We are passionate about beer. And wine. And good malt whiskies.

CASK ALES
Doing a refurb gave us the chance to convert the existing beer store into a split cellar operation. With a cellar dedicated to cask ales, this means more space for more products, and the perfect temperature for ALL our beers.

We aim to always have six cask ales on offer. Tried and tested favourites will sit alongside guest ales from the region and the cream of the national crop on an ever-changing basis, so you'll always be spoilt for choice and faced with tough decisions. Guest ales will be changed pretty much on a daily basis, with forthcoming ales and tasting notes handily scrolled on blackboards around the bar area. Please let us know if you have a particular favourite, and we will do our best to get it for you. Cash bribes are actively encouraged.

In our first six weeks of being a free house, beers included:

Abbeydale (Brimstone)
Newmans (Druid's Choice)
Blue Bear (Autumn Breeze)
Nelson (Jammin' Jack)
Nelson (Cutlass)
Hop Back (English Hop Medley)
Green Jack (Orange Wheat)
Holdens (Dragon's Blood)
Kelham Island (Back Beat)
Kelham Island (Easy Rider)
Hop Back (Summer Lightning)
Dunham Massey (Big Tree)
Dunham Massey (Little Bollington)
Brewdog (Trashy Blonde)
Everards (Sunchaser)
O'Hanlons (Port Stout)
Jarrow (Rivet Catcher)
Bradfield (Brown Cow)
Keltek (Magik)
Oakham (JHB)
Greenfield (Hopped and Stoned)
Greenfield (Summer Ice)
Outstanding (Blond)
Outstanding (OSB)
Three B's (Bee Thrifty)
Bank Top (Old Slapper)
Bank Top (Flat Cap)
Box Steam (Cog 9)
Box Steam (Golden Bolt)
Fox Beer Co (Blond)
Abbeydale (Chocolate Stout)
Windsor Castle (White Fire)
Sheffield Beer Works (Corpse Nailer)
Leeds Brewing Co (Hellfire)
Kelham Island (North)
Six Bells (Noggin)
Hornbeam (Autumn Leaf)
Hornbeam (Lemon Blossom)
Cairngorm (Trade Winds)
Otter (Bright)
Coach House (Coachmans)
Wylam (Angel)
Kelham Island (Riders on the Storm)
Outstanding (Stout)
Phoenix (Snowbound)
Phoenix (Spotland Gold)
Salamander (Jackass)
Salamander (Toffee Nose)
Salamander (Golden Salamander)
Salamander (Porter)
Salamander (Figaro)
Salamander (Man Moon)
Spitting Feathers (Thirstquencher)
Spitting Feathers (Smoked Autumn Ale)
Three B's (Doff Cocker)
Three B's (Weavers Brew)
Hopstar (Dark Knight)
Hopstar (Lancashire Gold)
Ossett (Silver King)
Ossett (Pale Gold)

This list is growing faster than we could ever hope to update it!

MICROBREWERY
The creation of a microbrewery in Phase 2 is fundamental to our plans for the pub. We heart the idea of brewing our own beer and giving people the chance to sample real home brewed ales direct from the brewery tap.

Guided tours are planned for people to learn about the brewing process and see it in both a historical and contemporary context.


OTHER DRAUGHT PRODUCTS
Don't panic Mr Mainwaring....lager, cider and stout drinkers, as well as those crazy fools who prefer a keg bitter to cask, are taken good care of too:

Lagers

• Heineken 5.0%
  
• Staropramen 5.0%
  
• Becks Vier 4.0%
  
• Amstel 4.0%
  

Specialist Beers

• Hoegaarden 5.0%
  

Bitter

• Boddingtons Draughtflow 3.8%
  

Stout

• Guinness 4.1%
  

Cider

• Bulmers 4.5%

BEERS OF THE WORLD
Our remit for choosing which bottled beers to stock is pretty straight-forward - pick the best of the best rather than hunting down the obscure. Fundamental to this is the necessity for all the bottled beers and ales we offer you to be brewed in their country of origin, not under licence in the UK.

In addition, we are shortly about to introduce our Niche Collection of specialist Belgian and German ales, complete with tasting notes and branded glassware.

MALTS
Nothing goes better with a helping of fine ale than a great malt whisky. We have as good a collection of malts as anywhere in the Chorlton area, with two dozen or more carefully chosen to offer malts of varying styles and characteristics from all the major whisky producing regions.

HIGHLAND
The largest whisky producing region and the one with the greatest variations of style. West Highland whiskies tend to have a sweet start and dryish finish. North Highland malts tend to be light bodied whiskies with a spicy character and a dryish finish, sometimes with a trace of saltiness. Malt whiskies from the Central, Southern and Eastern Highlands are quite a mixed bunch. They are generally fruity and sweet but not as sweet as the malts found in Speyside.

• Dalmore, 12 yo Single Malt, 3.40,
  
• Dalwhinnie, 15 yo Single Malt, 3.20, (43.0% abv)
  
• Glenmorangie, 10 yo Single Malt, 2.80,
  
• Glengoyne, 10 yo Single Malt, 3.10,
  
• Oban, 14 yo Single Malt, 3.20, (43.0% abv)
  

SPEYSIDE
Not officially a region but generally accepted as a subdivision of the Highlands Region. Speyside malts are essentially sweet whiskies, although some can have a little peaty character with just a slight whiff of smoke. Many of the most popular single malts are produced in Speyside.

• Aberlour, 10 yo Single Malt, 2.80,
  
• Balvenie, 12 yo Signature, 2.80,
  
• Cragganmore, 12 yo Single Malt, 3.20,
  
• Glenfiddich, Special reserve 12 yo, 2.70,
  
• Glenlivet, 12 yo Single Malt, 2.80,
  
• Glenfarclas, 10 yo Single Malt, 2.80,
  
• Macallan, 10 yo Sherry Oak, 2.80,
  

ISLANDS
Another subdivision of the Highlands region. Due to the location of the Islands distilleries their whiskies tend to have a coastal feel to them. They are slightly more peaty in character than most Highland malts but not to the extent of peatiness that you will find in Islay malts. The peatiness is generally softer and sweeter than there stronger cousins from Islay.

• Highland Park, 12 yo Single Malt, 2.80,
  
• Isle of Jura, 10 yo Single Malt, 2.80,
  
• Talisker, 10 yo Single Malt, 3.20, (45.8% abv)
  

LOWLANDS
The Lowland region lies South of an imaginary line that runs from Greenock on the West coast of Scotland to Dundee in the East. Generally speaking, Lowland region whiskies are mellower than whiskies from the neighbouring Highlands, are very much appreciated by those new to malt whisky and experienced malt drinkers alike, and are regarded as excellent aperitifs.

• Auchentoshan, 10 yo Single Malt, 2.80,
  
• Glenkinchie, 10 yo Single Malt, 2.90, (43.0% abv)
  

CAMPBELLTOWN
Campbeltown lies towards the end of the Mull of Kintyre peninsula on the West Coast of Scotland. Campbeltown single malts are very distinctive, tending to be full bodied, renowned for their depth of flavour and also for their slightly salty finish.

• Springbank, 10 yo Single Malt, 3.20, (46.0% abv)
  

ISLAY
Islay is located in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island is often lashed by sea winds and rain, producing the strongest flavoured of all Scotch whiskies. They are renowned for their strong peaty smokiness which comes from the peat fuel which they use for malting the barley, and sometimes come with quite a bite.

• Lagavulin, 16 yo Single Malt, 3.40, (43.0% abv)
  
• Laphroaig, 10 yo Single Malt, 2.80,
  

abv all 40.0% unless otherwise stated

As well as beer, wine and malts, we offer a full range of spirits, fortified wines and soft drinks. We might even make you a rather splendid cocktail, a jug of Pimms or a pitcher of sangria. If you ask nicely of course. But we have no desire to be a trendy cocktail bar....

WINES
Good food and good wine go together like Thelma and Louise, Bill and Ben, Wallace and Grommit, Morecambe and Wise. Working with who we consider to be the best importers and merchants in the North West, we aim to bring you an eclectic mix of well-known and less well-known varieties produced in limited quantities by people who are passionate about what they do, rather than a six-red-six-white-one-rose wine list by numbers made up of stuff you can easily pick up in your local supermarket. Genuine bin end corkers will complement the more permanent offer.

The vaulted natural ventilation shaft at the foot of the beer tower, adjacent to the planned kitchen and currently used as a boiler room (!), has been restored and converted into a cellar for storing our wine at optimum temperatures behind glass.

Whites (ABV, 175ml, 250ml, Bottle)

LIGHT AND FRUITY

Trebbiano Colle Del Gelso. Emilia Romagna. Italy. 2008. (11.5%, 3.10, 4.10, 12.25)

• Terrific crisp ripe apply flavours from Emilia Romagna.
  

Sauvignon Blanc. Ochagavia. Chile. 2008. (13.5%, 3.35, 4.60, 13.25)

• One of the few Chilean Sauvignons that still provide crackling spritely refreshment.
  

Pinot Grigio. El Veritiere. Veneto. Italy. 2008 (12.0%, 3.50, 4.90, 14.25)

• What would you expect, relaxing fresh dry quaffable? Yes indeed.
  

Quinta de Espiga. Estremadura. Portugal. 2009 (12.5%, n/a, n/a, 16.25)

• Undoubtedly Portugal has really got its winemaking together, deliciously refreshing.
  

ROUNDED BUT STILL FRAGRANT

Nadaria Viognier. Sicily. 2008. (13.5%, 3.25, 4.40, 12.75)

• Excuse us all our Sicilian whites but they are such delightfully ripe bargains.
  

Chardonnay. Witts End. Australia. 2007. (13.5%, 3.60, 5.05, 14.95)

• Still providing excellent value for money in the rounded balanced delightful manner.
  

Fiano. Mandrarossa. Sicily. 2008. (13.5%, 3.70, 5.15, 15.25)

• Lighter, perhaps more apple to the Viogniers spicy warmth. Lots of awards this year.
  

Pinot Grigio. San Michelle Appiano. Italy. 2008. (13.5%, n/a, n/a, 22.25)

• One of the great stars of North Italian wine making, Alto Adige is producing the most gorgeously scented wines.
  

Albarino. Teras Lantano. Galicia. Spain. 2006. (12.5%, n/a, n/a, 22.25)

• Absolute Galician class, very stylish fashionable and flavoursome.
  

Sancerre. Vincent Pinard. Loire. 2007. (13.0%, n/a, n/a, 24.50)

• Proper flinty mountain stream refreshment, gun smoke finish, great young producer.
  

RIPE AND RICH

Cataratto. Benede. Alessandro di Camporeale. Sicily. 2006. (13.0%, n/a, n/a, 18.50)

• This is such a brimful glass of voluptuous Sicilian sunshine, great producer.
  

Sauvignon Blanc. Trinity Hill. Hawkes Bay. N. Zealand. 2008. (12.0%, n/a, n/a, 22.50)

• Stunningly ripe Sauvignon, that manages to be opulent and tropical but also balanced.
  

Chablis. Domaine de Pis-Loup. Burgundy. 2007. (12.5%, n/a, n/a, 23.75)

• None of the tired old school stuff, fantastic balance, fruit yes, but so elegant.
  

VERY RICH AND UNCTUOUS

Pinot Gris. Reserve. Trimbach. Alsace. France. 2005 (13.0%, n/a, n/a, 25.95)

• "A full, heady, rich and lush wine. It is technically dry, but the style is fruity and full." That's what our merchant says, but we say, "Dear Lord, now that really is delicious".
  

Reds (ABV, 175ml, 250ml, Bottle)

FRESH AND FRUITY

Sangiovese. Colle del Gelso. Emilia Romagna. Italy. 2008. (12.0%, 3.10, 4.10, 12.25)

• Ripe berry fruit to the fore, delicious relaxing tackle.
  

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Moncaro. Italy. 2007/8 (12.5%, 3.25, 4.40, 12.75)

• From the classiest co op in the Abruzzo, ripe purple berry flavours.
  

Wildflower Valdigue. J. Lohr. California. 2007. (12.5%, n/a, n/a, 23.50)

• A real favourite for the summer, stacked full of strawberry fruit.
  

Fleurie. La Bonne Dame. Beaujolais. 2007. (13.0%, 5.60, 7.95, 23.50)

• How did we ever forget what a consummate summer Red Fleurie could be, lovely lovely wine?
  

FULLER AND FIRMER

Cabernet Sauvignon. Ochagavia. Chile. 2008. (13.0%, 3.35, 4.60, 13.25)

• Has the blackcurrant flavours but also that rather ascetic pencil shaving nose.
  

Malbec Bonarda. Atilio Avena Classico. Argentina. 2008. (13.0%, n/a, n/a, 14.75)

• Great blend of bouncy fresh Bonarda with meaty succulent Malbec.
  

Merlot. Soleus Organic. Chile. 2008. (14.0%, n/a, n/a, 17.75)

• Good quality punchily vibrant Merlot, lots of blackcurrant fruit.
  

Sugano Cabernet Franc. San Simon. Itlay. 2006. (13.0%, n/a, n/a, 22.25)

• Top notch Cab Franc from North East Italy, has all the guile and poise in the world.
  

Chianti Classico Riserva. Il Vescovino. 2006. (13.5%, n/a, n/a, 30.25
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• Tiny vineyards, low yields and stacks of ripe cherries and cedar scents, Tuscany in a glass.
  

A LITTLE MORE ROBUST, RICH

Shiraz. Stormy Cape. South Africa. 2008. (14.0%, 3.50, 4.90, 14.25)

• What with the Rand in step with Sterling great value thick red damson Shiraz.
  

Rioja Reserva. Vina Olagosa. Spain. 2003. (13.0%, n/a, n/a, 23.95)

• What a good Rioja Reserva should be, lots of oak and smoke, but balanced, harmonious.
  

Crozes Hermitage. Domaine Combier. 2006. (12.5%, n/a, n/a, 28.50)

• One to watch from Robert Parker. Northern Rhone Syrah, really immense and elegant wine.
  

Cotes de Nuit Villages. Emilie Gentet. 2006. (13.0%, n/a, n/a, 46.50)

• Emilie Gentet is only 27 and already making a serious name for herself in top class Pinot Noir.
  

Chateau Talbot. St Julien. Bordeaux. 2003. (13.0%, n/a, n/a, 100.00)

• Just ready to drink, some good flavourful meat with this and the tannins explode into an array of blackcurrants and oak.
  

FULL ON FAT, RIPE AND THICK

Shiraz. Capell's Court. South Africa. 2003. (15.5%, n/a, n/a, 16.50)

• Could this be the last huzzah of the full throttle jam butty tastic smooth as you like Aussie Shiraz? We hope not, but get it down you whilst you can.
  

Cigales. Roble. Carreduenas. Pilcar. Spain. 2005. (14.5%, n/a, n/a, 20.25)

• If you want Old World reposte try this 100% Tempranillo, wonderfully intense.
  

Ribera del Duero. Monteabellon. 5 mese. Spain. 2006. (13.5%, n/a, n/a, 21.95)

• Real ripe thick Tempranillo with a judicious 5 months of vanilla toasted oak.
  

Rose (ABV, 175cl, 250ml, Bottle)

Cabernet Sauvignon Rose. Ochagavia. Chile. 2008. (13.5%, 3.35, 4.60, 13.25)

• Easy drinking of course, but with oodles of raspberry scents and flavours.
  

Syrah Rose. Domaine Grauzan. France. 2008. (12.5%, n/a, n/a, 15.25)

• Now we know what Pinotage should be used for, cracking strawberry flavoured Roses. Obvious.
  

Argiolas Sera Lori Rosato. Italy. 2008. (13.0%, n/a, n/a, 19.95)

• Sardinian speciality, full of the warm Med sun, but elegant and raspingly refreshing.
  

Sparkling and Champagne (ABV, 125cl, Bottle)

Prosecco Valdobbiadene. San Simon. Spumante. NV. (11.0%, 5.10, 22.50)

• Here's why Prosecco has become the fizz of choice, lots of apricot and peach flavours.
  

Champagne Andre Bergere. Brut NV (12.0%, n/a, 35.75)

• Classic well aged Champagne, very classy stuff from small family producers, grow all their own grapes.
  

Champagne Andre Bergere. Rose. NV. (12.0%, n/a, 38.75)

• The Bergere Rose is such a delicate summer scented special, suppose we said ravishing?
  

Veuve Cliquot Non Vintage. (12.0%, n/a, 45.95)

• Bit of an old favourite, but sometimes you need a bit of old world poise, dignified, really rather nice, what.
  

Dessert Wines (ABV, 125ml, half bottle)

Moscatel di Valencia. Spain. 2007. (15.0%, 4.10, n/a)

• The most delicious dessert bargain in the world of wine.
  

Muscat de St Jean de Miner. Dom de Barrubio. 2008. (15.5%, n/a, 14.50)

• Cracking Southern French refreshment, all the sweet apricot scents but cut with a balanced cleansing finish.
  

Recioto della Valpolicella. Begali. 2004. (13.5%, n/a, 40.75)

• Woah Daddy, Begali is a master of the dried grape Recioto, the most extraordinary depth of plums and damsons but bless us all there is tobacco, chocolate, eucalyptus, serious.