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Cat & Lion, Stretton

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Holt
Tarporley Road, Stretton, WA4 4NB (View on Google Map)
(01925) 947111
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In a prominent position next to the traffic lights at the A49/B5356 junction, this large sandstone-exterior former 17thC coaching inn reopened September 2021 after a full refurbishment in switching to Manchester brewery, Joseph Holt. Inside you’ll find a spacious dining area, small snug and dog friendly area whilst at the back there is a large heated garden. Accommodation is available. Breakfast is served seven days a week whilst tea and coffee is served throughout.

Information for this venue is provided by the North Cheshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Warrington (B)
Last updated
01/08/2025
Last surveyed
29/07/2025
Leasehold owner
Holt
Freehold owner
Holt
Pub ID
CNC/303
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
7:00am - 9:30am & Noon - 8:45pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 9:30am & Noon - 8:45pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 9:30am & Noon - 8:45pm
Thursday
7:00am - 9:30am & Noon - 8:45pm
Friday
7:00am - 9:30am & Noon - 8:45pm
Saturday
8:45am - 10:45am & Noon - 8:45pm
Sunday
8:45am - 10:45am & Noon - 7:45pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (Occasional from Holt's list) and 2 regular beers.

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Joseph Holt - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Joseph Holt - Bitter
Joseph Holt - Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 4 times.
Joseph Holt - Bitter
Joseph Holt - Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Cat & Lion, Stretton.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Joseph Holt - Two Hoots TasteMatch Prediction

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Joseph Holt - Two Hoots
Joseph Holt - Two Hoots Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted once.
Joseph Holt - Two Hoots
Joseph Holt - Two Hoots

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Cat & Lion, Stretton.

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

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
SKY & TNT Sports
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
heated
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Events Events
Games Games
darts
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
WBT: Cat9
Directions
At cross roads of A49 and B5356

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