The top spot for craft beer in Swinton has re-opened for business today under new ownership.
The Swinton Hop House, formerly known as House of Hops, serves from top craft breweries such as Tartarus, Pomona Island and Marble.
It has re-opened with a new look and a renewed sense of purpose.
The new owner Ste Bowen said that it has been his dream to own his own place since he began working in the sector.
“I’ve always wanted to own my own bar since I was 18,” Ste said.
“I’ve worked in hospitality and bar work since I left school in 2002, I’ve done bar work the whole time. It’s my career and I don’t want to do anything else.
“I love the pub – I am the pub!”
The taproom has been a key part of the community for many in Swinton, opening under its original name and ownership in April 2018.
Ste intends to keep to its original aim of combining community with serving great craft beer, boasting not only an impressive range of keg and tins, but also the addition cask to the options.
He said: “I definitely wanted to be championing cask again, it was doing well but COVID led to it nosediving a bit.
“Things have gotten a bit keg-centric and I’m a big fan of cask myself.”
The options on tap for their opening day today include breweries such as Polly’s, Rivington, and Track.
Swinton Hop House is located on 1 Pendlebury Rd, Swinton.
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