BITE user comments - wray89
Comments by wray89
Very welcoming backstreet boozer only a stones throw from the MEN. Always has a standard Hydes Original on pump which is kept in an impeccable condition which can be also said of the guest beer which is usually on (usually a Hydes Festival Beer).
As for the previous post I have not made the acquaintance of the former 'Ulsterman' landlord but the current landlord is Manchester born and bred and is very friendly and has an expert knowledge on keeping beer (trust me it is that good). A must visit which should really advertise itself more!
13 May 2009 01:52
The Whitworth has now been open for a solid 2 years. A great pub with a lot to offer. Previously a Marstons' boozer but now, to the best of my knowledge, under no brewery management. The Whitworth usually has two ales on both of which are Hydes, which makes sense due to its proximity to the brewery but not under their management due to the absence of any brewery branding. The beers are usually a standard Hydes Original/ Jekyll's Gold and a Hydes Festival Beer/ Guest (e.g. Spin Doctor, Mumbo Jumbo, Sacre Bleu etc).
This very pleasant pub opposite Whitworth Park boasts two spacious rooms with a connected beer garden (where smoking is permitted). There are obvious efforts to rejuvinate the pub with the weekly holding of a quiz night (Tuesday 9.30-10.30) which is brief, relaxed and great fun) with the first prize being alcohol.
Well worth a look in if in the area, especially on Tuesday night for the quiz, as it is relaxed with a good mixed crowd of locals and students and well kept ale. Their is also a good range of lagers, Heineken, Becks, Stella, Kronenberg etc
13 May 2009 01:45
Swan With Two Necks, Stockport
In addition to the review by JohnBonser the pub was also closed Sunday evening (9/11/2008) which came as a bit of a shock. So might be best to ring and check opening times for those who are commuting from a far!
9 Nov 2008 22:40
Great real ale pub. This pub is very convenient for commuters using the bus service through Stockport as it's only a stones throw from the station. Large selection of hand pumps, at least 10, and the Copper Dragon Golden Pippin was in superb condition at a very modest �2.10 a pint. A must see if in Stockport and a welcomed break in between all those Robinson's pubs!
9 Nov 2008 22:35
The Marble Arch, Manchester
Absolutely outstanding beer, decor and food. Its current rating of 7.6 by no means does it justice. It is probably the best real ale pub in Manchester, and not in the way that Carlsberg is 'probably the best lager in the world'.
With an appetising menu of both food, ale and a wide selection of international lagers this pub is a Mecca for real ale aficiondo's. The fact that it is always busy is a testament to this.
13 May 2009 01:56