10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Todmorden

"A 15-minute walk from the train station, in a former industrial zone where the warehouses are being repurposed as offices and studio spaces, this site is home to the Northern Monk Brewery Co and, on the first floor, a ruggedly handsome tap room. Naturally, Northern Monk’s beers feature prominently (long on flavour, the zesty, citrussy Eternal Session IPA was in great form) but some 20 lines include plenty of space for potent (in all senses of the word) guest beers, most of them also served in thirds. On this visit these included Kernel’s Export Stout, Cromarty Brewing’s fantastic AKA IPA and Magic Rock’s famous, if not notorious, Human Cannonball – dangerously drinkable at 9.2%."

"The Old Flax Store, Marshalls Mill, Holbeck, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 9YJ. Located on the first floor of the Old Flax Store, this brewery-based refectory hosts regular takeovers from local food vendors, though the focus on the varied styles of beer the ‘monks’ brew."

"So successful has this craft brewery become that its beers are now stocked in UK supermarkets. But it's best drunk at the source, in the brewery's Grade II–listed taproom just south of Leeds city centre in the... Top ChoiceBar in Leeds"

"The rooftop terrace isn’t always open, but when it is, you’re in for a treat, as it’s a wonderful little spot. They offer amazing beers, wines, and cocktails for you to enjoy. The tucked-away sun trap takes you a world away from the busy city centre, so it’s a great spot for a chilled drink."

"Roland’s roof terrace is so well hidden, you’d never even know it was there. Follow the staircase from the courtyard and you’ll find yourself in a petite sun trap with room for just 30 people. Long benches and high stools line the walls with a few garden tables thrown in for good measure."

"Craft beer connoisseurs BrewDog are combining their hoppy sips with old-school games at their North Street bar. As well as boasting 36 draught lines and a delicious menu of pizza, salad and sharing platters, the quirky restaurant also has a number of shuffleboards for those of you looking for a little friendly competition."

"You may not suspect it from the outside, but North Street's BrewDog is one of Leeds' best cool and quirky bars. The dons of craft beer have a massive 36 draft lines for all your drinking needs, as well as arcade machines, pinball and shuffleboard tables for those of you fancying a little friendly competition."

"Venue has been able to open in some capacity at various stages since the pandemic began, filling the dancefloor with tables and turning itself into a 'nightpub'. The popular club on Jackson's Row was planning a grand return on 'Freedom Day' but, due to staff self-isolating, will now remain closed until Thursday July 22. Their first event back will be a requests night, where punters pick the music, followed by the Friday indie night Live Forever."

"The Venue is an extremely popular place to head in Manchester if you want a club that’s perfect for any type of group. Throughout the week this club has three events dedicated to a variety of different music genres so keep an eye out on what’s on when you’re there. Overall this nightclub is known for being extremely chilled out with a laid back atmosphere."

"Tickets on Skiddle #SilentDisco #Manchester #90s #00s #Pop #Dance #RnB #Headphones #Pioneer #Mmu #Uos #Uom #Bimm. A post shared by Venue Manchester (@venuemanchester) on Jan 21, 2020 at 10:48am PST. The Venue Nightclub is an indie nightclub that offers a free, relaxed and easy-going atmosphere to all their customers."

"The Fox & Newt is part of the Burley Street Brew House chain, an independent micro-brewery which creates its own beers for local bars from the cellar of this traditional English pub. Situated between Burley and Leeds city centre, the Fox & Newt pub offers not only great beers and craft ales in an ideal location but also a small, well-chosen food menu. You can expect all the traditional pub-grub meals from steak and ale pie to fish and chips, as well as the slightly more obscure ‘safari menu’, which includes llama, crocodile and buffalo burgers, among others."

"Lurking as it does behind Deansgate Station, it’s easy to miss this quirky platform for emerging artists but it's worth seeking out. The primary emphasis at Castlefield Gallery is niche projects that have international relevance, exploring topics such as the role of art in society through collaborations with local organisations like Madlab. A registered charity, it also has a members’ scheme."

"Established by artists in 1984, Castlefield Gallery is Manchester’s first public contemporary visual art gallery dedicated to the advancement of contemporary visual art and artists."

"The Northern arm of the Imperial War Museum does not disappoint and is a fantastic day out, showing how war affects people’s lives and is great for children to learn lots about the history of the UK during the times of war. At the moment there us a special Horrible Histories exhibition about the Blitz and we had a really lovely day when we visited last year. The exhibition finishes on 10th April and is well worth the visit."