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The Old Wellington Inn
4 Cathedral Gates,
Manchester,
M3 1SW
Tel: 0161 830 1440
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The building that is known as The Old Wellington Inn was built in 1552, making it Manchester’s oldest existing building. The magnificent timbered structure was, in 1974, lifted and moved from its original site to make way for the Arndale Shopping Centre. Since then it has continued its fine tradition of serving great beer in a friendly atmosphere.
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Circus Tavern
86 Portland Street,
Manchester,
M1 4GX
Tel: 0161 236 5818
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The Circus Tavern is one of Manchester’s most well known pubs and can be found right in the centre of the city. It is very small, with a friendly atmosphere and good beer, courtesy of Tetley’s Brewery, who own the pub.
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The Mark Addy
Stanley Street,
Salford,
M3 5EJ
Tel: 0161 832 4080
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Situated on the banks of the River Irwell near Salford Quays is the Mark Addy Public House, a traditional pub named after a local hero who saved the lives of over 50 people from drowning in the river. The beer is complemented by a great selection of cheeses and pates, and the pub boasts a garden and riverside patio.
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The City Pub
133 Oldham Street,
Manchester,
M4 1LN
Tel: 0161 834 2954
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The City Pub is an historic pub that has been serving ale to the people of Manchester for around 200 years. Expect a friendly welcome and a great selection of well-kept ales on your visit here.
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The Lass O’Gowrie
36 Charles Street,
Manchester,
M1 7DB
Tel: 0161 273 6932
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The Lass O’Gowrie is a traditional pub in every sense. Dark and slightly smoky inside, it is nevertheless a welcoming place that keeps a good selection of ales.
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Mr Thomas’ Chop House
52 Cross Street,
Manchester,
M2 7AR
Tel: 0161 832 2245
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Mr Thomas’ Chop House has a striking Victorian façade and a superb tiled interior, which is intimate and cosy. A good selection of beer is available, as well as tasty bar meals.
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The City Arms
48 Kennedy Street,
Manchester,
M2 4BQ
Tel: 0161 236 4610
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Often referred to as the ‘Town Hall Tavern’ due to its popularity with council workers from the Town Hall over the road. This historic pub is a Grade II listed building with real character and has a regularly changing selection of guest ales.
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The Sawyers Arms
138 Deansgate,
Manchester,
M3 2RP
Tel: 0161 834 2133
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The Sawyers Arms claims to have held Manchester’s first licence to serve alcohol. It is a traditional pub with a real air of history, with a spacious interior, cask ales and good pub food.
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Peveril of the Peak
127 Great Bridgewater Street,
Manchester,
M1 5JQ
Tel: 0161 236 6364
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The Peveril of the Peak is named after the famous express coach that used to run between Manchester and London. It has a simply stunning tiled exterior and is something of a Manchester institution, with good beer and a welcoming atmosphere.
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The Temple
Great Bridgewater Street,
Manchester,
M1 5JW
Tel: 0161 228 9834
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This used to be a Victorian public toilet, hence its original name Temple of Convenience. It is accessed via steps and is a tiny, somewhat unusual bar serving a good, if slightly pricey, selection of bottled lagers.
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Marble Arch
73 Rochdale Road,
Manchester,
M4 4HY
Tel: 0161 832 5914
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The Marble Arch is a traditional pub with a remarkable marble tiled and vaulted ceiling and curiously sloping floor. It is home to the Marble Beers microbrewery, and the beer is, as you might expect, excellent.
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The Queen’s Arms
6 Honey Street,
Manchester,
M8 8RG
Tel: 0161 834 4239
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The Queen’s Arms is an award-winning pub overlooking the historic Irk Valley, close to Victoria Station. It serves an excellent selection of guest ales and bottled lagers and features a pleasant beer garden.
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Obsidian Bar & Restaurant
18 Princess Street,
Manchester,
M1 4LY
Tel: 0161 238 4348
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Located in the same building as the exciting new Arora International Hotel (text link to Arora International Manchester Hotel feature), Obsidian is rapidly gaining a reputation as being one of Manchester’s coolest bars.
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