Pubs, Pints & People in Trafford & South West Manchester
The CAMRA LocAle Scheme is an accreditation scheme to promote pubs that sell locally-brewed real ale, reducing the number of ‘beer miles’ and supporting local breweries.
The CAMRA LocAle scheme was created in 2007 by CAMRA’s Nottingham branch which wanted to help support the tradition of brewing within Nottinghamshire, following the demise of local brewer Hardys and Handsons. It has since been rolled out across the country via CAMRA’s branch network
The LocAle scheme was first introduced to Trafford & Hulme Branch in 2009. After relatively low profile beginnings, the scheme is in the process of being re-launched in Autumn 2015.
Please note that with the expansion in the number of breweries and frequency of changes, this list is out of date and likely to remain so. If in doubt about whether a brewery is included in the LocAle scheme please contact the branch. There are three breweries based within the Trafford & Hulme Branch area, … Read more
CAMRA will provide FREE publicity materials to let customers in your pubs, club or restaurant know you are selling locally brewed real ale. Pump Headers Window Stickers Posters
Q. What if beer from a brewery is delivered 50 miles away to a distribution centre before being delivered back to my pub only 10 miles away from the brewery?
Q. What about licensees who are prevented from stocking a local beer by their lease or tenancy agreement?
Q. I have been approached by a local brewery, but they are not on the CAMRA list of LocAle breweries?
If you are a drinker and know of any local pubs selling locally brewed real ale who would qualify for the LocAle scheme, either let them know about the scheme and this website, or e-mail locale (at) thcamra.org and we'll get in touch with them. If you have a pub, bar or restaurant that sells locally brewed … Read more
The following pubs have joined the Trafford & Hulme CAMRA LocAle scheme: Chorlton Tap 533 Wilbraham Road Chorlton-Cum-Hardy Brook Station Approach, Brooklands Road Sale Costello’s Bar 18 Goose Green Altrincham De Nada 127 Manchester Road Chorlton-Cum-Hardy Dulcimer 567 Wilbraham Road Chorlton-Cum-Hardy Electrik 559 Wilbraham Road Chorlton-Cum-Hardy Elk 193 Ashley Road Hale Font 115-117 Manchester Road Chorlton-Cum-Hardy Greyhound … Read more
Fewer "beer miles" result in less road congestion and pollutionThe local economy benefits because more money is spent and retained locallyHow CAMRA defines local varies from branch to branch to suit local perceptions. What a city dweller considers "Local" can be very different to a rural resident.
So what’s in it for me? Stocking a local beer can enable you to differentiate yourself from other local pubs, thereby gaining you new customers and increasing your beer sales. Stocking locally brewed real ale will also give you business the edge over supermarkets and off licences selling low-cost mass-market lagers. What’s involved? If you … Read more