Real ale fans were saddened to hear of the forthcoming closure of Manchester’s Beer Nouveau (pictured). Though Steve Dunkley’s popular tap is no more, the story is not yet over under the railway arch at 75 North Western Street.

The space is being taken over by Katie Sutton, the new owner of Temperance Street Brewery. Renamed the Temperance Street Brewery & Tap, the venue will initially open Fridays and Saturdays. Katie works full-time in the NHS, so she is being supported by Matt Gibson of Temperance Street Cider. Both the brewery and the cidery already operate out of the premises and extensive work is not needed.

Katie describes herself as an “incurable volunteer,” mainly with CAMRA but also with St John Ambulance. She has been a regular at the venue since 2019. The project is a legacy for her father, local CAMRA stalwart Dave Hannan, who died in November 2021. Dave introduced his daughter to real ale and the Campaign.

“The adventure I am going on with Temperance Street is funded by him, but more importantly, I am doing it in his name,” Katie says. “I want to provide a space for people to enjoy drinking and making beer and cider with their friends. Also, I know dad would find the idea of his money buying a brewery named Temperance Street utterly hilarious.”

Her aspiration is to keep the atmosphere as inclusive and welcoming as ever, but with a little additional heating and more seating. They will be opening both sets of doors to the arch so the Temperance Street entrance will be accessible.

Outside of regular hours, the brew kit will still be available to home brewers with tuition available from experienced operators if required. There will also be special events like film nights and the opportunity for private hire.

Regulars will be pleased to know that Steve Dunkley is still around. He will still be on site brewing his historic beers.