Almond Family Pubs to open The Station House in Cheadle Hulme, autumn 2025
Cheadle Hulme’s worst kept secret is out: introducing The Station House, opening autumn 2025
The rumours are true: we’re proud to announce that we’ll be heading back to Cheadle Hulme, with The Station House set to open this autumn in a joint collaboration between ourselves and iconic Manchester-based brewery Joseph Holt.
Located next to the village train station in what was previously the Platform 5 pub, the building is currently undergoing a full refurbishment, both inside and out. The revamped pub will feature a stunning new interior with a focus on high-quality finish and furnishings. The 1930’s classic design evokes the glory days of rail travel with ornate decor, a bar of brass and marble with plush leather booths. The exterior promises to be unrecognisable. showing off the handsome building, including a 100-seat raised sun terrace and widened, inviting entryways.
The sophisticated look will be matched by a fresh menu. Our existing four pubs will continue to offer their famous carvery but the Station House promises to offer a different service: Sundays will feature an elevated plated traditional British roast choice, staying true to Almond Family Pubs’ standards of quality.
The Station House will be our fifth Almond Family Pub, and our first in collaboration with Joseph Holt. Some of the brewery’s award-winning beers and ales will continue to be served, alongside international lagers and the full tipples menu beloved by our guests.
Our founder Doug Almond, said “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for our family. We have a reputation in Stockport for serving quality food and drink, in beautifully furnished, traditional pubs, by the friendliest teams around. Not to mention our strong ties with Cheadle Hulme, having previously run a popular pub in the area. Holts are well known for their traditional northern hospitality and excellent beer so when the opportunity arose for a potential partnership we were keen to pursue. We have grand plans for the pub and look forward to working together to breathe new life into this impressive, landmark building. This pub will be our biggest, grandest, most opulent design scheme yet – in fact I don’t know of a pub that will match it in decadence. In addition, guests can expect our trademark AFP welcome, service and atmosphere while you enjoy your crafted drink or delicious dinner.”
Richard Kershaw, CEO of Joseph Holt added “The Almond family have a fine track record for running some very successful pubs. In taking over the tenancy of what will become The Station House, this is an exciting way forward for the pub. Bringing together two family-run businesses with shared values and local roots will be a new and dynamic chapter for this landmark pub and for our company as it continues to look for exciting opportunities now and in the future.”
The newly renovated pub is due to re-open in the Autumn. Those wishing to stay informed of the opening can sign up for updates at almond-pubs.co.uk/the-station-house or below