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Griffin, Heald Green

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Opens at 11:00am
Operator: Holt
124 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green, SK8 3BE (View on Google Map)
(0161) 437 2459
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Manchester brewer, Joseph Holt spent a considerable sum in 2014 turning what had been a rather humdrum building a decade before into a gleaming, airy, well-lit local, successfully marrying the needs of the drinker with those of the diner. The former vault and lounge were combined, plus a conservatory constructed to one side. The dining area is at the back of the semi-open plan lounge where light oak wainscoting gives a manorial atmosphere. There’s also a pizza/deli/ice cream counter as you enter. Built into the front of the building is a covered veranda which pioneered the provision of external smoking areas even before the legislation was introduced. On the Finney Lane side there is still part of the pub that might be described as a vault area, so drinkers are very much welcome. There is an extensive range of Holt’s bottled beers available.

Historic Interest

Opened on a nearby site in 1786 as the Black Griffin Inn. The Griffin was then moved north to its current site some time in the 1870s. Purchased by Manchester brewer, Joseph Holt in 1913. In 1967 the new Griffin (current building) was opened, and the original building closer to the road, was demolished. 2006-7 saw a major re-modelling inside and out take place; then a further change to its current incarnation took place in 2016. For in-depth historical information see - https://healdgreenheritage.wixsite.com/home/the-griffin

Information for this venue is provided by the Stockport & South Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Stockport District (B)
Last updated
19/12/2024
Last surveyed
19/12/2024
Leasehold owner
Holt
Freehold owner
Holt
Pub ID
MAS/4248
Asset of Community Value
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
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 - 6:30pm
Monday
Noon - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Joseph Holt - Bitter
Joseph Holt - Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 11 times
Joseph Holt - Bitter
Joseph Holt - Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 11 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Joseph Holt - Two Hoots
Joseph Holt - Two Hoots Session Bitter • 4.2%
Joseph Holt - Two Hoots
Joseph Holt - Two Hoots

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bootleg (seasonal)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
368, 378, 379, 42C
Closest station (1400m)
Heald Green
Directions
jct Finney Ln

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