There’s chains popping up all over the show and seemingly a craft brewery on every corner. Thankfully we’re here to report that there are still plenty of classic, iconic boozers on the go in the city.
After a no-frills pint? Then this lot have been doing it for decades or more and know just what you’re after. There’s no shuffleboard to be seen for miles - just a pint of your finest. It’s at this juncture there should be a real shout-out to CAMRA for keeping places like this delightful dozen alive for the next generation of drinkers.
Anyway here’s our selection of those well worth a visit for a classic pint - and maybe a bag of crisps.
5. Gullivers
Gullivers, located on Oldham Street in the Northern Quarter, is a key part of the city’s modern music scene with its two live performance spaces but it’s also a good traditional pub now owned by J.W. Lees which dates back to around 1865. Credit: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
6. Lass O’Gowrie, Manchester
Legend has it that the original landlord of this pub was a Scotsman who named the pub in honour of his favourite poem - ‘the Lass O’Gowrie’ written by the celebrated Scottish poet Lady Carolina Nairne. | Google Maps
7. The City Arms
A snug and compact two-room traditional pub which is almost 200 years ago, The City Arms on Kennedy Street draws lavish praise from Manchester drinkers for its selection of real ale and the warm, friendly atmosphere and vibe set by its regulars. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
8. Circus Tavern
As you go into the Circus Tavern the painted slogan promises the world’s biggest welcome in Europe’s smallest bar. This miniscule boozer is a historic little gem in Manchester city centre and is particularly popular with football fans who cram into the available space on match days. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps