The Magnet Freehouse is a pub in Stockport, Manchester. Rated 4.8 stars from 1390 Google reviews. Known for real-ale selection and wood-fired pizza. Best for groups and beer enthusiasts. Features a rooftop, dog-friendly. Price range: £10–20.
The Magnet Freehouse
Across 1,364 rated reviews, 96% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.8★ |
| Reviews | 1,390 |
| 1-star share | 0.4% |
| Best for | Groups |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Friendly staff and people Great selection of beer Pool table, jukebox and darts”
“Good pub, good prices, good choice of beers and ciders, great service 👍”
“Love this place and its ambiance not forgetting the cheeky Pork pies or Pizza”
Quick Verdict
The Magnet Freehouse is Stockport's most-reviewed pub for reason: serious beer, friendly staff, and space for anyone.
You want the deepest real-ale selection in Stockport with wood-fired pizza on weekends and room for a crowd.
About The Magnet Freehouse
Don't judge it by the outside — a fresh coat of paint hasn't caught up with the photos online yet, but step in and it's a proper, traditional pub done right. Stockport has plenty of decent boozers, but the ale range here is in a different league: microbrewery casks and kegs rotating constantly, with staff who know what's on and can point you toward something worth drinking. The real ales are the headline, but the keg beers and artisan ciders hold their own corner of the bar. On Friday and Saturday nights, wood-fired pizzas come out of the kiosk, and the place fills up — even a midweek Wednesday draws a crowd. Pool, darts and a jukebox keep things lively, and the room is friendly to everyone who walks through the door.
In the last 90 days, The Magnet Freehouse has drawn 9 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Real-ale selection
146 mentions of ales in reviews; locals call it the best in Stockport, with rotating cask and keg selections.
Wood-fired pizza
Friday and Saturday pizza service mentioned across recent reviews as a draw alongside the beer.
Accessible, inclusive design
Full wheelchair accessibility, dogs allowed, groups accommodated, LGBTQ+ friendly, with ample free parking and outdoor seating.
Practical Information
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☀️Outdoor
“Possibly the best draft beer selection in Stockport, this is also a great old-style pub with lots of small seating areas around a central bar, and a good sized, decked beer garden and pizza kiosk at the rear”
— Andrew B.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Magnet Freehouse
The Magnet Freehouse in Stockport specializes in rotating real ales and keg beers, with 146 mentions of ales across customer reviews. The selection includes cask ales, craft brews, and independent ciders, with most pints priced under five pounds.
The Magnet Freehouse serves pork pies year-round and wood-fired pizzas on Friday and Saturday nights. Outside food is also allowed.
The Magnet Freehouse in Stockport welcomes dogs throughout the pub and its beer garden.
The Magnet Freehouse accepts reservations. The pub has a sprawling layout with intimate lounges, a central hub, and a decked beer garden, making it suitable for groups of any size.
The Magnet Freehouse in Stockport has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating throughout the venue.
The Magnet Freehouse offers pool, darts, and a jukebox, with outdoor seating in the beer garden and on the decked areas.
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Hot Score: 52/100 · ranked October 2026
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