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Watch House Cruising Club, Stretford

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Opens at 7:30pm
Operator: Watch House Cruising Club
1-3 Canal Bank, Hawthorn Road, Stretford, M32 8WE (View on Google Map)
(0161) 865 9616
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This is a club, which means that the bar may be only open to members.

Possibly the oldest building in Stretford, the Watch House was originally a farm building. It predates the construction of the Bridgewater Canal, which accounts for the difference in levels between the club and the towpath.

Visitors are welcome, and social membership is available to frequent visitors for just £5 a year.

Overnight moorings, water and Elsan disposal are available for boats.

Opening times may vary from those advertised if members are away at canal boat rallies.

Historic Interest

Thought to be the oldest building in Stretford, having been built before the canal (so before 1765).

Information for this venue is provided by the Trafford & Hulme Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Trafford District (B)
Last updated
10/01/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
TRA/4026
Asset of Community Value
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
7:30pm - 11:30pm
Saturday
7:30pm - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
Monday
Closed

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Facilities
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Occasional live music in separate concert room.
Smoking Smoking
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Transport
Close to metro
Stretford

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