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Northumberland Arms, Marple Bridge (Thumb)

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64 Compstall Road, Marple Bridge, SK6 5HD (View on Google Map)
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  • Community Owned

A Community owned pub run by a group of enthusiastic local people who have worked hard to restore this cosy welcoming local pub to its former glory. Known as "The Thumb" by locals. Previously owned by Robinsons Brewery. After 11 months of closure it was re-opened as a Community pub on 16th December 2017. Two or three well-kept beers offer a varied range and often include a mild or a dark beer. There is also a thriving scene of local events and varied activities. Thursday is quiz night. Street food vendors are outside every Thurs evening and every second Friday each month. Bus stops in both directions just outside. A walking club, running club and cycling club use the premises weekly. There are also darts and dominos teams. Annually the pub organises an event to raise money for MIND. The pub takes part in the local CAMRA Mild Magic and Winter Warmer Wander trails every year. It is Greater Manchester CAMRA's Pub of the Year 2024.

Information for this venue is provided by the High Peak, Tameside & Goyt Valley Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Stockport District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
13/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
The Northumberland Arms Community Society Limited
Pub ID
HIP/299
Asset of Community Value

Community Owned

Freehold Owner: Community Benefit Society. The Northumberland Arms Community Society Limited. Year Purchased 2017.

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Monday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Track - Sonoma TasteMatch Prediction

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Track - Sonoma
Track - Sonoma Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted 12 times
Track - Sonoma
Track - Sonoma

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 12 times. at Northumberland Arms, Marple Bridge.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Robinsons - Unicorn TasteMatch Prediction

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Robinsons - Unicorn
Robinsons - Unicorn Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 3 times
Robinsons - Unicorn
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Robinsons - Unicorn

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Northumberland Arms, Marple Bridge.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

JW Lees - Boddingtons Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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JW Lees - Boddingtons Bitter
JW Lees - Boddingtons Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 14 times
JW Lees - Boddingtons Bitter
JW Lees - Boddingtons Bitter

Spotted 14 times recently. Last spotted 6 hours ago at Northumberland Arms, Marple Bridge.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 8 hours ago at Northumberland Arms, Marple Bridge.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Pennine - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Pennine - IPA
Pennine - IPA Premium Pale Ale • 4.4% Spotted once
Pennine - IPA
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Pennine - IPA

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 9 hours ago at Northumberland Arms, Marple Bridge.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Kirkstall - Kirkstall Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Kirkstall - Kirkstall Pale Ale
Kirkstall - Kirkstall Pale Ale Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted twice
Kirkstall - Kirkstall Pale Ale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Kirkstall - Kirkstall Pale Ale

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 6 hours ago at Northumberland Arms, Marple Bridge.

ABV 4%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Beers from far and wide.

Changing beers typically include: Beartown (varies) , Brightside (varies)

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Street Food Thursdays and each 2nd Friday.
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
There is one step at the front door and a small uneven kerb and paving. No handrails. There are 3 steps to get into the beer garden. Step free access within the pub. No accessible toilet.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Pool, darts, dominoes & cribbage
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Community Pub Community Pub
Transport
Close to bus routes (5m)
Bee Network: 383, 384
Closest station (1050m)
Marple

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