The Wobbly Stool

The Wobbly Stool is a micropub on Manchester Road in Swinton, set in what used to be a flower shop. It opened in 2019 and quickly picked up a loyal local following. Three handpumps pour a rotating line-up of cask ales, often from breweries close to home, and alongside them there is craft beer on KeyKeg, a selection of Belgian bottles and Westons cider, plus wine, spirits and alcohol-free options for anyone not on the ale.

Inside it is small, dimly lit and intimate, the sort of room where conversations drift between tables. Dogs are welcome, there are a few tables out front, and the week brings a Wednesday quiz, with open mic nights every other week in summer. The regulars even have their own walking group, the Wobbly Walkers, who raise money for charity along the way. The owner's aim is to stock beer you won't find on supermarket shelves, which makes it a good stop on a Swinton pub crawl.