The second edition of CAMRA’s award-winning title, Manchester’s Best Beer, Pubs and Bars by Matthew Curtis, is a hands-on guide to the epicentre of UK beer culture.
The completely refreshed book puts a spotlight on the North West’s amazing beer and pub scene – not only the city of Manchester but the wider metropolitan area including the boroughs of Stockport, Trafford, Salford, Wigan, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Tameside.
The fully revised and updated edition boasts of 50 new additions, with detailed reviews and photographs of over 200 traditional pubs, contemporary bars and brewery taprooms, making Manchester’s Best Beers, Pubs and Bars the essential guide to one of the UK’s great beer cities.
The guide looks at both the history of brewing in Manchester, dating back to the eighteenth century, while also celebrating new independent brewers like Cloudwater and Track.
With a foreword by Manchester based broadcaster and presenter, Matty White, the new edition is a love letter to the Greater Manchester area and the perfect book for beer and pub lovers everywhere.
Released 2 April, the guide is available to pre-order from CAMRA’s online shop.
Author Matthew Curtis said:
“I am really excited to unveil the second edition of Manchester’s Best Beer, Pubs and Bars. The guide is the result of an additional 18 months of research based on feedback from readers of the first edition, plus lots more exploration around Greater Manchester. Featuring an additional 50 pubs, several areas are also expanded, including Stockport, Wigan and Altrincham. New areas added to the guide include Cheadle, Middleton and Hyde. I’m really pleased with how it turned out, and I hope it serves you well as you explore the best city for beer and pubs in the United Kingdom.”
CAMRA North West Regional Director, Ralph Warrington said:
“Greater Manchester has some of the UK’s best breweries, pubs, bars and bottle shops, and with this handy new edition, you can now discover the North West for yourself more easily. From Rochdale and Wigan to Stockport and many more, you can expect a warm welcome and excellent pint in good company. Your only dilemma is which to visit first!”
The book is sponsored by Pinter, with a spokesperson saying:
“We’re thrilled to be sponsoring Manchester’s Best Beer, Pubs and Bars. As lovers of fresh beer and the culture that surrounds it, we’re proud to support a book that celebrates the people, places and pints that make Manchester such a special city for beer.”
