The Buffet Bar, Stalybridge

I've called here a few times as part of a trip on the 'Rail Ale Trail'. It certainly is a strange place, worthy of 9/10 if only for the fantastic range of real ales and incredibly cheap food. Railway enthusiasts will also love the decor.

But avoid busy times and definitely don't go near the place on Friday nights as it takes an eternity to get served. The tables are never cleared, they frequently run out of glasses because the staff can't be bothered collecting & washing them and, to really add insult to injury, they won't even bother changing the barrel when a beer runs out.

My advice is get there before 7.30pm if you want the full range of beers.

Great little traditional station buffet, let down by staff with a chip on their shoulder. Or should that be a sack of spuds?

25 Oct 2007 03:34