Charming pubs in Manchester

“This pub is not part of your normally brewery chain. It's back to the old days were a couple run the bar with their lovely team. The pub is clean and warm and appears to have been recently modernised. It has a homely feel, friendly atmosphere, reasonable priced drinks and a wide variety of gins and tonics which we enjoyed trying.”

“Brill pub good atmosphere good choice of music and entertainment”

“Great pub nice traditional food 11 till 3. Karaoke also. Plus northern south days next one second Saturday in November I think just check. Also live bands jam”

“Really enjoyed this pub, barman was friendly and welcoming and the drink prices were reasonable. Will definitely be back at some point.”

“Lively, friendly pub with a good atmosphere. Enjoyed the live music. No cask ales but pleased to see a mild on which was excellent.”

“Always pleasant staff. Drinks are great. Always clean and tidy.”

“Had a few roasts in the old venue which were stunning Been few times at the old cock and Sundays roasts fab too - I do miss the lamb shanks on the menu but enjoy the other meats we had Have to say the cheesecakes are the best I’ve eaten absolutely gorgeous Would also like to comment the young girl running the floor ( maybe the chefs daughter ) so lovely with a gentle caring and kind approach that always tries to make your experience as positive as possible Only negative be the venue seems so cold :)”

“Great local pub. Amazing friendly staff. Fantastic atmosphere. And a large beer garden”

“Classic pub doing pub things for pub people in a public house.”

“Friendly staff, brilliant service. Salt-of-the-earth people with a friendly, old-school pub vibe. A brilliant spot.”

“Brilliant pub, with a fantastic landlord, Tommy Grogan. The oldest pub landlord in the UK. Fantastic mural by local charity, Withington Walls, on side of the pub too.”

“Is totally great pub with totally nice people and a great landlord if you are ever in Ashton pop into the halfway house and enjoy yourselves”

“This pub is my new local and it’s great - the drinks are very reasonable and there are gluten free options available on the menu. The cocktails here are really good and it’s a nice place to relax and have a few drinks.”

“Saturday 19th July 2025 Today i visited the best real ale pub in didsbury A really good range hand pulled ales on offer a propper edwardian pub with small rooms and staff and locals suprb This pub for real ales the best pub in Didsbury”

“We went Monday evening, 4 adults and a 14 month little boy. We got a table and baby chair instantly. Got menus and ordered drinks which came as we were reading our menus. This did us a favour as we could see the size of the portions being served. They were huge. On ordering I downsized from a main to a sandwich and soup. Delicious and unable to finish the sandwich. Tuesdays lunch. A lovely venue, Sarah who served us was brilliant. Reasonably priced and they offer two courses, three courses cheaper. Would definitely come again.”

“The best Sunday roast lunch in the Prestwich area? I think so! We came randomly as we were looking to walk in the forest nearby, and were hugely surprised by the quality of the lunch - for £28 it was three courses (we had halloumi fries for starter, turkey with stuffing, and a sundae for dessert) and it was excellent. The Sunday roast comes in a fun tapas style, and the sides were really really good, especially the rich cauliflower cheese and the crispy potatoes. The gravy with the turkey was also delicious. Everything we had was great, and so was the service. Well we'll worth a visit, and looking forward to trying the weekday menu at a later date. A real hidden gem for the Prestwich area.”

“What a friendly local pub. Brilliant landlady Jo and first rate staff. A pleasure to visit. We'll done to all.”

“Great value, Martin the landlord was super helpful and accommodating with our check in times, calling me to say he was happy to open up early so we could drop our bags and grab the key allowing us to head off for the start of Rockstock. Nice pub too with a friendly atmosphere and great pint of Madri. Thanks guys.”

“The pizza at Gardeners Arms, Greene King is absolutely delicious! The crust is perfectly crispy, the sauce is flavorful, and the toppings are fresh and plentiful. Whether you prefer classic combinations like pepperoni or something more adventurous like BBQ chicken, they have something for everyone. Plus, their selection of ice-cold beer complements the pizza perfectly, making it the ideal spot for a casual meal or a night out with friends. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, and the service is always friendly. And don't forget why pay Manchester prices.”

“Had not intended to go out on the night of the NW200 racing but we ended up in the Bush Inn. One of if not 'then best nights ever. Great craic with some of the bikers and best Guiness too. Staff working like Trojans but still smiling. Can't recommend it enough”

“Brilliant little pub. Had a few beers before the Radcliffe game”

“Great traditional pub with pub food at a very reasonable price, decent menu for both drinks and eats and nice staff who definitely care and want to get it right for you. Absolutely worth a visit.”

“I'm proud to call this my local. Bar staff are amazing and the whole atmosphere in the pub is perfect! Got love for the dogs as well hahha”

“Superb pub, attractively furnished with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and a good range of Holts cask ales including an excellent stout.”

“We had a big group booking for our annual Christmas meal with our friends and the food was incredible. The servers couldnt do enough for us and catered to our every need. Would definitely recommend and will be coming back next year”

“Great place to watch a game – the atmosphere is amazing! Prices are really affordable, the staff are super friendly, and overall it’s just a fantastic spot. Definitely recommend Bishop Blaize!”

“Went with 6 locals who we met in town , was made to feel very welcome even though most of them went home after one drink drunk , when we're next in Farnworth having a curry we will call in before and afterwards if not sooner, thanks to all that work there for making us feel welcomed.”

“I have not been to the March Hare in a while due to the last few visits being very disappointing . Todays vidit has definitely changed my opion. We were greeted by the assistant manager Gav, he was pleasant and accommodating. We had not booked but he managed to squeeze us in. The waitress Georgia was very pleasant and professional. The food was lovely and service was prompt. 2 empty plates. The refurbishment was in character and creates a family friendly atmosphere. The outdoor area has had a much needed upgrade and definitely a place I will visit on a sunny day. The toilet upgrade is definitely a vast improvement . Excellent selection of drinks including a vast variety of zero alcohol. I would highly recommend it .”

“Fantastic little pub right in the heart of Handforth great atmosphere plenty to do every day of the week from bingo darts pool they even have a games collection which is great for adults and children staff are friendly and very welcoming”

“We booked the Daisyfield for a Confirmation party. They offered a cold buffet and a choice of hot pies. We choose a mixture of both and were very impressed with the high quality, portion sizes and value for money. The children had an absolute ball playing in garden to the rear. There were chickens and rabbits for them to see plus some play equipment. As it was Easter Sunday there was also a DJ and Easter egg hunt. All in all we were made to feel very welcome and great atmosphere. Good time was had by all. Thank you.”