SUNDAY ROAST!! With…read moreall the classic staples: 1. Yorkshire Pudding 2. Deliciously flavored potatoes 3. Pigeons... that are out for blood

Everything was perfect. We were a family of 8 with ages ranging from 2 years to 74 years. Our…read moreposition upstairs was perfect with a space at the back of our table where our 2 year old played between courses! We have been coming to the Wharf for Christmas lunch for 10 years and the menu and food were the best ever.The staff were lovely and very helpful - even putting new batteries into our little girl's doll! The decorations were absolutely beautiful. It was so Christmassy. We hope you all have a brilliant New Year!

Traditional city pub, knowledgeable staff, very well-kept ale, comfortable seating and beautiful…read moreheritage interior. There's a fussball table I hadn't noticed before! Titanic plum porter and Tiger Rut were both on tap (cask) when we last visited - great to have such a range of light to dark even in the summer months.

'Pint or a half?' A…read morehop and skip from the architectural wonder of the Bridgewater Hall is Peveril of The Peak. Like the nearby Briton's Protection, it's one of Manchester's original drinking dens and one of the few places to escape modernisation. Outside is a mix of shocking pea and pastel green tiles whilst inside there's three different rooms with a distinctive 1970s feel. The walls are decorated with pub memorabilia and faded photos of celebrity musicians and actors whilst the jukebox is stacked with lots of Mancunian hits. There's also a pool table, dart board and bar stools encouraging conversation and friendly banter rather than getting legless or watching a widescreen TV. Prices are reasonable for the city centre and the staff are friendly. I'm more of a spirits girl than a beer swiller but for those that like a pint at the end of a long day, they have Deuchars, Tiger, Jennings Cumberland and Copper Dragon Golden Pippin ales on tap.

Despite the rather unapealing name, the Old Grapes is neither soggy nor squelchy it is just a good…read morepub. Due to its close proximity to business district Spinningfields, 6pm on Fridays usually sees it get crammed full of office workers up for a laugh over a few relaxing pints and as such is generally a good natured and inviting place be. Its al fresco drinking area is a really fantastic sun trap during the warmer months and the cosy and traditional pub decor inside means the Grapes is just as enjoyable a place to be as the dark evenings draw in.

This one is a definite must guys. What I missed when I moved to Manchester I pined for the friendly…read morelittle pubs I used to go to dotted around Liverpool. I was in desperate need of a substitute for my local 'The Grapes' and now I have found one....'The Old Grapes'...how reminiscent. This place serves reasonably priced drinks and has a fantastic Location near Spinningfields. I may be an old man at heart but I am a sucker for cosy traditional pubs and this place is just that. Well done to the 'The Old Grapes'.

This is a very popular pub and there are many reasons why this is the case. They cater for their…read morecustomers brilliantly and provide a warm, friendly environment with great service. It can get very busy but it is still a friendly place and the atmosphere laid-back. The live music is great and they show horseracing and football on the TVs around the place. Best of all though is the Guinness which must be the best in Manchester!

Be fecking Jesus this a good pub. Proper Irish, not themed…read more Really cosy, friendly and inviting. Made all the better for being just off the beaten track, the best place to enjoy a Guiness in Manchester. Just a shame it shuts so early- I'm still getting used to this about Manchester.

Note: this is a breakfast review so may not reflect the pub fully. I was waiting for an event at…read moreMosi, and decided to check out the nearest pub for breakfast options. The menu was pretty standard, so I quickly have chosen what to have and went to take a seat. The breakfast was of the right temperature, no twists, does the job. If want a quick fix ( depending on how many people are already there) while waiting for your train or stuff at Mosi, than that's the place; otherwise might want to check out things nearby. The wait was a bit too long - but again, this is a pub, not a breakfast place, so not sure it's fair to expect fast service at this time of day.

The Ox has been a place I've been wanting to revisit for quite some time! In fact the last time I…read morewent for lunch was probably a good 5 years ago and whenever I see a Yelp review come up for it it does make me think I've been missing out on this fine classic pub that serves fine British classics for too long! Although it's traditional and there's nothing that makes you go wow like some nearby trendy bars, it's definitely this which appeals to me - in fact I found a lovely little table towards the back with a roaring fire which warmed me up on a day when the weather was starting to look rather autumnal. I was served by 3 different staff and all were friendly, polite and welcoming. For some bizarre reason I decided to go for their 2 for £12.95 lunch deal (why I needed 2 courses at lunch I'm not sure but it seemed good value - plus I'd been in meetings all day so needed a fair amount of comfort food) and I went for the ham hock terrine to start with (lovely piccalilli) followed by the steak and ale pie with chips and vege's (devine). The quality and taste was excellent and with a very full belly I felt my work here was done! Speaking of work, it was also a good little spot to work for an hour on my laptop afterwards - with free wifi. That's the right way to blend tradition and modern so as the customer has the best of both worlds :-)

Excellent ale house on Liverpool Rd. Hiding from the Manchester rain we popped in here to sink a…read morefew beers and keep warm and dry. Neil is a big fan of this place already. Their impressive array of beers makes this place a must-go on a lads night out. For 4pm ish on a Friday it's really busy, although I reckon I'm the only woman in here. That doesn't bother me though - I'd beat any one of these guys at pool! Hurrah. I like Cask.

Definitely my new favourite bar. Not as pretentious hipster as some of the NQ joints and less dingy…read morethan Big Hands/Temple,* drinks don't seem extortionate (£6.70 for a G&T and a pint) and they have nice cider on tap and many beers in fancy bottles in the fridge (also: root beer). MOREOVER: they have board games and you can bring in fish & chips from the shop next door that I have been eyeing up for more. All I can say is I regret never having been here before. *bearing in mind I love all of the above

The City Arms. If you've ever been then you'll feel manly just thinking about it! Grrrr! It should…read morebe called the The City Gun Show, I can actually feel my testosterone levels increasing with every typed word. This is a proper boozer from a time when men had mutton chops and women just weren't allowed the hell in damn it!! Oak filled, serving real ale and housing pool tables that it just isn't big enough for -probably to increase the chance of a fight breaking out- this is a pub that has laughed in the face of progress for over 50 years. Go there to watch or talk about sport. If the mood takes you just go ahead and punch somebody.

Another day, another pub that I've walked past a billion times and never thought about going in! If…read morethe truth be known I think I always thought it was part of the Vine Inn next door which I've been in a few times over the years. Located in a part of the city that is clearly on the up (just off St Peters Square) it's a traditional boozer of the very old school variety - deceptively sized with a tiny front bar but loads of seating in the back! The drinks on offer are all a little bit stuck in the past for my beer tastes but this isn't a problem for most patrons - they just do lots of bitters, lagers and stouts. I have to say that their beer flights are great value at just over £3.00 where you can get a third of each beer of your choice up to a pint - really good idea and great to see it appearing in more and more pubs! City Arms is somewhere that's cool to pop into if you're after a quick pint or meeting with friends, I just can't see myself wanting to spend all night here - I think I'd get very bored, very quickly of the beers on offer - but this is my own overly pretentious beery opinion!

I give this place a 5 star only because how many places can't you purchase 1/3 Pint, 1/2 Pint, 2/3…read morePint, or. Full Pint? 1.45 to 5.25 £ Crazy ..... Q: America doesn't sell 1/3 pints? A: nope, we can finish a whole beer.

Having been impressed with Media City's Dockyard I had high expectations of the Spinningfields…read morebranch. The area has always lacked a good bar/pub in my opinion - the Oast House is aesthetically out of place and very expensive - so the Dockyard is a welcome addition. Great local breweries on tap, tasty reasonably priced food and a cool glass front makes this a new go-to place for me in Spinningfields. The only downside is its location, it's a bit out of the way of the hustle and bustle, but thinking again that might not be a bad thing.

This place is amazing. The most unbelievably friendly staff, great beer on draft, an interesting…read morecheese menu.... and perfect fish and chips. I came here with my 8 year old daughter last night and we were welcomed very warmly with amazing food and amazing service. Now I completely understand why this place has so many great review. They are well deserved. Hopefully I can return in the next few days.

Great classic pub. Delicious beers and good looking food. Back patio had lovely seating for when…read morethe small pub area fills up. Staff handled the crowd very well. I would highly recommend.

So I'm here tonight to see Jason get North Manc CAMRA pub of the year - you can probably tell I…read moreagree. It's aesthetically unique, cosy and inviting. The beer is kept in superb condition, rotated every day and it has some of the best bottles in town. It's just one of the best pubs in Manchester for beer and atmosphere!

Reopened about four years ago now, this Grade Two listed pub is really intriguing in many ways. The…read moreCrown and Kettle used to be a courthouse in the 19th century and rumours still circulate that it is haunted; its that kind of place you see. An absolute must for real ale lovers, there is no brewery attached. Instead, they have up to eight pumps (a minimum of four) of both real ales and more mainstream beers like Fosters. Both these and drinks that I myself actually drink are very reasonably priced for a pub just on the outskirts of the Northern Quarter. If you're not familiar with the area just walk all the way down Oldham Street then cross over the main road- its right in front of you. It is very quiet during the day but that is what some people want after all. No, where the Crown and Kettle really could do with improvement is the food. I think it really lets itself down as it just isn't good pub food- maybe if they perked up the menu more people would straggle in during the day. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure they don't want trade to be roaring at all hours - just a thought.