The Runaway Brewery

The Runaway Brewery Micro Brewery & Taproom UK We make great tasting modern British beer. Our beer is modern in style, internationally influenced but recognisably British.
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We brew by hand in small batches at our microbrewery in Manchester. Flavour and quality come first and we always use the best ingredients available. Our brewery tap room & beer garden is open Saturday (2 - 7:30). We have weekly brewery tours, you can book tickets + also order our beer at www.therunawaybrewery.com/

Next week we’ll be at Art Battle MCR at Stockport County FC where the fan zone courtyard will be turned into a big paint...
04/06/2026

Next week we’ll be at Art Battle MCR at Stockport County FC where the fan zone courtyard will be turned into a big painty battle ground:

🎨10 Brave Artists
⏰30 Minutes on the Clock
🏆1 Winner - YOU Decide
🎵DJs
🍔Street Food
🍻Pop Up Bar from & AND gin bar from

Friday 12th June, Edgeley Park, Stockport SK3 9DD

Last few tickets here:
https://www.skiddle.com/e/42375425

Gyle 1000 - unblended, single barrel fermented Saison.1 keg onlyIt's tasting 👌come & get it!
29/05/2026

Gyle 1000 - unblended, single barrel fermented Saison.

1 keg only
It's tasting 👌come & get it!

A couple o days in Galicia - Atlantic waves, Pilgrims, some incredible food (eaten before capture) & of course some ligh...
28/05/2026

A couple o days in Galicia - Atlantic waves, Pilgrims, some incredible food (eaten before capture) & of course some light R spotting too 🌊

RUNNING WILD TASTINGThursday 28th MayThe Runaway Brewery TaproomJoin us for an evening of wild fermented and barrel aged...
13/05/2026

RUNNING WILD TASTING
Thursday 28th May
The Runaway Brewery Taproom

Join us for an evening of wild fermented and barrel aged beers from the Runaway cellar!

Together with our brewing team, you'll explore 6 mixed ferm and BA saisons, including an exclusive first pour of Gyle 1000 - our first barrel fermented wild ale - and an all new Blend in cask!

On the night, our brewing team will provide table service, answer any questions and be on hand to introduce the beers and our 'Oubliette' project.

You can reserve a table for four or purchase an individual ticket for this event (link in bio). Individual ticket holders will be seated on sharing tables of up to 6 people & encouraged to join the discussion about each beer.

Your ticket price includes tasters of 6 beers along with cheese and charcuterie from Stockport Market's very own !

This tasting event kicks off Running Wild - the first of our all new Weird Weekends, which we hope to make a twice yearly exploration of niche beer styles from Runaway and friends here at the taproom!

Purchase your ticket via our website (link in bio) here:
https://www.therunawaybrewery.com/products/running-wild-guided-tasting

RUNNING WILD28 - 31 MayThe Runaway Brewery & TaproomWe're thrilled to announce the first of our Weird Weekends here at R...
04/05/2026

RUNNING WILD
28 - 31 May
The Runaway Brewery & Taproom

We're thrilled to announce the first of our Weird Weekends here at Runaway!

Running Wild will be a springtime celebration of wild / mixed ferm, sour, rare & barrel aged beers, showcasing both bang fresh brews and beers from 'Oubliette' aka the brewery cellar.

Running Wild will run from Thursday to Sunday, with different mini-events on throughout the weekend. The main event is open to all with no ticket required.

A few deets for those who like to know what's happening....

THURSDAY 28th MAY
Gyle 1000 Launch

Join us for the launch of our first ever barrel fermented and blended saison! We'll have four different blends for you to try in cask & keg, with very ltd ed. 750ml bottles available to buy on the day too!

In addition, our brewing team will be hosting a guided tasting of Gyle 1000 AND our Oubliette project on the night! This will be a ticketed event, so check out the Runaway Brewery Website (or see the link in our bio) to book your spot.

FRIDAY 29th & SATURDAY 30th
Running Wild Takeover

From 1pm Friday we'll be pouring 10 lines of freaky business from both cask and keg - think Belgian style saisons, farmhouse ales, sour & fruited beers, mixed ferm and barrel aged beers, including our Gyle 1000 blends and 'Oubliette' beers conditioned and fermented in wood.

We will of course have a small selection of our usual range pouring on draught for those feeling less adventurous :)

We'll also have five all new beers available in 750ml sharing bottles to drink in and/or take away to enjoy fresh or age at home (subject to availability).

Alongside our own beers will be filling their fridge with a host of specially selected, weird, wild and sour beers from across the globe!

In addition to the beers, we'll also have fabulous sourdough pizza from the ever excellent AND a specially devised Running Wild menu from our pals from who'll be popping up on Saturday too!

SUNDAY 31st
Drink Up Sunday

Your last chance to get weird with us before things return to normal in June, with a selection of weird and wonderful Sunday tunes from the Runaway selectors

Hey ya'llJust a reminder that we don't open Bank Holiday Mondays.See you next week!
03/05/2026

Hey ya'll
Just a reminder that we don't open Bank Holiday Mondays.

See you next week!

🍺 Taproom Bar Staff – Join the Team at Runaway Brewery!Runaway Brewery is looking for friendly, reliable and enthusiasti...
13/04/2026

🍺 Taproom Bar Staff – Join the Team at Runaway Brewery!

Runaway Brewery is looking for friendly, reliable and enthusiastic people to join our taproom team.

We’re a small independent brewery with a busy, welcoming taproom serving fresh beer straight from the source. If you enjoy a lively hospitality environment and great guest service, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for:

• A strong focus on delivering a great guest experience

• Bar or FOH experience is desirable but not essential

• An interest in beer is especially welcome

• Positive attitude and must have the ability to work evenings and weekends

What we offer:

• Small, supportive team

• Staff perks and brewery discounts

• A fun, fast-paced taproom with opportunities to learn more about beer

📍 Based at our Stockport taproom

💷 £12.80 per hour 🕒 16+ hours per week

📧 To apply, send a covering email and CV to the Runaway Brewery team at [email protected].

A Weird WeekendThe Runaway Brewery28-31 MayMore details to come later this month.
09/04/2026

A Weird Weekend
The Runaway Brewery
28-31 May

More details to come later this month.

Launching this weekend!Our tribute to a Mancunian classic - Chesters 'Fighting' MildBrewed to mark the launch of update...
02/04/2026

Launching this weekend!
Our tribute to a Mancunian classic - Chesters 'Fighting' Mild

Brewed to mark the launch of updated guide to Manchester's Best Beer, Pubs & Bars as illustrated by

Get down to tonight for a first taste of the oft forgotten joy of a classic dark Mild.

Also pouring at the taproom this Easter weekend AND across Greater Manchester from this weekend.

ManChesters Mild - for lovers not fighters xx

Coming up this April...
24/03/2026

Coming up this April...

Address

9-11 Astley Street
Stockport
SK41AW

Opening Hours

Thursday 3pm - 9:30pm
Friday 1pm - 10pm
Saturday 1pm - 10pm
Sunday 1pm - 7pm

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