{"id":802913,"date":"2026-03-04T07:11:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T07:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/802913\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T07:11:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T07:11:29","slug":"the-city-centre-pub-that-recruited-one-night-only-official-pie-tasters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/802913\/","title":{"rendered":"The city centre pub that recruited one-night-only official pie tasters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8211; Advertisement &#8211;<a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4e2pF5E\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Media City Flex Banner 728 x 90\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Media-City-Flex-Banner-728-x-90.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-lazyload\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;opacity: 1 !important;\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Becoming a pie taster is the dream job for <a href=\"https:\/\/ilovemanchester.com\/mothersday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">many. <\/a>In celebration of their new pie menu, Stables Tavern called out for official tasters for one-night-only, and oh what a night it was.<\/p>\n<p>Located in the city-centre, the small pub has that rustic, old-school charm that feels fitting for tucking into a British staple and a perfectly poured pint. <\/p>\n<p>A successful tasting<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Stables-Tavern-pie-e1772555277158-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Three pies sit on a wooden board with a white bowl of mash in the background\" class=\"wp-image-215209\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On 18th <a href=\"https:\/\/ilovemanchester.com\/half-term-manchester\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">February<\/a>, the lucky lot selected to be pie tasters had the chance to sample three pies from the menu, all served on a stunning wooden platter.<\/p>\n<p>But no pie is complete without a good side of mash, greens and gravy. Each person received a feedback form and pen, judging each item on structure, flavour, appearance and more. Only one pie could be crowned the winner, but which would it be?<\/p>\n<p>A variety of flavours on offer<\/p>\n<p>After a successful evening, the new menu officially launched. And there\u2019s plenty of flavours to choose from. Go bold and rich with beef and barley, or enjoy delicious veg of the season with root and lentil pie. The new menu features:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Beef &amp; barley \u2013 rich Guinness gravy, root vegetables, beef jus, and woody herbs<\/li>\n<li>Chicken &amp; leek \u2013 creamed onions, nutmeg, and lovage<\/li>\n<li>Pork &amp; apple \u2013 braised shoulder, Cornish Orchards Gold Cider and wholegrain mustard<\/li>\n<li>Root &amp; lentil (Ve) \u2013 earthy vegetables, forest mushrooms, and fresh marjoram<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There\u2019s a great selection of local beers too. It\u2019s independent, dog-friendly and just a proper British pub. The pies just top it all off! What more could you ask for. <\/p>\n<p>The new pie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stablestavern.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">menu<\/a> is available at Stables Tavern now.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to find them: Grape Street, St Johns House, Manchester, M3 4AP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prices start from \u00a37.95<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Advertisement &#8211;<a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4r14ciM\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Snooker leaderboard\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Snooker-leaderboard.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-lazyload\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;opacity: 1 !important;\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#8211; Advertisement &#8211; Becoming a pie taster is the dream job for many. 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