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Operator: Independent
19 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris, Stockport, SK4 1HJ (View on Google Map)

In 2016, Stockport Metro Borough Council had plans to demolish the pub to make way for a road scheme. CAMRA, Stockport Heritage Trust and the owner campaigned to save this 1833 pub which has many original features, including hand-made tiles. It was built in the reign of King William IV; Stockport has very few remaining buildings from this pre-Victorian period. The good news was that the road scheme was re-designed, the pub was safe and its heritage importance had been confirmed. The message on the sign on the outside of the pub declares 'A Warm and Friendly Welcome' and the Midland certainly lives up to its promise. This comfortable pub had the distinction of being the first to reintroduce real ale onto this part of the A6 corridor back in 2010. In mid-2013 it became a true free-house under the ownership of licensee, Mark Hayter. In years gone by the pub endured an unfortunate period when it was styled as Dillon’s Whistling Jig, a lightly themed Irish house. Happily that theme ran its course, and the licensee of the time, lovingly restored the pub to its previous glory. A very distinctive feature of this multi-roomed house, is the lovely brown art-nouveau style tiling, combined with a relaxed welcome in creating a warm friendly atmosphere. The beer range is always enlarged at weekends.

Information for this venue is provided by the Stockport & South Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Dillon's Whistling Jig
Local Authority
Stockport District (B)
Last updated
05/06/2025
Last surveyed
05/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Freehold
Pub ID
MAS/4317
Asset of Community Value
Monday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.1%
Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Hobgoblin Gold - Banks's
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.2%
Hobgoblin Gold - Banks's
Wychwood - Hobgoblin Gold

Session Golden Ale

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

guest beers, often Wincle

Changing beers typically include: Wincle (varies) , Wincle - Wincle Waller

Source: National


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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Folk singing on second and fourth Thu of the month
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
191, 25, 192, 364
Nearby Station (750m)
Stockport
Directions
jct Railway St

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