Sun & Castle, Stockport

This pub was given a pleasingly traditional retro look when acquired by Joseph Holt in the 1990s, although the low lighting levels mean it's really quite gloomy in the slightly split-level seating areas in the main bar due to the extensive use of dark wood and furniture. The smaller front bar on the left-hand side is brighter, but is also home to the famous budgies. Just the brewery's malty bitter available from the pair of handpumps, but that's a decent pint.

The Sun and Castle page on the Holts website - www.joseph-holt.com

The Sun and Castle page on the Holts website - www.joseph-holt.com

A smart Holts pub which is much bigger on the inside that it looks. There's a lounge area to the left where there are 2 budgies in a cage. The main room has a small raised area to the left and a small stage which is used for karaoke. A good looking carpet, lots of wood and several prints around the walls. 2 handpumps on the bar, but only Holts Bitter available, which was a well kept pint. It's a good traditional pub, I liked this one.