PUBSBY TRAMPUBSBY TRAMMANCHESTERCAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, is an

independent, voluntary, consumerorganisation which campaigns for real ale,real pubs and consumer rights. Formed in1971, we celebrated our first 40 years ofcampaigning in 2011 and have over 120,000members. We support the public house as afocus of community life while seeking

improvements throughout the brewing industry andcampaigning against beer tax hikes.On the fun side, our 200 local branches organise pub crawls,trips to breweries and other towns, socials in pubs & clubs andmany more activities for members.Members receive free or discounted entry to over 160 beerfestivals, a copy of the quarterly members magazine BEER, amonthly copy of our member's newspaper 'What's Brewing'and a package of other benefits.To find out more or join us visit:

www.camra.org.ukThis leaflet was produced by CAMRA's Trafford & HulmeBranch within which all the stations featured fall. To find outmore about our local activities & campaigns visit

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NNOO..11:: CCIITTYY ­­ AALLTTRRIINNCCHHAAMMManchester Metrolink's rapid &frequent service is ideal forvisiting the many pubs & barsalong its route. The expansionof the network taking placebetween 2011 & 2016 offersthe ideal opportunity for daysout exploring new areas.

This guide contains brief details of pubsadjacent to or within easy walkingdistance of stations on the Manchester ­Altrincham line from Deansgate on theoutskirts of the city centre to the line'sterminus at the historic market town ofAltrincham. There are a mixture oftraditional pubs & modern bars, mostserving traditional cask conditioned ale.

Look out for guide number 2 coveringMetrolink's new South Manchesterline to Chorlton & other lines to follow.Produced by The Campaign For Real Ale, Trafford& Hulme Branch. All information correct at time ofgoing to press but may be subject to change.

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Metrolink Fare & Timetable InfoTickets must be purchased from machines on the platformbefore boarding the tram. Coins, notes & cards accepted.Day saver tickets valid for unlimited travel on all trams after9.30am costs between £2.90 to £4.00 (depending on stationof purchase).Weekend savers are valid for travel from 6pm Friday until thelast tram on Sunday and cost £5.4 adults travelling together can purchase an Adult Four Saverfor £10 (valid for one day).Tickets also covering off­peak travel on most buses and/ortrains are also available.

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Last trams to/from Altrincham:

All details correct at time of going to press.For latest infomation visit www.metrolink.co.uk

Buses & trams £6.30Trains & Trams £6.90Buses, trains & trams £7.50

Mondays toThursdays

Fridays Saturdays Sundays &Public Hols

To Victoria via Piccadilly Gardens 0020 0120 0120 2320From Piccadilly Gardens 2351 0051 0051 2251

The line terminates at Altrincham Interchange where Metrolink meetsthe national rail network & local and regional bus services. As a majortown, Altrincham offers the pub lover a destination in itself. We list aselection within easy walking distance of the Interchange.

1. Barringtons Hotel, 2 Barrington RoadFree house & hotel a short walk from AltrinchamInterchange. Main cafe­bar to front, also rear bar withfixed seating & low level lighting. Holt’s Bitter.2. Bricklayers Arms, 68 George StreetTraditional pub on pedestrianised street with garden to

front. Wells & Young’s Bombardier, Copper Dragon Golden Pippin anda guest ale feature. Meals served lunchtimes.3. Costellos, 18 Goose GreenDunham Massey Brewing Company's only pub,Modern bar located in secluded square just off themain shopping area. Serves six Dunham Massey'scask ales, plus their own Altrincham Pilsner.4. Brewhouse, 18 Shaws RoadSpecialist beer bar set over two floors and selling beers from Sweden,Germany, Belgium, USA, Holland and of course, the UK. At least onecask ale from Red Willow brewery always available plust one guestcask ale. Bar food in form of PieMinster pies with mash.5. Malt Shovels, 68 Stamford StreetOne of Altrincham's oldest pubs dating back to the Victorian era. TheSam Smiths Old Brewery Bitter is easily the cheapest ale in town witha good selection of other styles available on draft or in bottles.6. Orange Tree, 15 Old Market Place

Multi roomed pub with garden to the rear and seatingon Altrincham’s Old Market Place to the front. CopperDragon Golden Pippin, usually Caledonian DeuchersIPA & one guest beer are served. Meals served until8pm. Sky Sports.

7. Old Market Tavern, Old Market PlaceLong established favourite for cask drinkers with 11 ales available at

all times including permanentsfrom Caledonian, Phoenix &George Wright Breweries. Mealsserved until 8pm(6pm onweekends). Liverock bands playevery Friday &Saturday night.8. Old Roebuck42 Victoria StreetHistoric pub moved to it’s currentlocation in 1837. Multiple roomsinside and large outside areaincluding a marquee that featuresregular live music in summermonths. Good home cooked food.Boddingtons Best Bitter, TimothyTaylor Landlord & one guest beer.

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The Brook, Station Approach, Brooklands Road, M33 3SQAccessed via platform level side exit fromSouthbound platform.Small JW Lees pub. JW Lees Bitter. Refurbished late2011 adding a large outdoor area. Popular for TV Sports,especially Sale Sharks Rugby. Meals lunchtimes only.

The Bridge Inn, Dane Road, M33 7QHExit station to street level. Turn left. The Bridge Inn isjust over the canal.JW Lees pub adjacent to Bridgewater Canal. Threecask ales from Lees. Extensive waterside patio. Mealsserved all day.

Kings Ransom, Britannia Road, M33 2ABDirectly opposite station.Greene King pub that serves range of guest alesalongside Greene King brands. Balcony & gardenoverlooking Bridgewater Canal. Meals served all day.The Steamhouse, 1 Northenden Road, M33 2DH

Turn right out of station. Steamhouse is on corner onopposite side of streetSmall bar on two levels. Four cask ales from DunhamMassey Brewery & Hydes but specialises in Belgianand other foreign beers. Over 25s only. Opens at3.30pm daily. Live music at weekends.

JP Joule, 2A Northenden Road, M33 3BRTurn right out of station. JP Joule is 100 yards on yourright.JD Wetherspoon pub on two levels. Typically five or sixguest cask ales in addition to Wetherspoon standardofferings. Meals served all day.

Bishop Blaize, 708 Chester Road, M32 0SFExit the station on the Manchester bound side. Walk upWarwick Road past cricket ground and continue overA5014 Talbot Road. At next junction pub is on opposteside of junction to the left.JD Wetherspoon pub in shadow of Old Trafford Stadium.

Good range of cask ales including LocAle. Food until 10pm daily. Very busy onManchester United match days.

The Deansgate, Deansgate, M3 4LQExit the station via the Deansgate exit. At junction turnright. The Deansgate is under the tram line on the right.Large multiroom pub. Up to four cask ales from Thwaites,Moorhouses & guests. Rooftop drinking garden. Foodserved all day.

Pomona Palace, Cornbrook Road, M15 4WBExit down to street level and turn left & left again. Pub is 50 yards along.One of very few traditional pubs to survive nested between housing estates &industrial units in this much redeveloped area. No cask ale.

The Tollgate, 48 Seymour Grove, M16 0LNDirectly opposite the station.Large Marstons pub with outdoor drinking area. Popular with Manchester Unitedfans visiting nearby Old Trafford. Meals served lunchtimes. No Cask Ale.

The Knott, 374 Deansgate, M3 4LYExit the station via the Deansgate exit. The Knott isunder the railway arch on far side of junction.Greater Manchester Pub Of The Year 2010 & twicelocal pub of the year. Marble Manchester Bitter &Marble Ginger plus ever changing selection of 4 guestales, an extensive range of foreign beers on draft & inbottles and real draft cider. Meals served until 8pm dailywith all food cooked fresh to order.

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Robin Hood, 125 Barton Road, M32 9AFExit to street level and turn right. Cross Chester Road via subway ontoKingsway and pass Stretford Mall on your left. Pub is on next junction (0.4 mi)Large pub with central bar. Has sold cask ale in past. Handpump remains butno ale has been sold for some time (at time of going to press).

Timperley Taverners Club, 43A Park Road, WA14 5ADExit station and turn right. Cross canal and continue 50yards. Club is below road level on right.Private members club open evenings from 7.00pm.Show CAMRA membership card or this guide to besigned in as guest. Two or three cask ales from Hydeswith occassional guests. Real cider.Moss Trooper, Moss Lane, WA15 6JU

Exit station and turn left. After 0.3 miles turn right ontoMoss Lane. Pub is 0.2 miles on right over railway bridge.Large JW Lees pub with central bar surronded byseating on 4 sides. Typically four cask ales from Leesrange. Good value meals served all day

The Old Packet House, 1 Navigation Road, WA14 1LWThe Navigation, 122 Manchester Road, WA14 4PYExit station and turn right at end of platform. Follow road for approximately0.4miles. Pubs are opposite each other at end of road.The Old Packet House is a historic pub with mock tudorfrontage. Cask ales are Tim Taylors Golden Best,

Boddingtons and one guest usuallyfrom Hydes. Part covered yard torear. Meals lunchtimes & evenings.The Navigation is part of The Sizzling Pub Co chain withoffers on a variety of value meals. Cask ale from Thwaites ofBlackburn

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