Pub
The Old Packet House
Canalside pub on Navigation Road with food, live sport, entertainment and guest rooms.
The Old Packet House is a pub at 1 Navigation Road beside the Bridgewater Canal in Altrincham. It serves food and drinks, shows live sport and hosts entertainment including live music, quizzes and karaoke. The pub also advertises three en-suite guest rooms. For dining and events, contact the venue directly to check availability.
The Altrincham.co.uk verdict
One of Altrincham's oldest pubs is looking better than ever following its £400,000 refurbishment and reopening in September 2026. Dating back to the 1770s, this characterful canalside inn on Navigation Road has retained its traditional charm, including its open fires and stained glass, while gaining a beautifully refreshed interior and upgraded beer garden. Carl and Sharni Stonehouse have breathed new life into a much-loved local, with good cask ales, hearty pub food and a proper community atmosphere. A welcome new chapter for an Altrincham institution.
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