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Updates

This pub will reopen on 17th May.

Bookings not available – first-come first served basis only. You may have to wait if there are no spare tables available.

Initially opening hours may be different and the beer range may be more limited than shown.

Further details can be found on the link below or contact the pub directly for more information.

https://www.hydesbrewery.com/blog/news/eat-out-to-help-out-scheme/

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James Watts

(formerly Star; Old Star)

13 High Street
Cheadle
SK8 1AX

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Social Links

Visit James Watts on Facebook
Follow @jameswattssk8 on Twitter

Opening Times

Regular

Monday	11.00 am - 11.00 pm
Tuesday	11.00 am - 11.00 pm
Wednesday	11.00 am - 11.00 pm
Thursday	11.00 am - 11.00 pm
Friday	11.00 am - Midnight
Saturday	11.00 am - Midnight
Sunday	Midday - 11.00 pm

Meal Times

12 - 9

Operator

Hydes

About the Pub

A modern looking bar housed in the shell of the former Old Star Inn. Relaxed and friendly, it has two rooms at the front (the left area was at one time the separate vault) both well-appointed and comfortable with a mix of bench and other seating. These lead you to the middle section with high posing tables set atop wooden casks; these have a bare brick wall behind them with a feature wall of tiny blackboard tablets labelled with the names of numerous drinks. In front of that is the bar featuring an array of handpumps dispensing both beers Hydes and guests. Further to the rear is another area laid out with tables that could be used for both dining and drinking; beyond this a full-width set of doors leads to the outdoor gravelled patio area. A nice touch to the history of the pub is that between the bar and this rear room, one of the former "Old Star Inn" etched windows forms a partition screen at the end of the bar. Bar food is served 12-9 daily, this comprises sharing plates (choose from Meat, Mezze, Pork Pie or Cheese), various panini, soup and various "nibbles" including pork pie, scotch egg or a wedge of cheese among others. Things going on: live music from 8pm is on a Thu. There is 50p off a pint of cask all day Monday, plus a loyalty card offer - buy seven pints, get one free (valid only on Hydes-brewed beers and only on pints). Note the impressive Hydes Crown Brewery plaque above the entrance.

Historic Interest

Originally the Old Star Inn, this was shortened to Star in early 2000s; in Feb 2017 it was refurbished and re-opened as the James Watts (a 'Master of Craft' house), he being Mayor of Manchester 1855-57, High Sheriff of Lancashire, and owner of nearby Abney Hall.

Regular cask ales

This pub serves 2 regular beers.

Hydes --seasonal--
Hydes Beer Studio seasonal

Changing cask ales

This pub serves 5 changing beers.

Guest beers plus Hydes Beer Studio beers.

Source: Regional

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Features

Real Ale Available
Cask Marque Accredited
Quiet Pub

Facilities

Lunchtime Meals
12-9 Mon-Sun.
Evening Meals
12-9 Mon-Sun.
Garden
Traditional Pub Games
Live Music
Thu evenings from 8pm.
Separate Bar
Smoking Area

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James Watts

13 High Street
Cheadle
SK8 1AX

Sat Nav Reference

53.394962, -2.213927

Transport

Close to Bus Routes

Nearby Bus Routes (< ½ mile)

11, 11A, 42B

Closest Station (1200m)

Gatley

Closest Metro (1900m)

East Didsbury (Metrolink)

Directions

On A560, jct Manchester Rd

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