Winter's, Stockport (Winters)

Converted 19/2/2021 to restaurant use, French bistro, Bistro-Marc opened Spring 2022 with all the Grade II listed features restored. Closed 15/1/2018 and ownership transferring to Stockport Metro Borough Council after acquired the building. Planning Application

DC/075540 | The refurbishment of Winters, Stockport, with change of use class from A4 (Drinking Establishment) to A3 (Restaurants and Cafes). Works involve repair and refurbishment of the building fabric, strip out of inappropriate modern interventions, new service installations and new internal fit-out, demolition of pantile roof to the north elevation and replacement with a new bituminous flat roof, refurbishment of shop front and installation of roller shutters. Granted 3/3/2020.

History: What was once Winter's the jewellers was converted into a pub in the 1990s, at that time it sold cask Tetley Bitter. It then became a Holt's house in the early 2000s. Its prominent position and shop-window frontage made it stand out well. It had one room downstairs with a raised area to the rear where darts were sometimes played, while the bar was on the far right. A central bannistered stairway lead to a plush and comfortable first floor lounge and dining area with plenty of tables and chairs. Here too could be viewed the workings of the famous and truly splendid automaton clock mechanism as it struck the hours. Returning to the main room, a well-used jukebox and fruit machines completed the picture. Late afternoons and early evening could often be lively with a bustling atmosphere enhanced by sing-alongs or karaoke.