The Magnet Inn
Wellington Road North SK4 1HJ Tel 0161 429 6287
G Lesley Watts
F No food
O Mon - Wed 4 - 11, Thur - Sun 12 - 11
CP
G (Digital Games - pool table, 2 dart boards, various board games)
TV - none
M - Jukebox
D - good - no steps
BWV Feb 2010 Beerworks Brainwash, Downton Marynka, Peerless - Gold; Quartz Blonde, Roosters Apres, Salopian Icon, Saltaire Cascade, Skinners Splendid Tackle, Thornbridge Equinox, Raven, Quartz Blonde; Wharfebank Camfell Flame, Gwynt Valley Scrumpy
Graham Privett February 2010
I'll come clean, I'm a Stockport supporter, but we needed a quick write up so here you are. Why not be the first away fans to visit, write a proper independent review, and send in a nice photo of the pub with you standing outside? |
Following the sudden closure of Ye Olde Woolpack, we welcome Stockport's newest addition (13 Nov 09) to an already excellent real ale town. Beer policy first - 14 (count 'em) ever changing hand pumps. Porter, stout and real cider guaranteed. The variety of ale is amazing, just check out what was on when I visited. As if that isn't enough, there is also an extensive selection of American, German and Belgian bottles beers. Although the pub is just getting up and running, it's already gaining a reputation for excellent ale, great service, and County supporters are increasingly finding themselves being drawn to the Magnet both pre and post match. The Magnet has been a Coaching Inn / Pub since 1840, and has been tastefully renovated, leaving many of the original features intact, such as the fireplaces. As you enter the only door, there is a large room to your right, which has a jukebox and provides access to a well sheltered smoking area, which although small, does have room enough for a table and chairs. To your left is a smaller room, more popular with the locals, and which provides access to the rather splendid games room down a few steps at the far end. There you will find 2 dart boards, a pool table, card tables etc. The walls are adorned with ale-related memorabilia, local, national and even international. One wall has been completely dedicated to discarded pump clips. |
The pub is pretty much run by Lesley and her family, and there are plans to install a microbrewery in the cellar later this year. If you are "doing Stockport" both pre and post match, or staying the weekend, you might also like to check out the Railway which faces the Magnet on the opposite side of the A6, which usually has up to 5 ales to choose from. I'll be honest though, if you end up in the Magnet, I doubt you'll want to move on.
Away fans are most welcome and there is plenty of room for all. The secret isn't quite out yet (Feb 2010), so get in before it gets too busy. If travelling by train, simply exit the main exit at the station, follow the road down to McDonalds, and get the 192 bus (every 2 mins). The driver will tell you where to get off (just 4 or 5 stops).
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