Beehive, Manchester

The Beehive is a Craft Union pub that was very lively with an early evening crowd during a recent Saturday visit. As I initially walked past, on my way to the Kings Head, I witnessed a couple of old slappers getting barred by, who I assumed to be, the governor and the bouncer. So there was some apprehension as I walked back down to the Beehive, but the bouncer welcomed me in and I found a lively, but good natured atmosphere. The pub is long and thin with seating to the left and a bar along the mid rear wall facing seating across the front windows. To the right is some raised seating that is somewhat separated from the main bar by a couple of supporting columns. The football had finished so muted Pointless was on all the televisions whilst some loud music played, maybe off a jukebox. I can see the attraction, but there is no longer any cask here.

Called in this 2017 Good Beer Guide pub while on a oach tour of Greater Manchester pubs. This is an Enterprise Inn with a bar and a lounge. There are a couple of ales on and we chose the Tweed TPA. They also get cider from a local producer.

Nice little pub but sadly no hand pull nice and warm and friendly will call back.