Bandstand, Gorton

History: Demolished 16/8/2018 following serious fire. Closed 20/1/2017 with the future uncertain. As at 11/5/2013 it was up for sale by Orchid Group at £650,000 freehold. Planning Application 115091/FO/2017 | Change of use from Public house/restaurant to banqueting hall and restaurant (Sui Generis) together with associated single storey extensions, elevational alterations, boundary treatment and landscaping following removal outdoor play area, demolition of the pavilion and alteration to car parking layout. Refused 28/7/2017.

History: Constructed around 2000 as a new-build family-dining pub and well placed for Debdale Park. The Two-for-One menu was an obvious attraction, as was the children's play area and free WiFi. Large structure that externally resembled two barns joined together. Inside it was more plush than that; a large lounge area fronted the bar, this then lead through to a carvery beyond that. For the youngsters there was a full outdoor play area, whilst the adults could relax at one of many outdoor tables, or use the gazebo. It seemed strange that given its target audience, it had remained inexplicably keg-only throughout all that time.