Quality pub drinks in Manchester

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

“Lovely little pub on a nice spot next to the canal. Cosy inside but probably better outside on a sunny day.”

“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.”

“Great staff, good selection of beers, cozy atmosphere. I love to stop here after a Sunday stroll by the Mersey.”

“Great pub. We visited on Friday. It was Friendly! Clean. Lovely local barmaid. She even rang the last orders bell for me :) We went next door for fish and chips and got to eat in inside 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”

“I went to a wake here. The staff were really lovely. The pub service was flawless. The buffer was perfect so I thank them very much for helping us to reaffirm our family business nds after our very sad times.”

“Called in on a Tuesday lunchtime. Food was very nice and reasonably priced. Service was good too. I had a gyros with halloumi fries. The wife had salt and pepper chips. I foolishly ordered extra chips as I assumed the portions would be small. I was wrong. Good sized portions. My dog was happy. Bill came to £23. Nice area outside. It seemed to attract walkers visiting the Torrs Millennium Park which is situated next to this pub. All in all, a great day out was had by all.”

“The Beech is our local and we always have a great time here! Pizzas are delicious, staff are really friendly, great selection of drinks and great atmosphere! Jordan served our drinks and was really friendly, and helpful when it came to using our Mixr apps! Will definitely be back :)”

“Not from around this area but all the locals made us feel welcome. Staff were brilliant and the pint was even better. Would recommend for anybody in the area and the tourists that come to Radcliffe!”

“I love this place me ❤️ staff are great and the beer is lovely”

“Very friendly atmosphere, amazing community feeling around the place and the staff and landlord made me feel so welcome and very hospitable and friendly. The pubs really well decorated and got some amazing memorabilia. Credit to the community of sale and will definitely return.”

“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 cafe with good variety of local draught beer. Manchester craft lager is a recommendation.”

“Visited before and after a candle light event at the Monestry. Was made to feel very welcome. Had a great night. Such a friendly place, even got up on karaoke. Would definitely recomend.”

“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”

“The Railway amazing pub bar . Very professional landlady .Highly recommend . Friendly pub food top standard. Just next to the train station .I am sure you will enjoy one of the different drinks .I like the fish and chips .”

“Couldn't recommend this place enough! I used to go in every Friday after work at my previous job, and everyone (staff and customer) was always incredibly friendly and make us all feel welcome. I also booked a few tables for my birthday a couple of weeks ago and they were very accommodating. Food is great too!”

“We had a birthday lunch on Sunday 27 July 2025. 9 of us and the food was absolutely delicious 5 had lamb awsome the others had chicken kitchen staff could not do enough for us. We will definitely be going again. Jack fleming”

“Lovely pub. Very busy so it's best to book. Great food at reasonable price.”

“Lovely cosy pub,great affordable beers friendly accommodating staff well worth a visit .”

“Visited on a Sunday evening, place was quiet, large selection of drinks (deals on shots) place was clean and modern, good atmosphere. Staff were excellent, friendly and welcoming, would I visit here again, absolutely.”

“Lovely welcoming Pub, really nice Bar Staff too, we will be back.x”

“Fantastic old historic pub just refurbished and reopened underneath the famous Stockport Viaduct, the largest brick-only construction in the world. They serve Boddingtons and many other great cask conditioned ales. Recommended.”

“Nice local pub with outside seating dog friendly!!”

“Awesome friendly little boozer, great range of cask and keg plus quality back bar selection. Ran by a lovely couple, sports friendly and also very welcoming to dogs :). Food is banging and great portion size for the price, whole heartedly recommended.”

“My first visit in many years despite visiting the Castle pub opposite fairly often. A lovely two room pub with booth seating in the front bar area and a traditional back room. They had two JW Lees real ales on sale but Albrecht treated me to a pint of Guinness. Very good. He had San Miguel.”

“What a lovely evening I have just had for my daughter’s 11th birthday family meal. I booked a table online and requested a table near the window which we got and then as a surprise at the end of the meal the chef brought out a cake and the staff sang happy birthday to my daughter which I wasn’t expecting. All the staff were superb. I’m afraid I didn’t catch their names but a blond lady and a tall lad with longer hair looked after us and a female chef. They all deserve massive praise. Constantly checking we were all ok and dealing with my sisters gluten free dietary requirements (she was impressed and happy that you kept everything separate and even more happy she got a carvery with gluten free Yorkshires and gravy!). The food was as expected- pub grub, great quantity and taste. We all left full of happiness and full bellies and that’s all we want from a family outing! So thankyou”

“Last place open on New Year's Eve, was told by a local it was worth the trip across town for emergency party supplies. Great local shop with amazing stock of hard-to-get spirits, snacks, etc, open late, helpful staff, friendly owner who's on top of his game. A real find, thank you.”