Breweries
Here in the Stockport and South Manchester branch we have one 'national' family brewer in Robinsons*, one local brewer in Runaway, and several micro-breweries, some of whom are currently not trading, but have been included for completeness.
* Currently Robinsons are commissioning new brewing equipment in their Bredbury bottling plant site. This may lead to transferring the BLO to Tameside and High Peak branch, but as their head offices will still be in the old brewery discussions will ensue.
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Bramhall Beers
8 Woodford Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2JJ
Cask Ale
CAMRA details https://camra.org.uk/brewery/28544
Own website https://www.themountingstone.co.uk/
Brewery Liaison Officer: Dave Pennington: BLO.Bramhall.Beer@ssm.camra.org.uk
NOTE: Originally known as Made Of Stone
Nanobrewery situated at the back of the Mounting Stone micropub in Bramhall. Brewing began in 2018 and a new 1-cask plant was installed in early 2025 at the rear of the pub. The brewery specialises in twice monthly, one-off brews and collaborations with local brewers and are named after local landmarks and celebrities. Beers are supplied to the pub.
Courier Brewing Co
78B Temperance Street, Manchester, M12 6HU
Cask Ale
CAMRA details https://camra.org.uk/brewery/35517
Own website https://www.instagram.com/courierbrewco/?hl=en
Brewery Liaison Officer: Vacant
Burton Road
Manchester, M12 6JL
Cask Ale — Beer is contract brewed at MBH Beer
CAMRA details https://camra.org.uk/brewery/22244
Own website https://burtonroadbrewing.co.uk
Brewery Liaison Officer: Darren Berry: BLO.Burton.Road@ssm.camra.org.uk
Robinsons
Unicorn Brewery, Lower Hillgate, Stockport, SK1 1JJ
Cask Ale — Shop , Visitor Centre
CAMRA details https://camra.org.uk/brewery/robinsons-stockport-180
Own website https://www.robinsonsbrewery.com/
Brewery Liaison Officer: John Clarke BLO.Robinsons@ssm.camra.org.uk
As they say themselves, "Brewing perfection since 1838 — A proudly independant family brewer"
Based in the heart of Stockport for over 185 years, owning a collection of around 250 pubs, inns and hotels across the North West and North Wales, Robinsons is one of the most respected names in British brewing and innkeeping.
OLD TOM TURNS 125
First brewed on Wednesday 1st November 1899, our legendary Old Tom has been on the prowl for 125. Discover the history and story of the Original Craft Beer.
SHIRE HORSES
Robinsons still have a brace of working hire horses with Mojo and Challenger being the latest in a long line of shire horses which have served the brewery for over 100 years. They can still be seen around the Stockport when not away winning cups. So committed to shire horses are Robinsons that they have stated a breeding program of their own with the latest additions due in Spring 2025.
Runaway
9-11 Astley Street, Stockport, SK4 1AW
Cask Ale — Shop , Tap Room
CAMRA details https://camra.org.uk/brewery/runaway-stockport-18044
Own website https://www.therunawaybrewery.com/
Brewery Liaison Officer: Lawrence Devaney BLO.Runaway@ssm.camra.org.uk
Runaway Brewery operates as an independently owned establishment, producing handcrafted beers in small batches at its microbrewery located in central Stockport.
Emphasising flavour and quality as paramount principles. Since its relocation to the area, the brewery has successfully attracted ale enthusiasts who have a discerning appreciation for quality cask and membrane keg beers. All beers are meticulously crafted to maintain their unfiltered and unpasteurised status. Furthermore, Special Collaboration beers are regularly available.
As brewers, they uphold the principles of brewing tradition, while the ales are distinctly contemporary in style. Runaway Brewery supplies both local and distant pubs and bars. The brewers are committed to ensuring that each beer they create provides a delightful experience for drinkers. They assert, "Brewing is not solely about the final product; it encompasses the entire process, and thus, it is essential to execute it correctly."
Steelfish
78B Temperance Street, Manchester, M12 6HU
Cask Ale
CAMRA details https://camra.org.uk/brewery/18594
Own website NO
Brewery Liaison Officer: Vacant
Strawflower Ales
228 Fog Lane, Burnage, Manchester, M20 6EL
Cask Ale
CAMRA details No
Own website https://www.instagram.com/strawflowerales/
Brewery Liason Officer: Vacant
NOTE: The address is the registered office/pub behind the venture. Beers are actually cuckoo brewed at Runaway Brewery.
Temperance Street Brewery
75 North Western Street, Manchester, M12 6DY
Currently not trading
CAMRA details https://camra.org.uk/brewery/18594
Own website NO
Thirst Class
Unit 16 Station Road Industrial Estate, Reddish, SK5 6ND
Currently not trading
CAMRA details https://camra.org.uk/brewery/18594
Own website NO
Ventile
Unit 4 Spur Mill, Broadstone Hall Road South, Stockport, SK5 7BY
Currently not trading
CAMRA details https://camra.org.uk/brewery/ventile-stockport-33454
Own website NO