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Old Market Tavern, Altrincham Central, Altrincham
Altrincham
WA14 4DN
Old Market Tavern
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Reviews of Old Market Tavern (Average Rating: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
Rob Hunter left this review about Old Market Tavern
The Old Market Tavern is still open, but sadly has gone right downhill and is currently a shadow of its former self. 11 hand pulls at the bar, with a paltry one in use last night, offering up Jennings Cumberland. Even my mate who is a lager drinker struggled to find something to drink and eventually settled on the Grolsch, which was not obviously available as the tap had a hand written sticker over it.
There was no atmosphere at all, though that said it was a Tuesday evening so not prime drinking time, though there was a small group of what I would assume to be regulars round the far end of the bar.
Overall it just feels a bit neglected. Lights with bulbs blown, others with bulbs that are cool white in the same fitting as warm white bulbs, and the furniture just didn't seem to fit in with what is an old traditional building. In the raised area the TV had been taken off the wall but just left propped up on its end against the wall. There was a broken curtain pole with tape round it propped up. One table had a dusty bowl half filled with pot pourri.
In its current form the pub just oozes sadness. There is a lot of potential here to make it a great pub in a lovely old building.
On 8th May 2019
- rating: 5
[User has posted 398 recommendations about 369 pubs]
Alan Hurdle left this review about Old Market Tavern
(22/11/18)
* DUE TO CLOSE ON NOVEMBER 30TH 2018 *
Recently sold by Punch Taverns for "Mixed use" There is an e-petition on Trafford Council website to save this Asset to the Community pub.
This pub has been a top Real Ale venue for many years.
EDIT:- The new management have stated that the Old Market Tavern will remain open as a pub, but there is still concern among locals about the final format of the pub and whether live band music will still be allowed when the venue has hotel accommodation.
On 24th November 2018
- rating: 9
[User has posted 656 recommendations about 606 pubs]
Soup Dragon left this review about Old Market Tavern
This is a former coaching house, and I assume where Spoons nicked the name for their dull house from. The interior has been knocked through so it is effectively a U-shaped open room, in brick, purple and white. One area had live music, which was heavy rock/metal and was pretty good. Another, raised area, where we were, had a TV (not on), a brick fireplace, and sold a few second hand books. They do food, but i didn't eat and, as Malden man says, it was very reasonable. Service was good considering the place was busy with the music fans. Beer: there were 11 real ales on, however, I couldn't see them all (there is a board). I had a good Dunham Massey Porter. A great pub and best choice of the day. A must.
On 7th September 2018
- no rating submitted
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- Accommodation : No last updated 06 August 2019 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 06 August 2019 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 06 August 2019 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 06 August 2019 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 50p per pint - last updated 06 August 2019 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 06 August 2019 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 06 August 2019 by ROB Camra
- Function Room : Yes last updated 06 August 2019 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : No last updated 06 August 2019 by ROB Camra
- Live Music : Yes last updated 06 August 2019 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 06 August 2019 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 06 August 2019 by ROB Camra
- Quiz Night : Yes - Wednesday - last updated 06 August 2019 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 06 August 2019 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : No last updated 06 August 2019 by ROB Camra
| Sunday | 12noon - 11pm |
| Monday | 12noon - 11pm |
| Tuesday | 12noon - 11pm |
| Wednesday | 12noon - Midnight |
| Thursday | 12noon - Midnight |
| Friday | 12noon - Midnight |
| Saturday | 12noon - Midnight |
