered pub was originally a beer house. It had a small 'horseshoe' bar to the right as you entered. There was an attractive yard to the rear with seating and plants. It latterly sold Robinsons Hatters and Unicorn.

Converted 15/4/2011 to 'The Ash Tea Rooms'. Closed 16/1/2011. No planning application found. A later Planning Application DC/078315 | Residential conversion of existing building to create 9 no. apartments (C3) with associated access, landscaping, boundary treatments and infrastructure. Granted 23/4/2021. History: Was a very large, and well-appointed former Wilson's house, built at the turn of the 20th century. Several rooms (including a billiard room) radiated from the large bar. Cask beers were Boddingtons Bitter, plus a guest ale. The subsequent tea room business closed in 2018. The 2003 edition of CAMRA pub guide "Viaducts & Vaults 3" stated 'Following a major refurbishment, which has transformed the interior, customers have come back in their droves, following years of decline. A large open-plan pub, very comfortably furnished, with a dining area housing the dartboard in the evenings; vault area with pool and large screen TV for football, and a sizeable function room to the rear. There is entertainment every Thu and Fri night. As well as being home to the Reddish Blues (Manchester City), the pub is very popular for food. The garden is one of the best in the area for children, with swings and slides, and is a pleasant place for parents to have a drink while the kids play safely'.

Converted 5/6/2020 to restaurant use (Black Spot pizza). Closed 5/6/2020. History: first off, it was a small bar that opened on 26/9/2013 as Buffalo Cafe Wine Bar, owned and run by Steve Hughes and his wife. No real ale was ever sold, although they did have a selection of bottled ales and craft beers. Became Deja Vu in late 2014. That owner was previously involved with the 'Rayhoon' restaurant on St Petersgate in central Stockport. Promoted itself as a 'Mediterranean restaurant & wine bar'. In January 2016 became the Venetian restaurant, sibling venue to its namesake in Ramsbottom. Re-opened 27/2/2017 as Boundary Bar, run by the team behind The Lawn Club in Spinningfields, Manchester. Finally, it was re-branded 30/10/2018 as Beldings, a modern American diner. Meals were available alongside various cans and bottles, plus a keg Beavertown beer being a draught staple.

Converted 1/6/2006 to residential use. Closed 1/1/2006. Interestingly, the hanging sign and post remain in place on Ladybarn Lane. History: Opening Times magazine July 2006 reported being converted to flats so may have closed earlier. A former Wilson's house, it sold cask Holts Bitter for many years prior to closure.
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Demolished 12/10/2012, site is now housing. Club closed 12/10/2012 with demolition following shortly afterward. Planning Application 099191/FO/2012/S1 | Erection of 2 pairs of 3 storey semi-detached dwellinghouses, a terrace of seven 3 storey dwellinghouses, two 1 bed apartments over the access driveway and the provision of associated car parking and landscaping. Granted 23/7/2013. History: Was a long, low structure that had the appearance of a prefab. This wasn't the end of the club however as the business moved to the former Robinson's pub, the White Swan on nearby Green Lane.

Converted 2/8/2013 to Ladybarn Social Club. Closed 2/5/2012 and sold by Robinsons on 12/10/2012. History: This multi-roomed old fashioned Robinson’s house retained much of its lovely etched glass, period ceramic tiling, and a solid-oak carved wood bar. At the front were two large lounges, each having their own characters and atmosphere. The bar somewhat dominated the left side of the main room, off to the left of this was a short corridor leading you to a tiny snug with its own male toilets - this featured a couple of 1920s urinals which were worth a look-see. To the right in the main room, a splendid staircase lead you to the upstairs comfortably appointed snooker room. Finally, at the rear right was a small room offering a pool table. Note too the historic Off-Sales sign etched in the glass outside, Known by many decades ago, and to this day as the ‘mucky duck’. In its latter years it only sold Robinsons Unicorn bitter. Here's a link to the Ladybarn Social Club entry - Ladybarn Social Club

Demolished 1/2/2010, site is now library and leisure centre. Change of use to Indian Restaurant from 1/9/2008 for a brief period. Closed 8/6/2007. Planning Application 106143/VO/2014/N2 | CITY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT Erection of a building to a maximum height of 2 storeys relating to the formation of a new library and leisure centre incorporating 2 x swimming pools, fitness suite, changing facilities with associated roof mounted equipment, hard and soft landscaping, 53 space car park (with 3 accessible spaces) accessed via Yew Tee Avenue, 18 cycle spaces and coach drop-off point. Granted 15/9/2014. History: Formerly a large, street-corner Greenall's house, in the 1990s it sold Greenalls Bitter.

Converted 7/7/2012 to window retailer. Closed 1/2/2012 with possible change of use to Carpet Shop. Planning Application 100171/FO/2012/N2 | Formation of three self-contained flats (Class C3) at first floor above ground floor retail unit. Granted 2/1/2013. History: A once-iconic, and very large Greenalls house at the southern entrance to Levenshulme. When it became the Golden Prague, a lightly Polish-themed pub in early 2000s, there was also a Stockport Road entrance to a separate bar, Club Moravka. During its Wheatsheaf years it sold cask Greenalls Mild and Bitter.

Converted 8/2/2012 to carpet shop. Closed c.1/9/2011. Planning Application 094922/FO/2010/N2 | Retrospective Application for the change of use of former social club to A1 carpet shop with associated elevational alterations and disabled access ramp to front elevation. Granted 15/2/2011. History: Formerly a community-based Conservative Club housed in terraced premises. It advertised that it sold Tetley beers.

Converted 14/10/2021 to pizza restaurant, Cibus. Closed 14/10/2021. History: Was a late-night music venue and bar that opened some time in mid-2003.

Converted 6/4/2008 to housing. Closed 6/2/2008. No planning application found although external evidence of a multitude of satellite dishes points to it being a residence now. Bizarrely, all of the former Boddingtons signage and pub name remains in place. History: Former Boddingtons house. Sited in an under-pubbed area of the town. From the 1980s till 2000 it sold cask Boddingtons Bitter via electric pump. Come the change of century however, trade declined and keg beer introduced.

Converted 1/1/2000 to retail use. Closed 1/1/2000. History: Former large Threlfalls then Whitbread house. Closure date speculative; photo dated July 2000 shows pub boarded up but with sign still in-situ.
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Converted c.1/1/1992, building became a furniture store. Closed 1/3/1990. History: former very large Bass house. Opening Times magazine April 1990 reported closed and boarded; Opening Times magazine Aug 1990 reported de-licensed and for sale; sold for commercial use 1992.
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Demolished c.1/6/2000, site is now retail business. Closed c.1/6/2000. History: A former very large Wilson's house. Was rather run-down towards the end, and had a brief spell as an Irish bar, the Ceili Inn before its demise. Opening Times magazine July 2000 reported closure previous month and subsequent demolition.
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Converted 14/12/2022 to restaurant (Class E). Closed 6/4/2019. Converted to an old American West themed restaurant called Howdy! Part of a Yorkshire chain. Planning application - 129778/FO/2021 | Conversion of former public house building to restaurant (Class E) - Granted 7/1/2022. History: estate-style house built c.1970 for the Bass estate. Prior to closure this was a very long-time keg boozer set on a street corner. At one time this was styled as the Mad Hatter.

Converted 10/7/1997 to Jain Community Centre. Closed c.1/10/1996. Planning Application 052077/FO/CENTL2/97 | Change of use to a community centre including indoor games hall, worship space and cultural activities , with parking provision for 35 cars. Granted 10/7/1997. History: former Royal British Legion for Longsight. No information or internal description.

Converted 1/3/2015 to childrens nursery use. Closed and for sale 21/3/2013. Planning Application 108332/FO/2015/N2 | Change of use from (A4 use) Public House to (D1 use) Day Nursery with associated external alterations. Granted 12/5/2015. History: “Never judge a book by its cover”. Externally the 1970s architecture did not inspire, yet inside was a different story. Within lay openness, warmth and friendliness. This was exemplified by the greetings and farewells from the regulars. Expect to be engaged in friendly conversation. This really was a local community pub in the true sense of the words, where it was no surprise to walk in and be greeted by a wake or birthday party. Latterly an Oakwell Brewery house, the Oakwell beers were rare for the area and its closure was a sad loss.

Demolished 2/2/2009, closed 7/11/2008. Site is now food takeaway. Planning Application 087931/FO/2008/N2 | External alterations to create two shopfronts in association with sub-division of existing public house to form two retail units and external staircase enclosure to rear. History: Former Tetley house with a distinct Irish atmosphere to it. A stepped entrance led to the single front bar. Very compact. Had a a brief spell as O'Connors in the 1990s. At that time it sold cask Tetley Bitter.
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Demolished 25/8/2006 in remodelling of Terminal 2. History: Featureless keg bar sited in the SE corner of T2 Arrivals on the ground floor and well away from the meeting point (where everyone congregated). Sales were slow, probably leading to its closure.

Demolished 20/11/2020 with the complete re-modelling of Terminal 2. History: Air-side only. Its design paid tribute to Manchester’s industrial history and was named after the famous spinning machine that transformed the textile industry in the 19th century. The design was inspired by the themes including a German beer hall and Brooklyn, New York. The Spinning Jenny’s Brew House menu featured smokehouse cooking including 20-hour pulled pork burgers made from Staffordshire-reared meat, 'proper' pork scratching and chicken wings. Diners could view the chefs in the theatre-style kitchen through glass walls.

Converted 1/8/2015, to the Beehive Nursery for children. Closed 1/8/2011. Planning Application 100339/FU/2012/S1 | Change of use of former public house (Class A4) to nursery and adult learning centre (Class D1). Granted 4/12/2012. History: Basic one-roomed estate-style establishment with island bar built some time in 1970s. Left side was the lounge area, whilst the right side was the more basic bar area. Latterly it sold Hydes Bitter (and occasionally Mild) from metered electric pumps.

Converted 25/8/2017 to retail use. Closed 25/04/2017. History: Stylish, late-night keg-only bar, re-opened as Bonito's on 17/1/2015 after a period of closure. It seemed to specialise in private bar hire and parties. It was to have converted 28/2/2014 to residential use, but that did not take place. Opened around 2007 in converted shop premises. Started life as the Mill (presumably due to its proximity to Mill Lane), then changed name to Bar Mono.

Demolished 1/11/2022, site is now housing. Closed 15/12/2019. Planning Application 121828/FO/2018 | Erection of a 4 storey building to form 16 two bed apartments with one commercial unit (Class A1 to Class A4)) on the ground floor, with associated car parking, refuse and cycle stores at the rear, following demolition of existing building. Granted 14/8/2020. History: From opening in 2004 it had been keg-only, that was until they joined the LWC Cask Club around Christmas 2012; it had two changing cask beers for a time until early 2017 when it reverted to keg beer again. As it was a bar with an adjoining Indian restaurant, you could then have a curry together with a pint of beer.

Converted 7/6/2016 to childrens nursery. Closed 6/6/2016. Planning Application 101594/FU/2013/S2 | Change of use of former social club (Class D2) to child care day nursery (Class D1), with associated car parking. Granted 18/9/2013. History: No internal description available.

Converted 1/12/2008 to childrens nursery. Closed c.14/5/2008. Planning Application DC/041163 | Change of use from public house into day nursery, external alterations, extension to car parking area. Granted 9/3/2009. History: A good sized former Wilson's house. Large house with two lounges and a vault. Tastefully decorated with pictures of New York skyline in the lounge. Gave up the ghost after a series of licensee changes, and the dropping of cask beer (latterly Boddingtons Bitter) in favour of keg.

Closed c.2/2/2010, then demolished - no planning application found. Land vacant for about 10 years until housing built. History: Was a popular two-room Whitbread house that used to do quite a trade in Holts Bitter towards the end of its pub life. In the 1990s it sold cask Chesters Mild and Bitter.
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Converted 24/9/2012 to retail use. Closed 24/9/2012. Planning Application 098258/FO/2012/N2 | Environmental Improvement Works including rendering of the existing rear boundary wall, erection of knee rail to remainder of boundary,and associated landscaping of site. Granted 20/3/2012. History: This interesting Victorian building stands back from the road with what may well be a coach road in front. Inside the high ceilings and glorious plasterwork gave the impression of a gentlemen’s club. Though it previously sold cask Banks’s beers in its earlier years, its final days were seen out with only keg beers being available.

Demolished 1/8/2009. Site is now a retail park. Planning Application 080930/FO/2006/N2 | Erection of retail foodstore (Class A1- 7711 sqm gross), non-food retail units- 6987 sqm (incorporating Class A1 retail; Restaurant/Bar Uses Classes A3 & A4- max floorspace 465 sqm; hot food takeaway uses Class A5- max floorspace 185sqm); Offices (Class A2 & B1- 4980 sqm); Leisure Use (Class D2 - 2090 sqm) and associated landscaping and car parking. Granted 12/3/2007. History: prior to closure this was a very traditional two-room Boddingtons house built in the Victorian era. The interior had been opened up in the 1980s, and had a rustic, somewhat rough-and-ready appearance.

Demolished 20/8/2007. Site is now housing. Planning Application 108423/FO/2015/N2 | Erection of 164 no. two and three storey residential dwellings (two, three and four bedrooms) with associated infrastructure works, car parking boundary treatments and landscaping. Granted 2/7/2015. History: former small, street-corner Boddingtons house. It had a good trade in cask Boddingtons Mild, and Bitter in the 1990s, but trade withered away till it ultimately closed.

Converted 1/12/2002 to become a place for religious worship, then latterly a restaurant. Closed 1/12/2002. History: Former very large Chester's house, latterly Whitbread and had a period when it was called the Drovers Return. Opening Times magazine May 1993 reported now trading as Limits Bar; Opening Times magazine Feb 2003 reported closed and boarded.
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Demolished 1/1/1976, site is now a landscaped site. Closed 1/1/1976. History: Former small street-corner Walkers house, latterly Tetley. Open in 1970s, exact date of closure unknown.
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Demolished 11/1/2023, site is now housing. Closed 13/12/2021, with property for sale by auction. Planning Application 133433/FO/2022 | Proposed demolition of existing buildings and construction of three dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) including access and landscaping and associated infrastructure. Granted 21/7/2022. History: Small former Wilson's house. Two-room interior with a quirky layout. Latterly sold keg beers only for many years.

Demolished 1/6/1977, site is now the replacement new-build High Bank. Closed 1/6/1977. History: Former small street-corner Boddingtons house. What's Doing magazine April 1978 reported pub closed 'last year' and replaced by new new-build pub at same location.
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Converted 7/12/2014 firstly to flats with a shop at ground level, then to educastional use. Closed 7/11/2014. Planning Application 116747/FO/2017 | Change of use of former public house to a centre for education, training and advice and community use (sui generis). Granted 6/4/2018. History: Was an oasis in a real ale desert, run by a licensee who was passionate about both his beer and nearby (half a mile) Manchester City FC. In times past it was Stockport & South Manchester branch Pub of the Year for 2005. Eclectic locals would extend a warm welcome to this once multi-roomed pub which still retained quiet nooks and crannies. With games of pool and darts (unusual log-end board) plus an enclosed beer garden where a barbecue or bouncy castle may have been found in summer, the Legh Arms had something for everyone. Latterly, you had to be aware that the cask beer was generally only available at the weekend or when City played a home game.

Demolished 23/6/2023, site currently vacant. Closed 30/9/2021 with approval for demolition. Planning Application 132995/DEM/2022 | PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF DEMOLITION relating to social club building, spectator stands, toilets, bungalow with associated removal of hard surfaced areas. Granted 8/4/2022. And 133036/OO/2022 | Outline application for proposed redevelopment of the former A.E.U Club, incorporating demolition of existing buildings and structures and construction of up to 25 new residential dwellings (houses or flats) (Use Class C3), with parking, associated landscaping and infrastructure, with approval of siting and access sought. History: Social club with large function room that can be hired out. Good bowling green to side. Sold Hydes beers.

Converted 12/11/2019 to storage premises. Closed 2/1/2017 for initial use as residence. Planning Application 102667/FO/2013/N2 | Change of use of the former public house ground floor from Class A4 (Public House) to a Class B8 (storage facility). Granted 15/8/2013. History: Re-opened 15/4/2013 following a sixteen month period where it appeared to have been moth-balled. It was a long-time, two-room keg-only establishment, prior to which in the 1980s as the Lord Wolsey it sold cask Chesters Mild, Bitter, and Whitbread Trophy.

Demolished c.1/2/1997, site vacant. Closed 1/10/1994. Former Boddingtons house. Opening Times magazine November 1994 reported closed, boarded and vandalised. OT March 1997 reported demolition.
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Converted 14/9/2012 to vehicle storage facility. Closed 2/10/2009 brewery having gone bankrupt. Planning Application DC/050405 | Division of single unit into 2 units, increase in height of walls, recladding of walls and new roof. Granted 14/9/2012. History: Set in an industrial estate beside the Pace Motor Company, it was a somewhat obscure location. The club was upstairs above the brewery. Plainly, yet neatly furnished, it had an L-shaped main room with TV and pool that sat alongside a plusher lounge. All in all, a relaxed and convivial place to enjoy the great beers from a talented local producer. A good range of Belgian bottled beers completed the scene. To gain entry, one would press the door buzzer, then say your name and quote the 'Stockport Pub Guide'. Full £ Rivers cask ale range was available including GMT, Manchester IPA, Hillary Gold, and Old Disreputable.

Demolished 11/12/2020. Closed 9/8/2019, initially for the ultimate construction of a Lidl supermarket. However on 24/4/2023, the plans were withdrawn over concerns about additional land requirements for car parking between the developers and Stockport MBC. Future of the site is now unknown. Planning Application DC/077358 | Full planning application for the demolition of the former Fir Tree Public House. Granted 10/11/2020. History: A large roadhouse style pub that began life as a Tetley establishment, became a Mr Q's pool house for a while, but latterly had settled into a community pub role. Vast lounge on one side featuring two raised areas, one with a pool table and games machines, the other area was more comfortable, while a stage at the far end completed the scene. In fact, the stage end of the room somewhat resembled a club in its layout. Next door was a separate, equally huge vault, nicely fitted-out, and complete with TVs and pool. 20% off pints for CAMRA members. See MEN article - https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/once-thriving-community-pub-knocked-19255478

Demolished on c.1/5/2009. Planning Application DC/046198 | Fourteen new residential dwellings with associated off road parking and gardens. Granted 5/12/2011. History: Characterful building with a prominent gable roof, that was a former Bass house.

Converted 11/2/2022 to restaurant use. Closed 6/9/2020. Planning application 132053/FO/2021 for change of use from pub to restaurant (E(b)). Granted 9/2/2022. History: This two roomed former Hydes pub had a lived-in feel to it but was by no means shabby with every wall in the place shouting its heritage of the Emerald Isle - from a large map of the country to photos of famous Irish playwrights, and posters promoting the country and its drinks. In the latter years, the place no longer seemed to have the buzz and atmosphere of the 1980s or 90s. Real ale availability was VERY variable, eventually being withdrawn in early 2017.

Demolished c.1/9/2004, site is now housing. Closed 1/12/2003. History: Smart new-build Hydes house from c.1/1/1982, built to replace an earlier Denmark Hotel sited on the corner of Lloyd Street North and Denmark Road. Neat two-room interior with Lounge and Vault. Sold Hydes Anvil Mild and Bitter via metered electric dispense. Its demise seemed very strange after a mere 20 years of trading... Planning Application 071056/FO/2004/S1 | Erection of a part 3 part 4 storey building to form 82 self contained flats with basement parking and landscaping. Granted 30/7/2004.
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Demolished 26/5/2023 due to the building being deemed unsafe following a very serious fire in the near-derelict property. Closed 16/7/2016. Planning Application 119100/FO/2018 | Erection of a part two, part three, part four and part five storey building to provide 8 ground floor A1 retail / A2 financial and professional services at ground floor and 35no. apartments above with associated access, parking and landscaping arrangements. Withdrawn 14/6/2021. History: As of Sept 2015 the pub had the protection of Asset of Community Value status and was run by a team of volunteers manning the bar and running events to make this into a real community-focused space. Formerly the Birch Villa, this was one of Hulme-based Hardy's Crown Brewery houses (note the Hardy's mosaic on the front of the building); there had been a Birch Villa here since 1837. It was sited at the southern end of the Curry Mile, and was noted for its poem (this is by Lemn Sissay, a local poet) writ large on the gable which dominates the wall overlooking the beer garden. Inside this large, high-ceilinged, slightly care-worn, one roomed pub there was a cosmopolitan mix of locals and students. Its draught real ales served as welcome respite to the endless offering of Asian lager from its restaurant neighbours. Evening meals featured steaks, lamb shanks, pizzas, burgers and strangely enough curry! Weston’s Old Rosie was the cider, and you could find entertainment in the two pool tables and the two goldfish behind the bar. The large outside area beneath the famous poem had tables enough to seat 100 people. CAMRA magazine "What's Doing" described it thus in the March 1978 edition - '"...two pubs in one. The front door leads into a large, carpeted lounge which is a very popular rendezvous. The Dickenson Road entrance leads by way of a flight of virtiginous stone steps into a plain one-room bar with a raised square-domed ceiling".

Converted 1/11/2008 to housing. Closed c.1/11/2008. Planning Application 091566/FO/2009/S1 | Change of use from public house (A4) to 2 x self contained flats (C3) including two storey rear and first floor side extensions. Granted 16/4/2010. History: Former Hydes Brewery house. Was once described as a typical Manchester back-street local were there more such pubs still open to allow comparison! This was a Manchester City supporters’ pub when the ground was only a few hundred yards away but though the stadium may have moved in the early 2000s the allegiance still remained. The bar was an old-fashioned wooden type and the locals did enjoy a Friday karaoke. CAMRA pub guide "Ale of Two Cities" published 1990 described it thus - '"A very pleasant pub tucked away down a side street, the Osborne, despite having lost its separate rooms, still preserves a good separation between the various areas of the pub. While there is a good 'base-load' of local trade, visitors to this cosmopolitan part of town provide the icing on the cake. Pub grub, while unpretentious, is good value, with most meals under £2. Hereabouts you could be tempted to eat elsewhere, of course. Electric metered pumps are used". In the late 1990s it sold cask Hydes Anvil Light, and Bitter.

Converted 1/1/2008 to mixed use of cafe and educational establishment. Closed 1/1/2008. Planning Application 099935/FO/2012/S1 | Part retrospective change of use from former public house (Class A4) to restaurant and community education centre with nursery unit extension. Granted 26/6/2013. History: Former Whitbread house. Small street-corner house with two rooms. Ended its days on keg beer. Sold Chesters Bitter in the 1980s.

Converted 1/12/2009 to dentist surgery. Closed c.1/12/2009. Planning Application 092806/FO/2010/S1 | Change of use from Public House (A4) to dental surgery (D1) including the installation of a disabled access ramp. Granted 17/5/2010. History: Former Greenalls house. An attractive and generally busy pub, it consisted of three rooms - Smoke Room, Bar Parlour, and a Vault. There was also a small lobby area by the central bar. The vault contained a fabulous collection of darts shields and trophies, while in the lobby area there was a display of signed photographs of radio and television personalities of the 1950s and 1960s, dating from the time when the BBC had studios on nearby Dickenson Road. The old Groves & Whitnall brewery windows in the vault were noteworthy. It sold Greenalls Bitter and Original till the 1990s. Sadly all it served latterly was keg beer.

Demolished 24/11/2021, site is now 60-bed care home with ancillary parking, servicing and landscaping. On 5/7/2014 the building was sold for redevelopment and would not re-open as a pub again. Closed and boarded 13/5/2014, with all signage was removed. Planning Application DC/066750 | Change of use of former public house to care home with demolition of side and rear extensions and erection of new side and rear extensions to form 60-bed care home with ancillary community cafe, parking, servicing and landscaping. Granted 21/12/2017. History: A large pub, the central section was the original ‘Adswood Inn’, set back from the road behind a cobbled courtyard.. Inside there were three separate rooms, the original fourth having been opened up to the modern bar. The pub was in a residential area, was well supported and had a welcoming atmosphere. At the rear there was a large wall and tree enclosed garden with a children’s play area. Directly from the rear door you stepped under a large covered smoking and drinking area with a TV and fireplace! Oh, and one of the resident ghosts didn’t like clocks.

Converted 22/6/2018 to residential use. Closed 4/4/2011. Planning Application DC/069516 | Refurbishment and conversion of existing building former public house into four residential flats. History: from 2/8/2012 it was wholly converted to office-use after a few months of operating as an office whilst the building was for sale. Former Burtonwood house, before that it was a Tetley house (till early 1990s) named the Gladstone. Interesting layout as the two rooms were on differing levels. Central bar, with a small snug to the front. It was renamed the Bishop Blaize in early 1998.

Converted 1/2/2009 to apartments. Closed c.1/2/2005. Planning Application DC/009208 | Change of use of public house and hotel into 6 no. 2 bed flats. Granted 11/2/2004. History: Large and imposing building by the Edgeley entrance to Stockport's rail station. A grand multi-room interior befitting what was once a large station hotel. It was originally a Wilsons brewery house, though in its latter years it sold cask Holts bitter (a lamp with the Holt's escutcheon above the front door is still visible). Also visible externally is the inscription "Blue Bell Hotel" at the roof line. In the 1990s it sold cask Wilsons Bitter.

Converted 28/2/2014 to housing use. Closed 2/10/2011. Planning Application DC/051081 | Change of use of former public house with 2 flats over to form 4 self contained flats. Granted 17/12/2012. And Planning Application DC/058119 | Retrospective application for: 1) Change of use from public house to vehicles parts storage at ground floor; 2) house in multiple occupation at first floor; 3) retention of windows to Charles St. elevation; 4) retention of roller shutter door to side elevation; 5) retention of replacement hardstanding; and 6) erection of 2.4 metre high brick wall and solid gates. Granted 19/6/2015. History: This formerly multi-roomed pub was refurbished into a multi-area pub around a central bar which in early 2000s received a tasteful renovation. It was a recent addition to the real ale scene in Stockport, having been keg for a number of years, the pub offered a welcome choice in a Robinson's dominated area. It was worth noting that cask was seldom available midweek. The new licensees were experienced in the pub trade and could be expected to make a success of this venture, with future plans involving food and differing guest ales. Latterly sold Black Sheep Bitter and a guest beer.

Converted 2/11/2018 to housing. Closed 2/11/2018. Planning Application DC/055809 | Demolition of garages and refurbishment of existing building to provide 2 no. apartments. Erection of extensions to building to provide 1 no. house and 4 no. apartments with associated car parking and access off Lilac Street. Granted 28/8/2015. History: Former political club - no internal description received prior to its closure.

Converted 1/2/2019 to function suite and venue that can cater for 100 or more visitors. Former pool and snooker club that also catered for functions. Large building with all facilities required. See booking website - https://venues4hire.org/venue/details/48/club-replay

Demolished 11/1/2012, site now commercial use. Closed c.6/6/2006. Planning Application DC/045450 | Development of a temporary car park and the demolition of the Cube Public House. Granted 26/11/2010. History: Purpose-built in the 1980s as a Greenalls Brewery 'fun-pub' along with the rest of the Grand Central complex. Had a degree of success until the lure of Grand Central and this part of town waned. See the photo here - https://interactive.stockport.gov.uk/stockportimagearchive/SIA/53567.jpg

Converted 26/6/2018 to offices for the use of next door "Offizone". Closed 26/6/2018. Planning Application DC/070434 | This proposal is for the change of use of a A4 public house to B1 Offices for the use of "Offizone". There is no proposed building work. Granted 18/9/2018. History: the pub was extended to the rear in late 2015 with a lounge-cum-conservatory area being created with a large amount of glazing to bring in extra light. The toilets were relocated upstairs, but there was a disabled toilet downstairs. The remainder of the pub to the front was of a mildly opened-out configuration - smart, but small lounge to the right of the entrance, then to the front of the bar was a small, neat area, while further right was a comfortably furnished room with a feature real fire in place. This area was used for live acts and karaoke too. When the Fairway was created the new owners did a thorough re-fit - new toilets, a new kitchen, new fitted and upholstered bench seating, new décor and lighting, plus an upgraded outside smoking / drinking area. All of the glazing was changed too, and the cellar facilities upgraded. Eight cask beers were available including a permanent mild or stout, where mostly local micros feature prominently in a rotational scheme. The other handpulls dispensed two real ciders. Obviously, trade determined how the beer range fared, as the range and variety had grown over time. Meal times were 12-2 Wed-Fri, 12-6 Sat-Sun (eves 5-8 Thu was curry night). There was live entertainment every Saturday night.

Converted 14/9/2018 to housing, self-contained flats. Closed 24/1/2018. Planning Application DC/070140 | To change use of vacant public house (Use Classes A4) to form 6 self-contained flats at ground, first and second floors (use class C3) with single storey extension to the rear, together with demolition of existing commercial building at rear, and carry out associated works. Granted 13/9/2018. History: the Florist was an imposing, three-storey early-Victorian pub which despite changes over the years had been left with a choice of five distinct drinking areas plus the bar area. All this had given the place definite character and appeal. Pubs however are more than bricks and mortar, they are really made by the people, and at the Florist the people on both sides of the bar were some of the friendliest you could meet. This was a pub where everybody was welcome, no one went unnoticed, and you could have a good pint into the bargain. Value carvery lunch on Sundays. For some years the Florist was merely ticking over, then in 2006 in stepped Tom Barlow, the husband of Sheila the licensee of the already flourishing Armoury just down the road and perhaps unsurprisingly with that pedigree the rescue had commenced. Tom had returned the pub to its roots in the local community, with darts teams and pub quizzes. Unfortunately, Tom passed away in mid-2012, after that the business declined.

Converted 20/9/2014 to housing use. Closed 21/7/2013 and up for auction, guide price £200-300k. Although the planning application mentions demolition, that never occured as the original building was converted. Planning Application DC/050634 | Demolition of public house and erection of 6 dwellings (outline application). Granted 21/6/2013. History: Latterly a two-room JW Lees house - large main room with stage area, with a sizeable vault too. Most of the interior including a stage area was part-panelled in a pleasing way. Known locally as the War Office, possibly as it may have acted as a recruiting office for WWII.

Converted 21/7/2013 to a coffee house. Closed 13/2/2012. As of early 2016 became Thyme for Food, this was offering bottled beers. Planning Application DC/059362 | Change of use from ancillary accommodation of former public house to ground floor coffee shop and first floor conference and office space. Granted 28/9/2015. History: This small two-room pub at the top of the Castle Street shopping precinct summed up what was best about community locals. It had been knocked about a bit over the years and did comprise two rooms, a vault to the left and a lounge to the right. There was no food, no beer garden and no outdoor smoking area. However it’s what it did have that made this such a good pub. In August 2006 the then licensees moved here from the Spread Eagle on Hillgate when that pub was closed by Robinson’s. They brought with them, not only most of their regulars, but also years of experience in the licensed trade. As a result this was a pub that did the important things well. It was well appointed, with the lounge in particular having a warm and welcoming feel, and the cask ales (the landlord is proud of his cellar, and his Old Tom in particular) being invariably in good form. The more mature clientele ensured a good turnover of cask beer. Pool and darts teams added to the community feel of this excellent local.

Converted 3/3/2018 into housing. Closed its doors for the final time on 1/4/2013. Pub sold at auction 14/10/2013. Planning Application DC/066944 | Change of use from public house to an 8 bedroomed HMO (sui generis) and demolition of single storey extension to the east. Granted 21/3/2018. History: at one time, a very busy and popular former Boddington's house. Large L-shaped lounge, with a lower, more spartan vault to the front. With the retirement of the long-term licensee though, came changes of clientele and beers. Keg for some years thereafter, it had changed hands a few times since that time.

Converted 2/7/2013 to a private children's nursery. Closed 1/1/2012. Planning Application DC/052200 | Change of use of Public House (A4) to Day Nursery D1. Granted on 20/5/2013. History: a very large former Wilson's house that was on keg beer for many years. Was popular in the late 1990s as a live music venue.

Converted 1/1/2008 to housing. Closed c.1/6/2007. Planning Application DC/025891 | Change of use to five studio flats & one 1- bed flat. Granted 4/5/2207. History: Originally the Pack Horse, a popular and spacious Chesters house. It sold Flowers IPA, and Boddingtons Bitter as the Pack Horse in the mid-1990s. Various conversions to restaurant-use were tried after it closed, but without success.

Converted 4/4/2011 to a Cost-Cutter mini-market. Closed c.1/6/2007. No planning application found. Hitsory: Former Robinson's house built in the 1960s to replace a much older house of the same name. Estate-style pub that was to serve the high-density housing nearby. A bright and airy pub of modern design. Consisted of two large rooms divided by a central bar; one room had a small stage area. Latterly sold cask Robinsons Hatters, and Best Bitter on electric dispense.

Converted 5/12/2019 to office premises. Closed 1/6/2017 and building sold. Pub interior gutted by builders from 5/12/2019, with all internal fittings removed, and rooms taken back to brickwork. Planning Application DC/075503 | Change of use of existing public house to a commercial office (Use Class B1) building inclusive of a cellar and loft conversion and material changes to the external facades. Granted 10/3/2020. History: Re-opened on 12/12/2014 after almost a year of closure, when it was thought it would never re-open. It had gone from strength to strength majoring on quality cask ales and good home-cooked food (served daily 12-4) - both much appreciated by the occupants of Stockport’s landmark blue pyramid that dwarfs the nearby pub. While there had been some opening out, the Woolpack still retained much of the original layout of front and rear lounges, drinking lobby and well-used vault. In former landlord Bob Dickinson’s day, the history of consistent excellence was marked by a clutch of CAMRA awards adorning the walls, from Pub of the Month, to Pub of the Year, local and regional. It was a handy starting point for a walk along the Mersey.

Demolished 1/10/2010. Closed 25/8/2010. Site is now housing. Planning Application DC/053537 | Construction of fourteen 3 bed dwellings. Granted 20/12/2013. History: Former hexagonal-shaped Wilsons / Websters house. It was named the Lonsdale at one point before reverting to its original name.

Converted 1/8/2013 into residential use. Closed 1/10/2007. Planning Application DC/043830 | Conversion of property to provide additional shop at ground floor level and 10 No. studio apartments above. Granted 18/11/2011. History: Upstairs bar that for a time sold Banks's cask beers in a very pleasant and relaxed environment.

Converted 1/10/2013 to financial/office use, but since has been converted to housing. Closed 14/2/2009, and was for sale and empty for some years. Planning Application DC/068329 | Change of use from Office Use (B1a) to Dwellinghouse (C3) to form 12no. apartments. Granted 2/3/2018. History: Short-lived music venue and bar, converted from former Building Society premises c.1/1/2004, originally named Abbey Bar.

Converted 15/7/2017 to other use. Closed 15/7/2017 as brewery premises moved to nearby Bredbury. History: This was the Stockport Brewing Company's brewery tap. As of 1/10/2014 the tap was effectively non-operational and was closed. The bar had been folded away, but it could be reassembled for special or booked events. It may have been resurrected at some stage. It opened 12/7/2014 and was located in one of the arches at the side of the Kwik-Fit car park. The brewery was here too. Four beers were usually on. Style was bohemian and somewhat basic, as may be imagined, it was a brewery first, after all. There was a very stylish toilet around the corner though.

Demolished on 14/5/2015. Closed 16/11/2013. The near 200-year building's condition was poor, and the pub's tenants Gill and Dave Walker retired from the trade. Planning Application DC/054171 | Demolition of three storey main building, two storey living accommodation and workshop. Granted 30/12/2013. History:The Tiviot fulfilled its roles as a splendid traditional town centre pub (very handy for Merseyway shopping) and good value lunchtime eatery (12-2 Tue-Sat) with equal aplomb. The vault, with its pictures of old aircraft ‘donated’ to the pub when the RAF office opposite shut decades ago, was one of the few left in the town centre. To the rear was the dining room and at the front a cosy lounge with a long room behind which served as a secondary dining room at lunchtimes. On the walls were photos of steam locos and of old Stockport in which Tiviot Dale predominates, showing the pub serving this neighbourhood, including the nearby now defunct Tiviot Dale station. Although the Tiviot seemed cut off from this hinterland by the road network it had still managed to remain a community pub. The credit for this was due to the landlord who had been here since 1965, the last 30 years as licensee. You could also ask him about the ghost that was in the cellar!

Demolished 2/5/2002. Closed 12/1/2002. Site is now a small development of 12 houses now occupies the site, the street that serves them is aptly named Wembley Close. Planning Application DC/007527 | Demolition of public house and erection of 12 two and three bedroom dwellings with new access road off Adswood Road. Granted 13/9/2002. History: Large roadhouse-style house built in 1934 by Wilsons Brewery to cater for the new inter-war housing developments being constructed in the locale. It was built on the site of the historic former Adswood Hall, nearby was another historic old house: Batesley (at the start of Garners Lane). The Wembley Hotel name came from Wilson's Wembley Ale which, although much used in football-related adverts in the 1930s, was unconnected to the sport. Rather, it derived from a corruption of 'WMB', the abbreviation for Wilsons Mild Beer, a particularly good seller at the time, and thus 'Wembley' Ale was born in 1932. Multi-roomed layout with rooms for functions and catering. For a time in the 1970s the pub was styled as The Doubloon, yet in the succeeding two decades it gained a tainted reputation as with so many of these large pubs which saw trade fall away leaving the community without a focal point.

Converted 19/2/2021 to restaurant use, French bistro, Bistro-Marc opened Spring 2022 with all the Grade II listed features restored. Closed 15/1/2018 and ownership transferring to Stockport Metro Borough Council after acquired the building. Planning Application DC/075540 | The refurbishment of Winters, Stockport, with change of use class from A4 (Drinking Establishment) to A3 (Restaurants and Cafes). Works involve repair and refurbishment of the building fabric, strip out of inappropriate modern interventions, new service installations and new internal fit-out, demolition of pantile roof to the north elevation and replacement with a new bituminous flat roof, refurbishment of shop front and installation of roller shutters. Granted 3/3/2020. History: What was once Winter's the jewellers was converted into a pub in the 1990s, at that time it sold cask Tetley Bitter. It then became a Holt's house in the early 2000s. Its prominent position and shop-window frontage made it stand out well. It had one room downstairs with a raised area to the rear where darts were sometimes played, while the bar was on the far right. A central bannistered stairway lead to a plush and comfortable first floor lounge and dining area with plenty of tables and chairs. Here too could be viewed the workings of the famous and truly splendid automaton clock mechanism as it struck the hours. Returning to the main room, a well-used jukebox and fruit machines completed the picture. Late afternoons and early evening could often be lively with a bustling atmosphere enhanced by sing-alongs or karaoke.

Converted 1/4/2017 to hotel use. Closed 8/1/2013. Planning Application 103188/FO/2013/N2 | Alterations to existing pub/restaurant including internal adaptations and erection of two storey and single storey extensions and roof dormer extension to rear change of use of ground floor entrance and first and second floors to form 8 bedroom Class C1 hotel with associated works to car parking and landscaped area. Granted 3/4/2014. History: Large detached Victorian Gothic Grade II-listed residence converted to pub-use in the 1980s. Originally a private residence named Milverton Lodge built in the mid to late 19th century. Since that time it had varied uses including that of a private hotel in the 1960s, before becoming a nightclub in the 70s. Some impressive internal features, and set in lovely grounds. A refurbishment a few years ago transformed it from a student drinking haunt to more of a student drinking and dining haunt. It ditched the cask beer in 2010 too. Former Tetley house at one time selling Tetley Mild, Bitter, and Ind Coope Burton Ale.

Converted 12/9/2014 to Saffron Lounge restaurant. Closed 12/01/2014 along with sister outlet in Chorlton. No planning application required. History: Short period of closure before that in May 2013 to re-emerge as Gallery Bar & Grill. Prior to that it reopened 18/2/2013 following conversion to what was very much a themed restaurant called Elvis' Kitchen. This did not appear to operate as much of a bar any more. Everything, including food and cocktails, was on an Elvis Presley theme, with lots of glitz around the place, and the bar is decorated with LP records. Opening times were: 10-late (9-late Sat); 9-late Sun. In mid-Nov 2012 it was renamed Terrace Bar & Grill, but that was short-lived. Began life as Verso.

Converted 13/9/2011 to restaurant use. Closed 13/9/2011. No planning application found. History: Began life as Eurasia 202 in 2009, changed to Thyme Bar & Grill a year or so later. During all this, it only ever sold keg beer.

Demolished 1/6/1993, site is now a landscaped site. Closed 1/6/1993. History: Former Greenalls estate house. Street was formerly Longnor Walk. Opening Times magazine Feb 1992 reported reopening under new name; Opening Times magazine Jan 1994 reported demolition - demolished autumn 1993.
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Demolished 1/5/1995, site is now road scheme 1990s. Closed 1/5/1995. History: Former Chesters, latterly a Whitbread house occupying a prominent junction spot, hence its name. Oct 1993 Opening Times magazine reported reopened; Opening Times magazine June 1995 reported closed; Opening Times magazine Jan 2002 - demolished and now a rubble-strewn croft.
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Converted 30/11/2016 to "World Food Buffet restaurant" - Al Jumeirah. Closed 19/12/2015 with the pub having a "Closing down sale". History: Bar that had a seeming on-off relationship with cask beer. Did a range of world beers in bottle. Could be classed as a sports bar what with the influence of TVs and to the left side, a well-used pool table. All decorated quite darkly.

Demolished 14/4/2009, the site lay dormant for years afterwards, then in late 2015 it became a car park for the nearby Christie Hospital. Planning Application 086311/FO/2008/S2 | Erection of 3 No. x 3 storey buildings to accommodate 48 two bedroomed flats with underground car parking for 61 spaces with associated landscaping. Granted 17/9/2008. History: at one time this was a large and busy Tetley house with a variety of drinking spaces in which you could enjoy a range of cask ales. It variously sold Tetley Bitter, Jennings Bitter, and Ind Coope Burton Ale during its time.

Converted 26/5/2023 to restaurant (Class E). Closed 17/12/2022, Converted seemingly without planning permission. Council planning enforcement officer informed 29/6/2023. Response from council on 29/6/2023: "The previous use of the property was granted as a mixed bar and restaurant following its conversion from the former Natwest Bank. A planning application and Listed Building Consent were both approved in July 2022 for some external alterations, this ahead of its conversion to Almost Famous, which falls in the same mixed bar and restaurant use". In late Feb 2023 a forfeiture notice appeared in the window, advising that the landlord had taken back possession. The bar owners were citing financial pressures re energy tariffs causing the closure. See MEN article - https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/withington-pub-libertine-closes-temporarily-26167457 History: A Grade II* listed former bank building, converted into a very pleasant pub/restaurant. Many of the historic features have been retained in its new guise. Interior is open plan. You are greeted by the long green tile fronted bar. To the left is a large room with feature fireplace, a piano, and a DJ table. To the right is a small alcove seating area, then beyond that is the open kitchen. Adjacent to the kitchen is a room primarily for diners, darkly decorated and having a lower ceiling than other areas. Other than the folio wainscoting all round, the upper paintwork is described as 'distressed', although it makes it appear unfinished as the walls retain a patchwork of previous decoration.

Demolished 18/10/2019. Closed and boarded 13/9/2017. Planning Application 119450/FO/2018 | Erection of 12 no. four-bed, three-storey dwelling houses (Class C3) with associated parking, landscaping and boundary treatment following demolition of existing, vacant, public house. Granted 21/9/2018. History: Former Whitbread house that attained a Pub of the Month award back in September of 2001. Was latterly under Greene King ownership, it was given a tasteful refurbishment in mid-2013. This had lightened the decor somewhat to make the place really warm and inviting. An L-shaped building with the older leg of the L containing the bar, whilst the newer leg was largely given over to food tables. A sign outside announced that food was served every day until 9 pm, so there was quite a food emphasis yet in spite of that, the pub had the feel of a community local, and there was still plenty of room for drinkers in the older part of the pub.

Converted 2/6/2011 to a Sainsburys local store. Closed c.1/6/2005. Planning Application 093493/LO/2010/S1 | LISTED BUILDING CONSENT for part demolition of existing ground floor rear extension, two storey extension to the rear fronting Burton Road, internal works to facilitate change of use of building and repair and repainting of stone columns and railings. Granted 10/9/2010. History: A landmark building in Withington. In its latter days it was styled the Withington Ale House, it sold Wilsons Bitter, Websters Bitter, and Choice. The very large interior had been heavily rusticated to echo what the big brewers considered an 'ale house' theme look at the time.

Demolished 26/3/2004, site is now housing. Planning Application 070006/FO/2003/S2 | Erection of 10 mews dwellinghouses (five at 2 storeys and five at 3 storeys) , with associated car parking and landscaping, following demolition of The Anvil public house. Granted 15/7/2004. History: A new-build estate house (built c.1965) for Hydes Anvil Brewery of Moss Side. In its latter days this was a quite dark, two-room rather run-down Hydes pub, yet it still sold cask Hydes Mild and Bitter from metered electric dispensers.
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Demolished c.26/3/2006, site is now housing. Planning Application 083189/FO/2007/S2 | Erection of a part 2 to part 4 storey apartment block to form a total of 32 apartments, with associated landscaping and undercroft parking for 32 vehicles. Granted 28/9/2007. History: Built c.1962 as a large, multi-roomed Tetley estate house, set on a corner plot. In the 1990s it became a Burtonwood house, selling their cask mild and bitter.
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Demolished 26/3/2003, site now occupied by new housing (Belvedere Square). Closed 26/3/2003. Planning Application 052986/OO/SOUTH3/97 | Residential development after demolition of existing public house. Granted 28/11/1997. History: Erstwhile large, multi-roomed Tetley house, adjacent to the shopping parade.

Demolished 1/12/1977, site is now offices. Closed 1/12/1977 following repeated incidents by troublemakers. As per "Wythenshawe - The Story of a Garden City" by Derick Deakin, published 1989. History: Former Wilsons house. Opened as a new build house in 1935.
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Demolished 11/2/2019, homes now occupy the former site, with a some might say, cynical, hint to its past, the development is styled as "Tudor Green". Closed 13/10/2018. Planning Application 119318/FO/2018 | Erection of ten 2 storey dwellinghouses, with associated landscaping and car parking, following demolition of public house. Granted 21/5/2018. History: Neatly set out two-room keg-only estate pub. Formerly part of the Wilson's Brewery empire. When it opened in 1966, it was named the Flying Machine.