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.