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This pub was originally Market Drayton’s first purpose-built cinema. The Hippodrome opened its doors to the public in 1927 and closed in 1966. After spells as a bingo hall and supermarket it now bears its original name and still retains some of the unique features when it opened by Wetherspoon’s in 2007. Serving the usual fayre what makes this pub different is that it actively supports locally based breweries within the 20 mile radius and are regularly served at the bar.
Historic Interest
Extract from the history displayed in the pub. The building was first a cinema, then a bingo hall, followed by a spell as a supermarket. Built in 1927, for Manchester businessman TE Markham, The Hippodrome was Market Drayton’s first purpose-built cinema. Renamed the Regal after the Second World War, the cinema later became part of the Essoldo group and finally closed in 1966. The Hippodrome stood partly on the site of The Towers. For much of the 19th century, this palatial mansion was the home of successive Justices of the Peace. Joseph Warren lived at The Towers from c1840 until c1875, by which time he had built the nearby Court House, on Cheshire Street.
This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.
Hippodrome, Market Drayton
Changing beers typically include: Lymestone (varies) , Slater's (varies) , Titanic (varies)
Source: Local
Lunchtime Meals
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Garden
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