The Nursey Inn in Stockport

Great little pub hidden away in Heaton Norris but well worth searching out. Live sport, great beer and lovely beer garden over looking the bowling green. It’s recently reopened after a refurb and it’s been money well spent!

We love this pub and have been on several occasions, the food is delicious and staff are very friendly. But now they only serve pies. As I'm no such a pie lover I'm sad that there is not much choice. Bring back the original menu. Please.

Myself and my friend have been hear on a number of occasions, and on all occasions were amazing and food was really nice when it was the old menu. The old menu had alot of choice. On our last visit there was a new menu which was very small all they serve was pie and chips, which wasn't good. We decided to go somewhere else due to the very limited menu, as myself and my friend aren't a big pie lover. If it stays as the new menu we won't be coming back. Hopefully the pub release that the new menu isn't great and bring back the old menu. Or a much better choice of menu for everyone.

A good all rounder; great food, quick service and friendly staff in a lovely pub. I can’t wait to visit again.

First time we have been back here in a couple of years and we wasn't disappointed. Food was hot service was quick, adequate time left in-between each course. Good atmosphere attentive staff wont leave it so long next time !!

Lovely, quaint little pub situated down a cobbled street in Heaton Norris with a bowling green to the rear. It has its own car park and is dog friendly which, is a massive bonus to me as, I can’t leave my dog alone at home. The bar staff even provided us with a bowl of water for the dog and some treats for him. Me and my boyfriend have visited a few times both alone and with the rest of the family. The pub is separated into 3 separate rooms: the lounge, the old smoking room and the vault. We tend to sit in the lounge area when we are having some food but, if we come down to watch the football and have a drink then we go into the old smoking room although, you are welcome to sit anywhere, that is just our personal preference. With it being a Hydes pub, you will obviously find their own real ales alongside the more popular and well known brands. Prices are on per with other pubs in the local area. Plenty of food choices from small dishes, main meals and desserts. There is also a separate children’s menu. Being a vegetarian I found there were quite a few choices for me. I tend to opt for the cheese and onion pie but, have also tried the Quorn Sunday roast and the Quorn chicken wrap. My boyfriend’s favourite is the hot beef ciabatta which comes with a jug of gravy and a portion of fries. Lovely family pub. Highly recommend!!!

Our first visit here, and our last. After deciding to visit somewhere different for a birthday lunch, and seeing the reviews online,we decided to visit The Nursery for lunch. We ordered food and when it arrived we were told there was no chunky chips, these were substituted with what I can only describe as under cooked McDonalds Fries. It would have been nice to be told this when we ordered! The suet pudding was as hard as rock, the gravy was thick as treacle and extremely lumpy and my wife left most of her pudding and gravy and all the "chips". When I went to pay, I wasn`t asked if the meal was Ok and if everything was fine with it, in fact the barstaff lady was quiet arrogant, won`t be going back!!

This used to be a great place to eat, good quality food at a reasonable price. My husband and I went in on 7th July 2023 for an early dinner, He ordered the hunters chicken and I ordered the cheese and onion pie, both meals come to just shy of £20 and both were cold, the pie was so cold it could have just come out of the fridge. We left both meals on the table, walked out and won't be going back.

I visited with my family not long ago and the food and service were top notch. However the mobile signal was quite low which is a major problem for me hence why I didn't put 5 stars. I work from home and on the road quite a lot so i never know when i might get a call so it was quite annoying that I could not get a signal. Otherwise great place :)

We had my dad's wake at the nursery pub as it was my dad's local. The buffet service was excellent and as one of our party was gluten free as in being coeliac, he was accommodated above and beyond with the amount of choices he had. We were very pleased with the service we received at this difficult time and would like to thank the staff for their excellent and helpful service during our recent family upset.

Great local pub. Good beer and friendly service. The bowling green at the back is also a great asset and the outside seating area, a real sun trap in the summer. After a few of changes of management, the place did go down hill for a few years and was starting to resemble a "suburban Wetherspoons". However, the recently appointed landlord, Paul is excellent, the bar staff are very good and always provide great service with a smile and they are an absolute credit to their profession. Paul is also a very good host and good at his job, as are Matt, Sarah and Camellia behind the bar, to name just three. The previous husband and wife in charge with their miserable faces have thankfully now retired and will definitely not be missed. The Nursery is now definitely worth a visit if you have not been for some time. Highly recommended.

The food is okay and the beers are okay. It’s a great local pub and you can watch crown green bowling too. I recommend the cheese and onion pie. 🙂

This was our first & last visit. What a joke. No money been spent on it for 50 years !!!! Need complete turn over. We choose it for live music. The place was nearly empty. Two/ three old guys playing with guitar etc. Used toilet first. It had some new white tiles done recently I thought. No it could be a start. Just one lady behind bar. Big place. Managed to get a car parked outside. It's in the middle of lots of houses. Good had finished at 8pm. We arrive at 20.10pm. Didn't notice anyone eating. We left within minutes. Definitely will not be going again.

Had lovely chunky chips from buffet . Needed the toilet and it's all doors throughout pub ,then I got to the toilet to find there was only 2 toilets !

Lovely old pub which is so nice . Friendly staff and well ran . Good collection of traditional drinks. . There were eight of and we all eat . From curry to fish and chips ,everyone enjoyed there food and a good price. Two main courses for £12 . Good all round would highly recommend.

Beautiful food lovely relaxed atmosphere and full marks to our waitress who was magnificent under great stress as they looked short staffed but she always let us know how our orders were progressing. Lovely family pub x

Really disappointing Sunday dinner yesterday. I ordered the chicken roast of the day but was over charged as they charged me for the beef dinner which is more. There was no Yorkshire pudding - which is fine if you're going to knock a bit of the price or charge the correct price. But I wasn't - I was overcharged. The roast potatoes were burnt to the point that they were black. I was surprised that the plate was allowed out the kitchen looking like it did. The roast dinner was a butterflied chicken breast - not a roast at all. Lovely proper pub and friendly staff but the food was so disappointing and no one ever asked if it was ok. We also waited over an hour for the food to arrive. Even though I was extremely hungry I didn't enjoy the food.

A friendly local pub with a good selection of ales. The Lowry is my favourite. The food is standard pub fare but cooked well.

Too much has happened in 26 years for me to make this a comprehensive review and too many things have happened here.I’ve been going to this pub for 26 years. In that time many changes have occurred But apart from it being me second nearest pub I still enjoy going back there.It’s what you might call a traditional pub with three different rooms. Th ePub uses them for different things as well depending upon whether you like live music or watching sport or taking part in pub darts.All I can say is that they serve good beer and the food is of good quality.The pub also attracts different types on a regular basis so it’s not clique. Unless there is live music you will always be able to find somewhere where it’s quiet to talk.Finding somewhere to sit is not usually a problem either as there is plenty of seating.There is a bowling green out the back which is well used by the local bowling society but even if they are not playing it is a generous area, green and away from traffic and is a most pleasant area to sit out in if the weather is dry and/or warm.

Buena zona de estar al aire libre, amigables locales habituales? siempre un ambiente amigable Buen lugar para ver fútbol en el tellie.

Mi amigo se mudó recientemente al área y sabía sobre The Nursery como solía ir con su papá.Nos encanta el Nursery, especialmente cuando hace calor afuera ya que tienen un fabuloso jardín de cerveza en el que puedes sentarte toda la noche. Hay un gran campo de bolos en la parte posterior, por lo que la mayoría de los días incluso puedes ver partidos de bolos mientras te relajas al sol.Ojalá tuvieran sidra de barril, en lugar de botellas. Ese es mi único problema.La comida es buena y siempre un buen ambiente.

Having eaten in the nursery on several occasions, we were disappointed with the food last week. The pub is great and the staff friendly, but I have a feeling that the chef has changed recently?

Some 35 years since I last visited and with one of my sons now having a flat in the area, we had an early doors drink. I like proper pubs...Traditional, real pubs. This is in essence that sort of pub. The trouble is that it's quite big and when quiet lack atmosphere. My son ate...Ok for the price. The place may grow on me!

Great little pub on a quaint street. Superb choice of beer. Great food. Dog friendly. Helpful and welcoming staff. Crown Green Bowls and a beer garden. We had a great time...if only the sun shone more often in England!

Really disappointed with the quality of food. Friendly staff but not clued up with the menu, made errors re the children’s menu on a deal that they should have been aware of. Despite the open fires there’s a draft from the windows, came away freezing so wrap up !

We needed somewhere quiet for a nice dinner. This little pub with an open fire, friendly atmosphere provided a good range of tasty courses, all beautifully presented. The staff are attentive and make that extra bit of effort. We strongly recommend this inn as a great place for a bite to eat.

Lovely lunch and an excellent steak and ale pie. Great food. Attentive staff and of course great selection of local ales. Will try to make this a regular Saturday event. Highly recommended.

I go here occasionally, usually with the family in winter months as we like the cosy feel and great food. I've always found the staff to be friendly and it generally has a good atmosphere.

Great real ales Friendly staff Lovely beer garden bowling area Really nice interior with original wooden panelling Apparently it's a 16 century coaching inn It is now a listed building Never any trouble the locals are really friendly

Great little pup,food is excellent,never been disappointed.nice to sit outside watching the crown green bowlers whilst having a pint or two.

Come here often with the hubby bowling and it's a great atmosphere and lovely in the summer with a nice cool lager! Kids are welcome and dogs. Give it a go!

Fuimos para un almuerzo familiar en festivo el domingo y mi madre acaba de mudar a la zona, así que pensamos que lo hora de salida de su nuevo local :) La comida era fabulosa, y a un precio razonable, el personal era genial y...

La primera cosa que te golpea al entrar en este pub es el olor de la cocina que persiste en el aire. La segunda cosa es la vista y el ruido de los niños corriendo por todos lados (incluyendo los bares zonas) y los cochecitos...

Very disapointed with the pub and the food, this pub used to be the tops a few years ago but...

So, a group of 7 of us start here in good humour on a sunny Saturday afternoon on a visit to Stockport to sample the towns fine ale hostelries. A warm welcome we do not find here as the 2 young bar staff look visibly deflated at our presence and pour our drinks with ill grace. As soon as the final drink is poured the barman semi aggressively says "it's a lovely day, surely you want to sit outside?", ok, it seems we are not wanted in here but before we make our exit I suggest some food and choose a fish butty (which turns out to be excellent), the barman asks where I will be sitting, I say "it looks like outside" following his earlier comment, he asks me whereabouts outside, I suggest out the front, he tells me that I can't sit out there, I say "sorry but you will have to help me here, you have suggested I go outside so why don't you tell me where I can sit". He ungraciously pointed me in a direction which led to a lovely garden overlooking a bowling green where we enjoyed good beer and nice food before moving on.

Popped in on Sunday to try the Sunday roast. It was really tasty and very well presented. The service was excellent and I will definitely go back. The surroundings are lovely and I think on a warm day it would be lovely to eat outside

Great for the sun shines to sit out the back where the bowling green is away from the normal traffic in hearing moor. The recent return looks good and good selection of common beers. Food not the best. Could do with more unusual beers to choose from to enhance experience. Friendly staff.

Popped in for a drink and tea time snack. One of the bar staff (dont know if she was the landlady)did not engage in conversation even though I tried to talk to her. She just started humming and smiling to herself ignoring me! Very strange. The second time I went to the bar I tipped the young bar maid (as i used to be a bar maid myself)and she took a quid ! A quid for a small pub ! Won't be tipping again ! We waited ages for food even though it was empty ! Used to be a great pub full of atmosphere.run by great Landlord and Landlady and staff. No more.

Great afternoon yesterday at the Nursery Inn for my granddaughters Baptism Party. The room was just right for 50 adults and 10 children. Very enjoyable Lancashire Hotpot, Red Cabbage and Bread, good bar with a real ale pump and very helpful friendly staff.

One of my favourite places for a pint in the Stockport area. Has a good selection of beers and has a really relaxed atmosphere, worth a trip.

We had lunch here last Saturday and really liked the service, great beer choice and our lunch. We were warned that the food would be 20 - 30 minutes as it was busy, but it actually came in nearer 10, so that was a bonus. We both had the steak sandwich on a garlic pitta which was lovely, as were the trio of chips too! The staff although busy were attentive, checked back a couple of times to see if the food was ok, and if we needed any more drinks. It's great to see this pub back in good hands!!

Always good service from the staff who are happy to help, a wide selection of different drinks available and lovely food at a great price! Couldn't recommend enough.

it seems this pub has struggled to impress in the last couple of years. i have endured some terrible food and service but kept going because, well..I like the place. My wife and I called in for lunch, meeting up with friends and I'm pleased to report the whole experience was excellent. The food though simple, was very nicely prepared and presented. Just what we like in a pub and the beers of the highest quality served as a full pint. But the star of the show was the dark-haired waitress...working by herself from what I could see, managed to pull great pints, talk to customers and serve food and all with a smile on her face! She even offered to bring the drinks to our table on what was quite a busy lunchtime. All the customers appreciated the service. i'm looking forward to a return visit..

Popped by after a cycle ride. Good outside seating and glorious weather, watched some ladies bowls and then a chap getting some practice in. Good range of ales and a simple menu, so we were happy.But what a aunt rap. Children enjoying the weather, we relaxed, friendly staff and punters

I visited the Nursery a couple of weeks ago with partner and I can say this is a lovely pub. The cask ale selection is tremendous, a choice between various styles and strengths, there was something for every taste. The food was lovely and the staff very attentive and friendly on what was undoubtably a busy day. It's always heartening to see what I would describe as an good old fashioned pub thrive in the era of bars and bistros. Well done guys!

We popped into The Nursery for a drink a few days ago. Nice pub good atmosphere friendly staff and good beer!

This pub has gone down hill from it's heyday when it was voted pub of the year. That was several landlords ago. The outside area is littered with plasic and glass bottles, empty glasses, broken umbrellas, fag ends and other rubbish, so what was a pleasant area to sit and have a drink whilst watching the bowls is now scruffy and unkempt. This used to be a busy pub renowned for it's food, but not any more, always seems empty with no atmosphere. I have given one star for the excellent beers on offer. Come on Hydes pull your finger out and get this once great flagship pub back to it's former self.

Visited for Sunday lunch had the chicken roast which was a chicken breast sliced quite poor potatoes roast ones were very greasy hardly any gravy on the plate it was a shame as we were told the food is normally good. The pub was clean and they had a good selection of beers on offer, nice outside area with bowling green which is a nice place to sit outside.

Stayed in a hotel a short walk away and wanted some food. Walked 10 mins to this little pub and very impressed. Nice welcome, good service and reasonably priced, very good food.

Used to live near here a few years ago and often visit friends here. This was always a watering hole for my friends and I but recently one friend recommended the food so as he is an avid restaurant goer I thought he must know and he did. What a hidden gem for those who don't see this hidden little place. The food was fantastic there was four of us all having something different and we all finished the lot. The prices were fantastic and the portions great so overall a brilliant place for a spot of dinner and there are many ales/drinks to chose from at the bar. Menu is not vast however in sure there will be something to your liking if not on there then the specials board. Highly recommend this place service was fast and friendly also. Faultless nice change guys keep it up can't wait to return!

Friendly helpful staff. Lounge recently refurbished but also a pleasant outdoor seating area overlooking the bowling green. Excellent value. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend

I have been here 3 times now for food (all at different times) and it's been excellent. Great friendly service with a smile and the food is well priced. Lovely sitting outside watching the gentlemen bowl when it's sunny!

Called here on a sunny Monday evening and sat out in the rear of the pub which overlooks the beautiful bowling green. Food was excellent value and the home made pie was great value and very filling.I would return and it's definitely worth a visit.

We had the privilege of dining in the newly refurbished restaurant recently. The food exceeded our expectations. The pub had a great atmosphere and Sue the manager was very friendly with all of our party. Will definitely return.

Used to be a hidden gem. Shame that a recent change in management has ruined it. Always had live music at weekends but during the week it was a great place to have a quiet drink with friends. Absence of a manager during the week seems to have given the staff freedom to turn the music up and have their own disco without any regard for customers. I couldn't believe that on my most recent visit of the five customers in the lounge, 3 asked for the music to be turned down and were flatly ignored. Four of the five then left which makes me think it's just a ploy to get rid of customers so the staff can have an easy time. Such a shame.. it used to be great.

Had to write about an excellent evening at The Nursery Inn! Staff welcoming and nothing too much trouble. Food very reasonably priced and of good quality, good choice. Sea bass was delicious. A bonus was a tribute act who played to a packed pub, locals very welcoming and made for a brilliant evening's entertainment. Excellent selection of drinks, Prosecco my choice! Very well run pub and restaurant. Would definitely recommend a visit!

There has been some change at the nursery, all very good! Especially fizzy Friday, fantastic! Food is excellent, freshly prepared and served with a smile.The pub is no longer a crèche for children in the evenings,as they are not allowed in certain places and leave by a suitable time. Even better, no dogs allowed on the lovely new furniture send carpets and food areas.

Having recently been refurbished we thought we'd give the Nursery another try and are now sorry we did! Whilst getting served at the bar for drinks a rude man (presumably the landlord) tapped me on the shoulder and told me 'no children in this bar, you have to use the room at the front only!' There was no politeness or tact used, just a rude delivery with a stern look. Now I wouldn't mind, but nowhere does it say this, and previously children were allowed in this room, plus it was a week day lunchtime not in the evening which I could have understood!Needless to say we drunk up and left rather than staying for lunch which had been our original intention. I find it hard to believe how a publican can have so little people skills and such silly rules in this day and age. This is a local pub serving it's local community and as such should be welcoming and making sure people have a great experience so they will return.

Thought I would give this place a try, although it takes some finding (2 minutes from A6). Glad I did. A good selection of home cooked grub served in spotless listed building serving Menu has been extended and there are daily specials. Portions are generous, exceptional value for money.