Legh Arms, Openshaw

Converted 7/12/2014 firstly to flats with a shop at ground level, then to educastional use. Closed 7/11/2014. Planning Application 116747/FO/2017 | Change of use of former public house to a centre for education, training and advice and community use (sui generis). Granted 6/4/2018.

History: Was an oasis in a real ale desert, run by a licensee who was passionate about both his beer and nearby (half a mile) Manchester City FC. In times past it was Stockport & South Manchester branch Pub of the Year for 2005. Eclectic locals would extend a warm welcome to this once multi-roomed pub which still retained quiet nooks and crannies. With games of pool and darts (unusual log-end board) plus an enclosed beer garden where a barbecue or bouncy castle may have been found in summer, the Legh Arms had something for everyone. Latterly, you had to be aware that the cask beer was generally only available at the weekend or when City played a home game.