Pubs, Pints & People in Trafford & South West Manchester
This year we are lucky enough to have not one but two pubs in out Most Improved Category – the Auld Chimp in Urmston and Electrik in Chorlton Our inability to separate these two means we have to have 2 awards nights – the first on the 9th April for the Auld Chimp, followed by … Read more
The Longford Tap has once again shown us its commitment to locally brewed ales, they actively promote what ales they have on social media. Congratulations to Paul and Dave Burgess on their 3rd consecutive year winning this award. They were also runner up in our Community Pub category. Join us on the 16th April from … Read more
Our Spring “Pub of the Season” is the venerable Axe & Cleaver in Dunham Massey. Famous as a food-led pub in Greene King’s “Chef & Brewer” estate, it has been dispensing fine ale since the early part of the 19th century. The exact date of opening is not known but it is thought to have … Read more
Trafford & Hulme CAMRA members recently voted for the pubs and clubs that they rated the very best in our area. So as they say in the awards ceremonies, without further ado, the winners are: Pub Of The Year Winner: The Beer House, ChorltonPresentation: 1st May Runner Up: The Fox Pub & Kitchen, Flixton Club … Read more
Our Pub Of The Season for Autumn 2025 is Head, Chester Road, Stretford. This modern bar opened on the front of Stretford Mall facing Chester Road in 2018. Despite the challenges of global pandemics and the ongoing redevelopment of the Mall site behind it, it has quietly established itself as an important hub of the … Read more
Drum roll please!! Longford Tap! A huge congratulations to the owners, Paul and Dave Burgess.Another momentus occasion to be presented with the LocAle Pub Of The Year award. The award was presented by our very own branch Chairman Mark Reeves. The Longford Tap is a CAMRA award winning bar in the heart of Stretford.At the … Read more
On Thursday 22nd February, the branch voted for our annual awards to pubs and clubs across the branch area. We have so many great venues serving cask conditioned ale and live beer in the branch, it’s an honour to name this year’s winners…. The Best Newcomer for 2023-24 is Pray Tell in Sale who introduced … Read more
Our Winter Pub of the Season 2023/24 goes to…… As usual, you’re always guaranteed a great pint! That’s why this cracking pub has won CAMRA award after award and this is no exception. A welcoming bar in Whalley Range with 5 hand pumps offering a range of strengths & usually something dark, as well as selection … Read more
Flixton Conservative Club. For 10 years running now, FCC has won the Trafford and Hulme Club of the Year award! Such an amazing accolade just shows what a fantastic club they are. Ralph Warrington, Regional Director, presenting the award to Andrea, Club Steward and barmaid bar heroess – Pauline Well done everyone! For more information on … Read more
Congratulations to Costello’s Bar Altrincham Are the winners of our Pub Of The Season Autumn 2023. The award was presented to the Manager and Assistant Manager, Jack and Olly, by our outgoing and new Chair. At the time of the presentation Jack was serving his last few shifts as Manager. Lucy from Costello’s Bar Times … Read more