Carousel, Reddish

The Carousel is a Flaming Grill Pub on Reddish Road. Manager Jo Worthington is the licensee and together with Assistant Manager Barry Taylor, you are guaranteed a friendly welcome.

The pub is well known for amazing flame-grilled food served to the table on sizzling skillets. There is a Steak Festival running until 16th June when it will be replaced by a Burger Festival.

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Hesketh Tavern, Cheadle Hulme

The Hesketh Tavern is a free house in Cheadle Hulme built in 1880. It is owned and run by The Almond family who also run the Puss in Boots, Offerton and the Three Bears in Hazel Grove.

The Hesketh beat 1,300 other pubs to win Star Pubs and Bars Food Pub of the Year. They are famous for their carvery and you can also sample a pint of Almond Ale.

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 The Hinds Head, Heaton Chapel

The Hinds Head might feel very traditional but the current building was built in the late 1980's.  However, the Hinds Head has a rich history, standing on the site of the legendary Poco A Poco Club which played host to many big names including David Bowie and Billy Fury.

After winning £5,000 in the Enterprise Inns Community Hero Award Landlord Stuart Kirkham has set up a Foundation for local good causes.

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The Hope Inn, Heaton Norris

The Hope Inn was recently acquired by Martin Wood and Samantha Halfyard who re-opened for business this February. It's a traditional pub with a lounge and vault.  You can't miss it as you head into Manchester on the A6 with the iconic ?Hardys' Crown Brewery' branded paintwork.

The Hope has it's own micro-brewery in the cellar with their Fool Hardy Ales only available at The Hope and Beer Festivals.

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Huffy's Bar & Café, Hazel Grove

Huffy's Bar & Café in Hazel Grove is a stylish and intimate café style bar. Owner Hayley Huffy also runs a sister bar in Great Underbank.  Hayley has certainly given the place a female's touch with comfy sofas and burlesque style artwork on the falls.

It's an informal venue to enjoy an afternoon cuppa and you can rent Huffys on a Sunday for family functions or Christenings.

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Jolly Sailor, Davenport

Jolly Sailor is a traditional local in the heart of the Davenport community. Bar manager Matt Berrington is heading up the new front of team with lots of activities to keep the regulars entertained.

It's world food night on Mondays, free pool on Tuesdays, quiz night is every Thursday and there is entertainment on Saturdays with either a disco or a live band.

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Platform One, Romily

Platform One was opened by Janice Wright last year with a re-brand and a complete refurbishment (it used to The Railway). Both her sons have helped her to completely turn the pub around into a boutique café style wine bar that retains the best features of a traditional pub.

They have bought a pizza oven and also offer tapas on the menu along side a wide selection of real ales including beers from local micro-breweries.

Windsor Castle, Marple Bridg

Windsor Castle has previously won Stockport's Perfect Pub. Landlady Jo Farrell must be doing something right as when we asked listeners to suggest their favourite pub to compete in this year's final, the Windsor Castle recieved the most nominations?

But will they get enough votes to claim the title again? You decide.

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