A well-loved Cheadle Hulme pub is undergoing a £1m reinvention thanks to a pioneering collaboration between Manchester’s Joseph Holt brewery and Almond Family Pubs.
Platform 5 prior to its conversion to The Station House
Platform 5 will re-open as The Station House following a full refurbishment. The revamped pub will feature a stunning new interior with a focus on high-quality finish and furnishings.
The venue will retain its Joseph Holt identity, showcasing the insignia of the historic brewery, which recently celebrated its 175th anniversary. Some of the brewery’s award-winning beers will continue to be served at the new Station House, alongside international lagers.
Almond Family Pubs already operate four much-loved community-focused pubs in the Stockport area: the Spread Eagle, Puss in Boots, Fletchers Arms, and Jolly Sailor.
The partnership marks an exciting new chapter for both businesses, according to Richard Kershaw, chief executive of Joseph Holt and the fifth generation of the family to lead the company.
“The Almond family have a fine track record for running some very successful pubs,”he said. “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.”
