The Petersgate Tap

You'll find yourself on St Petersgate—that stretch that's quietly become the beating heart of Stockport's drinking scene—and spot The Petersgate Tap tucked in at number 19a. It's the sort of place where the staff actually know their beers and won't patronise you if you ask questions. The rotating taps mean there's always something new to try, whether you're into hoppy IPAs, proper milds, or whatever interesting breweries they've got their hands on that week. It's got that comfortable, lived-in feel that comes from being a proper local's local rather than somewhere trying too hard.