May 2025. Altrincham. Another GBG tick ! I might complete the Greater Manchester section of the Guide yet (one left in Shevington, tourist tips welcome). At least Altrincham is easy on the tram, though I’m filled with increasing unease by the presence of United fans queuing at the stops on the trip south. On my… Continue reading A GOOD DAY IN ALTRINCHAM (IS LEAVING BEFORE THE UNITED FANS GET ON THE TRAM)
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THE BEST THINGS ABOUT ALTRINCHAM
13th February 2023. I see a number of folk on CAMRA Discourse moaning about pubs in Burton-upon-Trent not being open till 4pm or gone last week, despite the Winter Beer Festival being one. I’m afraid that’s the way of the world folks, 4pm openers are the norm, and you’re lucky if your chosen micro opens… Continue reading THE BEST THINGS ABOUT ALTRINCHAM
ALL CHANGE IN ALTY
The Sam Smiths post prompted some reminiscing from our friends Reg and Russ in Altrincham, Cheshire’s second town. And since all I’ve got at the moment is Fenland sunsets (no filter folks), and simpering about the prospects of a return of pubs on the 2nd/3rd/ever, here’s some random reflections on Alty. Most of my trips… Continue reading ALL CHANGE IN ALTY
SUCCUMBING TO SAM IN ALTRINCHAM
That’s supposed to rhyme, by the way. Finally in Altrincham, and just to prove we do visit pubs that aren’t in the Beer Guide, we visited Sam Smiths’ Malt Shovels. Mainly because it gave us an excuse to admire the Alty treasure that is the “Informed Solutions of Manchester” HQ. And the equally wonderful duo… Continue reading SUCCUMBING TO SAM IN ALTRINCHAM
THIS IS HOW IT FEELS TO BE ALTY
I’m starting to catch up a bit now. Back in Manchester, and a metro trip to Altrincham, the Chorlton of the South. I’m a bit nervous saying this the day before the derby, but the tram was full of youngsters with City shirts. Travelling to Altrincham, The city is ours. What an excellent sense of… Continue reading THIS IS HOW IT FEELS TO BE ALTY
SAVED BY PI(E) IN ALTY
A year ago I was staying in Altrincham, an ideal base for the Manchester Beer Fest (good and bad of that to follow). This year, I’ve gone upmarket and given Mrs RM the fast Wi-Fi she deserves in Stockport, an ideal base for trekking back to Alty. Since last year, the refurbished railway station has… Continue reading SAVED BY PI(E) IN ALTY
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