Thatched Tavern, Reddish

Closed 21/5/2025 but without a planning application being found. Allegedly it has been sold for housing or flats.

History: Despite its well lit exterior this traditional street corner local could easily be overlooked hidden away as it was from the hurly-burly of the main roads through Reddish (yet barely 100 yards from Reddish South station and ½ mile from Reddish Vale Country Park). In the lounge, above one of the two ornate fireplaces, was a photo of the original thatched pub in 1882 with workmen outside who the story had it, were in the process of building the current pub. The other picture in the lounge is of the pub over a century later just after a renovation following a major fire. The other side of the central bar was a more basic yet comfortable vault which was divided into two, while in the yard to the rear was a well appointed garden. Occasional entertainment. NB. although the nearest rail station is Reddish South, this is only served by one "parliamentary" train per week; this runs early in the morning outside of pub opening hours. Best bet is to use the high-frequency bus service.