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Red Bull, Stockport
Stockport
SK1 3AY
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Quinno _ left this review about Red Bull
Final stop of a very beery day. Little in the way of notes but I must have realised I was failing to type anything as I took a plethora of pictures, most of which have subsequently been deleted. It’s a substantial looking place which is also true inside, open plan but with distinct areas (or buildings? public and lounge, by the looks of it) with a nice tiled porch entrance. Robbies beers on the go and inevitably I decided that an Old Tom (NBSS 3.5) was the perfect nightcap, meaning I wasn’t too communicative on the train back home. Whilst it isn’t chasing a European Cup place in terms of the town’s stock of pubs, it’s a solid mid-table performer.
On 8th January 2026
- rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Red Bull
This Robinsons pub looks quite small and traditional from the street, but it has been substantially expanded into adjoining premises at some stage, and the various seating / dining / games areas have been given a smart semi-traditional look. The expected range of the brewery's own beers available on handpump, but my focus was on the seasonal Old Tom which was in fine shape.
On 14th December 2025
- rating: 7
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Strongers . left this review about Red Bull
The bar of the Red Bull faces the front entrance whilst supporting four hand pumps that were drawing Robinson’s ales. There’s also nine keg fonts with a selection of premium keg alongside Carling and Strongbow. Directly to the left of the entrance is a small flagstone floored banquette seating area with a log burner in fireplace, that I suppose could be called a snug. To the right is a room with a pool table and dartboard. In the front left corner is a sunken seating area and up the left wall is a mix of seating. The transition between the old on the right and new on the left is very evident. I didn’t spot any televisions, but there was some background music playing. My visit was just before 22:00 on a recent Tuesday when the pub was closing up, thankfully I just made the last bell.
On 12th June 2022
- rating: 7
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Aqualung . left this review about Red Bull
What appears to have once been a tiny pub seems to have spread out into the buildings either side. It's got some steep and worn steps leading inside where the bar is at the back of the central part. The whole place seems to be split into two levels with areas in each of the three buildings at both levels. It was fairly quiet on my Thursday early afternoon visit.
There are five hand pumps but with two unused there was a choice of Unicorn, Trooper or Blonde James Blonde. I went for the Unicorn (£3.40) which was in good nick.
I thought this place was pleasant enough.
On 22nd October 2018
- rating: 7
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ROB Camra left this review about Red Bull
I first came in here years ago when it was a small, neat pub. It isn't anymore, it's been broken through into the building next door and is now a large pub with several small areas, in what is really one big room. It's been done very well and is now a very smart looking pub. The first thing I thought as I entered was that it stank of sewers. I thought it may have been the nicotine bouncer in the entrance, but the smell pervaded the whole pub. I have no idea how the many people who were eating dealt with it. I wouldn't have ordered food, the smell was that bad.
This is supposed to be Robinsons flagship pub, so it was rather disappointing to find that only 3 ales were available on their 5 handpumps. Just to add to the confusion, the 2 that weren't on hadn't had their pump clips turned round. The Hartleys XB was a decent pint though. As a flagship pub, it should be so much better than it is I'm afraid.
On 10th February 2016
- rating: 6
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Al Bundy left this review about Red Bull
This isn't a small pub anymore. A Robinsons with the usual suspects. The layout is the bar as you enter then different drinking areas left or right. Its a good pub
On 24th August 2015
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Alan Winfield left this review about Red Bull
The Red Bull is a small Robinsons tied house.
I had a drink of Robinsons bitter which was very nice.
Pub visited 18 March 1989.
On 18th March 1989
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