We made the short trip from Manchester to Warrington just to visit The Hop Emporium and it did not disappoint. The selection is top tier with something for anyone and everyone's tastes. The service is where things really shone. The two ladies behind the bar were extremely friendly and very accommodating offering samples of anything on the taps. One of the cans I purchased to drink was bad (it was an IPA that was completely grey, a tell tale sign of oxidation in the can) They replaced it with a different beer at no charge and appreciated that I brought it to their attention. They cracked a second can of the oxidized beer to check if all cans were like that and found that can was completely fine...they let us drink that one at no charge as well. I cannot say enough great things about this establishment and I would highly recommend anyone looking for great beers and great service to...
Read moreI have more experience of this bar than most, if any. With over nearly 60 years of drinking experience, this has become my local which I frequent more than I will mention. (My doctor might read this review)! The cask beer is of great quality and there are new beers on the pump every week, if not less. I’m currently sampling a chocolate porter which is superb. But forget the beer for a moment, it’s the staff who make this place so special. In my, (considerable), years of frequenting bars I have never come across a group of friendlier, more knowledgeable and helpful staff, for whom nothing is too much trouble.
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Read moreWednesday 29th August 2023 This great ale pub in the local market is a great place to drink real ale umpteen tables to sit on it has a germanesc feeling to it can go yo market stalls yo buy pies etc to eat with the great real ales This bar sells Monday 26th August 2024 Today again, this fantastic market real ale bar was visited it was good as my last visit. It was a great indoor drinking area. The bar had 4 great real ales on But today, there was the added bonus of a manic type punch and judge escapade with characters like the LNER type adverts on the TV was meant for kids but should be more adult themed😁 This place sells a grand pint, and food from other places can be eaten with the real ales I'd always come here for real ale when...
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