Reddish Ale

14 Broadstone Road, Reddish, SK5 7AE

Reddish Ale The Pub of the Month for May is Reddish Ale on Broadstone Road in Reddish. Jack Lyons tells you all about it.

Reddish Ale opened in 2022 in a former shop built in 1902, and is owned by brothers Christopher and Craig Ballinger. Craig had gained experience of beer and bars at home and abroad, and Chris had a knowledge of the area because he had lived there – so, when an opportunity came, they took on what had been in the past a shop and then a restaurant, and opened Reddish Ale.

This cosy pub has mostly refectory-style seating supplemented by narrow counters and stools around the perimeter and at the bar. There are some small tables outside at the front for use on sunnier days. The walls are decorated with mirrors, framed beer mats Craig collected on his travels, and some photos reflecting an interest in football..

Three handpumps dispense changing cask beers, of different styles, from a variety of breweries, many of them local, and there are several keg beers too. Real cider is available, and there’s a fridge with bottled and canned beer to drink in or take out – information about what’s on offer is on a board, and another shows what’s ‘coming soon’.

In the time it has been open, Reddish Ale has built up a regular clientele, and people of all ages (and their dogs) enjoy its relaxed and friendly atmosphere. There’s a notice board for locals to place advertisements, and for posters about local events. CAMRA corner displays Opening Times and the pub supports CAMRA campaigns such the Winter Warmer Wander, along with community events like Reddfest. Food waste is recycled by the local Edible Garden, and boxes of organic vegetables can be ordered and collected from the pub.

Various snacks and interesting meals are available – see reddishale.com for details of kitchen hours and special food events.

It’s not the first time Reddish Ale has been awarded Pub of the Month but this further award is well overdue. Do come along on the evening of Thursday 28 May and help celebrate Reddish Ale’s well-deserved success.

Bus 203 runs from Stockport and will drop you close by, near Houldsworth Square. Service 42A running from South Manchester to Reddish will drop you almost outside, as will bus 7 from Stockport.

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.