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15 things you’ll know if you’re from Stockport
If you live, grew up, or have spent much time in Stockport, we guarantee you will have experienced a few of these!
Cracked Actor • Stockport’s Newest Craft Ale and Blues Bar
Underbank Revival Continues
The Cracked Actor is the latest addition to Stockport’s night time economy. Located amongst the ever changing landscape of Stockport Underbank, the bar owner Joe tells me “it’s all about helping Stockport become the place we all know it can be”.
The beauty of Underbank is not to be understated. Yes, it has some buildings that need repairing but every week it feels like another business is setting up and helping in the regeneration.
The Cracked Actor is centred around craft ale, a wide range of gins and a blues atmosphere. The old large shop front windows create an incredible setting for a bar which allow visitors to feel almost part of the historic street outside.
The interior, whilst small, really uses the space brilliantly. It has the charm of always feeling busy. All of the work has been done by Joe and it has a sense of realness to it. Wooden floorboards, old loom tables for seating, copper containers, traditional chandelier lighting and vintage furniture – it all feels very rustic but contemporary at the same time.
The bar itself is spread over two floors with the bathroom being on the second. The history of the building is felt even more on the second floor by the original fireplace still standing proudly for all to admire. There is more seating available and some fantastic views from the bay windows.
We have to admit it was a big win for us knowing that Paulaner was available on draft. A draft beer not available in Stockport we are led to believe!
There are a number of interesting gins on the menu and some classic home brew. We have to admit it is hard to choose but there will always be quality advice given!
All we can say is is we are immensely grateful to all the work Joe has put in to create this new indie bar in the centre of town. If you are looking for another drinking hole The Cracked Actor must be on the list!
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Pear Mill Vintage Tea Room • Vintage Warehouse
Find out more about this Fantastic Vintage cafe located amongst a huge vintage warehouse!
Stockport Food Hall • Something For Everyone
Find out more about Stockport’s brand new food hall. With a wide range of food and drink this is not one to be missed.
I N T O • T H E • C O O P with Plastic House
It’s been a few weeks since we have had time to bring another band into the coop but this week Plastic House made the trip.
Articulate Frontman Olli and bassist Robbie filled us in on their latest song Sober, places of interest in Stockport and the bands origins.
If you can spare a few minutes watch our interview.
Our tunes of choice | Hold on, City don’t sleep, Sober
Next Gig | Tramlines Festival
Genre | Alternative pop rock
Chicken comfortability | 6/10
Stockport places of interest | Bakers Vaults, Bamboo
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Stockport Makers Market
On the second Saturday of every month Stockport Makers Market sets up an artisan market displaying locally produce independent good!
The Savoy Cinema – Heaton Moor’s Luxury Cinema
Some people think visiting the cinema is all about the film. We disagree. The space where you watch a film can change your whole viewing experience. If you fancy a change from your usual cinema take a look at our review!
Baekdu – Stockport’s Korean BBQ Restaurant
Baekdu
In awe of the recent Winter Olympics in South Korea – I was reminded of a restaurant that I recently became aware of.
It goes by the name of Baekdu (a North Korean mountain).
The restaurant is oddly located in what appears to be an old pub style building just off Lords Street. I cant imagine it’s the footfall that brings the diners in; however, there is a public car park opposite which is incredibly convenient.
The restaurant, it its own words, labels itself as Korean BBQ.
The concept is based around charcoal fire pits that are set within the tables. Each table has its own pit that the chefs use to grill, BBQ and cook your food right in front of you.
After some contemplation I opted to order the spicy marinated chicken. In addition to this I selected the lettuce & spring onion side which the menu highly recommends. I am sooo glad I did this.
Once the chicken is grilled, the server places a curved lettuce leaf into a bowl, then adds some of the seasoned spring onion and finally takes the chicken off the grill and adds it to your already delightful looking salad.
As you can see from the photos below the lettuce is used as a kind of wrap. It is a little delicate to pick up but it creates a great authentic Korean dish that is full of flavour.
My visit to Baekdu was my first experience of Korean food, usually I am a little tentative because I worry about the chopsticks, how to navigate my way around the menu, and the pronunciation of some of the dishes.
Having said that the staff were very attentive, the menu had numbers which made it easier to order, and the BBQ you eat with your hands so it ticked off all my ignorant insecurities.
With all that in mind I had a great experience and would highly recommend a visit. Although, I believe they are closed for refurbishment from 11th of March to the 27th. Just a heads up.
Baekdu is another example of the Stockport food scene growing and diversifying; we just need to make sure that we give them our support and embrace the local.
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Hillgate Cakery
Cakes, brownies, cupcakes, peppermint tea and Dandelion and Burdock… Need we say more? Jump in and find out more.