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Porters Ale House, Warrington

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Operator: Independent
78 Buttermarket Street, Warrington, WA1 2NN (View on Google Map)
07472 960794
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This long and narrow multi-room pub was originally called the Cross Keys and is next to the former St Mary's School, whose Victorian and older buildings still stand, and where Michael Hardman MBE, co-founder of CAMRA, began his education. Now a live music venue focussing on Rock and Classic Rock, with a good range of keg beers. No Real Ale,

Information for this venue is provided by the North Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Cross Keys
Local Authority
Warrington (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
07/11/2025
Leasehold owner
More Inns Ltd
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
CNC/460
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - Midnight
Tuesday
4:00pm - Midnight
Wednesday
4:00pm - Midnight
Thursday
4:00pm - Midnight
Friday
2:00pm - 2:00am
Saturday
Noon - 2:00am
Sunday
2:00pm - Midnight
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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Live Music Saturday; Karaoke Thursday
Garden Garden
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Games Games
Darts and Pool
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Nearby Station (300m)
Warrington Central

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