The Market Tavern, Hanley

Been going here since it reopened last year with a tasteful refurbishment. The place is clean and uncluttered; the staff are polite, friendly and welcoming whether it's your first time in or you are a regular. There is a policy of no hats or swearing which makes for a nice atmosphere.
As you enter you are presented with an L shaped room with a few comy sofas, stools and bench seating with a small restaraunt area just past the bar. The food is excellent and reasonably priced.
The bar is on the left and has 8 handpull pumps of which 6 are usually in use at any one time. The cask ale selection is good, offering Bass as a permanent ale, whilst the others are occupied by ales both regional and local. Typically you will find guest ales from Titanic, Beartown, Slaters, Alton and Coachmakers to name but a few that have been on recently. From the quality of the beer served it is obvious that the landlord, Leon, cares about his cask ales. Highly recommemded for a visit.

13 Feb 2011 18:35