The Interior Styling

Owned by John Stoner and Caroline Norton, the pair were careful to restore the building empathetically. Aiming to retain as much of the original post office as possible and consider the original use in the new design, the vintage and industrial feel is instantly noticeable as soon as you walk through the door.

The original post office was first opened in 1923. The building was designed by the renowned architect Sir Charles Wilkinson and presented lots of opportunities when it came to restoring and making use of original features.

Throughout the renovation, there has been a lot of focus on the use of quality materials. As you step through the door, the bespoke bar will instantly draw the eye. Made from solid oak and finished with metro tiles in grey and white, no detail has been overlooked, with each and every element of the design being carefully sourced and repurposed.

From the slate flooring and copper pipes on the bar top, to the beautiful wooden paneled walls, the refurbishment does the building justice, and presents a beautiful setting for relaxing with friends and family.

When it came to furnishing the bar, John and Caroline turned to Where Saints Go to source quality industrial style bar stools. Selecting the Singer  bar stools to add the finishing touches, the stools compliment the interior of The Medicine Tap perfectly.

Owner John Stoner says: ‘I spent weeks trawling the internet looking for the right stools for our Project. I had several samples and none were right for us. We simply wanted something of a vintage look with great quality and design. I have to say these are the best looking Quality Stools that I have seen anywhere, these are classic and perfectly balanced.’

The Bar

Located in Rochdale town centre, The Medicine Tap calls itself a coffee house, cook house, beer house and bar. Enjoy coffees and breakfast bites, afternoon tea, dinner and one of the 30 beers to choose from. The Medicine Tap offers a unique and inviting place to relax, while enjoying superb food and drink.

To order the exact stools used in The Medicine Tap, click here: https://wheresaintsgo.co.uk/the-singer-industrial-...

Experience the stunning refurbishment first hand, and visit The Medicine Tap at:

The Old Post Office,
Esplanade Rochdale,

OL16 1AE