Two Pubs and a Dive Bar
Winner of the shortest distance for a blogged walk. It is from an official walking guide, so don't blame me for its brevity. Less than a mile, exploring Manchester's rich past as a Global Trading Centre for the Cotton Industry.
It starts at a pub and recommends stopping at another - both of which were unticked since the launch of another specific book this time last year. So much inspiration, filling my days!
A pint before I even begin at Holts, The Old Monkey.
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| Monkey Magic |
For some reason, I always had this down as a "Fun Pub". Maybe a previous visit had it packed with students. I've never felt compelled to revisit and have often hot footed past onto more revered hostelries. A basic Holts Pub, with the football on, bright lights and just a handful of punters took me a little by surprise.
Third in the world to check in their seasonal ale - "Deck the Holts".
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| Why Not at this time of Year |
I've hardly got going and its time to stop again. The City Arms - the middle of three boozers - in Kennedy Street. Always worth it - the beer quality is fantastic, even if I never fail to move on from Red Willows Feckless. Seemingly permanently on. Lucky enough to get a little table in the back bar.
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| A break in the gaspers |
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| Fools? A bit harsh, I hardly know them |
Best concentrate on the walk. I'm looking for Portland stone buildings. I'm looking for Neptune on the top of the Manchester Ship Canal HQ. I take my life in my own hands by dipping into Back Fold Lane at night - the former location of a pond used to punish "lewds and scolds". File under sketchy.
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| The End of the Walk - The Royal Exchange |
Walk over and time to kill. I have an entry saved in my google maps that even eluded Matthew Curtis in his "Manchester's Best Beer Pubs and Bars" book.
Corbieres, A dive bar..... and Manchester's "Worst Kept Secret".
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| Down we go! |
What goes on in Corbieres? Sorry - you'll have to go yourself to find out. I will say the music is beyond excellent.
24 Hour Party People indeed.
Walk Details
Distance - 1 Mile
Geocaches - 0
Walk Inspiration - AZ Hidden Walks in Manchester, Walk 2 and Manchester's Best Beer Pubs and Bars.
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