The Salmon Of Knowledge Media City
A proper Irish pub built on great Guinness, live music, big-screen sport and food that hits the spot every time.
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Green Arches
‘Proper bar’ boasting DIY community principles, beers made next door, natural wines and cocktails, complete with garden and events programme.
The Daisy
Discreet cocktail bar, live music venue, and cultural hub aimed at the design-inclined.
Public
Northern Quarter watering hole with excellent cocktails and great food on one of the area’s busiest squares
Wallop
Wine bar with eclectic all-day dining menu, local beers, and two-for-one specials through the week.
Science & Industry
Opulent drinks laboratory specialising in technical mixology, home to some of Manchester’s most unique cocktails.
The Salmon of Knowledge Didsbury
Modern Irish pub and kitchen specialising in “gallons of Guinness”, authentic Emerald Isle dishes and live music
Petersgate Tap
Intimate craft beer and ale specialist with abundant resident and guest taps, traditional pub food and live music
Station Hop
Community-led independent bar with rare cask and keg beers, garden to the rear and weekend street food vendors
Worsley Old Hall
17th Century public house serving British and international food set in stunning grounds at a waterside location
97
Neighbourhood cocktail bar specialising in classics and luxury spirits in an iconic corner of a must-try suburb
Gullivers
Legendary boozer and upstairs live music venue with intimate basement for theatre and comedy
The Rat & Pigeon
Victorian-era backstreet boozer spread over three floors, with free music, live sports and an even livelier history
The Horse & Jockey
Chorlton Green’s historic pub reborn with restored period charm, modern British dining and timeless neighbourhood appeal.
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Student haven in a repurposed church offering pub games, karaoke rooms, themed nights, and eclectic pub grub.
Chorlton Tap
Much-loved Chorlton bar with four cask and sixteen keg lines as well as brilliant roast dinner on Sundays
The Talleyrand
Beloved boozer and treasured independent music venue in one of South Manchester’s liveliest suburbs
The Rectory
A historic Didsbury landmark finding new life as a community-focused hub for art, wellness, and local gatherings.
The Black Friar
A beautifully restored Salford icon serving top-tier gastropub fare and one of the city's best Sunday roasts.
The Millstone
The Millstone is a traditional Northern Quarter pub run by Manchester’s biggest brewery, with daily karaoke
The Font
Lively bar serving craft beers, cocktails and hearty meals, plus eclectic weekly events, from quizzes to pottery workshops.
Ad Hoc
A curated Northern Quarter bottle shop for independent wines, mixed cases, and low-intervention gems.
The White Hart Inn at Lydgate
A historic coaching inn-turned-destination pub with award-winning dining, stunning moorland views, and an atmosphere of true countryside charm.
Soup
Revered and respected two-floor music venue with a strong reputation for community, and backing local and global talent alike
Edinburgh Castle
Gloriously restored 19th Century public house with celebrated bar food and a la carte restaurant.
San Carlo Champagne Bar
All-day venue offering everything from your favourite fizz to non-alcoholic cocktails, gins and more
Peveril of the Peak
Traditional Victorian-era pub first opened in 1820, with heritage tilework, dark wood interiors and proper pints
The Crown & Conspirator
Eclectic British and global fare, catering to all palates, in a modern village pub setting.
Worsley Stores
Treasured suburban bottle and luxury produce shop with seasonal eat-in modern British restaurant and bar
Exhibition
Exhibition is an upmarket space in a landmark building combining kitchens, cocktails, art and events.
Gorilla
One of the Oxford Road Corridor’s most iconic music venues with separate bar, cafe and gin parlour.
The Jane Eyre
Warm neighbourhood bar serving classic cocktails, local brews, Mediterranean plates, and standout Sunday roasts.
Lost Cat
Unassuming florist facade leads to two floors of dining fun, offering affordable brunch, BOGOF cocktails, vegan options, and lively weekend DJs.
Victoria Tap
A refined refuge for rail commuters and beer lovers at Victoria Station.
Salut Wines
Specialist wine bar selling more than 400 bottles and 40 varieties by the glass, alongside excellent charcuterie and cheeses
Kennedy’s Irish Bar
Community-driven watering hole specialising in the perfect Guinness, honest food and live music.
1UP
For game geeks, by game geeks, from D&D to Pokémon, FIFA to Call of Duty, pinball and more.
The Washhouse
One of the city's best hidden speakeasy bars offering a brilliant range of cocktails
Reserve at The Rex
A members bar at The Rex Hotel, boasting three terraces and panoramic views of the city.
Behind Closed Doors
Dear Sailor
Understated word-of-mouth cocktail haven inspired by illicit Far Eastern drinking dens of the 1930s, with a lock-in policy.
Founder’s Hall
JW Lees Founder's Hall is a beer-focused temple dedicated to Manchester’s most famous brewery, and its 200 year history
Derby Brewery Arms
Historic boozer-turned-LGBTQIA+ community hub known for inclusive events, sweatbox raves and daytime garden dancing.
Gasworks Brew Bar
Brewery, drinking establishment, shuffleboard and darts arena with industrial aesthetics and guest kitchens
Cane & Grain
Huge range of draught beers meets a wide selection of meats and sauces, with a skate culture twist.
The Eagle & Child
The Eagle & Child is a historic inn overlooking stunning scenery serving contemporary cuisine, with huge garden, outdoor space and rooms.
The Oast House
Iconic wooden drinking and eating destination surrounded by modernist mid-and-high rises with a huge outdoor area and festival vibe
The Baum
An historic local in Rochdale's exceptionally handsome conservation area.