Bridge Beers, Stalybridge

A combined micropub and bottle shop on the main pedestrianised shopping street in Stalybridge opened at the end of February 2016 by an enthusiastic CAMRA member.

Originally a hairdressers, the interior has been re-styled to satisfy the needs of its new function. A small entrance area leads to a bar which sits in front of a row of stillaged casks. On the other side of the room is the display of bottles for sale. Upstairs is a comfortable lounge area decorated in a Victorian style. The four constantly changing beers are mainly Bridge Beers Brewery dispensed by gravity, although occasionally locally sourced guest ales are also available. Food is limited to crisps, nuts and pork scratchings.

Alcohol cannot be served before midday - takeaway only. Last entry one hour before closing. Closed Sundays except for the second Sunday each month when it opens (12 noon to 4 pm) to coincide with Stalybridge Farmers' Market.

A closed pub nearby used to have the longest pub name in Britain and this has been rescued and is now displayed inside Bridge Beers.