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
A highlight of our walk every year, the 2025 raffle had some of our biggest prizes yet – but some of them remain unclaimed! If you’ve got any of the following raffle tickets in your possession, email [email protected] –
Green – 277, 264, 159, 331
Red/Salmon- 194, 54
Blue – 23, 395
Pink – 259, 94, 387
Yellow – 836, 46
Thanks again to all who donated to our raffle, or purchased a strip of tickets (or more) – your contributions mean a lot, and all fund raised go directly to Foundation for Prader-Willi Research.
2025 was maybe our best year ever, with over 400 walkers all taking One Small Step as we raised funds for Foundation for Prader-Willi Research UK.
The charity is one close to the family’s heart, as Bella, Vicki Williams’ daughter was diagnosed with the rare genetic condition when she was 3 weeks old. With your support, we’ll continue to fundraise for research, with every penny contributed taking us closer to finding therapies and medication that will help all of those who have Prader-Willi syndrome.
You can register your interest to join us on the walk in 2026 below – we’ll send you an email once registrations are open early next year.
Can you spot yourself? Our photographers made sure to take plenty of snaps over the course of the day – especially at the finish line. Relive the magic, and find your medal-worthy moment in our online One Small Step gallery below – or share them from our Facebook gallery here, plus an Instagram reel with footage from the day too.
Read our thank you to all here, or register your interest for One Small Step 2026 here.
Sunday 30th March
Looking for the perfect place to treat Mum this Mother’s Day? Look no further, we’re taking bookings for any size group on Sunday, March 30th, and serving our delicious carvery all day long.
A Feast Fit for a Queen (or at least, a Super Mum!)
Our mouthwatering carvery features a selection of carved, tender, overnight roasted joints, triple-cooked roasties, giant homemade Yorkshire puddings, and an array of seasonal vegetables. It’s the perfect hearty meal to celebrate the special woman in your life.
Book Your Table Today!
To secure your spot, give us a call or book online. We’re taking a £5 deposit per person to confirm your reservation.
We can’t wait to see you and your family on Mother’s Day!
We’re delighted to that we are finalists in the Publican Awards!
The Publican Awards are renowned in the hospitality industry for recognising the best operators in the sector within a wide range of categories, picking out the businesses that set the standards for the rest to follow.
We are finalists in the Best Operations Teams category, which refers to our wonderful support team who have been nominated due to their effectiveness in innovation, leadership and business success.
Please wish us the best of luck for the future interviews and announcement in March.
This week has been an exciting one for Almond Family Pubs. We’ve been endorsed not one, not twice, but 3 times! And by some very famous faces…
On Friday 27th September GM Dave and the team were visited by local legends ‘The Blossoms’ to celebrate their 4th Number 1 album, a massive achievement and very well-deserved… Well done guys.
As you can see our General Manager, Dave was only too happy to take a photo with the guys.
The Spread Eagle have also got their fair share of fame….The Manchester Evening News recently asked their followers to name their favourite spots when came to a carvery or a Sunday roast. They received hundreds and hundreds of responses and our very own Spread Eagle got an honourable mention, with one customer saying “so much choice, meats, veg, potatoes and gravy”. Another said: “The staff are all so lovely and friendly. They can’t do enough.”
Well done team Spread!
Last but definitely not least… The Jolly sailor was recently mentioned by the VERY famous Jason Manford. Jason Manford is local to the area and has been spotted a few times in the Jolly, enjoying a carvery or participating in our weekly quiz.. When recently interviewed, Jason was asked his favourite pub and after a thought, he said the Jolly Sailor!! We’re so pleased to be mentioned and we look forward to welcoming him back soon!
- Service Charge
We add a discretionary 10% service charge to your bill as most of us now use cards over cash. Our fantastic team receive 100% off tips. We’re more than happy to take this off, just let us know. - Changes to your booking
If you find yourself running more than 15 minutes late or would like to make any changes to your reservation, please call us and ask to speak to the manager on duty. If you are more than 15 minutes late, and we haven’t heard from you, we may have to give your table to someone else. - Dogs
Well-behaved dogs are welcome in our bar area all day Monday-Saturday.
We are unable to take bookings for parties with dogs as our only bookable areas are dog-free, as we are a pub at heart, we don’t believe in taking bookings in our bar area. If you are wanting to dine with your dog, please just come along and we will find you the next available table. - Your table
Your table is required back 2 hours after your booking time. While we will always do our best to accommodate your preferred table, regrettably, this isn’t always possible. - Dining outside
If you are looking to dine alfresco, just come down to the pub and speak to the host on the day. Our outside tables are seated on a first-come, first-served basis and are not able to be reserved. - Dates not available
We may not accept bookings for certain times/dates & busy sittings. If you cannot see your preferred date or time, please call the pub and we will be happy to check availability for you. - Sundays
If you are reserving for a Sunday, you will be dining from our Sunday menu and prices may vary. (The majority of our special offers & our vouchers are not available on Sundays). - Accessibility
If you require access for a wheelchair or any high chairs, then please call us and speak to the duty manager.
The below is about the 2024 edition of our One Small Step walk – for news about the 2025 edition, click here.
We are delighted to be organising our 10th annual charity walk for the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research UK this July. So far with our combined efforts we have raised a staggering £148,976 and we would love to continue to see this figure grow. The research the FPWR UK finances is imperative to making the lives of those affected by Prader-Willi Syndrome more manageable.
Not only is this a wonderful day for our pubs and the local community but it’s a great chance to catch up with friends (whilst getting your steps in!) and to raise money for this important charity that is so close to our hearts.
This year’s event is on Saturday 13th July and will follow the same route as last year.
We will be starting slightly earlier this year so we can start celebrating a little earlier at the Jolly Sailor. Registration will open at 9.30am at the Fletchers Arms, ready to set off at 10.30am.
The day will include a pub pit stop at the Spread Eagle, lunch at the Puss in Boots, and finishing with a celebration party at the Jolly Sailor.
There will be a raffle, DJ, bouncy castle & more…
We really hope to see some familiar faces there again, as well as many new walkers. We would love you to invite friends and family and help us make the 10th event even more memorable!
If you have any questions at all please visit our FAQs page or contact Hannah – [email protected]