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.