Spread Eagle, Stockport

Converted 5/1/2008 to be offices for Robinsons Brewery. Closed 1/12/2007. Planning Application DC/027180 | Change of use from A4 (drinking establishment) to B1 Class ii (offices), Change of use from A1 (shop) to B1 Class ii (offices), Change of use from C3 (dwelling) to B1 Class ii (offices), Construction of glazed entrance lobby to the rear with a glazed link between the two buildings and modifications to the middle yard gates. Granted 11/9/2007.

History: Formerly the Robinson's brewery tap. A deep two-roomed pub that had a slightly awkward layout - a pool room to the front, with a small lounge attached. Beyond that was the long bar with a lounge and vault area filling in the rear. Always sold Robinsons Mild, Best Bitter, and Old Tom (winter). The CAMRA pub guide "Viaducts & Vaults 3" published in 2003 described it thus: "The Robinson's Brewery tap, whose main distinction is that it stands on the site of the Unicorn Inn, where Frederic Robinson first began brewing. Much altered internally, a loyal band of regulars and brewery workers create a lively community atmosphere. Old Tom is available in antique nip glasses for those with too much sense to drink halves. There is a compact pool room and darts is often played immediately by the front door, which can be rather disconcerting. As well as low prices, the pub offers a delicious range of home-made curries which can be taken away".