Royal Oak, Stockport

I still haven't made it through the door here, as my second visit to High Lane saw me arrive here just two minutes before my bus to Hazel Grove was due, and the A6 is not a road to be sprinting across. As it turned out, the bus was nearly 10 minutes late. At least the pub looks smarter and busier than the last time.

I called in here one afternoon when the lights were on and music was playing but there was no one here at all. I waited around, having time to note that there were six hand pumps with clips showing for Marstons Burton & Pedigree, Jennings Crag Rat, Brakspear Gold and two guests. I checked out the toilets too, out of necessity rather than curiosity. A notice beside the bar suggested that the pub normally closes on weekdays between 3 and 6, but this is contradicted not only by the open door, the lights and the music but also by the review posted below. Perhaps a change of name to the Marie Celeste is in the offing.

please visit royal.oak@live.co.uk for all about up coming events like our £100 play your cards right quiz night every tuesday our new telephone no is 01663 766827 we open at 12 to 11 mon-thur 12-12 fri-sat food 12-3 5-8 mon-fri 12-6 sat sun hope to see you soon!