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Moortop, Heaton Moor

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172 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor, SK4 4DU (View on Google Map)
(0161) 432 7875
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At the heart of the building is a detached house with a single-storey extension across the front and along one side. Inside the single, reverse L-shaped bar serves the large, comfortable but somewhat featureless open-plan lounge. The beer range features the products of local and regional micros. Run by Steve Pilling, owner of the acclaimed Damson restaurant across the road; they are also involved with the Dockyard pub brand, plus the Dog and Partridge, Heaton Mersey. The Damson connection means that there is a strong food operation, as you might expect. Damson chef Dave Smith, assisted by Billy Yates, runs both kitchens and sources the same ingredients for each too. The menu covers small plates, freshly made pizzas, Pies of the Day, proper burgers and salads. In addition there’s a choice of roast lamb or beef on Sundays. Although food plays a greater role than it did in past years, the Moortop remains essentially a pub where you can just drop in for a beer or two.

Historic Interest

It stands opposite the Savoy cinema (re-opened in late 2015) on the site of Belmont Terrace. In 1875 six houses were built there and in 1939 Walker & Homfray’s acquired four of those. In 1953 Wilson’s Brewery of Newton Heath subsequently acquired these. Three houses were demolished and, in 1955, the present pub was built.

Information for this venue is provided by the Stockport & South Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Moor Top
Local Authority
Stockport District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
14/04/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Spirit Group
Pub ID
MAS/4323
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 8:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Stockport - Summertime TasteMatch Prediction

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Stockport - Summertime
Stockport - Moor Top Best Bitter - House Beer Stockport - Summertime Session Bitter • 3.9%
Stockport - Summertime
Stockport - Moor Top Best Bitter - House Beer
(Stockport - Summertime)

This beer is served regularly at Moortop, Heaton Moor.

ABV 3.9%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

guest beers mostly sourced from Stockport Brewing Co and other regional micro brewers

Changing beers typically include: Stockport (varies) , Stockport - Jester

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Parking Parking
£2 charge for 3 hours irrespective of time of day.
Events Events
quiz on Thursday
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
25, 42A, 197
Closest station (1050m)
Heaton Chapel
Directions
jct Gladstone Grove

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