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Tyson's Beer Blog
http://tysonsbeerblog.blogspot.com/
Primarily about the best and worst pubs and bars in Bury and Manchester. Also beer/wine/whisky related views on the UK and abroad. Satirical discussion of current affairs. Views on cheese.
Recent Posts
Who Ate All The Pies
He’s too late to be considered for the BBC Sports Personality of 2009, but let’s raise a cheer to the region’s latest sports champion. Step forward Barry Rigby, who this week won the World Pie Eating Championship in Wigan. Now you may think pie...
California Dreamin\'
Some interesting celebrity news with the announcement that Guy Ritchie plans to expand his pub empire overseas. Seems Mr ex-Madonna, who owns the Punch Bowl in swanky Mayfair, wants to export the British pub to our American cousins. In association wi...
You\'ve Had Your Chips
A promising development on the chip (sorry, crisp) front. Lacking the energy to walk more than a hundred yards, I once more found myself limited to the Co-Op range. With a scornful glance at the still piled high Lightly Salted Kettle Chips, I searche...
A Christmas Carol Poser
Bad news on the Christmas drinking front. The local Spoons have announced their Xmas opening hours and therein put somewhat of a spanner in my plans for Christmas Day. Eddie, the eager, legal beagle has put into place detailed military style drinking...
Live and Exclusive
The Tandleman Appreciation Society's christmas party is now in full swing. There was palpable excitement as the awards ceremony reached its climax. Tandleman won best contribution to Tandleman writing and a lifetime achievement for his devotion to th...
A Rose Is A Rose Is A Rose
The Rose & Crown on Manchester Old Road has had more ups and downs over the years than a bride’s nightie. An ex Good Beer Guide pub, it once was part of the Pubmaster Tap & Spile chain and offered an unrivalled selection of real ales, all s...


Nice one. Having lived in Rochdale for the first 21 years of my life I could name of few bad ones there!!!
Posted: November 18th, 2009 | More Reviews From guinnesslover | Report This Comment