Pi, Chorlton

Pi probably doesn't have the best real-ale selection in the area, although it always has a few specials on, changing regularly. What it does have is one of the best beer selections anywhere in Manchester. If you ever have a hankering for a 14% Austrian Samichlaus or a refreshing James Boag from Tasmania, then this is the kind of place for you. As an added bonus they also serve pies, mash and mushy peas.

12 Oct 2008 17:28

The New Oxford, Salford

One of the best real-ale pubs in Manchester. Also, if you get the chance, try it out during their Belgian beer festival, where they'll have up to 40 Belgian beers on draft. Well worth a try!

12 Oct 2008 17:22

The Peveril Of The Peak, Castlefield

Unique little pub with Tardis-like qualities - still not sure how many sections are actually in it. Can get very crowded (and smoky), but they do a good pint of Guinness here and occasionally have some trad music. Definitely worth a visit.

1 Apr 2007 21:52

Dukes 92, Castlefield

Duke's 92 looks great outside and in, with benches outdoors and lovely beams and antique-looking chairs in the bar. Unfortunately, this is where the positive points stop. When I went in it was pretty quiet, and although there were at least 6 staff working it took several minutes to get served with several more minutes spent looking for a corkscrew. This coupled with the fact that the draught beer selection was a bit poor, I won't be rushing back to this bar.

1 Apr 2007 21:43