The Corner Shop, Beswick, Manchester

Steve C left this review about The Corner Shop

The Corner Shop is found in a functional building on an estate just to the South of the Etihad. My visit coincided with the FA Cup final, so I was expecting to have trouble getting in, but it wasn’t really that busy. All of the tables in the main open plan bar area were taken, but there wasn’t a queue for the bar counter that runs up the right-hand wall and there was plenty of standing room. The vast majority of the crowd were City, but there were a few red shirts in attendance. Thankfully the banter was all good natured. Standard and premium keg were available, and at the front of the bar was a food service counter for burgers and hot dogs. Makes sense being so close to the ground, but food may not be available on non-match days. At the rear is some banquette seating and a pool table that is overlooked by a couple of televisions. There is a jukebox on the wall for when the football isn’t being shown. I didn’t feel out of place during my visit, which is sometimes the case in a community local. However, I can’t think of a reason I would every find myself in Beswick again so I think this was my first and last visit.

On 26^th June 2023 - rating: 4
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