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Local recommendations, useful knowledge and practical guides, informed by years of reporting on Altrincham.
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Where to eat in Altrincham
An independent introduction to eating out in Altrincham, from pizza and pasta to dim sum and South Asian cooking.
Best places for coffee and cake
Coffee shops and cafés in Altrincham and nearby areas for a good brew, a pastry or an afternoon treat.
Places
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Reggie's
Independent coffee shop in Hale serving speciality coffee, bakes and bagels, with a second local outlet on George Street in Altrincham.
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Costello's Bar
Independent Goose Green bar and official Dunham Massey Brewery tap, specialising in locally brewed cask ales.
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Mort Subite
Atmospheric Greenwood Street basement bar with table service and an extraordinary selection of Belgian and European beers.
Events
What’s on in Altrincham
Venue photograph22 Oct – 1 Nov
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
A colourful family musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.
26 Oct – 1 Nov
Count Alty’s Fang-tastic Halloween Town Trail 2026
Follow Count Alty’s free Halloween trail through Altrincham town centre, finding spooky characters and collecting letters to solve a hidden message.
Latest from Altrincham Today
The latest reporting from our sister publication.
21 October 2026
Councillors warn of threat to Timperley businesses over parking charges
The proposals prompted a lengthy debate at Trafford Council's Executive meeting.
21 October 2026
ProSpinal: a new chapter for Hale’s spinal clinic
What began as a one-room osteopathy clinic in Hale has evolved into something much more specialised.
20 October 2026
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls proposes admissions shake-up that could disadvantage local pupils
A public consultation has opened on changes that could affect who secures one of the sought-after grammar school's 204 Year 7 places.