Cobdens, Stockport

Converted 17/7/2022 to housing. Closed 10/1/2013. Planning Application DC/083979 of 17/1/2022 | Conversion of former Cobdens Public House (25 Wellington Road South) and upper floors of adjacent buildings (72 St Petersgate and 24 - 26 Lawrence Street) to create 9 residential apartments. Works include demolition of glazed conservatory structure, construction of 2 storey infill extension, creation of external residents' amenity space, and other external alterations. Granted 8/7/2022.

History: Mystery surrounded its closure on 10/1/2013; future was uncertain as all signage was removed and it was mothballed from then till its conversion. Formerly the Manchester Arms, a rather careworn rockers pub that showcased plenty of music. The "MA" had a varied range of customers from rockers, punks, young, old, businessmen, postal workers all mingled. The pub consisted of a central bar that served a simple vault with TV, a boisterous pool room, and a pleasantly decorated rear room. Cask beers atthat time were Best Mild, Best Bitter, and Old Tom. Owners Robinson's decided a change of direction was required, so it was substantially modernised, extended, opened-out and renamed Cobdens in early 2001. The re-fit involved a deep interior on multiple levels, plus construction of a new beer terrace to the north-facing side of the building. This work was to appeal to the younger end of the market. This met with some success, and indeed changed the clientele completely. An unfortunate consequence was that the pub went keg.