Nestled in the heart of the Peak District, just over an hour’s drive from Greater Manchester, is the gorgeous village of Castleton. Lying in the shadow of the iconic Mam Tor, this picture-postcard village is full of old cottages and cosy pubs.
05.04.2023 - 11:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester is home to dozens of historic pubs that have proudly stood on our streets for centuries, and now, one of the city's oldest boozers has been recognised as one of the best in the region.
The National Pub & Bar Awards has unveiled the prestigious County Winner titles for 2023, including 94 pubs across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Aiming to highlight the 'positive' and inspiring' work of the UK's very best boozers, five venues across the North West have been named including one in Greater Manchester.
The Crown and Kettle, which sits on the corner of Great Ancoats Street's junction with Oldham Road between Ancoats and the Northern Quarter, has been named one of the County Winners for the North West ahead of the final awards ceremony, which takes place in June. The other venues to make the North West shortlist are The Bay Horse Inn in Cumbria, The Swan at Marbury in Cheshire, The White Bull at Oswaldtwistle in Lancashire and The Windmill, Southport in Merseyside.
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The Crown & Kettle building has sat on the corner of Great Ancoats Street and Oldham Road since 1734, and was once a courthouse before becoming a pub in the early 19th Century. The much-loved boozer has been a favourite among locals for decades, with the homely pub offering a variety of drinks alongside small plates for when you're feeling peckish.
Featuring a central bar as well as snug areas for a quiet one, and a covered wall-garden at the back ideal for a post-work pint in the sun, The Crown & Kettle serves up a vast array of real ales, lagers, stouts, pilsners, IPAs, sours, saisons - and everything in between. Many also visit the pub for its stunning ceiling with intricate carvings
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