December 2023. Macclesfield. “So, you spent an afternoon in Macclesfield, Retired Martin. What’s the maximum posts you can possibly squeeze out of that ?”. Er. Let’s continue; Will wanted to visit the Blackjack brewery bar aka Jack in the Box in the Picturedrome, which gives it at least three potential different names to confuse GBG… Continue reading “CHEWY”
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SHEFFIELD HATTER PUTS A COAT OVER THE SPEAKER IN THE CASTLE
December 2023. Macclesfield. A busy schedule for the Old Codgers trip to Macclesfield, so a good job for some that all the pubs were next door to each other. Actually, that was one of my minor issues with the day, no real chance to stretch the legs and visit the feral suburbs of Cheshire’s silk… Continue reading SHEFFIELD HATTER PUTS A COAT OVER THE SPEAKER IN THE CASTLE
I’D RATHER MACC…
December 2023. Macclesfield. The Beer and Pubs Forum arranged a Big Day Out in Macclesfield, in part to allow Stafford Paul to attempt a world record of Old Tom pints in a day or something. I’d have liked to go, but Mum had something that required my presence on that Tuesday. And then, magically, I… Continue reading I’D RATHER MACC…
LOOK WHAT WE’VE FOUND !
Only two of the seven pubs I used in Macclesfield were actually in the new Beer Guide (which I hadn’t actually seen then), tjough two of them seemed pre-emptive certs, and the next one was the main reason for the whole trip. We’ve Vaux Wanderer to thank for alerting us to the Bass at the… Continue reading LOOK WHAT WE’VE FOUND !
THE OLD CODGERS MAKE AN ADDITION TO THE GANG
Do keep up at the back. Official Pub No. 3 on the Macc Attack came via the underpass to Park Lane, after a quick stop to admire the Pie Maker. Some local school children had been roped in to design some graffiti tiles so that you lingered in the underpass, rarely a good idea. I… Continue reading THE OLD CODGERS MAKE AN ADDITION TO THE GANG
“Mug or straight glass, gents ?”
Our lunch stop, curated by Mudgie, took us outside the comfort of the Guide and the craft bars that have sprung up in Macclesfield to lure away half of our party. We were saving the Castle till last, and headed into the part of town with most lunch options. Very quiet for a Saturday, and… Continue reading “Mug or straight glass, gents ?”
SNEAKING A PEAK AT GBG22 IN THE WATERS GREEN TAVERN
Let’s get on to the Macclesfield Meander then, starting at the Waters Green Tavern. Possibly Macc’s best known pub, the one that for years declared “We are NOT a free house !” in Opening Times. There’s nothing wrong with belonging to a (good) pub chain, you know, as we’ll see later. Now, if you want… Continue reading SNEAKING A PEAK AT GBG22 IN THE WATERS GREEN TAVERN
SUPER MACC – THE SET UP
Next up, on a gloriously sunny Sheffield day, a trip to Macclesfield. For the first time ever, a trip south to Macc. I’d actually suggested an Old Codger Proper Day Out to Macc, mainly on account of the Bass in the Jolly Sailor, but I also fancied lugging my brand new GBG round loads of… Continue reading SUPER MACC – THE SET UP
THE MACC DADS
Macclesfield is one of my favoured overnighters when I visit Manchester, competing well with Glossop, Stockport and Chadderton on my balanced scorecard, which rates the following:- Travelodge for under £30 Short train/metro into Manchester Access to new bit of UK to explore At least 1 new Beer Guide pub in walking distance Holts, Robinsons or… Continue reading THE MACC DADS
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