Alan and Tracy Branagan have left Docherty’s pub in Swinley which has now been taken over by Ian Williams, former landlord of the nearby Griffin Hotel. Ian’s first action was to revert to the original name of the pub – the Charles Dickens, arguably England’s most famous novelist. In so doing, the pub has had…
Source: Wigan CAMRA News
Month: March 2017
Licence bid for brewery taproom
Wily Fox brewery hopes drinkers can raise a glass to its future achievements after applying for a licence for its brewery tap. Wily Fox, based on the Martland Business Park, has asked Wigan Council for permission to sell alcohol in the bar room at its Kellet Close headquarters. The application asks for the supply of…
Source: Wigan CAMRA News
Real Ale Returns to the Belgian Bar, Altrincham
Barry, the Landord of the Belgium Bar has contacted Trafford & Hulme Camra to say that Real Ale is now on offer again and there should be two handpumps operating from this week. If this is successfull he has promised to add more. In addition the range of UK “Craft” beers has been expanded.
He has also informed us that a discount will be available to CAMRA members.
Source: Trafford & Hulme
New Landlord at The Railway Sale
Source: Trafford & Hulme
Fox & Hounds Flixton under new Management
Flixton’s Fox & Hounds is under new management with Andy Flynn taking over in mid-March. Andy is a active CAMRA member who regularly enjoys a busman’s holiday serving and cellaring at CAMRA festivals, including at January’s Manchester Beer & Cider Festival. He is no stranger to the pub game either having been at the helm of the Bird i’th Hand in Hindley, Wigan for the last four years.
The new management immediately brought back cask ales and when we called a few days into Andy’s tenancy, two cask ales from Theakston’s were on offer – Atlantic Red and Vanilla Stout. The selection will rotate from the guest list provided by owners Star Inns – aka Heineken – so Heineken’s own Caledonian brewery will be likely to feature – with the aim of increasing the range available once a modest refurbishment project has been completed. There is a quiz on Monday evenings from 9 pm and weekends will feature live music karaoke on Friday nights & professional singers on Saturdays.
Source: Trafford & Hulme
De Nada to Close
Chorlton’s de Nada bar & restaurant has announced that it is closing it’s doors on 9th April. It was four years ago that co-owners Nigel & Sam decided to bring a taste of their favourite continent to this small bar at the north end of Manchester Road with Nigel adding his love of cask ales to the mix as well as a notable commitment to stocking real cider and perry at all times. Whether it was to enjoy their top-quality food or just to pop in for a quiet pint away from the hustle of some of the areas louder bars, de Nada brought something different to Chorlton that will be missed. Trafford & Hulme Camra wishes Nigel and Sam all the best for their future endeavours.
Source: Trafford & Hulme
Spring Pub of the Season Vote
Online voting is now open for the Bolton CAMRA Spring Pub of the Season. Online voting will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 5th April, and the final opportunity to vote will be at the branch meetingĀ on Thursday 6th April. The venue is the Horwich Conservative Club, Church Street, Horwich.
Nominated Pubs:
(click on the pub name to view on Whatpub)
Bank Top Brewery Tap
The Brewery Bar
Elephant & Castle
House Without a Name
Kings Arms
Please email Graham Walsh (Branch Chair) with your name, CAMRA membership number and your choice of pub. If you vote more than once only your last vote will be counted.
Source: Bolton CAMRA Events & News
Salford Branch AGM
The Branch AGM will be held at The Crescent Pub,Salford,Wednesday 15/03/17 commencing 7.30pm.
Please note this is a change of venue from The Old Pint Pot