10 Best Breweries in Ashton-under-Lyne

"Just off platform 1B of Sheffield station, it may seem an unlikely haunt for a top-quality ale pub, but you’ll be surprised. A grade II listed space, the edwardian Sheffield Tap boasts 11 traditional cask hand pulls and 12 continental swing handled keg taps, along with over 200 bottles of beer. It’s a venue so successful it’s changed the shape of station drinking and spawned a number of similar station venues across the UK."

"Reached via platform 1B of Sheffield station, the Tap has been instrumental in improving the quality of railway station pubs, not just in this city but nationally. Opened in 2009, it has since spawned several sister venues (most notably the Euston Tap in London) and, more generally, inspired an array of craft beer bars in and around travel hubs. Few are as handsome as this Grade II-listed space."

"Your first stop when arriving by train, the Sheffield Tap is a hugely popular stop for ale drinkers due to the selection on offer. Outdoor seating is available out front. Outdoor seating available"

"With a self-proclaimed mission to make others as passionate as they are about craft beer, Brewdog in Sheffield is certainly one of the best places to drink ale. Open every day until at least midnight, this is a student favourite in Sheffield. You’ll find 22 brew taps from everywhere - local beers to the finest American and European breweries."

"A name synonymous with excellent beers, BrewDog have got you covered if you're looking to get your fill of hop-heavy pints. Their Devonshire Street outpost fronts a mammoth 22 taps of the stuff, along with five fridges packed full of quality cans and bottles."

"One of the coolest places to drink in Sheffield for craft beer lovers, BrewDog has got everything you need for an excellent evening out. Not only does it have 22 taps of hoppy delights, but this watering hole also makes up some delicious handcrafted pizzas."

"Founded in 2018, Triple Point Brewery is fairly new on the Sheffield ale scene. Believing Sheffield has the perfect water quality to brew lagers, they launched their own brewery. The perfect place to escape the pressures of student life - give your taste buds a treat and head there to try their distinctive lager, brewed right on site."

"You don’t get much more efficient than brewing the beer on site. Triple Point’s staff are incredibly welcoming of dogs, and there’s some great beers to try too. Twisted Burger Company are on food duty if you want a bite to eat."

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"Nevertheless, it’s a piece of Sheffield history so deserves a quick mention. This building was once home to the legendary Ward’s Brewing Company. The business closed back in 1999, but you can still see the sign and iconic archway at the end of Ecceshall Road."

"Unusually colourful (its orange banquettes and Perspex back-bar give it a look of a 1980s Top of the Pops set), this Dale Street tap-house serves a mix of quality guest beers (Wild Beer, Mikeller, Burning Sky), and Beatnikz’ hop-forward brews, such as I Smash Citra and Generation IPA. The weekday cask ale deals are notable (recently pie ‘n’ a pint £5, Mon/Tues), as is Beatnikz’s ability to bag high-profile guests for its meet-the-brewer events. For instance Arbor Ales and US star Modern Times. Pint from £3.70, beatnikzrepublic.com"

"Beatnikz microbrewery is located in a railway arch in the Green Quarter, and their taproom used to be too. But they closed it last year and moved to a shiny new bar in the Northern Quarter where they’ve just introduced a beer slushie machine. Head in to enjoy their core range of beers."

"Admittedly, you have to pay for a theatre ticket if you want to watch a performance at the Royal Exchange Theatre. However, I really love the building itself, especially the pink Grand Hall, and think it’s worth a visit for the Victorian architecture alone."

"This is truly an amazing building and its history also tells the history of Manchester. Not officially a museum, The Royal Exchange is definitely worth exploring. You only need to step into the great entrance hall to understand why you should pop in."

"Another one that you'll have to exercise patience for is the RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music), which is - understandably - prioritising the return of students and tutors. You can see the latest updates at www.rncm.ac.uk."

"The Royal Northern College of Music is an internationally acclaimed conservatoire, as well as an eclectic performance venue delivering a diverse programme of music and opera performances."

"This 13th-century church about a mile north of Macclesfield is the fourth church on this site. But what’s unusual is that the third church is still here, out among Medieval yew trees. There’s a Norman Romanesque chapel in the churchyard, dating to the 12th century, with semi-circular door and window arches and weathered but visible tympanum relief and lozenge patterns in the archivolts."

"As a Grade I listed building under the English Heritage Registry, the Chantry Chapel of St.Mary is an ancient and beautiful monument to Wakefield’s history. Although it is only open at specific times, making the extra effort to see this place is definitely worth it. Although small, many have praised it for its beautiful stained windows, its enriching history, and the complimentary tea and biscuits along with it!"