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Hillary Step, Whalley Range

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Cask Ale
Opens at 4:00pm
Real ale discount scheme
Operator: Independent
199 Upper Chorlton Road, Whalley Range, M16 0BH (View on Google Map)
(0161) 881 1978
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Modern bar a short walk north from Chorlton centre and served by the tram stop at Firswood.

Once one of three bars in a short strip of shops it is now the only remaining one and thus gets very busy. There is a large covered patio to the front with plentiful seating although it can get very busy on warm summer days. The bar now operates bar service and table service at weekends.

Five handpumps are on the bar. Thornbridge Jaipur is permanent. Further beers from Thornbrigde plus RedWillow, Blackjack and Brewsmith breweries often feature. One pump is dedicated to dark beers over winter. Up to nineteen keg beers also feature.

A range of whiskies and gins are available.

Children welcome until 7pm

Information for this venue is provided by the Trafford & Hulme Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
20/02/2026
Leasehold owner
Electriks Ltd
Freehold owner
Freehouse
Pub ID
TRA/3416
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
4:00pm - 11:30pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:30pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:30pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:30pm
Friday
3:00pm - 12:30am
Saturday
2:00pm - 12:30am
Sunday
2:00pm - 11:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Thornbridge - Jaipur TasteMatch Prediction

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Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur New World IPA • 5.9% Spotted 16 times
Thornbridge - Jaipur
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Thornbridge - Jaipur

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 16 times. at Hillary Step, Whalley Range.

ABV 5.9%
Cask
Style New World IPA
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Blackjack - Jack In The Box Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Jack In The Box Pump Clip
Blackjack - Jack In The Box Blonde Session Blond Ale • 4% Spotted once
Jack In The Box Pump Clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Blackjack - Jack In The Box Blonde

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Hillary Step, Whalley Range.

ABV 4%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No
Changing

Four guest ales

Changing beers typically include: Brewsmith , RedWillow (varies) , Thornbridge (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Covered patio to front
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Entrance door has a small step. Bar is set above the entrance level up three steps with no handrail. No accessible toilet.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Cards, dominoes
Newspapers Newspapers
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% off cask ales
Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
86
Close to metro (650m)
Firswood

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