Don't be put off by the grey exterior and basic furniture: it's the beer that counts at the Crescent, one of Salford's older pubs, dating back to the mid...
18-21 The CrescentMothballed for some 20 years, this former haunt of hacks from the nearby Daily Express building has made a welcome return. Legend has it that it was...
2 Oldham Road
Before Electrik, Chorlton's barlife was obstinately focused on the salubrious but secluded Beech Road area. Electrik heralded a shift back to the arterial...
559a Wilbraham RoadA relaxed vegetarian café-bar by day, Fuel hosts a diverse programme of nightlife events by independent promoters. Monthly regulars include live acts from...
448 Wilmslow RoadBeloved of Chorlton natives, the recently overhauled Horse & Jockey is a pub with great food, genuine heart and a mind-blowing rotation of guest cask ales;...
9 The GreenThis unpretentious, welcoming set-up has seen a number of additions and improvements to its already eclectic schedule. Stop in for long-running weekly...
115-117 Manchester RoadAs good as it gets when it comes to original pub decor. Built in 1906, this is a pretty much unspoilt Grade II-listed Holts pub, with a superb wood-panelled...
33 Regent StreetVictorian tiling and a sloping floor give this place a historic feel. The brewery at the back makes it a magnet for real-ale aficionados. Guest beers from...
73 Rochdale Road
Small and intimate, this pub has a nice line in reclaimed furniture and an ever-changing choice of guest beers. There's a well-stocked chiller, with some...
57 Manchester RoadThis sprawling, loveable pub is a prime venue in which to enjoy a traditional roast dinner - but booking is advisable. With its assortment of large tables...
2 Lapwing LaneEstablished for years as cosy boozer for the student halls next door, the Rampant Lion reopened in 2009 with stylish new decor, a gastropub menu and a...
17 Anson RoadA cavernous pub with a whitewashed 200-year-old façade, the prevailing beer of choice here is Matson's. It's one of the most popular boozers in the area,...
532 Wilmslow RoadAmong the glitz and neon of the numerous chains that have taken over south Manchester's most affluent suburb, this place is a haven for traditionalists,...
729 Wilmslow RoadWith a friendly atmosphere that belies its hipster aesthetic, it's almost as if this place knows it's not as cool as it pretends to be - even the menu,...
449 Wilmslow RoadBuilt in 1926, this is a long, narrow Robinson's pub, and one of several in Stockport town centre that have made it into CAMRA's Inventory of Historic Pub...
36 Princes Street