Quote Originally Posted by Aqualung View Post

Is Chorlton Cum Hardy on the tram? I went there a few years back and wasn't happy as it was all expensive trendy bars.
Yes lines 5 and 6 (Rochdale - Didsbury and Victoria - Airport).

Just to be a miserable old bugger,

Wigan - I was there at the weekend and it's fine but maybe not quite enough good pubs
Lancaster - good but are there enough good pubs and there can be travel problems for anyone coming via Leeds/Settle (me)
Macclesfield - never been drinking there but looks good on first glance
Newcastle - been many a time but can be pricey on the ECML.
Durham - ditto but a nicer more compact city at least
Sheffield - lost count of the number of times I've been but if we avoid the usual suspects it should be OK

Two left field suggestions:-
Chesterfield - just not enough good pubs (and I can't stand the place).
Chorley & Leyland - never been drinking but it looks like plenty of pubs although the bus between Chorley & Leyland could be a problem.