The Magnet, Stockport

Apparently in friendly competition with the Railway Ale House and the Crown for the greatest number of handpumps, the Magnet had 14 on the go when I was here recently. The pub is a warren of rooms and has a comfortable feel to it. The walls have rough plaster on them with the usual display of pump clips from days gone by, but this is clearly not a beer exhibition, it's a local, with a friendly atmosphere, good service and no music.

Official site of the Magnet, contains beer menu and event details - www.themagnetfreehouse.co.uk

Official site of the Magnet, contains beer menu and event details - www.themagnetfreehouse.co.uk

Another good Stockport ale house. Looks to have had a bit of money spent on it recently and had quite a new feel to it. Down a few steps from the main bar is an area with a pool table. I think I counted 14 hand pumps and there was also an impressive bottled range and Duval Green on draught. They’re obviously quite serious about their beer here, on mention of Fosters the barmaid said “I wouldn’t wash my dog in it”.