A Saturday evening trip over to Wrexham, known for its football team, Wrexham Football Club. Founded in 1864, the club is one of the oldest professional teams in the world. Whilst here I visited three places starting with “Magic Dragon Brewery Tap”, onto “The Drunk Monk” and lastly newly opened “Rough Hands Tap”.
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23/08/24-24/08/24 – Llandudno and Conwy
I started the day in Llandudno on the North Wales coast. It is known for its 19th Century Pier and the cliffs of Great Orme headland with the 1902 tramway that travels to the summit. There is a great selection of Micropubs alongside a brewery tap here. Onto nearby Conwy, a walled market town. A complete castle stands here and is home to Britain’s smallest house. 4 visits here ranging from a converted bank, Micropub, traditional ale house and wine shop.
23/08/24 – Colwyn Bay, Penryhn, Rhos-on-Sea and Llysfaen
oday, I visited several locations in North Wales, including Colwyn Bay, Rhos-on-Sea, Penrhyn Bay, and Llysfaen. These areas are renowned for their beautiful beaches and various attractions. I explored a selection of micropubs, craft beer shops, and brewery taps situated along this coastal region.
21/08/24-22/08/24 – Chester
A journey during the August bank holiday weekend centred in Chester. Chester boasts the most intact city walls, the oldest racecourse, and the largest Roman Amphitheatre in the United Kingdom, in addition to a millennium-old Cathedral featuring Europe’s most exquisite medieval carvings. Throughout two days, I explored various pubs, craft beer bars, micropubs, breweries, and additional establishments, all elaborated upon below.
22/08/24 – Mold
Today, I find myself in Mold, a town renowned for its bustling street markets that occur biweekly, as well as its well-frequented Farmers Market. This location has served as a market hub since the 12th century, following the construction of a castle by the Normans. I explored two micropubs during my visit, beginning with the “Mold Alehouse” and subsequently proceeding to “The Beer Lab.”
17/08/24 – Stalybridge, Ashton-Under-Lyne and Droylsden
My day commenced in Stalybridge, a town renowned for its historical significance as one of the pioneering centres of textile production during the Industrial Revolution, notably with the establishment of a water-powered cotton mill in 1776. In 1995, it earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records for hosting both the longest pub name, “The Old Thirteenth Cheshire Astley Volunteer Rifleman Corps Inn,” and the shortest, “Q” Inn. I explored three pubs in Stalybridge before proceeding to the nearby town of Ashton-Under-Lyne. Once primarily recognized as a mill town, Ashton-Under-Lyne has transformed into a vibrant market town, where I visited five distinct pubs. I concluded my day in Droylsden, where I enjoyed my final two pub visits.
11/08/24 – Lytham
oday, I find myself in Lytham on the Fylde Coast, renowned for hosting the prestigious Royal Lytham and St Annes golf course. My day commenced with visits to the “Lytham Windmill” and the “Lytham Lifeboat Museum.” Following these explorations, I proceeded to three nearby establishments for beer, beginning with two that were new to me: the “Lytham Bierhuis” and “Northern Monkey,” before concluding my journey at “The Craft House.”
03/08/24 – Buxton and Chapel-en-le-Frith
Today, I spent the day in Buxton, a town situated at an elevation exceeding 1000 feet, making it one of the highest market towns in England. It is renowned for its therapeutic spa waters. During my visit, I explored several pubs, micropubs, and taprooms, including some operated by the local Buxton Brewery. I concluded my day in nearby Chapel-en-le-Frith, often referred to as the “Capital of the Peaks,” where I visited a delightful micropub.
27/07/24 – Congleton
Today, I headed to Congleton, situated in Cheshire. Congleton earned the nickname “beartown” due to the popularity of bear baiting during Elizabethan times. I will be meeting Mikey and other individuals from “Beartown Brewery” for a tour of several pubs in the town, many of which will be participating in Congleton’s “Big Beer Weekend” featuring tap takeovers, meet the brewers events, and more.
19/07/24 – Gloucester, Newport and Caldicot
Starting in Gloucester, recognized for its historical significance as the burial site of King Edward II and Walter de Lacy, I embarked on an excursion. After exploring a few brewery establishments in Gloucester Docks, I then proceeded to visit two Micropubs located in the city centre. Subsequently, I made my way to Newport and Caldicot, where I had the opportunity to visit three breweries and a Micropub.
Micropub Adventures 