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The Auld Chimp, Urmston, Manchester
Urmston
Manchester
M41 9SB
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Rob Hunter left this review about The Auld Chimp
Visited on a Friday afternoon in January and at the time of my visit three of four hand pulls were in service, offering Wainwright, Ossett Butterly and Brightside Grafters. The Grafters set me back £2.30 for a half, and I suspect it was not in as good condition here as I'd had elsewhere.
Of course it is now Irish themed so it has gone very green since its Steamhouse days. There is now a mezzanine area to the left hand wall of the bar, I observed big speakers up there so is presumably for exclusive use by a DJ, making me suspect things get a bit lively at weekends.
There is a real fire / wood burner to the right of the bar. Popular with couples with babies in prams of an afternoon - not an issue for me, just an observation, and perhaps gives an idea of the daytime vibe of the place.
Not that exciting on the ale front and not somewhere I could see myself rushing back to, though it's certainly not unpleasant. Naturally, Guinness is served.
Gents are now downstairs, with the ladies toilets upstairs.
On 18th May 2026
- rating: 6
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Strongers . left this review about The Steamhouse
The Steamhouse is in an old railway building that runs adjacent to Urmston Railway Station. Inside an exposed brick bar counter with wooden top faces the entrance and to the left is a fireplace with burner. On the other side of the chimney breast is a games area with pool table and dartboard. To the right are a couple of seating areas, the furthest being out of bounds due to being used as a storage area for steel food serving stations. I didn’t see any food advertised, so maybe the kitchen was closed during my recent midweek evening visit. The windows along the rear wall look onto the Train platform, but there is no direct access from the pub. Standard and premium keg were available and one of the two hand pumps was in operation drawing Westgate Brewery’s Classic Blonde. I’d use this pub if I commuted from the station, but I wouldn’t go out of my way.
On 4th October 2023
- rating: 5
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Rob Hunter left this review about The Steamhouse
Visited Saturday before last, during the afternoon. Only two cask ales on at the time - Oakham Citra and Cross Bay Hope & Glory. They were both possibly a bit on the warm side, and didn't settle as clear as you would expect. That said, both pints slipped down very nicely after doing a bit of shopping nearby. In terms of COVID, not much has changed, there are signs asking you to sign the register on the bar or email your contact details to the pub with your date/time of visit. Nobody seemed to be actively policing this and there was nobody at the door, it was up to the bar to order and find yourself a seat like usual. Currently offering a reduced food menu. There's a decent amount of seating inside and out and it's very handy for the train station.
On 1st September 2020
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Rob Hunter left this review about The Steamhouse
Re-visited on Saturday night, finishing a crawl of Urmston before getting the train back home. Six cask ales at the bar. Fairly busy, plenty of atmosphere, but we managed to find a table. My Raspberry Wheat Bear by Milestone was pretty good, the Phoenix Snowbound that followed it less so. They also do a couple of German lagers on keg, in addition to more mainstream options. Something for everyone here. Always a reliable option when in Urmston.
On 16th December 2019
- rating: 8
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Rob Hunter left this review about The Steamhouse
I don't think the Steamhouse does its own beers anymore; at least I haven't seen any sign of this on my visits over the past year or so. They have recently changed the menu, according to signs outside, but before this I had been in and had tasty food at fairly reasonable prices. I will have to go and investigate the new menu. There is usually a good selection of real ale at the bar, though a couple of times I have noticed that Marstons stuff can dominate. Quality is usually good and the service has always been friendly. Would recommend.
The play area mentioned previously is at the very left hand side as you enter the pub, and is quite small and geared at toddlers really. I've been a few times at lunch time and only seen it in use once. It didn't seem intrusive, though perhaps it is different at weekends! It's not really the kind of play area you would dump your kids in and let them run feral, more of a means to pass the time with a bored baby or toddler while waiting for your meal.
On 4th January 2018
- rating: 9
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ROB Camra left this review about The Steamhouse
A pub in an old railway building on Urmston station. There are multiple rooms with one set up purely for dining. There's a small kiddies play area at the other end, so beware. It's a traditional looking pub with some great, high backed settles in a couple of the rooms. The main room has a very high ceiling and features a huge clock and lots of B & W photos of old Urmston. This also acts as the brewery tap for their own micro brewery. 8 handpumps with 2 from Steamhouse and 6 changing guests. I visited here twice on my crawl of Urmston, once at the beginning and again at the emd whilst waiting for my train. Both pints I had were in very good nick. It's a very good pub.
On 21st June 2016
- rating: 8
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Al Bundy left this review about The Steamhouse
A very good pub situated on the outbound platform of Urmston station. 8 handpumps on the bar. A 3 roomed place with a dining area to one side. Germanic beers available. Though its an old station house there didn't seem to be that much train related bumpf, unless I wasn't looking properly.
On 9th June 2016
- rating: 8
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