Dog and Partridge

272 Buxton Road, Great Moor, Stockport, SK2 7AN

Dog & Partridge The Pub of the Month for January is the Dog & Partridge in Great Moor. Lawrence Devaney tells you all about it.

Originally a Bell’s brewery pub, Robinsons acquired the Dog & Partridge when they bought Bell & Co. in March 1949 for over £600,000, equivalent to over £29 million in 2025. The pub itself was built in the late 19th century, and is a solid, double-fronted red-brick structure that dominates Buxton Road in Great Moor. No doubt, when it was built, the pub would have had a range of different rooms, but like most large pubs of that era, it is now open-plan, with open-room spaces and some quiet nooks for a more private drink.

Landlady Karen Morton truly cares about building connections and has gone above and beyond by reaching out to the whole community – not just the local drinkers. She's initiated Friendly Faces, a delightful weekly meet-up every Tuesday at 11am. It's a cosy gathering for ‘tea and coffee with friendly chats to make new connections’, warmly hosted by Karen and her welcoming staff. It's an excellent opportunity to connect, relax, and have good conversations in a friendly atmosphere. Additionally, the pub hosts Open Mic nights, live bands on Saturdays, quizzes and other seasonal events. Karen’s latest innovation is the ‘Cabaret Lunch’, held once a month on a Tuesday. This event is designed for people who, for any reason, do not go out at night but enjoy live entertainment. Food and entertainers for £10, what's not to like? If you would like more information, follow them on Facebook: facebook.com/dogandpartridgegreatmoor.

It's a charming pub that takes pride in offering great value food. The classic pub-style menu includes a much-loved Sunday roast. The cask ale selection usually includes two different ales: Unicorn plus a seasonal beer or another of Robbies' regular ales.

Come along on Thursday, January 29, to support the pub when our Pub of the Month award is presented. The easiest way to get there is by bus, with the Woodsmoor Lane stops only a three-minute walk away. Buses available: hop on one in a 192 convoy or take the 199 Skyline service.

The Pub of the Month award is sponsored by Stephensons, a local family firm that has been supplying the local pub and catering trade for over 150 years.