Dog Friendly — Pubs in Altrincham

Jack In The Box

Altrincham Market Hall, Market Street, Altrincham WA14 1SA

The first Brewery Tap from Manchester's Blackjack Brewery is located inside the renovated and relaunched Altrincham Market House, part of Altrincham's historic market and a short walk from Altrincham's transport interchange. The market underwent a transformation when control was passed from the council to Market Operations Ltd in September 2013. In September 2014 the former indoor market reopened having been reinvented as a food court housing a number of food & drink specialists including Blackjack whose bar occupies one corner of the hall.There are four handpumps on the bar, alongside eight fonts dispensing 'craft' keg beers. Blackjack beers are of course always available but a wide range of guests also feature. Featured breweries are very much from the craft scene end of the market - expect likes of Marble, Siren, Burning Sky, Weird Beard, Celt etc.... The casks (and kegs) are housed in a glass fronted chilled cellar located behind the bar. As a food court, the central seating area is shared amongst all the outlets which include the Honest Crust pizza company and Macclesfields Ginger Kid.

Con Club

48 Greenwood Street, Altrincham WA14 1RZ

The former Conservative Club has been converted into a light and spacious contemporary bar and restaurant. The restaurant section is on the left as you enter, with the bar straight ahead. A microbrewery operating under the name of Federation started brewing in Spring 2017 and can be seen through a glass window to the right of the bar. It is hoped that at least one of their beers will be available all the time. There is also a large selection of real ales available from both local and national sources. Upstairs there is a function room.

Tavern on The Green

57 Stamford New Road, Altrincham WA14 1DS

Formerly The Faulkners Arms, this pub has been refurbished by Enterprise. It remains a one room pub with a bar on the right hand side, and a traditional atmosphere. However it now sports several contemporary elements for example the bar has "modern rustic" shelves supported on scaffold poles. The furniture has been replaced or totally refurbished and tables added for meal service. At the back there is a small outside area with tables where smokers can eat and drink. This also provides access on to Goose Green.

George & Dragon

Manchester Road, Altrincham WA14 4PH

Originally a coaching inn on the road between Chester and Manchester this is now a Table Table pub restaurant with a Premier Inn behind. The bar area is sub divided with low walls, shelves etc. The area to the right as you enter the main door is mostly used as a restaurant. Go straight ahead as you enter the main door to find the bar and most pub seating. The car park at the rear is pay and display. 10 mins walk from Altrincham town centre/railway/bus/tram station.

House

11-12 Goose Green, Altrincham WA14 1DW

Malt Shovels

68 Stamford Street, Altrincham WA14 1EY

One of Altrincham's oldest pubs dating back to the Victorian era. The pub's name refers to the time when it was the brewery tap for long gone Richardson's Brewery. Entering the pub from Stamford Street brings you into a large open plan bar that serves all areas of the pub. To the right of entrance is the seating area of the main bar with traditional bench seating against the walls. To the left is a games room with dartboard. Straight ahead is a staircase leading to the former meeting room which now acts as a pool room. To the rear of the pub is a lounge area complete with real fire. The walls are adorned with many photographs of old Altrincham. As a Sam Smiths house there is only one real ale but the fridges boast an impressive range of bottles, including porters, stouts & organic ciders.

Old Packet House

1 Navigation Road, Altrincham WA14 1LW

Dating back to the 18th century the pub was once the second inn on the journey from Manchester along the Great Bridgewater Canal which runs just behind the pub. Leaded and stained glass featuring on the back bar & partitions around the pub and the main bar area divided by an impressive central chimney with a real fire in winter. Home cooked food is popular with local office workers at lunchtimes and weekday evenings. Quiz Night every Monday and karaoke is featured every Friday.

Old Roebuck

42 Victoria Street, Altrincham WA14 1ET

A quaint old pub just over the road from the famous Old Market Tavern and just a short walk from Altrincham Interchange Bus, Train & Tram station. Low ceilings and a multi room layout give it a very homely feel, added to by lots of original features such as the stained glass above the bar and real fires in two rooms. Originally built a short distance away behind the Old Market Tavern, the pub was moved to it's current position circa 1837 to commemorate the accession of Queen Victoria when Well Street was renamed Queen Street. A large beer garden to the side & rear has large marquees to provide a covered & heated area throughout the year. The outdoor area hosts regular live music from spring to autumn. The food menus is typical Pub Fair including a range of substantial Main Meals, supplemented by Hot and Cold Baguettes, Sandwiches and Jacket Potatoes.

Orange Tree

15 Old Market Place, Altrincham WA14 4DE

This is a small traditional pub in the Old Market Place conservation area with 4 "rooms" that have been mostly opened out, but still feel cosy. The bar is in the centre with 4 hand pumps facing the front of the building and another 3 facing to the side. There is additional seating outside at the front set back from the road and attractive enclosed decked area at the rear. A purpose built stage for entertainment has recently been introduced with live music on a Friday, karaoke Saturday and open mic night is the Sunday. There are 7 TV's for watching Sky Sport & BT Sport. The left hand back room now has an open fire lit on winter days. Upstairs there is a vault with pool table, darts board and another TV The building itself is older than it looks with the front of the building concealing a medieval timber frame. It became a pub in about 1881 and took its name from another pub in Altrincham called the Orange Tree that burned down in 1880 (According to Altrincham History Society - Three Centuries of Public Houses in Altrincham)

Unit 3 Bar

40 Railway Street, Altrincham WA14 2RE

A small pub with a selection of keg beers from around the world.

Station Hotel

44 Stamford New Road, Altrincham WA14 1EJ

Very much a typical town center pub, with a central entrance and large spacious rooms to either side. To the left is the bar and a small stage used for music nights and Karaoke. To the right there are two TVs showing sports channels. Through the bar is an outside beer garden, smoking area and in the old stables a games room with Pool. Darts is also available. In July 2018 it received a facelift with new tables, chairs and bar and a total redecoration inside and out.

Cheshire Tap

36 Railway Street, Altrincham WA14 2RE

A long thin bar that backs on to Kings Court. Soft lighting, a bare brick feature wall, a stainless steel bar top and bare squirrel cage filament lamps above the bar. This creates a stylish laid back feel. Music is there, but not too loud. As well as 4 real ales on hand pump the bar sometimes has Key Keg type ales on a font - please ask. Cocktails are a speciality.

Rustic

41 Stamford New Road, Altrincham WA14 1EB

Opened in Dec 2015 as the Craftsman. Refitted and reopened as Rustic May 2017. It has 4 handpumps with constantly changing ales which should always feature a local ale. The focus is on being a laidback, chilled out kind of place. The ground floor area is long and thin with bench seating near the entrance and bar and tables further back. Upstairs there is extra space for 60 seated or it can be used as a meeting/event room.

Pi

18 Shaws Road, Altrincham WA14 1QU

An intimate bar over 2 floors. There is outside sitting at the rear as well as a few tables at the front. Pieminister pies and mash are on the menu alongside an extensive foreign bottle collection. 2 real ciders or a cider and perry kept in a fridge. The guest beers are from micros as well as more established breweries and include RedWillow, Saltaire, First Chop and Seven Bro7hers. Look out for the complementary peanuts!

Costello's Bar

18 Goose Green, Altrincham WA14 1DW

A modern bar in the "Goose Green" are which has now become a center for small bars and restaurants. It is the brewery tap for Dunham Massey brewery. There are seven handpumps serving a variety of Dunham Massey beers. Situated in a modern retail unit it has smart clean decor with a mixture of low & high level free standing tables & chairs. There are sheltered outside tables for smokers. Every Monday night is Quiz Night see their Facebook page for latest details on question topics & the size of the "Killer Pot"! Winner of Trafford & Hulme CAMRA Pub of The Year for 2012 & 2013 and runner up in Greater Manchester Pub Of The Year 2013.