The Lloyds Hotel, Chorlton cum Hardy - pub details
Address: 617 Wilbraham Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 9AN [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 6968)
Trafford Park (1.6 miles), Humphrey Park (2.2 miles), Deansgate (2.7 miles)
Brewery: JW Lees and Co (Brewers)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served, Real ale
Pub suggested by Angie Taylor on 7 Mar 2004
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> Current user rating: 6.0/10 (rated by 12 users)
> Local guide: Manchester pub guide
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user reviews of the Lloyds Hotel, Chorlton cum Hardy
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| Hi- I am a fan of this pub. The limited choice of real bitter, is the only thing that lets it down. The JWLees did used to be a bit variable, but it HAS improved a lot. The ambience, staff, and live entertainment, are all excellent. I don't understand why this site has reviews from 5 years ago, -and even one from 20 years ago!?- when pubs can change so quickly. The Lloyds has been very good since Marek took over as landlord a few years ago. davetaylorbluespiano - 27 May 2009 01:50 |
| Yeah but it's a Lees pub, so the beer is shite! doncaosdelanada - 9 Apr 2009 06:44 |
| If you're looking for a traditional British pub with a modern twist, plus live music, friendly staff and sensibly-priced drinks, The Lloyd's fits the bill. A few years ago this attractive redbrick Victorian building accommodated a decidedly dodgy boozer known as Edwards, where you were scrutinised by overly-fierce bouncers, and rejected for having 'the wrong kind of shoes,' (despite wearing smart clothes), whilst women dressed like hookers, accompanied by hollow-cheeked, slack-jawed inbred males were allowed entry. Thankfully it was given a complete overhaul when the JW Lees team took over, and the pub began a new lease of life with a more relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, and a broader range of customers. What is probably most appealing about the Lloyd's is its layout. It's far more homely in appearance than you might expect of a standard pub. The main space is divided up by half-height partition walls, giving the geeling of cosy semi-private snugs, whilst not actually separating you from the rest of the room. There are comfortable leather sofas, and deep armchairs throughout, as well as tables of varying dimensions to accommodate parties of all sizes. In the daytime, pleasant recorded music is played at a comfortable volume in the background, allowing for easy conversation. (Someone behind the bar has a particular fondness for the 'Moon Safari' album by Air, which gives things a pleasant chilled vibe). As the sun sets, the staff come round and light candles on the tables and in hanging lanterns in doorways and above the bar. The main lights are dimmed to an intimate and flattering level, and in the winter a roaring log fire in the front of the pub adds to the flickering ambiance. To the rear of the pub, with a view of the bowling green, is the restaurant area, where you can enjoy updated takes on traditional meals whilst watching a sedate match on the green. The Lloyd's is an active supporter of live music, and hosts regular sessions showcasing local performers across a wide range of genres. Monday night is Irish folk with the Chorlton Fiddlers, and Thursday traditional blues-rock with the Bourbon Street Preachers. On the last Tuesday of every month, it's the Cajun Specials, where audience participation is welcome, if you feel like picking up a guiro or tambourine. There are also frequent guest performers from other genres, such as soul, jazz and even comedy pop. In addition, every Monday and Thursday night when the music is on, free food is provided (often a spicy sausage hot-pot). The bar staff here are particularly friendly and attentive, always remembering the favourite tipples of the regular customers, and practically having your drink ready for you before you even ask for it! In fact, there's very little I can say that's negative about The Lloyd's, except that when there's a football match on, sadly this takes precedence over all else, including the live music. Consequently both performers and audience are relegated to the smaller restaurant area for the evening. That said, sometimes the more intimate environment can actually be a lot of fun, so it all evens out ultimately. This is a pub I visit very often and have taken a lot of friends there, who have all now become regulars too. I think that fact speaks for itself. Girasol - 8 Apr 2009 14:57 |
| Things have changed somewhat since your last reviewers' comments. There is good food, Lees Bitter on draught with a Lees seasonal brew - currently a winter warmer, a good range of wines and cocktails and a popular menu. There is an Irish music session every monday, cajun session every last tuesday of the month, rhythm and blues from the Bourbon Street Preachers every Thursday, and live music every Friday and Saturday featuring mainly regionally based jazz combos but other styles including soul, rock, ska, klezmer etc. The staff are friendly and the pib has a much better atmosphere with locals of all ages calling for the music or just for a drink and a chat. trebor5 - 6 Jan 2009 20:39 |
| I WAS LAST IN THIS PUB AS FAR BACK AS 1980 WHEN I STAYED JUST DOWN THE ROAD FOR A WE SPELL ALL THOSE YEARS AGO, I HAD TRAVELLED DOWN LOOKING FOR A JOB IN MANCHESTER FROM SCOTLAND AT THE TIME. ANYHOW I RECALL IN SUMMER SITTING AT BACK THERE WAS A BOWLING GREEN IS IT STILL THEIR ? ANYHOW THE PUB SEEMED OK + I RECALL MEN PLAYING DARTS IN BAR ON A MANCHESTER BOARD. AND ALTHOUGH I WENT TO THE SEYMOUR HOTEL ABOUT 20 MINS OR SO WALK UP ROAD WHICH I LIKED, THIS ONE GUY JUST WANTED TROUBLE IN THERE BECAUSE I WAS FROM SCOTLAND HE SAID, AND I THEN GOT BARRED BECAUSE I EVENTUALLY RETALIATED, I MEAN WHAT CAN U DO IF SOMEONE STRIKES YOU, JUST STAND + LOOK. PS HIS NAME WAS I REMEMBER JIMMY BUT HE WAS A LOCAL GUY IN MANCHESTER, CHORLTON. BUT THE LlOYDS HOTEL WAS OK. STEVIE anonymous - 11 Oct 2007 00:00 |
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