When Warren McCoubrey moved to Manchester from Belfast in 1998, the city, generally, was radically different — only one Metrolink line was in operation.
Unsurprisingly, a lot has happened in the past quarter of a century. Now, the 45-year-old works in Cask, located in one of the symbols of the post-1996 bombing Mancunian resurgence.
New Islington Marina, which it overlooks, was created out of the Cardroom Estate at the turn of the millennium. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features Today, dog walkers stop for a pint of one of its many, many ales or lagers.
It’s a hub for the new community that’s sprung up around it. So what makes Warren tick, as the man behind the bar? Where’s your favourite hidden gem? I don’t know if there are any hidden gems in the city centre, everyone knows about everything now.
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