The Lloyds Hotel, Chorlton cum Hardy - pub details
Address: 617 Wilbraham Road, Chorlton cum Hardy, Manchester, M21 9AN [map] [gmap]
Tel: 08721 077 077 (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: 5.4/10 (rated by 14 users)
> Local guide: Manchester pub guide
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user reviews of the Lloyds Hotel, Chorlton cum Hardy
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| After deliberating over whether to go in here due to the place stinking of urine the last time I had been in, we went in here for some lunch today and got quite a shock. When we approached the bar we were told that they had no draught lagers. Then I noticed a sign behind the bar stating that the credit card machine wasn't working so card payments were not being accepted. After ordering a bottle of lager and asking for a menu, we were told that the roast dinners weren't on but everything else was. This gave a choice of a burger, a fry up or a salad. My choice: drink the bottle of Corona and out the door. This used to be the best pub in Chorlton when Bass had it and Dave was the landlord. You couldn't move in the vault on a Sunday lunchtime and people used to travel in from outside Chorton. Then it was sold to whoever owns Edward's and £500,000 spent on turning it into a glorified dump, followed by even more spent by JW Lees on turning it into the hole it is now. No beer, no food, no customers, Mr Men books behind the bar. God help us. The barmaid had nice tits though. mr_buzzcut - 29 Apr 2010 16:26 |
| This pub used to be one of my favourites. However, the landlord has recently changed and the management now seems to consist of self-indulgent dilettantes. The atmosphere has changed completely. Now you get the impression that you are doing them a favour by them letting you drink in their pub. I for one will find somewhere else to drink, where the landlord understands the concept of hospitality. Bob51 - 7 Dec 2009 14:15 |
| 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 |
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