The Crafty Pint, Stalybridge

Another micro; another shop conversion, a square room with L shaped counter in the right hand corner. Three pulls with local brews, one more had a fez on top. It’s got seating around the outside edges at traditional tables & chairs with a couple of taller ones. There’s a snug at the back near the toilets. Friendly locals and staff. By the way the sign says Crafty Pint, the GBG says Cracking Pint so I guess this is a recent change back to its old name.

A really good micropub in a former shop unit and run by an ale enthusiast.No machines,flatscreens nor muzak but there was a musty smell inside .There are traditional tables arranged around the bar which was in the right corner and up a step is a small rear seating area . Three ales offered on my trip that meant Lancaster Mosaic,Salopian Shropshire Gold and Golden Thread on NBSS 4.5 form.It rattled past the three pint test. On not to miss out on if in Staly.

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A fairly new micropub whose owners appear to be still learning the ropes. As per usual there's a few tables and chairs dotted around and a few barstools. The barman was friendly as were the locals that I chatted to. 4 handpumps on the bar and Fyne Jarl and Titanic Cappuccino Stout were both in excellent nick. I'll be calling in here again.