One of the finest pubs in the Greater Manchester area. The beer is uniformly excellent, and the choice is outstanding. In fact, there's so much choice it's like an all-year-round beer festival. The staff are friendly and frequently funny. The pub is wonderfully Victorian both inside and out and is a joy to sit in.

The only significant downside is the unfortunate placement of the M60 motorway right at the back of the pub, which makes sitting in the cobbled area/pub 'garden' outside a noisy and sometimes smelly affair. This is a shame as the outside area is pleasant otherwise, with lovely views of Stockport's famous viaduct.

The Crown is surely worth more than the 6.1 it's currently rated at. It sets the standard for beer in Stockport and most of the North West. This soft southern jessie gives it a 9.

I would second the thanks to The Cown for the Spitting Feathers trip, it will take some beating.
Just a note the say thank you to the Crown for organising a great day out! We had a great time on the Spitting Feathers brewery trip. It was very interesting to see where some of the beers that we like so much actually come from. It was a very enjoyable day with some very good Spitting Feathers beers, sausages and ribs!!! A trip to two pubs in Chester (reviews on their own sites) and then back to the Crown for a few more beers, the Pictish was lovely last night, thanks again.

I loved this pub in the summer. No football saturday and not fit to drive anywere so we walked over from Chorlton to have a look at it in winter. It made for a nice retro afternoon in warm pleasant surroundings with very good beer. Beats an afternoon in the Trafford Centre any time. Going to give it a tru for the NYE .A great stop on a cold winter walk. Mulled wine very welcome. Looks like one to remember for a summer evening with the KidsWent to Jacksons Boat this week and had Steak & Kidney Pud with a Pint. I wasn,t expecting anything out of the ordinary given the price but it was outstanding. Will be back for more soon.

the most unatractive barstaff i have seen in a while,what a bunch of hillbillys with an obese greek landlord who walks with a limp.only go if you want to be an extra in an episode of the MUNSTERSAlways a good number of real ales in good condition and for sensible money. Facers DHB a big favourite of mine. Free bands on Saturday and Sunday and a mature trouble free environment. Best pub in Alty by a mile.Ok pub. It does have a lot of beer but it isn't always kept well and if you are unlucky and get a dodgy pint the staff will never believe you and refuse to take it back.

The bands on a weekend are good and it's a huge pub so always plenty of space to sit down. The quiz on a Wednesday is a bit basic and normally doesn't start until after any football that is on.

First time visitor to the Magnet and left with mixed feelings about the place.

Good points: A reasonable selection of ales at affordable prices. A pint of Abbeydale Smoked Porter was sampled and enjoyed. Service was swift and polite, the young fellow behind the bar appearing enthusiastic about the beer on offer.

Bad points: Zero atmosphere, tired decor and uncomfortable seating. The pub could have been warmer, a distinct chill permeated the building.

I feel this establishment is a work in progress, a visit sometime in the future may change my opinion.Tried again following chad`s comment on his wife going in on her own I often go out alone before meeting friends and find it very difficult finding pubs that I am comfortable in, the magnet is NOT one of them. Never againQuite simply one of the best pubs in Greater Manchester, never mind Stockport. Sure, the decor isn't going to win prizes, but I think the range and quality of the beer speaks for itself - cellar lady Sarah is simply one of the best in the region. The pub has a great atmosphere, friendly regulars and absolutely wonderful staff. The pool table is only 50p and the beer prices (both draft and bottled) are incredibly reasonable.

A requirement for any pub crawl in Stockport - it often features as a starting point for our Manchester trips. If only Heaton Norris station still existed!

Marstons Pedigree, Burton Bitter and a guest, Hobgoblin Yo-Ho-Ho (£2.45), on draught, the latter being OK. Very much aimed at the food market.Was in here last night and the bar staff are shocking! I've been a barman for 9 years and ordered a pint of Peroni. When it came it was a couple of inches shy of a pint. When I asked for it to be topped up he refused and then went on to demonstrate that it was in fact a pint but ended up proving himself wrong and yet he still would not top it up. I have never experienced anything like it. I used to go in fairly regularly during the summer and had no problems. It would seem that it's under new management. Managers who can't even perform the simple act of pouring a pint!Cannot believe how much the atmosphere has improved in this pub. New management trying different themes. Much nicer vibe in there now

best belgian beer selection for miles around (well, apart from le trappiste nearby) and very knowledgeable staff. Complaining about the prices or lack of music is utterly missing the point. Took the wife for a quiet drink. Two 250ml beers cost nearly £9.00. Two girls serving hadn't a clue about which beer was light/dark etc. Be prepared to pay a fortune for a seat in a cold shopping precinct.Agree with previous two posters. Lost all the atmopshere and ramped up the prices beyond belief. Disappointing really. Only ended up in here on Boxing Day as other bars were closed and my experience confirmed what others had already told me.