Some very short posts now, but you’ll get your ten photos, no problem. September 2023. Manchester. A first visit to the Etihad since August, and a first cut at Matt’s new salon in Chinatown. Lovely, spacious salon, great cut, usual duff music choice (joking). Up there on the 3rd floor, just above the Chinese “medicine”… Continue reading FROM CHINATOWN TO STRETFORD
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CRAFT v CASK IN THE SANDBAR
September 2023. Manchester. The students are just about to return to Uni, bands will be releasing their “difficult” third albums and touring it round social clubs in University cities though the Fall. I’m still not sure when the Fall starts. Just a day after the five hour drive back from End of the Road (EOTR),… Continue reading CRAFT v CASK IN THE SANDBAR
MANCHESTER – BALLOONS, DRY NOODLES AND PHIL FODEN
August 2023. Manchester. Odd post this, and not just because it’s a trip to Manchester without a beer or a curry. And that’s despite having to spend the night in Stockport due to the last train back to Sheffield leaving before an 8pm kick-off was likely to end given VAR reviews. At least (newly-washed) Baa… Continue reading MANCHESTER – BALLOONS, DRY NOODLES AND PHIL FODEN
SINCLAIRS GETS ITS CASK BACK
June 2023. Manchester. The last day of June, in fact, which means I’ve almost caught up on the blog, worryingly. Last Friday I joined Kentish Paul for a few pubs in Manchester before getting an overdue cut from Matt, whose Helvete studio is about to move into Chinatown behind the Portland Street pub trio. Here’s… Continue reading SINCLAIRS GETS ITS CASK BACK
PORK PIE & DUCHESSE DE BORGOGNE – ARTISANAL FOOD MATCHING AT CASK ANCOATS
6 May 2023. Should have mentioned “Reg”. On the way down from Platform 14 that morning a handsome chap tapped me on the shoulder and said “You are Retired Martin and I claim my pint of Doom Bar“. I had to chase him half way down the steps before he admitted his name. I knew… Continue reading PORK PIE & DUCHESSE DE BORGOGNE – ARTISANAL FOOD MATCHING AT CASK ANCOATS
CASK IS KING AT THE CROWN & KETTLE
6th May 2023. Coronation Day. I’d made a bid mistake, huge, and left myself with three hours before kick-off in Manchester. What on earth can you do in Manchester for three hours before a nervy fixture against Dirty Leeds ? Loads of things, but none you want to read about, so let’s pop in the… Continue reading CASK IS KING AT THE CROWN & KETTLE
SUNSHINE OVER THE ETIHAD
3rd May 2023. I’ve let Matt use my season ticket for City’s title party, his first time seeing the League trophy lifted. Getting a bit boring now. A fortnight ago I had two games in a week, and after the walk back from Lowton on the Wednesday I fell asleep in Cathedral Gardens, a sure… Continue reading SUNSHINE OVER THE ETIHAD
GRAVY BOAT, ABEL HEYWOOD
April 2023. You left after me after an ill-advised couple of pints in Pelican (ex-Beatnikz), Squawk’s new bar in the heart of Mancunia. 100 yards away Matt and James were dropping a bag off at Matt’s flat and asked me where we should eat. Why do I still get to decide ? At least the… Continue reading GRAVY BOAT, ABEL HEYWOOD
TOP CASK UNDER £4. IN MANCHESTER !
April 2023. Wednesday nights are Manchester nights. Except this week; I’m letting Matt have my season ticket for the City v Arsenal game, too scared to go to games these days. 11 days ago I’d popped in to Helvete for an overdue cut (pics of haircut for Patronised readers only) after that Hyde hop. While… Continue reading TOP CASK UNDER £4. IN MANCHESTER !
YOUNG PEOPLE ARE GREAT, AREN’T THEY ?
April 2023. Another midweek trip to Manchester for haircut and pub tick, with a twist. I probably shouldn’t tell you this, but it was actually cheaper to go to Hyde via Piccadilly than just go to Piccadilly. Honestly, they paid me £9.90 (nearly a tenner !) to extend my trip beyond Manchester’s main terminus. How… Continue reading YOUNG PEOPLE ARE GREAT, AREN’T THEY ?
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