Northumberland Arms, Stockport

CAMRA's Manchester pub of the year, and my half of Acorn Barnsley Bitter was certainly of appropriate quality (NBSS 4). We didn't see this building at its best, as the upstairs is having some work done on it, with scaffolding covering the whole building. But inside it's business as usual, with five beers on the bar. Easily reached by bus from Marple station, or a 15 minute walk. The rather jaunty and unnecessary music was turned down on request, but in my opinion the best pubs do very well without.

Called in think it had just opened found it very cold place would have enjoyed our visit if it had been warm inside it felt even colder because of the decor everything is green carpet walls ceiling all different shades of green. Its nice but why all this green its clean and tidy but just green.Had a pint of unicorn was the first off and was a bit warm.Will call back but can only give it 4