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CAMRA's 'Neil Richardson Trophy' for 2009 has been awarded to Higher Broughton's Star Inn for being a fine example of that endangered species, a traditional unspoilt pub. Read more…

IF the National Winter Ales festival is abit overwhelming for you,. a modest tipplefest takes place at the Formby Hall, Atherton from January 29-31. Read more…

What's brewing? CityLife.co.uk's own bitter! Don't miss it at the CAMRA National Winter Ales festival (January 21-24), which we are again sponsoring. You can even dress up as a pirate as you take part in one of the world's great beer festivals, here in Manchester. Read more…

IN 2008 there were some momentous, era-defining events on the global socio-political stage. Fortunately CityLife’s correspondant was ordering cocktails at the time, so our round-up remains a little closer to home. Read more…

DURING what has been a difficult year for the licensed trade, Paul Ogden quenched his thirst to give his pick of the pubs in 2008. Read more…

UNDERSTANDABLY for many, the prospect of attending night school after a hard day’s yakka is a daunting prospect – Mojo has lined-up a much more fun way to while away an evening and gain a new skill to boot too. Read more…

IF battling you way through the queues to drink a pint of fun beer out of a plastic glass understandably isn't you idea of an enjoyable gig-going experience, then a new addition to the M.E.N. Arena could be just the ticket. Read more…

RAMSBOTTOM newcomer The First Chop continues its creative approach to hospitality - which started with its staple of 'Lancashire tapas' in early November - with a series of acoustic nights, beginning on Thursday (December 18). Read more…

MANCHESTER has been revealed as the UK's best city for nightlife in a survey by Luxardo Sambuca - ranked above all the nation's other cities, including London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Edinburgh and Nottingham. Read more…

ONLY using rum for the sauce on your Christmas Pudding is just SO last year. Now you can have it in your beer too, thanks to Glossop brewery Howard Town - which has produced a seasonal porter ale. Read more…

THINK of Christmas and the tipple that jumps to mind is unlikely to be beer. Christmas is about sherry, right? Wrong. Independent pub The Steamhouse next to Urmston Station plans to mark the start of the Christmas period with its very first beer festival, celebrating the finest r... Read more…

CHRISTMAS just feels more festive with a glass in your hand; and no, saying that doesn't make CityLife an alcoholic. Stolen from the seasonal list created by the talented Tom Sneesby at Socio Rehab, the following will get you right in the mood. Read more…

A look at the events coming up this weekend at Fallowfield's favourite dive bar. Read more…

A MANCHESTER-based brewery has gained national listings of its Champion Ale range. Read more…