PubsandBeer
Smithfield Market Tavern (formerly Smithfield Tavern; Smithfield Hotel)) (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Pennine (Batley) - see now entry for Pennine (Bedale) after move - Amber Necker |  | 2 |
| Hop Vine (formerly Burscough) - Sutler's IPA |  | 1 |
| Fallons - Tattooer's Arms |  | 1 |
| Lancaster - Gold | | 1 |
| RedWillow - Ageless | | 1 |
| Robinsons - Old Tom | | 1 |
| Facer's - Smithfield Mild (low strength) | | 1 |
| Geeves - Gunwale Dance | | 1 |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - GB Growler Bitter | | 1 |
| Robinsons - Hatters Dark Mild | | 1 |
| Big Bog - Frosty Bog |  | 1 |
| Brightside - Winter Ale | | 1 |
| Ramsbottom Craft (sometimes branded as Rammy Craft) - White's Kent | | 1 |
| Cross Bay - Winter Moon |  | 1 |
| Adnams - Gunhill | Not Tried | 0 |
| Copper Dragon - Golden Pippin | Not Tried | 0 |
| Dancing Duck - Nice Weather (was Nice Weather 4 Ducks) | Not Tried | 0 |
| Facer's - Smithfield Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Facer's - Smithfield Mild | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lancaster - Amber | Not Tried | 0 |
| Lancaster - Blonde | Not Tried | 0 |
| Robinsons - 1892 Fine Cheshire Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | Not Tried | 0 |
| Two Roses - Glorious | Not Tried | 0 |
| Wincle - Lord Lucan | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
25 Jan 2013 (Martin the Mildman)
Late afternoon visit after the national Winter Ales festival.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsbottom Craft (sometimes branded as Rammy Craft) - White's Kent | 4.20 | | Very pale bitter, bitter but not particluarly hoppy. My score 14/20. |
24 Jan 2013 (Martin the Mildman)
Mid evening and fairly busy with locals and beer festival visitors.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facer's - Smithfield Mild (low strength) | 3.30 | | New seperate brew for the pub at a lower strength than the previous which was based on a porter. Some chocolate malt and low hopping but rather thin. My score 15/20. |
12 Sep 2012 (Alenomore)
22:50 visit. Straight off the bus from Rusholme and in here for last knockings. A good few still in as it's local pool night. A good, productive day!
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fallons - Tattooer's Arms | 4.10 | | Very nice. End the day as I started. On a winner? |
| Lancaster - Gold | 4.00 | | Nice. Tasted even better being another winner to end my day? |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Old Tom | 8.50 | Not Tried | |
| Lancaster - Amber | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Hop Vine (formerly Burscough) - Sutler's IPA | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Facer's - Smithfield Bitter | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - GB Growler Bitter | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Facer's - Smithfield Mild | 4.00 | Not Tried |
11 Sep 2012 (Alenomore)
22:30. My final call and rest stop for today, day four in Manchester. Had closed up quite early on Sunday and Monday, so only my second drink here since Saturday! A few locals in tonite.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennine (Batley) - see now entry for Pennine (Bedale) after move - Amber Necker | 3.50 | | In good nick. |
| Nethergate (was Nethergate Growler for a while then name reverted) - GB Growler Bitter | 3.90 | | In good condition. Under new ownership, Growler is now the current name for the old Nethergate ales I hear! |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Old Tom | 8.50 | Not Tried | |
| Copper Dragon - Golden Pippin | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Lancaster - Amber | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Facer's - Smithfield Bitter | 3.50 | Not Tried |
08 Sep 2012 (Alenomore)
23:30. I finally arrive at my "basecamp", my home for the next 7 nights! Not stayed here since Oct 2008 having been a regular on stopovers here for five years. Much has changed since those heady days. The pub has gone up & down on the ale front I've heard, and it was sad to hear that long standing landlord, Terry, passed away earlier this year. But I think the place has now slowly been improved, with the loss of the kitchen area to create another lounge, and the decor is well up to date, much more trendy, and the property next door is also part of the plan to create more letting rooms and a restaurant I hear. The current letting rooms here are all under refurbishment at this time and slowly but surely, the place will be modernised. Good to be back. A real old friend! Current 2013 gbg entry and 16 times previous in; 1995-7/9/2001-12
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hop Vine (formerly Burscough) - Sutler's IPA | 5.50 | | Just time for two more winners from a good range of ales. Another new ale too. My comrade from Stockport and I, we homed in on this top ale straight away. Really good stuff. |
| Pennine (Batley) - see now entry for Pennine (Bedale) after move - Amber Necker | 3.50 | | And another new ale! |
| Triple fff - Alton's Pride | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - Old Tom | 8.50 | Not Tried | |
| Copper Dragon - Golden Pippin | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Lancaster - Blonde | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Lancaster - Amber | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Robinsons - 1892 Fine Cheshire Ale | 3.30 | Not Tried | |
| Facer's - Smithfield Bitter | 3.50 | Not Tried |
26 Jan 2012 (Stephen Harris)
This really is a rough old boozer and it was not showing its best qualities on a quiet Thursday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightside - Winter Ale | 5.00 | | Deep copper in colour, with grainy malt. |
| Cross Bay - Winter Moon | 3.60 | | A jet black mild/porter. But in very poor condition, well past its best, and hard to judge its true character. |
| Robinsons - Hatters Dark Mild | 3.30 | Not Tried | |
| Adnams - Gunhill | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
| Wincle - Lord Lucan | 5.00 | Not Tried | |
| Dancing Duck - Nice Weather (was Nice Weather 4 Ducks) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Two Roses - Glorious | 4.00 | Not Tried |
20 Jan 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Beer festival in progress with jugs behind the bar and a good selection on the pumps.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geeves - Gunwale Dance | 4.20 | | A crisp citrussy and hoppy golden bitter with a good balance of flavours. My score 15/20. |
| Big Bog - Frosty Bog | 4.00 | | Pale bitter with a dryish bitter flavour and a little hop in the finish. My score 14/20. |
09 May 2011 (Flying.geordie)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RedWillow - Ageless | 7.20 | |
07 May 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Quite busy on a Saturday afternoon.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons - Hatters Dark Mild | 3.30 | | Good sample of this ruby/amber mild. Some caramel malt and bitterness in the finish. My score 15/20. |
18 Feb 2011 (Blair)
Great rough and traditional boozer. Awesome line-up of beers and friendly barmaid.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons - Old Tom | 8.50 | | Tangy old ale, lovely stuff. |
About the Smithfield Market Tavern (formerly Smithfield Tavern; Smithfield Hotel))
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
| 8 |
| 15 |
| 7 |
| 1 |
The pub is found in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 5JZ.
Old fashioned true local boozer in Swan Street. One long room with bar and sitting room areas. Now operated by Blackjack Brewery.
We have visited this pub 19 times, seen 41 different beers and tried 30 of them.
Postcode: M4 5JZ