Dog Friendly — Pubs in Stockport
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Found 29 dog friendly pubs in Stockport
Spinning Top
20 Wellington Road South, Stockport SK4 1AA
Handily located for the next-door Garrick Theatre. A somewhat spartan interior is broken up by red columns and a smattering of tables, and sofas. Fixed seating is set on the perimeter of the spacious room, the bar is on the right side. Coffees and teas are available, supplemented by three changing cask guest ales (mainly local brews, including one pump dispensing Tatton Blonde as their 'house beer'), two ciders and a perry (courtesy of Merrylegs), additional to these are an interesting selection of bottles, and a good selection of keg lagers and German beers. Styling itself as Stockport's premier live music venue, the music features on three or four nights a week, including most Thursdays. The pub has a display of local artists' works on its walls. Entertainment is not just limited to bands (the Removal Men play there), but it has also encompassed a variety of acts in the recent past.
Dr. Feelgood
10-11 Market Place, Stockport SK1 1EW
Joe Patten of nearby Cracked Actor acquired this to become an American-themed diner styled as Dr Feelgoods. Occasional live music; two pinball machines. History: Re-opened as Dr Feelgood on 21/5/2021 after Remedy closed for good 18/12/2020.
Petersgate Tap
19a St Petersgate, Stockport SK1 1EB
A family pub based in an old betting shop, run by Alan and Chris Gent. Set over two floors, downstairs the style is fairly modern with a continental feel to the bar area. Recycled solid oak-topped tables, with a mix of seating sit under interesting posters and breweriana on the walls. Six handpumps adorn the bar, one of which is the house beer, Hawkshead Windermere Pale; four keg fonts including a dedicated font for Hawkshead Lakeland Lager, five guest cask beers and three guest keg or key-craft products are rotated. There is a cider fridge which carries a rotating three or four ciders and perries along with bottled ciders. Gins are a speciality, with a wide range from which to choose, plus other spirits and a good selection of red and white wine. Food in the form of pies is available, these are supplied by local butchers Littlewoods. Crisps and nuts are also available. The function room upstairs, can be reserved for free during the mid-week, and for a small charge on Friday and Saturday evenings. The room is ideal for meetings and parties. The room can accommodate approx. 60 people; there is a small stage at one end. Additionally 'pop-up' kitchens are held regularly upstairs when guest cooks come in on Saturdays to offer a range of hot food. Music is mainly on the last Friday of the month which coincides with Stockport's "Foodie Friday" plus there is an acoustic music evening every month on the 1st Friday and a quiz night every Tuesday, £20 bar tab to be won. A poetry and prose night meets on the first Wednesday every other month, (2018 dates: April, June, August, October, December). History: opened for business on 29/9/16 in former betting shop premises, a welcome sign of the regeneration of the Market Place area. In 2018, they were local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year runner up, and winner Cider Pub of the Year.
Stockport Cricket Club
75 Beech Road, Cale Green, Stockport SK3 8HD
Traditional sports pavilion with many period features and a bookable function room. Two crown bowling greens here. NB. Winter opening hours are displayed on this page, the Summer hours are these: 6-10 Mon-Fri; 2-11 Sat; 5-10 Sun
Stockport Ukranian Social Club
185 Buxton Road, Heaviley, Stockport SK2 7AA
Club set in a large Victorian mansion on the busy A6 arterial road. The frontage gives no clue to the size of the place, as a vast function hall has been tacked on to the rear in the 1970s. That said, the club has relatively small rooms, more like a traditional pub, although the room available for hire is of a decent size for family parties, etc. There is also a kitchen that can also be hired out with the events room. The bar is well equipped and a recently modernised beer dispensing system has been installed by Carlsberg. Guests may order and pay for drinks. No cask ale nor real ciders available.
Newbridge Lane Club
Tamworth Street, Portwood, Stockport SK1 2PB
Friendly staff and management, club open to non-members. The club is divided into four areas, three pleasantly decorated in a modern style. An open lounge area with ample seating and one slot machine. A darts room leads through to a snooker room with a full sized snooker table, both areas have seating. The fourth area is a beautiful manicured award winning beer garden. "Beer Garden of the Year 2018" (Stockport Pubs & Clubs). Club organises weekend barbecues, an annual charity fun day, regular music events including tribute acts, etc. There is no function room to hire, but members can book the lounge for celebrations/funerals etc. Quite well hidden away behind housing on Newbridge Lane.
Wellington
59-61 Wellington Road South, Stockport SK1 3RU
Fronting the busy A6 road, and opposite the former Grand Central complex, this comfortable and welcoming pub has been created out of two shop units. The exterior has full-height windows either side of the entrance; these can be opened in warmer weather to create a cafe feel to the place. Inside you will find exposed structural steelwork married to bare brick walls, and sanded wooden flooring; these are coupled to displays of clocks (none showing the right time, incidently), bookshelves, old radios, and plenty of mirrors. Two wood-burning stoves add warmth in cooler periods. The front room has a mix of dining room furniture and sofas, then down three steps you get to the "Snubbery" which is a more intimate and relaxing space - this has sofas and coffee tables. This also gives access to the toilets, and to the outside drinking yard, dubbed the "Courtyard". A TV above the front room fireplace usually shows music videos. Weekends see entertainment in the form of a DJ soul and Motown evening on Friday, and live artists performing on Saturdays. Lunchtime food is planned for the future. History: opened by owners Lee and Donna on 14/5/18 in former William Hill betting shop premises.
Project 53
22 Market Place, Stockport SK1 1EU
Set in former retail premises opposite the imposing Victorian market hall. Owned by Cheshire brewer, Mobberley Brewhouse, the conversion runs the full depth of the ground floor of the building. A rustic interior has been created with grey decor mixing with bare boards, and a liberal spreading of reclaimed planking to adorn walls and form the bar. High seating and an open space for vertical drinking at the front leads to the bar set to the left, it has a wall of eleven key-keg taps behind it. To balance this there are three handpulls for cask prominently placed on the bar. Mostly a stand-up area in front of the bar with the wooden barrels being used as tables. To the rear are normal height tables and seating as befits a more relaxed environment. Beyond this in a vestibule is the pizza kitchen; here light streams in from the rear aspect to illuminate the area. Food consists of pizzas only, although snacks, nuts etc are available from the bar. The unusual name is because both the bar and Mobberley Brewhouse lie just north of the 53rd degree line of latitude. Dogs are permitted at all times - children only until 7pm! History: opened for business on 16/8/18.
Angel Inn
20 Market Place, Stockport SK1 1EY
Re-opened in late 2018 after a 67 year period of being closed in its original guise (as a Bell's Brewery tied house). Locally owned and run by local people who care about cask beer and the environment in which it is presented. They have totally transformed the redundant space, and a former shop next door in to a multi-room pub. Very well decorated with a mix of plain colours, married with wood panelling here and there. A sunken seating area with real fire and sofas adds an air of comfort and class to the establishment. The extensive yard will be a drinking area-cum-entertainment space where it is planned that bands will play from time to time. A most welcome further addition to the drinking scene in Stockport. History: opened 23/11/18.
Enigma
8 St Petersgate, Stockport SK1 1HD
Fairly spartan interior with bare-brick walls on one side of the room complemented by a rustic half-timbered wall on the other. Wooden barrels are dotted around to be used as tables. History: Opened 1/2/2020 in converted shop premises.
Arden Arms
23 Millgate, Stockport SK1 2LX
Stockport CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2009. Grade II listed and on CAMRA’s National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors, the Arden’s distinctive curved, glazed bar, its hidden snug (accessed by going through the bar, and said to be one of only four such snugs in the UK), chandeliers and grandfather clock create a Victorian ambience. Gourmet lunches (Mon-Fri 12-2.30, 12-4 Sat/Sun), quiz nights and wine tastings, however add a contemporary touch. Conveniently close to Stockport’s historic market and the Peel Centre shops, the place is abuzz at lunchtimes, but more intimate in the evenings. The cellars retain body niches in the walls, testament to the building’s former use as a mortuary. A recently added smoking lounge, and a beautiful courtyard where live music is played on occasions gives you views of the old stables and outbuildings. An unmissable gem. In Feb 2017 a blue plaque was attached to the building to honour Elizabeth Raffald; her nephew built Arden Arms and she is buried at the nearby St Mary's church. She was a tremendous innovator and produced the first town directory for Manchester and Salford in 1772 amongst other things.
Armoury
31 Shaw Heath, Edgeley, Stockport SK3 8BD
This Victorian pub was refitted in the 1920s and remains largely intact since then, with a host of original fittings and evidence of ownership by the old Bell’s Brewery still evident in the interior glasswork. There really is a room for everyone in this pub - there is a bright, brassy lounge, drinking lobby, complete with its own bar counter, a darts room at the back and an excellent traditional vault, arguably one of the best in town. The sense of tradition is heightened by the frequent sight of a cask of the powerful Old Tom on the bar counter. The lounge walls feature memorabilia of the Cheshire Regiment. Convenient for Edgeley Park football ground with bar food often available when Stockport County are at home (and pub will open 30 mins earlier too). Outside at the back is a good, secluded beer garden, which can be quite a suntrap in the summer months. The Armoury has a more mature clientele, with a strong community involvement, and friendly and knowledgeable staff. Darts are very much a feature here; nine teams play here often with two leagues playing the same night. A Social Club organises outings, party nights, artist nights and a Christmas outing for the pensioners amongst the events. The upstairs room sometimes hosts live music sessions. The commitment to quality shines through in every aspect of the operation here. Its success gives the lie to those pub pundits who say this type of pub has no future. Stockport CAMRA branch Pub of the Year runner-up in 2007.
Bakers Vaults
Market Place, Stockport SK1 1ES
This excellent market pub has a unique atmosphere being both cosy and relaxed yet lively and vibrant. Reinvigorated by a thorough refurbishment in mid-2014 by the pub-trio of Jonny Booth, Jamie Langrish and Rupert Hill, who also run pubs in Manchester’s Northern Quarter pubs Gullivers, and Castle, the Eagle Inn in Salford, and, historically, the Parlour in Chorlton. Although merely a single, large room, it is an architecturally impressive space. This Grade II listed building (originally styled as the George and Dragon) and was built around 1775 on the foundations of the old Stockport castle. The original building, demolished in the late 19th century, was renamed the Bakers Vaults and rebuilt in the ‘gin palace’ style. The bohemian feel is enhanced by high ceilings and feature arch windows, the general decor, decorated in a grey and dark blue colour scheme, with the central bar towards the back of the building giving the building a spaciousness it once lacked. Behind that bar is a small lounge-type area with low leather sofas for those who wish to escape the bustle of the main area. It is one of the very few Robinsons houses to serve guest ales (these being supplied through Titanic Brewery of Burslem). The guest beers tend to include a dark ale; a strong IPA; and a pale session beer. The cider is Westons Old Rosie. Live music Jazz / Blues plays on Sundays 3-6, and occasional Thursdays 8-11. NB a dress code applies: no jogging bottoms or sportswear (any sport). Dogs and children: both are allowed, inside and outside, the latter until 9pm.
Blossoms
2 Buxton Road, Heaviley, Stockport SK2 6NU
An excellent, unspoilt local, the interior incorporates a vault, front lounge and very cosy snug around the central bar. Given a makeover by Robinson's in 2012 turning it into one of their ‘Ale Shrine’ pubs, giving it a striking decor and an air of elegance. At the rear the now disused cobbled street sports benches for outside drinking, whilst ingeniously the former outside gents toilet is now the smoking area. A large function room is to be found upstairs. This pub is one of the real ale highlights of Stockport offering superb examples of the Robinson's ales on offer. Built as a coaching house in the 18th century, The Blossoms is reported to be an exit place for an escape tunnel from Bramall Hall and was used for the planning meetings when designing St Georges Church, located a short walk along the A6. The pub has excellent service, a warm friendly atmosphere and is well worth a visit. When available, the Trooper beer alternates bar space with Double Hop.
Boars Head
2 Vernon Street, Market Place, Stockport SK1 1TY
A multi-roomed pub with a genuine cosy, town-centre feel. Owners, Samuel Smith spent a fair amount of money and time some years ago restoring this pub to what it may have looked like. The front room is divided into a sparsely furnished public lounge to the right, on the left side is a more substantial, comfortably furnished room. The latter is fitted out with cushioned pews, high-back chairs, and stools. To the rear is a second lounge (that used to function as a music room) with a decked, outside area leading off. Coal fires on winter days add warmth and ambience. Tends to attract a mature clientele.
Chestergate
66 Chestergate, Stockport SK1 1NP
Prominent and rather grand-looking former Wilson's house by Mersey Square. Opened out some years ago, yet plenty of comfortable seating around the bar area. Had sold only keg beers for many, many years until mid-2014, then again in 2019, when it dipped its tentative toe in the water to try a real ale. Such was the positive reaction to cask, that following a thorough refurbishment in late-2014, a further beer was added. Often has a lively atmosphere. History: 1937 house let to Walker & Homfray's Brewery by the Palatine Bottling Co, originally a Stopford's Brewery house rebuilt in 1896; latterly conveyed to Wilsons Brewery in March 1968.
Crown Inn
154 Heaton Lane, Stockport SK4 1AR
A multi-award winning free house, so no wonder the Crown is a busy pub, especially in the evenings. A choice of eight or so mostly changing beers are usually to be had, making it one of the town's more interesting cask ale outlets. Four neatly decorated rooms radiate from the busy bar, two compact snugs, a large lounge with feature overmantle. Lastly to the right is an overspill room with plenty of standing space plus a pool table. The atmosphere is one of friendly professionalism aided by knowledgeable staff. Live music is a feature of weekends, with the large yard and attractive outdoor seating area to the rear often show-casing larger acts such as local rock bands, folk, acoustic and more. It serves too as a beer garden and barbecue area. This space has an outdoor bar that operates during the music events (no cask ale served from here though).
Duke of York
113 Buxton Road, Heaviley, Stockport SK2 6LR
A three-storey multi-room pub that has been converted into semi-open plan whilst retaining distinct areas. Refurbished in late 2021 in a ‘modern traditional’ style, using a warm and welcoming palette of greys, creams and browns, with lots of natural wood, too. The focus of the pub is now is family-friendly and as an eating venue. Three rooms are served by a central bar on the right – a cosy snug, front right, a large lounge, with plenty of padded fixed seating, running from front to back on the left, and at the rear the former games room has been converted into a dining room. At the back there is an extensive paved drinking area, which will eventually be served by an outside bar. In past times, it had an off-on-off relationship with cask ale often due to poor sales, in fact the pub was keg-only for a period in 2013-14.
Hope Inn
118 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris, Stockport SK4 2LL
It offers six cask ales, four of which were formerly brewed in-house at the Hope's very own micro-brewery, ‘Fool Hardy Ales’ (www.foolhardyales.co.uk). That name is nod to the past history of the Hope which started life as a Hardy's Crown Ales brewery house; this was then acquired by Bass. Owner, Martin has worked in the past with Outstanding Brewery's Dave Porter, and indeed Dave installed the micro-brewery here. Other changing ales from breweries across the country are available, alongside foreign draught and bottled beers. There's a real cider too. Two compact rooms, vault to left with a small games room to the rear of that. In the games area you will find a table football machine, a retro arcade video game, and a classic pinball machine. The more comfortably appointed lounge with raised-seating area is to the right. Throughout is done in a modern decor with lovely polished wood floors. Lunches in the form of cold pies were available, these were being served Sun-Thu noon till 8, Fri-Sat noon till 7. Note: brewery tours of the former in-house Fool Hardy Brewery used to take place on a Thursday evening.
Magnet
51 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris, Stockport SK4 1HJ
This is a family-run, award-winning establishment that focuses on quality and choice. Boasting fourteen handpumps for beer, complemented by up to twelve craft keg beers, and a large foreign bottled range. Digital beer boards display all current beers on sale. It has a bustling vault to the left, leading to a lower pool room (where you can view the micro-brewery), and a series of rooms separated by arched 'magnet' doorways on the right. An extensive outdoor area, part-covered, part open, allows drinkers to marvel at Stockport's historic railway viaduct. The twin-storey beer terrace and function room are well used and popular. The upstairs room opens at busy times and weekends; a pizza vendor operates every Friday evening from 5.30pm. The in-house microbrewery produces seasonal ales, it opened on 14/11/14 to coincide with the pub's fifth birthday since re-opening as a free-house. History: within 22 months of being rescued from failure, the rejuvenated Magnet won acclaim as both CAMRA Regional and Branch Pub of the Year for the years 2011, 2015, and 2020.
Navigation
1 Manchester Road, Heaton Norris, Stockport SK4 1TY
Beartown Brewery’s only pub in Stockport was built to service the workers from the flourmill next door and the bargees on the nearby now closed and filled-in canal who finished their journey with a well earned pint. Now located on the busy Lancashire Hill roundabout this former local pub of the year was prior to this once managed by Manchester United’s Alex Stepney. The pub subsequently fell on hard times but was saved by Beartown and is now the only real ale pub on Lancashire Hill. The central bar services both the lounge in which daily newspapers are provided and the smaller vault which has a pool table. The outside drinking area to the rear is invitingly entitled the Bear Garden. History: 1949 became a Wilsons Brewery house following merger with Walker & Homfray's Brewery, originally was a Daniel Clifton & Co house.
Nursery
258 Green Lane, Heaton Norris, Stockport SK4 2NA
As you walk in the door of this 1930s pub, the door mat beneath your feet proudly proclaims that this was CAMRA’s National Pub of the Year in 2001 and looking around you can see why. Off the lobby area there is a main lounge which serves as a dining room at lunchtime and what was a smoking room. With a magnificent wood panelled interior the pub is on CAMRA’s National Inventory of Historic Interiors, it is now a Grade II listed building. Through a separate entrance to the side is the traditional vault and to the rear is a lovingly tended bowling green. There is nothing better than sitting with your pint watching a game on a warm summer's evening. Tucked away at the end of a cobbled street the Nursery is at the heart of the community, attracting a great mix of people to live music, quizzes, as well as local groups meeting in the function room upstairs. The quality of the pub goes without question and the Nursery is truly one of Stockport’s must-visit pubs! Voted local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2013.
Olde Vic
1 Chatham Street, Edgeley, Stockport SK3 9ED
The first Stockport pub to offer a changing range of guest beers and still flying the flag (or two in the Vic’s case) for choice and quality, as evidenced by the pump clip ‘ceiling’ above the bar. This is a tight ship affably run by larger than life licensee Steve Brannan. No swearing rules are strictly enforced but this is an easy-going pub with a warm welcome for everyone. To the rear of the pub is a stepped marquee covered area that may be available for private functions during the summer months, and effectively doubles the size of what is quite a tiny pub. An outside bar can be brought into use when very busy. Six handpumps dispense an ever-changing range of guest beers, mostly focusing upon local micro-breweries. Details of these are displayed on the "pumpotron" TV screen. You can also sample three different ales in third-of-a-pint measures for the price of a pint. One handpump is reserved for guest ciders; the cider choice is dependent upon the season. Supervised internet access is available. Alternate Weds are folk music nights. While the interior is basically open-plan, it has a multi-room feel and the cosy atmosphere is enhanced by the open fire in the winter months. The atmosphere is enhanced by the decoration in classic 1930s junk shop style with memorabilia from forgotten eras adorning the walls, shelves and any other available area - all tastefully done and providing interesting topics of conversation, with Steve being able to provide a history of most, if not all, of the items on view. All together this is a fine must-visit pub! Note the pub is only open in the evenings. Sunday closing time may vary. On other days, last entry is 10.30pm. From mid-2017: open from 12.30 on Saturdays when Stockport County are playing at home, with hot pies also available pre and post-match.
Cocked Hat
2 Market Place, Stockport SK1 1EW
Located just behind Stockport’s famous indoor market, with the front door facing the main entrance of St. Mary’s church (the churchyard was used as a location in the 1960s film "A Taste of Honey"). To the left is the bar and a standing drinking area, to the right is a larger room (originally two rooms) where plenty of seating is available for the visitor to take in the many photos that adorn the walls of old Stockport and its market. Up to five guest ales, typically from national breweries. There are blackboards with tasting notes to help pick the right ale for you. Described by licensees Sarah and Dave Wiltshire as a real pub for real people, serving real ale. Even the music is real, with "proper musicians" performing every Friday and Saturday. Simple, keenly priced pub food was introduced October 2021, including all-day breakfasts, jacket potatoes, traditional main courses, pizzas, and giant filled Yorkshire puddings on Sundays.
Plough
197 Shaw Heath, Shaw Heath, Stockport SK2 6QZ
Small traditional, comfortable and welcoming terraced former Wilsons house reached by some steps from the street (disabled access via side doors). Mainly opened-out with the bar slightly off to the right, in front of which is a seating area and a real fire. To the left is a modest well-kept lounge, with a games area behind that, boasting two pool tables. No fewer than three pool teams play out of the Plough, with landlord, Nick Aldred, himself a keen participant, so if you like to play pool, this is the place for you. To the rear is probably the most picturesque beer garden in the Borough of Stockport. No real ale since November 2017, although there are plans to reintroduce it in summer 2018. One changing guest ale was available from Enterprise Inn's list, typically this was Sharp's Doombar.
Queens Head
12 Little Underbank, Stockport SK1 1JT
The Queens or 'Turner's Vaults' as it is sometimes referred to, is a much-prized Stockport hostelry dating back to at least the 1790's. It still maintains its three-room layout with the front narrow bar room including alcoves and a grandfather clock; the small snug tucked in the middle of the pub and at the back a quieter more comfortable room that might be used for meetings. The decor includes plenty of wooden panels and wood flooring, while around the walls are pictures of Victorian characters, old advertisements and mirrors. The snug has a stove 'wood burner' for those cold days and it helps keep things cosy when in use. This Samuel Smith pub does some lunchtime snacks but it is primarily a busy drinker's pub serving the cheapest pint in Stockport (excepting the odd Wetherspoon offer) To sum up, this is a pub where traditional service and ambience take centre stage.
Railway
1 Avenue Street, Portwood, Stockport SK1 2BZ
This multi CAMRA-award winning pub is situated opposite the Peel Centre. It looks ordinary from the outside, but once inside it quickly becomes apparent this is a far from ordinary pub. A warm welcome awaits both the regular and the stranger from the friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff. A single L-shaped bar serves a large lounge area. Seven permanent cask ales are complemented by three guests (always including a mild) plus a vast choice of foreign beers are waiting to be sampled. A very pleasant sun-trap of a beer garden is to the side of the pub, its walls providing a degree of privacy from the main road. Local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2007 and also Cider Pub of the Year multiple times. History: Originally called the Railway, it went through various incarnations (Byrons, Cheekies), before reverting to its original name when rescued by the Porter Brewing Company. The Railway in the name was the Cheshire Lines Committee, whose former tracks are buried beneath the nearby M60. Leaving after an always-enjoyable session you'll swear that you hear the sound of a passing train rather than the traffic noise!
Red Bull
14 Middle Hillgate, Stockport SK1 3AY
This imposing pub with its white exterior and well-worn front steps has long been locally popular besides being a favourite on the ‘Hillgate Stagger’. It had a substantial refurbishment in 2008 when the outside toilets became a thing of the past. It is still a genuine pub but it has made a few concessions to twenty-first century trends. There has been an extension on the left side into the adjacent building to allow a more significant eating area. The pub has six different areas including the space in front of the facing long bar and some areas have signs such as ‘The Snug’ and ‘The Old Cottage’. There is plenty of seating of various kinds and pictures of old Stockport and rural scenes adorn the walls with a TV screen to the right of the bar. The two standard Robinson's beers are usually supplemented by the seasonal ale of the time. For sustenance full menus are provided (lunch and evening) plus daily specials at competitive prices. The Red Bull certainly aims to maintain its flagship operation within the Robinson's Estate.
Swan with Two Necks
36 Princes Street, Stockport SK1 1RY
Narrow-fronted with a mock-Tudor facade. Mercifully saved from a failed shopping scheme then rejuvenated in late 2008 by a young couple with ideas and obvious vigour. Impressively panelled throughout in light oak to a familiar Robinsons house-style, with labelled doors to match. From the front door there is a vault; then the bustling bar-corridor; a cosy, button-back seating snug with a feature sky-light; and at the rear a further small lounge-cum-diner. Outside is a compact, walled drinking area. Following some external refurbishment works in 2018 the outside rear areas including boundary wall, railings, and gate were all improved to provide an enclosed beer garden with a large awning. The former outside toilets were also improved and incorporated in the main structure at that time. All of this backed up by quality food served 12-3 Mon-Sat. Cider is Westons Old Rosie.