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Old King, Stockport

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60 Great Portwood Street, Portwood, Stockport, SK1 2HH (View on Google Map)

This Pub is Permanently Closed

Demolished 14/4/2012 two food outlets now occupy the site. One outlet became a restaurant. Closed in 16/1/2009. Planning Application DC/049454 | Demolition of existing building and erection of single storey retail unit (Use class A1, A2, A3, A4, or A5) with associated car parking. Granted 17/2/2014.

History: after closure it was badly damaged by vandalism and theft. This left it roofless and in a ruinous condition. Originally a large, former Bass house with a mostly opened-out interior with impressive fireplace feature.

Historic Interest

Originally a Hardy's Crown Brewery house, it opened in 1826 as the George IV. It was the HQ for the "Heroes of Waterloo" society. When King George died in 1830, it became known as the Old King. In 1962 Hardys sold their tied pub estate to Bass.

Information for this venue is provided by the Stockport & South Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
George IV
Local Authority
Stockport District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
21/07/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
MAS/4341
Asset of Community Value
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