This Pub is Permanently Closed
Demolished 25/10/2010, site is now housing. Closed and boarded 26/3/2010. Planning Application 099219/OO/2012/N2 | Outline Planning Application for housing-led mixed use redevelopment comprising: a maximum of 565 new dwellings; a Community Hub building(s) comprising Class A1 retail, Class A2 offices, Class A5 hot food takeaway (maximum floorspace 120 sq.m in total), Class B1 office floorspace and Class D1 health centre and ancillary pharmacy use (maximum 1650sqm GFA non-residential space in total); new recreation open space; and associated access and infrastructure provision, following demolition of existing buildings. Granted 2/11/2012.
History: This was a well-used estate pub of the 1970s era. Built as part of the regeneration of this part of West Gorton at that time..
Historic Interest
The pub was used as the filming location for TV comedy show "Shameless" where it doubled up as The Jockey. See - https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/local-news/shameless-pub-shuts-down-886606
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