Royal Mortar, Stockport

Converted 1/10/2004 to become commercial offices. Closed 1/10/2004. History: Former large, end of terrace Robinson's house. This is what Opening Times magazine said of it when it won Stockport & South Manchester CAMRA Pub of the Month award for May 2002 - "Vinnie Burke and Irene McEwen have now been in residence some 20 months. Both experienced hands in the club and pub trade they have turned around the fortunes of this popular Robinson's house from a one-barrel-a-week loser (yes, one barrel!!) to an eight per week, thriving local. Steadily applying improvements during their tenure, they have redecorated the place entirely, and remodelled the rear bar and other arrangements in the pool room, all from their own pockets. Liquid entertainment is in the form of well-kept Hatters and Best, live entertainment supplements this on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings when single or duo artistes play to an appreciative crowd. For those seeking a partner, the Thursday Singles night has really taken off. The pub is always a feature in OT as it hosts one of the leading teams in the Stockport Super League Darts. The players are such a draw, apparently, that the pub is packed for the Tuesday matches. On Sundays, some of Stockport's elder dartsmen take part in a charity knockabout dubbed 'Silver Arrows'. Vinnie and Irene's efforts have not gone unnoticed at Robinson's, as plans have been approved to extend the pub into an adjoining property the brewery owns. This will house a new toilet block and games room, whilst the existing outside toilets will be razed to provide a beer garden and some car parking. This well deserved award, made to both celebrate the pub's continuing success and Vinnie and Irene's efforts at restoring its fortunes". Opening Times magazine Nov 2004 reported closure and up for sale.

Further history here:
Lost Pubs Project website
Photo here:
Stockport library photo