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The Q Inn, Stalybridge
Stalybridge
SK15 2AL
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Old Boots left this review about The Q Inn
Just outside the station, you can hear trains on the bridge and viaduct above, and of course it’s the shortest pub name and all that. It’s a Hydes tied house with their beers on four pulls, one labelled as Q Ale which is probably “Original”, one pull unclipped, and a fairly standard range of UK kegs, although it had Thornbridge Jaipur. Internally it’s all exposed brick work, nice low ceilings and highly varnished flagstones, a vestigial wall/fireplace divides the place into two areas. Not much room for photos, pictures and the like, there are some screens, dart board and machines. To the right is a covered drinking area and beer garden, there’s public rooms upstairs I didn’t explore and the counter is quite nice with stained glass above. I did notice a rather disheartening sign from GMP inviting you to grass up your drunk mates. Piped music at medium volume.
On 19th September 2024
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Strongers . left this review about The Q Inn
In the shadow of the railway passing above and just a door along from the pub with the longest name in the UK is the Q Inn. This pub was awarded the title of shortest name by the Guinness Book of Records back in 1995. I suppose this is true if you omit the ‘Inn’, although is this not part of the pub’s name? All a bit dubious if you ask me.
Anyway, this Hydes pub actually looks quite inviting from the outside, or maybe I just have a thing for leaded windows and fairy lights. The exposed brick interior has a bar counter with a stained glass top-bar across the rear wall that faces a supporting wall that separates standard tables and chairs in the right from high tables and a dartboard in the left. Sky and TNT Sports are shown with Cricket being on during my recent Tuesday evening visit. The service from the young barmaid was very polite, and the Lowry was well served. Three more hand pumps were also drawing Hydes beers and the keg options were Carling, premium and some craft. This pub has stiff competition with the Station Buffet Bar just the other side of the railway bridge, but it’s certainly better than its longest name counterpart.
On 20th May 2024
- rating: 6
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Aqualung . left this review about The Q Inn
Hydes Brwery's other Stalybridge pub consists of an open room that was packed on my Saturday evening visit. It does have a nice garden with a verandah and a shelter.
The only beers I could see from the four hand pumps were Hydes and one called Open Casket (£2.85) which turned out to be from Brains and was in good nick.
I can't say I took to this pub but it's probably better at a quieter time.
On 25th October 2016
- rating: 5
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Al Bundy left this review about The Q Inn
Its a nice, if dark, pub next to the station. Went during the afternoon and not many in. The sound of trains rumbling past can be heard.
On 12th March 2015
- rating: 8
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ROB Camra left this review about The Q Inn
Smallish pub on 2 levels. The main room is all exposed brickwork and the furniture is mainly dining tables and chairs. There's another smaller room upstairs which has a pool table and a TV. The door to the outside area has a sign over it pointing to "Q Gardens", very amusing. I called in twice recently on a Friday afternoon, the pub was quiet with only a couple of other customers. Four handpumps serving 3 from Hyde and 2 guests. I tried a half of Tickety Brew Rose & Ginger Wheat beer which really was a crap beer. Not the pubs fault though, it's just a crap beer. Had a chat to the friendly barmaid who said the beer wasn't selling well! No surprises there then.
Called back later in the day at around 7 before getting my train when it was rather busier. Had a pint of the other guest, the name of which escapes me and then a half of the Hydes Beer Studio ale that was available (which is also Hydes really). Both were in good nick. A good little pub that I'll definitely call into again when in Stalybridge.
On 15th April 2014
- rating: 7
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Peter Rydings left this review about The Q Inn
Called in 28th December very cold night but greeted by a big roaring fire had a couple of pints of hydes best very good.
Nice and friendly place
On 29th December 2013
- rating: 10
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Malcolm Glaister left this review about The Q Inn
Shortest name of a pub (reputedly)
Friendly and with a good open fire in winter. It is directly under the railway bridge heading into town.
Serves Hydes beers to an excellent standard as well as the usual lagers.
On 11th February 2010
- rating: 7
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