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Stockport is proud to fly the Purple Flag

Stockport Council is officially celebrating today after receiving the news that Stockport town centre has been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for its evening and night-time economy. This accreditation is similar to the Blue Flag for beaches and aims to raise the standard and … [Read more...]

Stockport brewers in partnership for £500,000 investment

Stockport brewers Robinsons, along with Inglenook Inns and Taverns Ltd, have invested £500,000 at the Astley Arms, situated in a prominent location in the heart of Dukinfield. The popular pub has reopened following a major refurbishment programme which began in April this year. Tony Massey, … [Read more...]

Huge crowds visit Stockport’s first 3-day Food & Drink Festival

Organised jointly by Market Place Europe, Merseyway, Totally Stockport and Stockport Council, Stockport's first Food & drink Festival featured celebrity and local chefs, a fantastic selection of culinary favourites from across the world and an a la carte menu of entertainment - all proving to be … [Read more...]

Robinsons brew up Co-op own-brand seasonal range of beers

Brewed by Robinsons to reflect the change in seasons, the new Co-op own brand beers will launch next week with Winter Ruby Ale on shelf until the Summer Pale Ale is launched in March. In a market first, the Co-op buying team worked closely with Robinsons’ Head Brewer, Martyn Weeks, to launch a … [Read more...]

Old Tom wins 3 Great Taste Gold Stars

Old Tom really is the cat’s pyjamas and it’s not just 8 out of 10 who agree. Great Taste, the world’s most coveted food and drink awards, has announced its ‘stars’ of 2019. Out of nearly 13,000 products sent in from over 100 different countries, Old Tom – brewed by 180-year-old family … [Read more...]

The Windsor Castle brings worker bee markets to Marple

The Windsor Castle pub, situated in the heart of the walking country between Marple Bridge and Compstall, is hosting the popular Worker Bee Markets. On the 24th August from 10am-2pm, The Windsor Castle will be hosting a fun-filled pop-up Artisan Market, where the local, friendly Worker Bee … [Read more...]

Call for no alcohol and low alcohol beer on rise

Stockport based Robinsons Brewery is reporting that the appeal for no and low alcohol beers is globally on the rise. According to Imbibe, “No-alcohol beer appears to be going craft, which shouldn't be too surprising considering figures suggest that 16-to-24-year-olds drink less than any other … [Read more...]

Robinsons continue investment in pub estate

Stockport based family brewers, Robinsons, have travelled north to Cumbria with their continuous pub investment programme. The latest pub to be given a makeover is the Piel Castle, set in Ulverston, Cumbria, which has reopened following a 4-week £200k refurbishment by Stockport-based Robinsons … [Read more...]

Microbrewery opening at Manchester Airport

The UK’s first airport microbrewery is set to open at the newly extended terminal 2 at Manchester Airport where beer produced on site will be available to passengers. Joseph Holt brewery and The Restaurant Group are opening The Bridgewater Exchange pub, the venue for Europe’s first … [Read more...]

Marco Pierre White to open Steakhouse in Stockport

A new Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar and Grill is set to open this summer in Stockport. Bredbury Hall Hotel and Club in Stockport is the location for the new 150-seat restaurant that will open on Thursday, the 8th of August, 2019.  With Marco Pierre White having personally curated the … [Read more...]

Alpha LSG moves to ICON at Airport City

Alpha LSG, the largest Inflight Catering, Onboard Retail and Logistics company in the UK, has announced a move to new state-of-the-art premises on the impressive ICON Manchester Airport City site. It will be home to its Bonded Warehouse operation and, at 102,500 sq ft, is almost double the size … [Read more...]