You’re ale-ways on my mind: Beer expert Ron Pattinson chats all things hops and barley after Manchester trip
Self-confessed lover of all-things-ale-related and of ‘general drunkenness’ Ron Pattinson talks, erm, all things beer with MM.
Make mine a red: Sir Alex Ferguson’s vintage wine collection matures into £3million auction score
Ex-Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson auctions off his collection of vintage wine.
A feather in the cap: Manchester microbrewery Squawk takes flight with range of new craft beers
MM meets the man behind Manchester’s latest microbrewery Squawk Brewing Company.
From the bottle to the grave: Manchester is UK drink death capital city
Manchester’s alcohol-related deaths are among the highest in the country – second only to Blackpool – claims a report from the Office of National Statistics.
Review: Cocktails @ Mr Cooper’s House and Garden
The food at Mr Cooper’s might be winning plenty of plaudits but it offers much more than fine cuisine.
Bar review: Cocktail masterclass @ Hale Grill, Altrincham
MM try our hand at mixology at luxurious restaurant Hale Grill
Hoppy holidays! Manchester beer lovers helped to explore European Holy Gr-ales of hops by boozy travellers
A Manchester company are offering beer enthusiasts the chance to experience the best of foreign beer festivals by organising trips to a number of top European destinations.
You’re up! New drinking game Neck and Nominate could have ‘devastating’ effects, says Manchester charity
New game has taken Twitter and Facebook by storm
Drink, drugs and dangerous sex: Truth behind UK gay sex saunas after man lies dead in faeces at Manchester venue
Gay sex sauna users and workers reveal all
Taking beer back from the beardy chaps: Women are embracing real ale, says Manchester microbrewer
Great Ale Year Round will open at the redeveloped Bolton Market
Sensible Little Britain: Mancunians take up Dry January as number quitting booze soars by nearly 400%
Shunning the booze raises money for charity and improves your own health