Star and Garter, Stockport
| Star and Garter | |
|---|---|
 The pub in 2021 | |
  Location within Greater Manchester | |
General information | |
| Type | Public house |
| Location | Higher Hillgate, Stockport, Greater Manchester, England |
| Coordinates | 53°24′12″N 2°09′10″W / 53.4032°N 2.1529°W |
| Year built | Early 19th century |
| Renovated | Mid-2019 (exterior refurbished) |
| Owner | Robinsons |
| Design and construction | |
| Designations | |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | Star and Garter public house |
| Designated | 10 March 1975 |
| Reference no. | 1067210 |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
The Star and Garter is a Grade II listed public house on Higher Hillgate in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. Built in the early 19th century, it was originally a hotel before later becoming a pub. It became part of the Robinsons Brewery estate in 1949 after the acquisition of the Hempshaw Brook Brewery of Bell & Co. Robinsons refurbished the exterior in 2019 and retain the freehold as of 2023.
History
The building was constructed in the early 19th century, according to its official listing.[1] It was originally a hotel, before its conversion into a public house.[2] The 1895 and 1936 Ordnance Survey maps mark the building as a public house without attributing a name.[3][4]
In 1949 it became part of the Robinsons Brewery estate, following the acquisition of the Hempshaw Brook Brewery of Bell & Co.[5] On 10 March 1975, the Star and Garter was designated a Grade II listed building.[1]
In mid‑2019, Robinsons carried out refurbishment of the pub's exterior, and as of 2023 they continue to hold its freehold.[5]
Architecture
The building is constructed in brick in Flemish bond and topped with a slate roof, with chimneys at each end. The front has three floors and five bays,[2] with a central entrance marked by Doric half-columns and an open pediment,[6] and a six‑panel door set beneath a fanlight.[1]
On either side of the entrance are fixed windows added in the late 1800s, each bearing the name "The Star". The upper floors have simple timber-framed windows.[2] A metal drainage pipe runs down the front of the building in a recessed channel, and the guttering sits above a row of small wooden brackets. The right-hand side of the building has similar windows, while the left-hand side was rebuilt in brick in the early 1900s.[2]
Behind the building is a yard enclosed by brick walls, along with a former stable from the late 19th century. This outbuilding has two floors, is built of red brick, and has a chimney at one end.[2]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Historic England. "Star and Garter public house (Grade II) (1067210)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Star And Garter PH". stockport.gov.uk. Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ↑ "OS 25 inch England and Wales, 1841–1952 | Lancashire CXII.13". maps.nls.uk. Ordnance Survey. 1895. Archived from the original on 28 May 2025. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ↑ "OS 25 inch England and Wales, 1841–1952 | Lancashire CXII.13". maps.nls.uk. Ordnance Survey. 1936. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- 1 2 "Star & Garter, Stockport". camra.org.uk. Campaign for Real Ale. Archived from the original on 2 June 2026. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
- ↑ "Star and Garter Public House". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. British Listed Buildings. Archived from the original on 2 June 2026. Retrieved 3 June 2026.
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