At the inaugural North Manchester Beer Festival in May we were honoured to receive the 'Club of the Year Award' from the Central Manchester branch of the Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA).
This is a prestigious and well-earned recognition of the quality, consistency and atmosphere that has been built around the club’s real ale bar and reflects the huge effort that goes into delivering a first-class supporter experience throughout the season.
Special thanks go to the club’s dedicated real ale bar volunteers - Sam Turner, Steve Pilling, Jim Brunt, Leah Crewdson, Mike Jeans, Connor Crawford, and Kevin Taylor-Wrigley - whose passion, expertise and commitment have helped establish the bar as one of the standout supporter venues in non-league football. From sourcing and serving quality cask ales to creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for supporters and visitors alike, their contribution is a major part of the unique matchday culture at FC United.
The Real Ale Bar under the SMRE is an important part of the matchday experience for many supporters, showcasing independent breweries from across Manchester and the North West, with different beers on offer at every game.
We look forward to seeing what great options the Real Ale Bar team serve up for supporters this coming season!