Taken over by local brewer Joseph Holt in early 2017 who gave the pub a sympathetic refurbishment. Large open plan pub which wraps around the bar. Timber clad beams give a traditional feel coupled with stripped brick walls decorated with historic photos and memorabilia referencing nearby Manchester United football club and Old Trafford cricket ground. Large TV screens dominate at either end of main space show that sport is a big part of this pub. Very busy on match days for both Manchester United and also cricket matches at Lancashire's Old Trafford ground. Special reduced menus (including pre-match breakfast and burger deals) apply on match days (as do higher prices for drinks).