Greater Manchester
Victorian gin palaces, Peterloo-era locals, and Northern Quarter institutions in the heart of the city. From long-established locals to busy town-centre bars, drinking out in Manchester City Centre reflects the wider Pub culture of Greater Manchester. Whether you want real ale, Pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Manchester City Centre's best hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.
50 Great Bridgewater Street, M1 5LE
Named for the militia that suppressed the Peterloo Massacre, this cask ale champion has over 300 whiskies behind the bar.
127 Great Bridgewater Street, M1 5JQ
Manchester's famous green-tiled exterior hides a perfectly preserved 1930s interior and impeccably kept cask ales.
2 Wakefield Street, M1 5PN
A stunning late-Victorian gin palace with ornate plasterwork, mahogany fittings, and a serious ale lineup.
66 Oldham Street, M4 1LE
Northern Quarter institution hosting live gigs upstairs and serving well-kept ales to a creative, bohemian crowd.