BITE user comments - Mirrortown
Comments by Mirrortown
A real curate's egg of a place. My first experience was a Sunday daytime birthday meal, which I thought rather good. An unexpected bonus was a couple of handpumped ales which I really didn't expect on first sight. Beer was fine but a bit cold. We've been back two or three times for a beer and we've both had the same impression that the place is almost but not quite.... We're comparing it with similar bars in Manchester suburbs which are really popular but can't nail down why it is not as good. It could be a really happening place. I think it is owned by the same folks as the Nook next door. Neither place is quite right.
29 Oct 2009 10:56
In theory a place to visit for folks who like beer. However, if they also like a reasonable ambience, cleanliness and other such silly things, not the best experience. My new girlfriend took me because, although she knew the place, she also knew I liked ale. We've not been back since which is a real shame. The beer was great but the place really needs a thorough makeover. Doesn't mean they have to lose the positives but does an honest real beer pub always have to equate with a dump? I don't think so.
29 Oct 2009 10:39
We've been to this place a few times over the last couple of months and it is definitely one of the best pubs in the area. The beer has without fail been spot on and served at perfect temperature. Going in for the first time suggests it might be a bit of a poncy eating out type country pub but you soon notice elements more associated with a village local such as dogs and lively barside drinking which gives the place a very relaxed atmosphere. That said, the service is formal (but not stiff) and one is addressed as ' Sir ' rather than ' Mate ' which is definitely a positive from my point of view. We've eaten there and I would have to say that the food is rather overpriced for what it is though. Incidentally, the village is worth a visit for the wonderful streamside garden down the road from the pub which has some lovely unexpected features, notably some sculptures of hunting dogs.
29 Oct 2009 09:58
The Bridge Inn, Sale
Nicely refurbished and the beer was rather good. However, if you want to have a chat don't go when there is a footy match on because the commentary is broadcast throughout the pub at ear blistering volume and there is no escape wherever you sit. Would have been so easy to fit on/off switches to the speakers.
2 Dec 2009 19:45