Bier Cell is fantastic little beer shop just around the back of Altrincham's traditional market. I…read morepopped in while in town for the football and was massively impressed with their selection. In fact upon entering the girl on the counter apologised for the lack of stock due to the Christmas rush - if this was a poor selection then I'm a monkey's uncle and it would put many other off licences to shame. One thing that was noticeable was that they were very heavy on traditional Belgian beers and while a large part of the shop was dedicated to European imports, there was still plenty of room for a good selection of local craft breweries. I was particularly impressed to see them stocking real rarities and Brewdog was well served. Most of these beers were ones that I had only ever seen on the BD website before and they even stocked this years prototype beers which again was pretty cool for a high street store to be doing. Prices as well were pretty reasonable with only maybe a small mark up on what I'd normally expect to pay. This isn't a problem when you find a great independent business who have obviously gone to the effort to make their shop something special. On top of these beers, they also sell quite a few "beery gift packs" - the type where you get a glass with a bottle of something rare making this place perfect to pick up a present for those who are no nonsense hop fiends! Overall if you want good beer then go and check them out. Pi is just across the road if you want to then go and enjoy a beer out of the bar and a heartwarming pie for lunch or dinner!

Bier cell was somewhere I've always meant to get too but never either found it or I've been…read moredistracted by the market hall ! The size of the shop is deceptive it looks as if it should go back another 6 foot. Having spent a large amount of time in Brussels I've done my Belgian beer shops and one thing that I noticed immediately is that it looks like the owner sticks what they like. From German beers to Belgian beers and the local northern breweries it has stocked there is small selection. The shop is not very big but products are laid out nicely, one thing that would be nice to see would more of the continental beer accessories like you see in Europe. Its ok but I didn't get the warmest of welcomes so a little more interaction for four stars

A newish craft beer and wine bar on the main road through Altrincham; it opened at the end of 2015…read more The ground floor layout is pretty long and thin, with booth seating by the bar and normal tables further back. A good sized bar with friendly staff working behind it. On the upper floor there's more seating space and the toilets, but there wasn't a soul sat up there on a Saturday night. They've six hand pumps with ever changing ales and it was great to see that they had Fubar by Tiny Rebel Brewing and Neck Oil by Beavertown on draft. Paired with Cheshire Tap across the road and down a bit, it's made Alty that bit more of a decent real ale destination, especially given how close they are to the train station and Metrolink. It was good to pop in for a couple, but I probably wouldn't spend a whole evening here if I'm honest.

Came here last night for a beer with friends. Absolutely loved the place from the moment we got…read morethere. Comfy seating, hooks for coats (perfect to hang our soaking wet coats on!) and lovely and warm in the bad weather. Loved the decor too. Fab beer selection, numbers 1-8 rotate but really enjoyed the battlefield 1405, a golden ale. Tatton available on tap as well as Shindigger and some from Freedom. Friendly bar staff and they also have regular acoustic nights. Will definitely be back.