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James Watts, Cheadle

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A modern looking bar housed in the shell of the former Old Star Inn. Relaxed and friendly, it has two rooms at the front (the left area was at one time the separate vault) both well-appointed and comfortable with a mix of bench and other seating. These lead you to the middle section with high posing tables, some set atop wooden casks, others affixed to the wall; these have a bare brick wall behind them with a feature wall of tiny blackboard tablets labelled with the names of numerous drinks. In front of that is the bar featuring an array of handpumps dispensing both beers Hydes and guests. Further to the rear is another area laid out with tables that could be used for both dining and drinking; beyond this a full-width set of doors leads to the outdoor gravelled patio area. A nice touch to the history of the pub is that between the bar and this rear room, one of the former "Old Star Inn" etched windows forms a partition screen at the end of the bar. Bar food is served, this comprises sharing plates (choose from Meat, Mezze, Pork Pie or Cheese), various panini, soup and various "nibbles" including pork pie, scotch egg or a wedge of cheese among others. Things going on: live music from 8pm is on a Saturday, and a quiz on Tuesday. Note the impressive Hydes Crown Brewery plaque above the entrance. Discounts on Mondays for cask beers.

Historic Interest

Originally the Old Star Inn, this was shortened to Star in early 2000s; in Feb 2017 it was refurbished and re-opened as the James Watts (a 'Master of Craft' house), he being Mayor of Manchester 1855-57, High Sheriff of Lancashire, and owner of nearby Abney Hall.

Information for this venue is provided by the Stockport & South Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Star; Old Star
Local Authority
Stockport District (B)
Last updated
18/04/2025
Last surveyed
18/04/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Hydes
Pub ID
MAS/4448
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:00pm
Sunday
No Service

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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers (seasonal beers from Hydes Ralf & Alf range) and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Hydes - 1863 TasteMatch Prediction

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Hydes - 1863
Hydes - 1863 Mild • 3.5% Spotted once.
Hydes - 1863
Hydes - 1863

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at James Watts, Cheadle.

ABV 3.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hydes - Original TasteMatch Prediction

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Hydes - Original
Hydes - Original Session Bitter • 3.8%
Hydes - Original
Hydes - Original

This beer is served regularly at James Watts, Cheadle.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hydes - Dark Ruby TasteMatch Prediction

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Hydes - Dark Ruby
Hydes - Dark Ruby Mild • 3.5% Spotted twice.
Hydes - Dark Ruby
Hydes - Dark Ruby

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at James Watts, Cheadle.

ABV 3.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hydes - Lowry TasteMatch Prediction

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Hydes - Lowry
Hydes - Lowry Premium Golden Ale • 4.7%
Hydes - Lowry
Hydes - Lowry

This beer is served regularly at James Watts, Cheadle.

ABV 4.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
bar snacks
Live Music Live Music
Saturday evenings from 8pm
Garden Garden
try out the roof garden...
Events Events
Quiz night on Tuesday
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Transport
Close to bus routes
11, 370-1, 42B, 42C
Closest station (1200m)
Gatley
Directions
jct Manchester Rd

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