tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915546925885993140.post4695333488966198561..comments2023-10-25T13:45:40.014+01:00Comments on On pubs and beer - screeds by jesusjohn: As he opened a crate of ale...John Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15471796457374078158noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915546925885993140.post-81101890170360419442009-08-21T18:23:02.773+01:002009-08-21T18:23:02.773+01:00In my experience the GBG favours weird old man'...In my experience the GBG favours weird old man's pubs. So I don't like it.Stonchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07001578598975666535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915546925885993140.post-77600701912730257092009-08-14T16:48:02.889+01:002009-08-14T16:48:02.889+01:00Many thanks Max - that looks most compelling!Many thanks Max - that looks most compelling!John Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471796457374078158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915546925885993140.post-7682950522321927872009-08-14T16:36:38.632+01:002009-08-14T16:36:38.632+01:00Forget central Manchester - go to Salford!
The Ne...Forget central Manchester - go to Salford!<br /><br />The New Oxford,Bexley Square in Salford is only 10 minutes walk from Deansgate in central Manchester and it's superb. Clean, welcoming and the best range of beers in the area.<br /><br />The Kings Arms on Bloom Street is close to the New Oxford and is also well worth a look. <br /><br />A little further up from the New Oxford is another classic, the Crescent. I think they've got a beer festival on this weekend.<br /><br />The Castle on Oldham Street is central Manchester's only tied Robinsons pub and is worth the experience.<br /><br />The Smithfield is dire. I really wouldn't bother!<br /><br />Bar Fringe and Crown and Kettle can often be good. <br /><br />Jolly Angler on Ducie St (I think) isnt far from Piccadilly Station and is a time warp back street boozer (Hydes Original).<br /><br />Enjoy yourself!Maxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915546925885993140.post-33115220350745757322009-08-14T16:09:13.966+01:002009-08-14T16:09:13.966+01:00Curmudgeon - thanks for that. I have nothing to ad...Curmudgeon - thanks for that. I have nothing to add to what you've said; I agree with every word.John Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471796457374078158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915546925885993140.post-38573530319934710752009-08-14T15:38:09.549+01:002009-08-14T15:38:09.549+01:00I'm sure Tandleman or Tyson could give a much ...I'm sure Tandleman or Tyson could give a much better answer than me, but I get the impression that of the pubs listed in the current GBG the Marble Arch is the "if you can only visit one pub" candidate.<br /><br />Now, if you wanted to take a ten-minute train ride to Stockport...<br /><br />From the point of view of a user I agree that the GBG does seem to often focus exclusively on beer (and sometimes choice of beers more than quality as such) rather than wider pub characteristics, but that I suppose is its unique selling point. You learn to read between the lines, and if you went away from that principle you could all too easily end up with a guide to atmospheric pubs serving mediocre beer.Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02558747878308766840noreply@blogger.com