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I was in here a few months back on a (very) quiet Tuesday lunchtime. I was directed (shepherded?) into a tiny back room by the woman greeter sort working on the door then after 10 minutes wait whilst the other 2 staff/owners generally faffed about, I gave up and went to the Crown. Guys - if it's not busy then why not have Mrs Shepherdess serve some customers????????!!!! Shame really, as it is a beautiful pub and when I managed to get serve on a previous visit - decent beer too. Must try harder on the basics boys!
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Fine traditional Robinsons pub with a multi-roomed layout, included in CAMRA's National Inventory of historic pub interiors for its glassed in bar and floor tiling.
Also of note is the grandfather clock and a small snug reached through the bar, which apparently is by invitation only - you're expected to ask rather than just walking through the bar.
I was slightly disappointed by some effort to adopt a more contemporary feel - in particular background music, which was a bit loud and some French bistro-style posters that I thought looked out of place.
The pub is highly regarded for its lunchtime food apparently.
The pub has an informative website - worth reading if you want to know more about the pubs history and facilities.
Worth seeking out - close to the Market Square in the old part of Stockport.
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Classic pub with a wonderful interior. Serving most of the Robinsons range in tip-top condition.
The food looked great too....I think I'll eat there next time!
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Very good pub with interesting interior. Very busy on a Saturday afternoon. Good food including many veggie options. Three Robinsons pumps - Hatters, Unicorn & Tom Cat. Had excellent pint of Hatters.
Worth tracking down.
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Can't really add any more than the last review other than to reiterate it really is a classic pub.
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A genuine classic; RogerB has highlighted many of the interior features including the snug only accessible thru the bar (one suspects that may be just for the inner circle, haha), but note also the lovely rounded wooden sash-work windows around the bar, and black/white floor tiles.
Very popular for food, and starts filling with diners almost from opening time (12:00), includes good-looking specials menu at ~£8.00.
The handpumps are on the rear wall of the bar, dispensing Robinsons in top condition. If the pub is very busy the bar area can be a little congested and make the route to the loo something of a ‘corridor’, but this a small price to pay for retention of originality in a great pub.
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A very interesting pub, well worth a detour to visit. My husband enjoyed the beers served in here - they certainly seem well-kept. Top marks to the bar staff who remember details - despite being on our first visit, when I bought a second round, the barman remembered I didn't take ice in my drink. Such a refreshing change from the numerous places where the staff automatically ask if you want ice but don't bother listening to your answer. Only a little thing I know, but its the small details that go towards making a great pub - which the Arden Arms is.
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Superb traditional layout pub, with a friendly welcome, excellently kept Robbies ales and great food. A true gem.
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This classic pub is on the CAMRA Inventory for historic and unique pub interiors and is well worth a detour to visit. Situated down the hill from the Old Market and round the back of Asda’s it doesn’t look particularly enticing from the outside, just a plain brick turn of the century corner pub. The interior is however a bit special. Divided into several rooms each with its own character including one that can only be accessed by going through the bar itself although I wasn’t brave enough to march through to get there.
The bar itself resembles an old shop front with a partly glazed service area and serving hatches to the bars eitehr side.
To the right of the bar is a small plain public bar with dart board, various board games and a basic widescreen TV. Various old pictures on the wall include one of the pub itself that confirms that little, if anything, has changed over the years. Note the old calling bells dotted about behind the seats (not sure if they still work).
At the opposite end of the pub is the large Millfield Room which is actually 2 rooms with dividing doors that can separate the room when necessary. The room houses an impressive old grandfather clock, plenty of old pictures and mirrors and original fireplaces. Note the numbered doors, part of the original licensing laws where all rooms in a pub had to be numbered and listed for their purpose. In the area by the bar are some more interesting pictures including a contorted view of the interior and its customers. Several certificates have been warded for its beers and interior and these adorn the walls.
The beers come from the local Robinsons brewery a few hundred yards down the road, usually 3 on pump.
Outside is a small open air lobby that it probably best left for the smokers but to the rear is a large courtyard with several benches and stable outbuildings largely intact from its old coaching inn days.
An absolute treat and a must visit pub for anyone in the area.
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Stockport has a few high quality public houses. That this is the best of them speaks volumes.Magnificent.
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Every aspect of this pub is top notch. They even manage to make Robinson's beer drinkable, which is no small achievement!
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They Don't make them like this anymore!A fantastic and unique atmosphere.The Robinson's ales were on fine form on my last visit
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Superb classic pub with legendary interior and decor. The Robinsons ales are excellent - especially Double Hop very tasty! Good food too - The Brie and Grape sandwiches are recommended. Well worth a look. An absolute gem.
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All the quirks of this place contribute to a very special public house.In addition the Robinson's Ale is fantastic and they usually have a choice of cask beers on at any one time.One of the very best pubs in and around the Manchester area
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Not in the same league as the Marble arch, but never the less a good venue. Nice pint of Robinson Unicorn, Double Hop and another one.
Unusual "snug" that you have to access through the middle of the bar while staff are serving.
Few wierd people in when we called
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Superb! Robinsons always served in tip-top condition. Excellent - and real - food. Fantastic traditional pub interior. A must do whenever in Stockport.
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Good food and all home made. Beer is always top notch with a good variety supporting the standard Robinson's offerings.
Landlord will take the p**s out of you on demand!
The interior is stunning and (I think) on CAMRA's protected interior listing (Rightly so)
No smoking at lunchtiime in the dining half of the pub.
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Food is excellent; also one of few places in Stockport that offers Robinson's double hop on draught. Children are allowed in the beer garden, which is a bonus for me.
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Quite simply a magnificent establishment
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Fantastic pub.The Robinson's is top notch and the interior has bucketloads of character.Its also a very friendly crowd in here.Its can get fairly cramped so arrive early if you're not one for standing up.Only slightly less fantastic than the Marble Arch in the centre of Manchester!A must!
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Great beer, friendly staff, first rate food that is affordable, what more can you ask? An excellent pub well worth a visit.
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Excellent pub. They did the catering for my Mum's 60th a couple of months ago and it was stunning. Recently won CAMRA's Regional award for best pub in the North West.
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This is a marvellous pub.A terrific pint of Robinsons as well as a selction of other real ales.The interior has a great feel to it and the atmosphere is lively,jovial and friendly (though i've only ever visited it on a Saturday I have to say).Also free butties were handed round for hungry drinkers on my visits to the pub
James - 10 Nov 2004 23:07 |
Surprised this one wasn't listed already! Winner of numerous CAMRA awards for tasty Robinson's beer, top food and great surroundings, the Arden Arms is a real gem of a pub.
Steve King and Joe Quinn are the blokes responsible for rejuvinating this pub back to the high quality establishment it was back in the days of Jack May, before a series of less than able landlords ran it into the ground. The pub now gleams, with all of its original interior restored and a lovely beer garden out the back. Friendly, well cared for, with great beer & great food - and an award winner too. Can't ask for much more.
Andy - 26 Aug 2004 15:00 |
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