Thread, Stockport

Very similar experience to my visit over two years ago. Very busy, a bit packed at the bar with a bit of a delay in being served. Even had three people behind the bar again, though only two seemed to be serving. Three cask ales on from Mobberley Brewhouse, unfortunately the one we chose went off and had to be changed, so that did add to the delay. However it was dealt with relatively quickly and the beer was fine. We ended up sitting outside as there was no room inside, but of course that means you get surrounded by smokers which was a little unpleasant. I think I stand by my previous statement that this would probably be best experienced at a quieter time.

As noted, its a brewery tap for Mobberley beers. Open plan with pavement seating out front. There were 10 or 11 taps on the wall behind the bar for keg beers but, sadly, only 3 handpulls for cask. That said it is a reasonably good place for a drink and I will visit again next time in Stockport.

This is a typically basic brewery tap, this time by Mobberley. Bare brick walls and mainly high tables and chairs although there are a few standard tables seating 2 or 4 dotted about. Pizza is the only food available, but they did look good. All 3 handpumps were serving Mobberley beers and my pint was in good nick. The annoying tw*t level was very high on my Friday post work visit though with lots of idiots buying their own drink and then paying on a card blocking up the bar. I'll happily call in again though, especially at a different time.

Visited on Saturday evening, to find the place incredibly busy, so it is fair to say that this place is obviously not struggling for trade as a relative newcomer to Stockport town centre. Three cask ales at the bar, Taking The Pith, 1924 and Road Runner. There were 11 keg taps on the back wall. Service was slower than it could have been, with three chaps behind the bar but seeming to get in each other's way. A group in front of me had ordered a dozen or so shots but they were splitting payment over a few cards. I almost got so bored of waiting at the bar that I walked out, but decided to persist as I wanted to give the place a proper try. eventually got served and had the 1924 which was fine. We managed to find a barrel to perch at to have our drinks. The place had loud music and loud conversation. For me, I would perhaps prefer to go back at a quieter time and I would probably appreciate the place a bit more then. I also felt there was some room for improvement in terms of slickness of the bar service, but I may well have caught them at a bad time or with new staff on, so won't judge too harshly. They do home made pizzas and the ones being brought out to the tables looked good. Again, if I were to stay to sample the food it would probably be at a quieter time. Overall not bad and pleased to have tried it.