The 30 Best Whiskey in Manchester

“Great place, warm atmosphere Good service. Most of all dog friendly, with the special touch of treats at the bar area for them too.”

“Great beers and top staff. Has become our local now!”

“Lovely, laid back and unpretentious pub with plenty of stripped wood and some wonderfully tasty ales. Great to see the patronage of local micro breweries and the noticeboard full of Polaroids celebrating all their doggy patrons tells you all you need to know about the overall vibe here.”

“Lorna and staff are excellent. Very welcoming great beer simply a must”

“Not able to judge the food (they dont sell any) or the atmosphere (as no one else was in) but the bar itself is wonderful. Only small, with an indoor upstairs seating area & a small section out front with tables & chairs (only good for dry days) Theres also a beer garden to the rear apparently (never tried it)? Although limited for bar space the beer selection is good. More often than not there are 3 locally brewed ales on cask & 8 beers on keg, which usually includes a dark one. Altrincham born & bred Iv'e been coming here since it opened in the early 2000s and despite both it sister bars closing (Chorlton & Liverpool) luckily this bar continues to trade. I wish there was a greater choice, but should you be unable to find something unsuitable on cask/keg, they also have a well stocked fridge with numerous craft ales so im confident you'll find something suitable. Not the cheapest of bars, but far from the most expensive. OK, its getting a little tired around the edges now & the downstairs disabled toilets could do with a bit of a face lift, but all that said I still highly recommend this place.”

“I took my friend to show him what I think is one of the most amazing pubs in Manchester, with great history, however when we visited at about 14.20 on Wednesday ( just in case the owner wants to speak to her ) the person behind the bar was the most miserable, unpleasant, uninterested bar person I have come across in a long time , she even struggled to ask for our order she was so disinterested Even when people were coming in from graduation, who were all very excited she just couldn’t be bothered speaking to anyone , apart from her friend at the end of the bar If I do visit again , and she is there we will just walk straight out and go somewhere we are welcome”

“Truth to be told joy was an absolute 5* grade A top server! Her eyebrows on fleek, her customer care skills were by far the best I have ever seen! And the baby Guinness was to die for!”

“Love the decor and vibe in the Rose & Monkey. Ambience is just right as can’t stand brightly lit pubs. Always great music playing in the background. Handy for both Northern Quarter and Ancoats.”

“Had food and drinks from here and I would 100% recommend the OG loaded fries! They were amazing and thank you to Chloe who made them!”

“The people are nice and friendly and it's a good atmosphere and the beer is good to”

“Excellent for African and Caribbean groceries”

“Best services provided professionaly.”

“Brilliant! Loved the Nigerian Guinness. The miniscule chap behind the counter was thoroughly pleasant. I was somewhat dissatisfied to see there was no draft tennents. However, his charming demeanour left me feeling satisfied and contented. Open late 5 stars!!!!”

“Rosie and Connal you are outstanding. Nothing is too much. I cannot recommend majestic wines more purely because of their knowledge and customer service. 10/10 absolute credit to the company and a truly wonderful customer service thank you”

“My first visit to Majestic Wine at Sale and could not have been more impressed. The staff were so knowledgeable and helpful even taking out our purchases to the car. Can highly recommend”

“Place is absolutely amazing! Massive, delicious portions. Menu includes authentic Armenian dishes and a wide selection of Caucasian classics. Staff is very friendly, helpful and respectful. Out for a weekend in Manchester - try something new, come to this place, you won’t regret it.”

“Lovely little village pub, cheap alcohol, lovely people...”

“A gem of a place, whether you’re enjoying the outside space or sat inside. I an a coeliac and thr menu had some great choices. Great bar too. Lots of outdoor seating areas. Really great staff, friendly and informative. Definitely added to my favourites list. Thanks - lived the peacocks too”

“Always a good night at the acres. Great staff too”

“Brilliant pub great staff. Coming for many years always made to feel welcome. One of the last real traditional pubs in the country, they keep their beer so well. Food great. A really sociable pub.”

“Lovely pub that has welcoming staff and great atmosphere! Cosy in the cold weather with a nice fire and a good selection of cask ales.”

“Phenomenal!!! So pleased we passed by this pub on the way home, the service was amazing and the food was delicious, home cooked and generous! Great veggie and vegan choices and sooo many gluten free options, most of the dishes looked like they could be done GF. Veggie burger and roast beef sandwiches both 10/10. We felt so comfortable and looked after, thank you Mike for being so passionate about the menu and chatting to us, as well as for my birthday dessert! We will definitely be back ☺️”

“Good pints, reasonable prices,nice staff - been going here for years”

“I started drinking in the strawberry duck about a year ago, it’s a warm & welcoming environment, with fantastic entertainment. All the staff are absolutely brilliant friendly, Vanessa the landlady is next level fantastic. It has a beautiful garden in the bank on the canal side.. Stunning in the summer months. Really reasonable prices. Buffets are amazing when on.only rated 1 star for food and they do not currently run the kitchen. Highly recommend.”

“Our last drink on way back, pleasant staff good atmosphere, was a party on n plenty of music, looked like everyone was having a great night the "City" art was impressive”

“A classic CAMRA Heritage pub. I first visited in the autumn of 1974 so almost a 50 year anniversary visit. Albrecht came with us and loved the tiled interior. I had two pints of Joe Holts bitter. Loved it. They also had a guest beer, White Rat by Ossett brewery. This is a great community pub with 3 rooms around the bar. Join the discussion...is it egg & chips or is it chips and egg? Albrecht wants a return visit asap.”

“Absolutely amazing! So close to the train station which obviously is so nice We stayed in room 6. The room was lovely and clean, excellent variety in tea tray (oat milk option as well!) and still very spacious, especially for a budget option! Couldn’t have been more happy! Manager who gave us the keys was so friendly and nice. All in all amazing stay! Lovely to have the shower in the room as well (came with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash which was all very good quality and smelt vvv nice) Couldn’t have asked for better! Even came with ear plugs but we had no issues with any noise :) thank you so much!”

“Great place for a beer or two. Definitely will be going back we got friendly service, I could also take my dog with we which was not a problem for staff as they were ready with doggy treats which was a nice surprise”

“Spent an overnight, room small but clean, bar staff nice.”

“Bunny Jackson’s in Manchester is unapologetically dive bar and they own that brand, and I didn’t realise how much I would miss a spot like this till I walked in. From the dim, sticky ambiance and dated decor to their neon signs with the loud chatter and cheap drinks, this place knows it’s a dive bar and wears it proudly. There are even signs that say things like we are sticky and messy, we got a dog, we are loud and we don’t care if you care. And it’s packed even on a weekday. But here’s the best thing about this place is the chicken wings. They are the cheapest wings I have seen yet are the best I have had in the country. I saw folks walk in solo just for the wings and bar food. The drinks and beers are wallet-friendly too, They’ve got over tap beers plus shots for when you want to get the party going. In the end , Bunny Jacksons is dive bar at its finest, and I will be back next time I am in Manchester.”