The iconic return of Boddingtons to handpumps across the city was topped off last weekend as revellers across Manchester got their hands on 500 free pints, courtesy of new brewers J.W Lees.

Kicking off at 12pm on Saturday and featuring a life-size pint of the golden beer, 10 bars across the city saw the J.W Lees team visit, hand out free pint vouchers and provide the ultimate photo opportunity for Manchester's legion of true Boddingtons superfans.

placeholder image — The iconic return of Boddingtons to handpumps across the city was topped off last weekend as revellers across Manchester got their hands on 500 free pints, courtesy of new brewers J.W Lees. | Boddingtons

The tour of the city kicked off at Piccadilly and travelled through the Northern Quarter, Victoria, Salford and Oxford Road before finishing off at Europe's smallest pub, the Circus Tavern on Portland Street.

Fans from decades ago and drinkers brand new to the brand enjoyed what was a brilliant launch event, and a perfect way to crown the return of what can only be described as the king of Manchester's beers.