A New Cask Ale Outlet in Ashton
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- 25-08-2025
Good News from Ashton-under-Lyne this time. Browton's Bar and Bottle Shop is has a cask ale line installed and launched it with a Thornbridge Tap Takeover.
The branch Autumn Pub of the Season presentation took us to the New Inn in Buxton on Sat 15th Nov. After closing in July 2023, the New Inn underwent a transformation. Matt and Emma Blackstone bought the pub freehold and refurbished it in impressive style. They both come with an impressive background in the licensed trade before running 50 Degrees North in Buxton and the Duke in Burbage. (They also run the Old Sun nearby)
Together they have created a warm, welcoming environment that respects the heritage of the building.
Our Pub of the Season Summer 2025 is Jack's bar in Hyde. The bar is tucked away in Hamnett Street just off the market square. It is easily missed but well worth a visit. It was previously known as the Tweed Tap since then the bar has undergone a sympathetic refurbishment and now has a light airy and welcoming feel. On the beer front there is an ever changing range of cask beers always in good condition. The presentation took place on Saturday the 19th of July to a packed house of CAMRA members and locals. Congratulations go to landlady Claire Rowbotham and her staff.
High Peak branch Pub Of The Year 2025 is the Old Hall in Whitehough, Chinley.
For those of you not familiar with the pub, the Old Hall is quintessentially a country inn. Part of the gritstone building dates back as far as the 17th century. Set in the idyllic hamlet of Whitehough. It is is run by Dan Capper and his partner Holly. They have turned the Old Hall into a very successful operation.
Beers are sourced from a variety of breweries including local micros. Beer quality is consistently high. There is an interesting menu on offer which often uses locally sourced produce. As an added bonus, there is the Paper Mill Inn across the road which is also run by the couple.
The presentation took place on the 31st of May. A large number of branch members attended the occasion making it a memorable event.
The winner of the High Peak, Tameside and NE Cheshire Branch of CAMRA Pub of the Spring this year is The Albert in Disley. The pub changed hands in March 2024 and Adey Marrow, Sarah Bibby and their team have transformed the pub during that time. In addition to decorating throughout prior to first opening they have subsequently increased the cask beers on offer and now always have four beers on hand pumps. A games room has been opened behind the bar in addition to a refurbished patio area outside at the rear.
Back in January 2024 we awarded the High Peak, Tameside and North East Cheshire Winter Pub of the Year award to the Northumberland Arms in Marple Bridge. “The Thumb”, as it is known locally, was then shortlisted for our branch Pub of The Year 2024. It was unanimously judged to be the best pub in our area by all the judges. On the 27th April the pub was very busy as we presented our Pub of the Year certificate.
This is already a special pub in the High Peak, Tameside and North East Cheshire CAMRA branch area. It is the only community owned pub. Originally a Robinson's house it was put up for sale in January 2017. It was successfully listed as an asset of community value. A Community Benefit Society was set up and raised enough money to buy the pub by the end of Sept 2017.
There are 5 handpumps serving 3 or more ales including Track Sonoma and Robinson's Unicorn alongside other, generally local, ales and a dark beer.
The High Peak, Tameside and N.E. Cheshire CAMRA Pub of the Season for Summer 2023 is the Ale Stop on Chapel Street in Buxton.
This former converted wine shop was the first micropub in Buxton and opened nine years ago. The current owner, Richard Andrew, has been there six years and has continued its aim as a good community pub