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Bakers Vaults, Stockport (Baker's Vaults)

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Operator: Robinsons Brewery
Market Place, Stockport, SK1 1EU (View on Google Map)

This excellent market pub has a unique atmosphere being both cosy and relaxed yet lively and vibrant. Reinvigorated by a thorough refurbishment in mid-2014 by the pub-trio of Jonny Booth, Jamie Langrish and Rupert Hill, who also run pubs in Manchester’s Northern Quarter pubs Gullivers, and Castle, the Eagle Inn in Salford, and, historically, the Parlour in Chorlton. Although merely a single, large room, it is an architecturally impressive space. This Grade II listed building (originally styled as the George and Dragon) and was built around 1775 on the foundations of the old Stockport castle. The original building, demolished in the late 19th century, was renamed the Bakers Vaults and rebuilt in the ‘gin palace’ style. The bohemian feel is enhanced by high ceilings and feature arch windows, the general decor, decorated in a grey and dark blue colour scheme, with the central bar towards the back of the building giving the building a spaciousness it once lacked. Behind that bar is a small lounge-type area with low leather sofas for those who wish to escape the bustle of the main area. It is one of the very few Robinsons houses to serve guest ales (these being supplied through Titanic Brewery of Burslem). The guest beers tend to include a dark ale; a strong IPA; and a pale session beer. NB a dress code applies: no jogging bottoms or sportswear (any sport). Dogs and children: both are allowed, inside and outside, the latter until 9pm.

Historic Interest

Acquired by Frederic Robinson in 1929 with the purchase of Kays Atlas Brewery. This Grade II listed building (originally styled as the George and Dragon) and was built around 1775 on the foundations of the old Stockport castle. The original building, demolished in the late 19th century, was renamed the Bakers Vaults and rebuilt in the ‘gin palace’ style.

Information for this venue is provided by the Stockport & South Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
George & Dragon
Local Authority
Stockport District (B)
Last updated
25/02/2025
Last surveyed
25/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Robinsons Brewery
Pub ID
MAS/4073
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 12:30am
Saturday
Noon - 12:30am
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers (guest beers supplied by Titanic (usually a dark ale; a strong IPA; and a pale session beer)) and 5 regular beers.

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Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde
Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.8% Spotted 5 times.
Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde
Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Bakers Vaults, Stockport.

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

Robinsons - Old Tom TasteMatch Prediction

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Robinsons - Old Tom
Robinsons - Old Tom Strong Ale • 8.5% Spotted 20 times. Winter only
Robinsons - Old Tom
Robinsons - Old Tom

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 20 times. at Bakers Vaults, Stockport.

Winter only

ABV 8.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Strong Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Robinsons - Unicorn TasteMatch Prediction

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Robinsons - Unicorn
Robinsons - Unicorn Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 9 times.
Robinsons - Unicorn
Robinsons - Unicorn

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 9 times. at Bakers Vaults, Stockport.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Titanic - Plum Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Plum Porter Pump Clip
Titanic - Plum Porter Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.9% Spotted 6 times.
Plum Porter Pump Clip
Titanic - Plum Porter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at Bakers Vaults, Stockport.

ABV 4.9%
Dispense Handpump
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Robinsons - Trooper TasteMatch Prediction

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Robinsons - Trooper
Robinsons - Trooper Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted 3 times.
Robinsons - Trooper
Robinsons - Trooper

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Bakers Vaults, Stockport.

ABV 4.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Bexley - Golden Acre TasteMatch Prediction

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Bexley - Golden Acre
Bexley - Golden Acre Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted once.
Bexley - Golden Acre
Bexley - Golden Acre

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Bakers Vaults, Stockport.

ABV 4%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

Source: National


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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Jazz / Blues plays on Sundays 3-6, and occasional Thursdays 8-11
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
till 9pm with parents discretion
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
till 9pm
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (800m)
Stockport
Directions
jct Vernon St

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