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 served in lined glasses.

A classic case of quantity over quality, you might think. But there also seems to be two other problems here as well. One is the grave reluctance to accept that there is anything wrong with the beer, however bad it is. And the strange matter of charging 10p for tasters. It’s the first time I’ve come across a charge for them and most people seem frankly outraged by the notion.
So, definitely could do better is the official verdict.
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I know some of the London Millers (Rotherham fans) went here earlier this season and it opened late for a lunchtime (almost 1pm) but the beer was supposed to be OK.
We're playing there on 9th Jan so I may just go the Trackside instead...