July - Church Inn (Cheadle Hulme)
Church Inn, Cheadle Hulme
90 Ravenoak Road, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport SK99 9NZ
John Sutcliffe writes that the Pub of the Month award for July 2017 will be given to the Church Inn, 90 Ravenoak Road in Cheadle Hulme.
This charming old pub has been in the Bromley family for about 40 years and is currently run by general ganager Ed Bromley - the third generation to be involved. The Church is noted for good food, with tried and tested favourites throughout the menu, but with an ever changing range of specials, served until 9.00pm. But of course it's not just about food.
The quality of the Robinsons beers is equally high with Unicorn, Dizzy Blonde, Wizard and one other changing beer from the range available. In the winter months a small cask of Old Tom can also be seen on the bar. The comfortable, oak panelled lounge bar and rear restaurant room have real fires in winter. There is also a well-used vault where the darts, dominoes and crib are often played. The building is unspoiled though small but good changes have been made like refurbishing the toilets and improvements to the garden.
There is plenty of room inside, a covered area with large screen TV at the rear and an extensive beer garden for if the weather is fine. There is a large car park on the opposite side of the roundabout at the junction with Ack Lane West and Church Road.
Our congratulations go to the Ed, his family and staff who maintain a very high standard of quality. We hope that you will join us on 27 July from 8.00pm; the presentation should take place around 9.00pm. Bus 313 runs hourly and returns to Stockport after 23.40. The 42B runs from Manchester via Parrs Wood, Didsbury (until 19.30 only). The pub is also a 15 minute walk from Cheadle Hulme Railway Station.