URMSTON is fast-becoming Trafford’s stylish suburb, giving Altrincham a run for its money – and a new high street addition is proving that theory.

Craft Brewtique has recently opened in the heart of Urmston, on Flixton Road.

As the name suggests, the shop stocks small batch modern craft beers from the UK’s independent microbreweries, with particular focus on Greater Manchester.

The shop stocks craft brews across the UK

Owner Jay King said the idea of Craft Brewtique was to “get closer to the little guys”, buying direct from the breweries to “pass on their passion to customers”.

“We want to help people discover the stories behind the beer,” said Jay.

“Whether they’re a beer aficionado or just curious about craft beer, we can help them experience a new level of quality, explore new flavours and understand what craft beer is really all about.”

Craft Brewtique is now open in Flixton Road, Urmston

Craft offers regular taster sessions, a membership club and will soon be organising its first “Meet the Brewer” event.

Jay said: “Alongside our beers, we’ll have locally-produced artisan beer snacks, sauces and rubs from Urmston’s award-winning Smokey Carter and coffee bags from Manchester’s own Mancoco. As long as it’s local and great quality, we’ll be looking at stocking it.”

Locally-produced snacks are also on offer

Craft is the largest in a string of artisan outlets to call Urmston their home. And the town could soon be getting its very own Altrincham-style Market food hall. Plans to revamp the existing Urmston Market site, in Railway Road, will go before Trafford Council planning chiefs on Thursday.

To find out more about Craft Brewtique, call into the new shop or visit craftbrewtique.co.uk.