Meet at Bolton Station in time to catch 12.10 train direct to Stockport arriving at 12.51 or meet at the Petersgate Tap at 13.00-13.15. The off-peak fare is £7.10 return. If using the bus to get to the station, there is a System One bus and train ticket for £8.20. Of course those who have a bus pass can use the train within Greater Manchester if they add train and tram to their card for £10.
Start at Petersgate Tap: 19a St Petersgate, SK1 1EB
Six changing cask beers. Cold pies from local butcher.
The next three are all in the Market Place a few doors apart.
Bakers Vaults: Market Place, SK1 1ES
Eight cask beers, five Robinson’s and three changing, usually from Titanic.
They let you bring in food from surrounding businesses.
Angel Inn: 20 Market Place, SK1 1EY
One regular cask beer, Beartown Angel Bitter and five changing beers.
Project 53: 22 Market Place, SK1 1EU
Owned by Mobberley Brewery.
Three of their own beers on cask. More choice on their keg wall.
Pizzas cooked on the premises.
The Crown: 154 Heaton Lane, SK4 1AR
Four regular beers include Brain’s Rev James, Marston’s 61 Deep, Ringwood Razorback and Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold. Changing beers typically include Brimstage Sandpiper and Trapper’s Hat. Food available
The Magnet: 51 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris, SK4 1HJ
Fourteen cask ales, three regulars and 11 changing.
If anyone is thinking of joining the group in Stockport please call for information about where we are; Gill 07967585670