February - Mounting Stone
The Mounting Stone
8 Woodford Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 1JJ
The Stockport and South Manchester CAMRA Pub of the Month for February 2017 is the Mounting Stone in Bramhall Village. John Sutcliffe has followed the history from the first proposal and tells the story.
Bob and Mary Ellis and Andrew O'Shea, having been successful with the Chiverton Tap in Cheadle Hulme, decided to open a similar micro-pub in Bramhall. It is only one shop front wide but goes back quite far and is on two floors, having a basement drinking area that gives a view of the cellar, below the ground floor bar area. There is also a small outdoor seating area at the rear. The pub is on the site of a blacksmiths or farriers. The stone referred to was for mounting horses and is still to be found further up the road towards Woodford. Craftsmen's tools on the timber boarded walls provide an interesting interior theme and hint at the history of the site.
Drinks are from local suppliers as far as possible. With six well-kept real ales, two from Bollington Brewery and four others, one of which is usually a stout or porter, there is always an excellent choice but there are also keg beers, an extensive range of wines and spirits, and a real draught cider. Andrew and his wife's cousin Dan came from the Chiverton in June 2016 and are aided by a team of young, knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff who always give a friendly welcome. They sell pies but customers are invited to bring in their own food. Another innovative service is offered on a telephone app: 'Deliveroo' who will, for a modest charge, deliver food or alcohol to your door, including draught beers in two- or four- pint containers.
So come along on 23rd February from 8.00 p.m. onward for the presentation around 9.00 p.m.
The Mounting Stone is at 8 Woodford Road, SK7 2JJ just beyond the traffic island. Telephone 0161 439 7563. It is 10 minute walk from Bramhall Station along Bramhall Lane South and buses from Cheadle/Cheadle Hulme and Stockport will drop you in Bramhall Village.