The Moss Trooper, Timperley

pros: good wine list, good amount of single malt scotches (don't know how well they mix their shorts etc.), six real ales (three regularly changing guests inc. some real finds, three regulars), decent enough food (average brasserie style on rectangular plates etc. and some specials including often a green curry), mixed crowd of all ages etc., good community local for people, decent programme of events, later hours at weekend, decent seating outside, friendly and buzzy when busy, attractive building.
cons: bland modern interior, guest ale sometimes far from tip-top condition, service from some of the younger barstaff especially can be a bit hit and miss and my personal grumble is that the gaffer replaced Greene King IPA with Websters for one of his regular cask ales.
verdict: good residential local, my pros far outweigh the cons and CAMRA like it as other commenters have noted.

5 Oct 2005 22:22