On my previous January Weekend Trips to Manchester I have departed on fairly early trains back to Glasgow. Today’s deal would keep me here until after 18.00, I was now at the mercy of The Others. The extra time finally permitted Curry-Heute at Kabana, Manchester best rated Curry Cafe. Saying Farewell to Howard and Tracey, my Fellow Diners, I made the rendezvous at Piccadilly for a train to Stockport. Mags, Craig and Yvonne were Train Ticketed. Dr. Stan, Jonathan and Robin made their own way.
Ten minutes later Craig was leading the way down under the spectacular Viaduct to the Crown Inn. We counted the Bricks. This is one of Craig’s favourite Pubs, initial impressions were very positive.
Supporting the Local Brewers, choice of the day was Blue Moon at 6% (Pictish Brewing Company, Rochdale, Greater Manchester), a thoroughly pleasant Blond Ale, great for a stress-free Sunday afternoon.
Taking over much of the room at the rear, we enjoyed the coal fire which lasted the afternoon despite Marg not being present to offer her expertise.
Musicians arrived, were we in Their Spot? They assembled in the smaller room at the front and the Diddley-Diddley was under-way.
Glass – Bottle – Bottle – Glass
Yvonne was first to move away from Domestic, Robin and I soon followed. Bachus Kriek (Van Honsebrouck, Ingelmunster, Belgium) at 5.8% has sufficient body, but is not as Dry as say Cantillon, or as Cinnamon Flavoured as Hanssens.
The time passed quickly, Dr, Stan was staying on, the rest of us headed back to Manchester and Home. A Sunday afternoon in Stockport, The Crown Inn will be revisited.
The Pub visited today:
The Crown Inn – 154 Heaton Lane, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 1AR
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