The Magnet Pub in Heaton Norris has been voted 'best mild pub' by local ale enthusiasts.

The vote was taken by participants in the annual Mild Magic Ale Trail, which invited people to try mild ales in a host of different pubs across Stockport and South Manchester.

In this year's trail, The Magnet stood out for its menu of constantly changing milds, with nine on offer throughout the period of the trail.

This year's Mild Magic Trail - organised by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) - proved as popular as ever, with an estimated 5,500 pub visits.

260 people took part in one of the trail's four challenges, a 25 percent increase on last year.

Four dedicated trail-goers even managed to visit every one of the 101 participating pubs.

Participants in the Mild Magic trail were encouraged to try lots of different mild ales at pubs across Stockport borough (Image - CAMRA)

Participants were also invited to vote for the best mild encountered on the trail, and the winner was Blackjack Dark Ruby, which was available at several pubs and free houses.

Outgoing Mild Magic organiser, Darren Berry, said "I would like to thank all the pubs and breweries involved for helping us to promote this rare traditional ale style.

"Thanks too, to all the ale trailers who supported them, and visited the many pubs across the area.  

"The fact that we had record participation, as well as the highest number of milds ever noted on our trail, goes to show that there is still a demand for this type of beer.

"With Penzance Mild recently becoming Champion Beer of Britain, mild's profile can only increase. 

"Mild Magic will continue to keep the flag flying for this special type of brew, so look out for details of the Stockport pubs involved on the next mild trail in Spring 2026!" 

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