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Title: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: Dave on October 05, 2015, 12:44:33 PM
Strolling along Stockport Road this morning, between the post office and the Texaco garage/ Co-op, I noticed this posted up in the window of a vacant shop, which most recently was a business called Fab Floors.

Application for a Premises Licence

Applicant: Northern Beer Traders Limited
Premises Address: 113 Stockport Road, Marple, Stockpot, SK6 6AF
Application date: 14.9.15
Activities applied for: Supply of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises 11:00-23:00 Monday to Sunday.
Performance of recorded music, indoors, 11:00-23:00 Monday to Sunday.

Closing date for representations: 12th October 2015.


Looks like a new micropub to me.  These are a bit of a recent trend, and they are springing up all over the place.   They tend to set up in former shops, and take advantage of the relatively low rents and overheads, compared with a full-size traditional pub.  Could be just what that part of Marple needs. 
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: wadsterboy on November 16, 2015, 08:52:48 PM
Its Facebook Page is now live, no opening date yet! https://m.facebook.com/Marplebeer/
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: amazon on November 16, 2015, 09:20:42 PM
Its Facebook Page is now live, no opening date yet! https://m.facebook.com/Marplebeer/

Just what we need more idiots on the streets of Marple  late at night .
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: Cyberman on November 16, 2015, 11:11:31 PM
Just what we need more idiots on the streets of Marple  late at night .
Do you really think the "idiots on the streets of Marple" will get tanked up in this establishment? They will visit Bargain Booze or Asda, then the park more likely. I wish Marplebeer well, and will probably visit.
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: Howard on November 17, 2015, 10:48:34 AM
Just what we need more idiots on the streets of Marple  late at night .

Nobody will use this kind of establishment in order to get drunk and smash up bus shelters. You clearly have no clue what kind of business it is yet still chose to disparage it. Talk about idiots.
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: Dizzy Penguin on November 17, 2015, 11:03:43 AM
Oh my... So just as I (last week) make a reluctant decision to stop collecting beer bottles, a beer bottle shop opens in Marple? (I know it's more than that - but it sells beer bottles being the point)

I uh... might retract my decision.
If my girlfriend wins that fight though - don't suppose anyone wants 646 different beer bottles? ;D
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: amazon on November 17, 2015, 03:37:19 PM
Nobody will use this kind of establishment in order to get drunk and smash up bus shelters. You clearly have no clue what kind of business it is yet still chose to disparage it. Talk about idiots.

             Only said it to upset you Howard .
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: Howard on November 17, 2015, 05:23:19 PM

             Only said it to upset you Howard .

You didn't. It just confirmed my opinion. I think you should chill out and go and catch a band at The Windsor  ;)
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: admin on November 17, 2015, 05:31:30 PM
I think this is most exciting news for beer lovers like me! Can't wait to try it out and with the take-over of the Spring Gardens by a proper local brewer too it's very promising news.
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: corium on November 18, 2015, 09:30:05 AM
Ditto. Getting spoilt for choice. Much as I enjoy Robbies & some of their special brews it's nice to have a complete change at times.
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: corium on November 18, 2015, 09:34:20 AM
Given the concerns re noise etc. moving to another area of Marple, something which in my experience of this type of venture is unlikely as they tend not to attract noisy types, perhaps we should arrange a website contributors evening drink to help support a business prepared to show some faith in our community.

Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: nbt on November 18, 2015, 10:27:48 AM
Ditto. Getting spoilt for choice. Much as I enjoy Robbies & some of their special brews it's nice to have a complete change at times.

Agree 100% :)
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: Tillyed1 on November 18, 2015, 12:32:12 PM
What's this about the Spring Gardens and a local brewer ??
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: admin on November 18, 2015, 01:29:09 PM
What's this about the Spring Gardens and a local brewer ??

It's in the Tennessee Jack's thread. Fool Hardy Ales taken it on: http://www.marple-uk.com/smf/index.php?topic=6023.0
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: admin on November 24, 2015, 08:15:13 AM
The new Beer Traders on Stockport Road is opening on Friday 4 December from 4pm.
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: admin on December 05, 2015, 09:12:22 AM
Thoroughly enjoyed several pints of "Pint" last night at the new Beer Traders, so good I didn't sample any other brews. It was pretty busy on its first night and everyone seemed to have a good time. The downsides for me was that it was rather too warm and very very noisy. It was only people talking but it was very loud. The acoustics are such that it was bouncing off ceiling, walls and floor so that you had to shout at the person next to you, so a bit of a vicious circle with everyone getting louder. Despite that enjoyed it very much.

Have heard a rumour that another similar type of place is to open on Market Street. Anyone know any more about this?
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: Cyberman on January 23, 2016, 05:32:18 PM
 Finally managed to visit Beertraders last week and was impressed. Nice selection of beers, mostly locally brewed and reasonably priced. The place was  busy and as previously mentioned quite hot and noisy, but very enjoyable nonetheless. I hope they continue to do well.
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: admin on January 23, 2016, 06:39:41 PM
There's another one opening on Market Street soon too, next to Martins. Can't wait!
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: Duke Fame on January 24, 2016, 11:01:08 PM
Just what we need more idiots on the streets of Marple  late at night .

In seriousness, these 'pubs' do not create a problem where they spring up and in a way, they go back to the original spirit of the pub. As the industry has all but died, this is itself being re-born.
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: acoustician on January 27, 2016, 10:55:45 AM
Sounds (pun not intended) like i need to pop down!
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: admin on March 18, 2016, 06:25:37 AM
Have heard that the new micro pub "Samuel Oldknow" on Market Street is due to open next Thursday at 1pm just in time for the Bank Holiday weekend!
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: ta41700 on March 21, 2016, 05:21:55 PM
Lets hope they don't charge Manchester City Centre prices!!!!
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: HWL1973 on March 21, 2016, 07:10:02 PM
Do Beer Traders do off-trade sales? If Bargain Booze is shut then that leaves a very poor selection of beers you can buy to take home in Marple. Asda's real ale selection is woeful and there are no craft beers whatsoever. This leaves the only option as Morrisons in Bredbury unless someone can tell me otherwise.
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: admin on March 21, 2016, 07:13:19 PM
Do Beer Traders do off-trade sales?

Yes they do. So will Samuel Oldknow when they open on Thursday.
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: prestbury on March 21, 2016, 08:09:24 PM
This leaves the only option as Morrisons in Bredbury unless someone can tell me otherwise.

Aldi in Romiley (as other branches) do a good selection of well known local and national bottled real ales and craft beers, considerably cheaper than the same brands at the likes of Morrisons, Asda & Tesco.
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: HWL1973 on March 21, 2016, 10:36:12 PM
Aldi in Romiley (as other branches) do a good selection of well known local and national bottled real ales and craft beers, considerably cheaper than the same brands at the likes of Morrisons, Asda & Tesco.

Thanks. In my experience they do a very good range of lagers but the real ales aren't that great and craft beers non existent. I'll look again though.
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: older-and-wider on March 22, 2016, 10:28:30 AM
This leaves the only option as Morrisons in Bredbury unless someone can tell me otherwise.

@Henry_
The Bottle Stop in Bramhall is well worth the short drive :)

They sell a very extensive range of real ales & craft beers, plus wine, munchies, accessories etc. I can never spend just a few minutes in there!
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: Cyberman on March 22, 2016, 05:38:40 PM
This leaves the only option as Morrisons in Bredbury unless someone can tell me otherwise.
Goyt Wines in Whaley Bridge have a good selection. Not local obviously, but worth dropping in if passing through.
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: barndoor on March 22, 2016, 07:34:17 PM
@Henry_
The Bottle Stop in Bramhall is well worth the short drive. They sell a very extensive range of real ales & craft beers, plus wine, munchies, accessories etc. I can never spend just a few minutes in there!

I know what you mean about The Bottle Stop - it is terrific - but I'd hardly describe it as a 'short drive'. Much closer to home is Portland Wines on Compstall Road. It has a great selection of local ales: I normally go for those from Thornbridge Brewery in Bakewell, and the other day I noticed some from Torrside Brewing in New Mills. Well worth a visit, particularly following Bargain Booze's unexpected demise.
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: corium on March 22, 2016, 07:59:49 PM
Other sources are All things nice in the precinct ( though the number stocked can go up and down) and Dutsons in Marple Bridge.
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: wheels on March 22, 2016, 10:18:44 PM
The beer shop, I don't know what it's called, in Stockport Market also carries a large range
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: Dave on March 23, 2016, 09:57:52 AM
Asda's real ale selection is woeful and there are no craft beers whatsoever. This leaves the only option as Morrisons in Bredbury unless someone can tell me otherwise.

AFAIK neither Asda nor Morrison's sell 'real ale' at the moment - real ale meaning a bottle conditioned beer, such as Worthington White Shield, which has a sediment in the bottom of the bottle.  However, a few perfectly acceptable 'unreal' beers can be found at both of these, such as Old Speckled Hen, Abbott and Bishop's Finger, and Asda sell these at £5 for four half-litre bottles, which is not a bad price. 
Title: Re: New micropub in Marple?
Post by: Gandalf on April 24, 2016, 10:42:28 PM
Portland wines in Compstall used to have a good bottle beer range including BCA's.