10 Best Breweries in Birch Vale

"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"

"Thornbridge is a famous brewery located near Bakewell- it’s so well known that we once found it in a bar in Iceland!. But if you wanted to try and wide range of Thornbridge beer closer to where it’s made there are some brilliant pubs in Sheffield that the brewery have taken over. These, such as the Bath Hotel, are great places to try their tipple."

"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."

"Popular craft beer brand BrewDog’s bar in Sheffield is a great place to check out their range of beers. Every third Sunday of the month they host a free dog beer and treats day."

"Brampton Brewery was once a tour de force of beer brewing on a massive scale, a status that lasted 130 years but was sadly forced to stop it’s production in the 1950s. Luckily back in 2007 the dream to bring Brampton Brewery back to it’s former glory (or at least create a tribute to it) was realised and a micro-brewery was created!. Today Brampton have a great selection of delicious (and award-winning) brews."

"Brampton Brewery serves rich ales with an even richer history. Reinvented and revitalised from what was once a powerhouse of beer making, Brampton Brewery once produced 30,000 gallons of beer a week but stopped producing in the 1950s. So, for almost half a century, the Brampton Brewery name slipped further and further into history, until 2007 when it was revivified!"

"Across the road from Kelham Island at the Shalesmoor tram stop, you’ll find the Wellington. A ‘proper’ pub in every sense of the word with a cosy fireplace. It also happens to be the tap house of Neepsend Brewery, so you know there’s great beer available."

"Established in 2007, Ashover Brewery was until recently, situated in an old stable block behind one of the area’s most quaint village pubs, The Old Poets’ Corner. With 8 core brews and a range of ‘special brews’, all ranging from dark stout to light, crisp Citra ales, Ashover Brewery has something for all tastes. You can find these beers in a few local pubs, but why not try them in the pub where it all starts, The Old Poets’ Corner in Ashover!"

"These guys have been brewing beers since 2007 in a great little brewery in the old stable block behind the Old Poets' Corner at Ashover. The Old Poet’s Corner is one of our favourite pubs in Derbyshire- they have an amazing beer festival, which is well worth going to!. Ashover Brewery beers range from glorious 5% ‘Coffin Lane Stout, right through to golden ales such as ‘the Fabrick’ to the light and fresh 3.7% ‘Light Rale’."

"Lurking as it does behind Deansgate Station, it’s easy to miss this quirky platform for emerging artists but it's worth seeking out. The primary emphasis at Castlefield Gallery is niche projects that have international relevance, exploring topics such as the role of art in society through collaborations with local organisations like Madlab. A registered charity, it also has a members’ scheme."

"One of the city's hidden gems, Castlefield Gallery will be able to show its Obstructions exhibition in real life for the first time - for five days only. Obstructions brought together 15 artists from across Greater Manchester during lockdown. The gallery is open from May 19 and you can see more at castlefieldgallery.co.uk."

"The owners of Monolos were frustrated at the lack of eateries which truly catered to children and parents, so they created this unique “restaurant and playhouse “ which serves crowd-pleasing American food such as burgers, steaks and milkshakes, alongside a large soft play area. You can relax knowing that children of all ages will be entertained, whilst you enjoy your food and let them come and go as they please- they will return to the table to eat when they have tired themselves out!. This place has to be on our list of child friendly restaurants in Manchester."