Forresters Arms
1272 Ashton Old RoadOpenshaw
M11 1JJ
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Converted 22/6/2015 to office use. Closed 6/11/2014. Planning Application 107641/FO/2014/N2 | Elevational alterations to facilitate the use of public house (Class A4) to two commercial units (Class A1 (Retail) / Class A2 (Financial Services). Granted 22/5/2015. History A former Kay’s Atlas house, bought by Robinson's in 1929. It had a modern, minimalist appearance, complemented by contemporary paintings on the walls. Formerly consisting of two rooms with the bar in the middle having been partially opened out some time before. Note the difference in the spelling of the pub's name on the hanging sign compared with the original glazed block frieze. Due to falling sales of the cask Robinsons Best Mild, and Best Bitter beers were dropped from sale in early 2013.