Emmerdale's local pipped its Manchester rival to the post after the Campaign for Real Ale, published two editions of the Good Beer Guide for 2025, with each featuring one of the pubs on its cover.
The article explores the preference of beer enthusiasts for Emmerdale's pub, The Woolpack, over Coronation Street's, The Rovers Return.
This preference is highlighted by the sales figures of a special edition of the Good Beer Guide featuring each pub. The edition featuring The Woolpack, with its authentic real-life connection, is outselling the one featuring The Rovers Return.
The article emphasizes the symbolic role pubs play in both fictional and real-life communities, highlighting the charm and appeal of The Woolpack to soap opera fans.
The article explores the preference of beer enthusiasts for Emmerdale's pub, The Woolpack, over Coronation Street's, The Rovers Return. This preference is highlighted by the sales figures of a special edition of the Good Beer Guide featuring each pub. The edition featuring The Woolpack, with its authentic real-life connection, is outselling the one featuring The Rovers Return. The article emphasizes the symbolic role pubs play in both fictional and real-life communities, highlighting the charm and appeal of The Woolpack to soap opera fans.
