Drink at The Bluebird Inn
Cask ale is at the heart of our pub and being owned by a family brewery means we serve the best in the area. Be sure to try our popular family favourites including Bitter, MPA, the fantastic Manchester Craft Lager, and the exciting limited edition seasonal ales on the bar throughout the year.
Aside from the outstanding selection of cask ales, our list of fine wines and spirits have been carefully selected to complete our bar with premium choices for any occasion.
If you’re interested in exploring more of our delicious beers, check out our beers page where you can find out about our full range. From our classic cask ales like the iconic MPA and Bitter to our craft lagers – there’s something for everyone. We also have our seasonal cask ranges that go down a treat and our Boilerhouse microbrewery where we experiment with innovative flavours. There’s a huge selection of JW Lees’ exceptional lagers and brilliant ales from over 190 years’ experience brewing.
Beer & Cider
JW LEES BITTER 4.0% ABV
This is an amber beer with a malty and citrus fruit aftertaste, made from ale and crystal malt and Goldings hops
MANCHESTER PALE ALE 3.7% ABV
Medium-bodied, well-rounded. Light fruits citrus & malt to taste
FOUNDERS ABV 4.5%
Premium chesnut bitter, made with pilgrim and golding hops
Seasonal Ale
Every year, we brew a selection of special limited edition seasonal ales that are available throughout different months of the year. Ask us about our current seasonal ale
JW Lees Stout ABV 4.1%
Chocolate malt, Malted oats and roasted barley. Smoothy and creamy.
MANCHESTER CRAFT LAGER 4.7% ABV
The perfect balance of freshness and flavour. Brewed with Saaz and celeia hops and all British malt
ORIGINAL LAGER 4.0% ABV
Original Lager is brewed with 100% British malt, Styrian and Saaz hops, no artificial additives, long fermentation and long maturation.
CARLSBERG 3.8% ABV
Light, easy drinking and refreshing
SAN MIGUEL 5.0% ABV
Full bodied with a refreshing balance of bitterness from the hops and sweetness from the malt
INCH'S 4.5% ABV
Lightly sparkling cider with a fresh apple aroma – perfect for sunshine sipping.
Guinness 4.2% ABV
Perfect balance of bitter and sweet with malt and roast characters
HOT DRINKS
FILTER COFFEE
Paddy & Scotts fairtrade freshly ground coffee
DOUBLE ESPRESSO
Intense in taste, our perfectly poured espresso packs a punch
CAPPUCCINO
Espresso with steamed frothy milk, topped with a deep layer of foam
CAFÉ LATTE
Rich, full-bodied espresso in steamed milk
AMERICANO
Rich, full-bodied espresso with hot water
Add an extra shot
LIQUEUR COFFEE
Choose a shot of whisky, Baileys, brandy or Amaretto - others available please ask a member of the team
POT OF TEA
English breakfast, Earl Grey, green or peppermint
HOT CHOCOLATE
Rich, indulgent & smooth milky hot chocolate
Add whipped cream & marshmallows
White
Home Farm Chardonnay 2020, South Eastern Australia
Classic tropical Chardonnay, unoaked with soft acidity
Chiaro Pinot Grigio 2019, Sicily, Italy
Zesty citrus & a light, fresh palate
Poca Taruca Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Central Valley, Chile
classic Chilean Sauvignon with tropical fruit, citrus flavours & herbaceous notes
Wild House Chenin Blanc 2019
Bright textured Chenin with tropical fruit notes and a fresh mandarin tang on the palate
L’Ormarine Picpoul De Pinet 2020, Languedoc, France
Incredibly vibrant & fresh - Picpoul is the next big thing.
Outnumbered Sauvignon 2020, Wairarapa, New Zealand
Iconic NZ Sauvignon - bags of luscious fruit with zippy acidity.
Gavi il Forte 2020, Produttori Del Gavi, Piemonte, Italy
Fresh, clean & superbly balanced, this delicate wine slips down exceptionally well. The perfect accompaniment to a relaxing meal
Pazo Torrado Albarino 2020, Rias Baixas, Spain
A lovely example of this famous style, this winery makes an amazingly fresh green apple and citrus wine.
Domaine Daniel Séguinot Chablis 2018, Burgundy, France
Steely minerality, fresh as green apples; Chardonnay at its most pure.
Sancerre Domain Bonnard 2019
Textbook Sancerre - fresh, pure & elegant. This stands out as a world class Sauvignon Blanc.
Auntsfield Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Powerful, intense and elegant. This wine displays passionfruit, peach with citrus notes of lime and mandarin. Everything you want from a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Rosé
Chiaro Pinot Grigio Rosato, 2019, Veneto, Italy
A crowd-pleasing pink PG with plenty
of strawberry & raspberry flavours
Rosebud Zinfandel 2019 California, USA
Sweet red berries with a splash of watermelon - what’s not to like?
Wolftrap Rosé 2018, Franschhoek, South Africa
The iconic Boekenhoutskloof winery makes this fab pomegranate & cherry rose with a perfect, dry finish
Whispering Angel Rosé 2019/20, Provence, France
Classic Provence strawberries & cream on the nose and a crisp, delicate palate - a real treat
Red
Home Farm Shiraz 2020 Australia
Dark plum fruit & a touch of Shiraz spice - a big crowd pleaser
Poca Taruca Merlot 2019 Central Valley, Chile
Bright & fruity with a touch of mellow spice - this is soft & velvety in the mouth
Despacito Malbec 2020 Mendoza, Argentina
Light, soft, smooth; distinctly mellow Malbec
Canchales Joven 2018 Rioja, Spain
Cherry red with violets on the nose & an exceptionally smooth mouthfeel
Santa Carolina Pinot Noir 2019, Central Valley, Chile
Rich berry & cherry fruit with delicate spice notes - classic Pinot Noir
MandraRossa Nero d'Avola 2019 Sicily, Italy
Ruby red, with fresh, ripe black fruits and a touch of vanilla. Soft and warm with silky sweet tannins.
Jean Loron ‘La Galatiere’ 2016, Côtes du Rhône, France
All you want from a textbook Rhone wine - black plum, cherry fruits and a fragrant lavender finish
Abraham and the Heretics Pinotage 2016/8 Stellenbosch, South Africa
A fresh red with vibrant red berry and sweet black cherry fruit flavours and there’s a hint of spice and smokiness on the finish
Jean Loron Pinot Noir 2016, Burgundy, France
A delicious Burgundy with aromas of ripe dark berries & touches of sweet spice - the palate is light & velvety, a classic Pinot style
Cranswick ‘Sarus’ Barossa Shiraz 2016 Barossa, Australia
Dark berry fruit on the nose with hints of chocolate and freshly ground coffee. Full bodied on the palate offering up a combination of dense dark plum fruit alongside crunchier red berry fruit and raspberry notes.
Vina Albina Rioja Reserva 2015 Rioja Spain
Classic Rioja, elegant on the nose and very well balanced. Complex and refined.
Domaine De Rochebin Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2019 Burgundy, France
A delicious Burgundy with aromas of ripe dark berries & touches of sweet spice - the palate is light & velvety, a classic Pinot style.
Bubbles
Prosecco Mini (20cl) Venezia, Italy
A mini bottle to add sparkle to your visit
Prosecco Spumante NV Venezia, Italy
Bright zesty fizz from one of the most famous Prosecco houses in the region
Renard Barnier Brut Champagne NV, Côtes des Blancs, France
Fab fizz to add oomph to any occasion
Taittinger Champagne NV Reims, France
One of the most revered houses in Champagne - still family owned, the quality is exceptional to this day
Our wine list has been specially created using wines drawn from around the world, selected to complement our choice of food, beer and soft drinks. 125ml glasses of all our wines by the glass are available on request.