We tempted fate on Saturday walking to Chorlton from our house 4 miles away and got drenched in the process. This leads to one of the best things about Marble Beerhouse. It seemed so warm and welcoming as we walked up, wood fired pizza being cooked outside (which they put on fairly regularly at least through the colder months) so dinner was sorted. We walked in and there was the pleasant buzz of people chatting. No music to try and cut through or talk over and it was a nice mix of young and old, trendy and beer nerd. It is certainly fairly representative of the Chorlton community as well. There is a good mix of table sizes around the bar so couples don't need to cram with larger groups etc. and towards the rear there are a couple of snug type spaces, two larger tables in a sort of alcove and a few couches in the corner with a coffee table and a bookshelf of board games. They always have between 2/3 and 3/4 of the taps running their own beers with a few guest keg and cask always on offer. The beer is kept very well and usually something for everyone. The bar staff is often happy to have a chat as well if they aren't too busy. On this occasion I had a quick chat with another Aussie, Tony about how long he's been here and whether he is enjoying England. Definitely if you're looking for a decent local in Chorlton this would be one of my picks and it will continue to be a regular stop on my Chorlton trips. read more

Marble Beerhouse would be where I'd bring my Dad to have a relaxed pint or two of an evening (if he was much of a drinker, that is) - sure there's Marble Arch but more often than not it's rammed in there. This place is far less rackety and perfect for a quietish drink at the start or end of a night. I love the dark wood-panelled walls with large display cabinet of Marble's beers past and present. There's a decent amount of seating inside, with tables towards the front and back of the bar and a comfy curved bench along the back side wall underneath the skylights. There's also table seating outside for the rare occasion that it's warm enough. You can pretty much get all of their beers either on draught or in bottles, along with some guest ales. The fridges are filled with other brewers' offerings and they have a selection of single malt whiskies if you wanted a night cap. As Marble is one of my favourite local breweries, the Beerhouse is by default one of my favourite spots. read more

Marble Beerhouse - Display cabinet of their old and new beer ranges - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I used to cycle past Marble on my way home from work. The annoying thing was that my housemates finished work earlier than me and on a warm summer's evening more often than not they would be sitting outside the pub. The allure of a deliciously refreshing pint of Marble's own 'Ginger' and a pot of pistachios (and of course the great company) was usually a temptation which could not be resisted, and the rest of the evening would be history. As far as Chorlton prices go, drinks aren't too expensive. It's about £2.50 for a pint of the Marble lager and a bit cheaper for the bitter. However, those housemates moved out, and my new housemates moved in. When I took them in to Marble they weren't too keen. They called it 'an old men's pub', which is not wholly inaccurate. They have a chess board table and lots of old books on the shelves. But it's not just for old men. Young people are very welcome too, as are dogs. read more

Marble Beerhouse - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

This mini Pub has such a distinguished following that encompasses quite an unlikely array of people. But mostly men .. and real men at that who really do know what real ale love is all about. The local micro brewery of the same name that supplies this temple to the art of brewing has a well regarded history among the ale geeks! As soon as you walk in you are almost floored by the smell of yeast & hops goodness that you simple will never find in a common or garden pub, it surprises me that the heady odour does not draw men Bisto tractor beam fashion onto the premises. Anyhow, the real ale experience here is ... well.. very real, not to mention very reasonable! The bar snacks are pretty decent too as they are supplied by an independent supplier of similarly wholesome and tasty originals snacks based not far away. Note, if you want to enjoy a night on the real ale with some real man buddies, then get there early as this place is small, so you will need to claim your seats early. read more

Marble Beerhouse - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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I'm a big fan of Marble - purveyors of quality beers, good times and a portfolio spanning a number of unique venues across Manchester. This is the Chorlton branch, nicely situated with loads of good beer places around, it's a place for any occasion and their beer is always kept very well. Loads on tap and loads of bottles means like us on this Friday visit can very much get sucked into staying here all night once you have a table. Great beers I'd suggest were the Antipodean, the Lagonda and their normal bitter event tastes quite decent. Worth checking out! read more

A great example of a micro brewery pub doing all the right things and deservedly being rewarded with plaudits, awards and regular punters. The pub - recently renovated in a cool matt black - looks tiny from the outside, but stretches back like the Tardis once inside. Sure, there's not a huge amount of seating, but I was there this Saturday night and found three stools and a table within 15 minutes. The clientele is a mix of real ale fans (Marble brewery offer 5 or 6 different ales and bitters), plus discerning drinkers of mixed sex and although admittedly, men probably outnumber women by about 3:1). The bar is tastefully decorated (lots of exposed brick, timber and plants) and the choice of drinks is excellent. Two German lagers are on draft (Krombacher and Erdinger Weissbrau), plus lots of quality continental bottled beers. Some of the fruit beers are delicious. Only (slight) criticism is the TV is kept on all day and night and there's no juke box, but that's nitpicking. A great starting point for a night in Chorlton, highly recommended. read more

Here we are in Chorlton again, and here's yet another open-fronted shop-like waterhouse. This is a perfect stop for guest, real and cask ales, you know the kind I'm always on about, I see them as one of the hallmarks of a great pub. I love the fact that dogs are welcome and I'm with Kirsten, her housemates shouldn't call it an old man's pub. This is the way all we ladies end up shunning such places, if we don't open our minds early on we'll wind up using that phrase throughout our lives. As far as I'm concerned, these are the comforting pubs, the ones with an old-fashioned, traditional and homely feel to them. But its tiny size and its popularity can be a pain in the behind, especially when you want to put that behind on one of the seats that's unfortunately occupied. But if you manage, settle yourself down and make sure you line your stomach if you're grabbing one of their hallucinogenic Scrumpy ciders. The ginger ale is also superb, and they even have a guest ale that's chocolate flavoured. Naughty. The bar snacks are lovely and they offer vegetarian and vegan versions, and the pub itself is squeezed between two shops which adds to its higgledy-piggledy vibe. Typically Chorlton, typically real ale, and typically lovely. I'm a fan, that's for sure. read more

Just back home after popping out for a quick 'last orders' pint with my neighbour. This is a really cosy place for a quiet Wednesday night catchup. It's not an old man pub but neither is it a Chorlton hipster spot. If it was a person it'd be wearing comfy jeans and walking shoes and not bothered by fashion. The walls are all wood paneled in a solid comfortable style. The Marble brewery beers are proudly displayed in a cabinet. I'm sure this place must be Camra approved. It cost £3.50 for an IPA which isn't bad for Chorlton. There's a couple of tables out the front for warmer evenings. Plus the place stretches back further than you'd think. There's bar snacks available although I wasn't too excited by the idea of a scotch egg with chutney/piccalilli for £3.50! Maybe it's immense? Whatever, I'll be back in the future for more drinks and chats. read more

What a quaint little beer house. Felt I had to come here having gone to Marble in northern quarter lovely beer as you expect from Marble pints that are consistent they don't blow my mind but they certainly don't dissapoint. Unobtrusive atmosphere seems good for the odd pint in your evening travels. The place isn't huge and when we got there about 8ish mid week it was packed out so we ended up sitting outside (don't think I'd want to be doing that in a couple more weeks) One point of note I would certainly consider this a far better pub in comparison to the Marble on Thomas Street in Manchester, same beer but a much better layout read more

Simple, unfussy, and serving damn fine beer, the Marble Beer House may be one of the smallest bars in Chorlton, but this doesn't stop it being rammed to capacity almost every night of the week. And on Saturday nights it's practically a no-go area unless you're a fan of attempting to order a pint whilst your face is rammed in someone's armpit. However, whilst the Marble Beer House may be small, it's certainly perfectly formed, and prides itself on serving up some of the finest ales in South Manchester. It also does a rather mind bending scrumpy which certainly isn't for the faint hearted. Plus, if you're feeling peckish, they also serve a wide range of vegetarian and vegan bar snacks, helpfully provided by the Unicorn Grocery located across the road. Even better, if you're looking to just sit and idle the day away over a pint of Ginger Ale, there's always copies of the major broadsheets floating around, as well as a bookcase filled with novels galore. All in all, this is a superb little ale house - atmospheric, friendly, inexpensive and arguably one of the best drinking dens that Chorlton has to offer. read more

Although almost impossible to find a seat at any time, this cosy little pub offers amazing beer and reasonable prices. The selection changes regularly. The furniture is quite interesting and of course, it being in chorlton, so are the punters generally. They don't accept big notes... perhaps not even cards... i can't remember. There's nothing fancy at all. This is simply a place to come for some nice beer. read more

Marble Beerhouse - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

The Marble is one of the few pubs that has really, really seen the benefit of the smoking ban. Even as a smoker, a crowded Marble was one of the most painful places to drink. Small, crowded and nothing to shift the thick plumes. In winter, when you can't really be opening windows, it's a nightmare. That said, that's all in the past and the smoke has vanished in favour of that new pub staple - namely urinal cakes, BO and stout flatulence. As the beer in the Marble is the star attraction, there's little to say about the rest of the place. It's very woody and Chorltony, but not in a bad way. It's a good enough place to get a drink. However, finding a seat can be near impossible and that can be a pain as it's the type of place you'd like to get your ass-groove going and idle like a champ. Basically, this is a great pub that suffers from being too small and too popular. read more

I recently spent the night drinking Ginger Marble beer and playing Connect 4 in here it was loads of fun! It's not a huge place, but you still get lots of people squeezing in to soak up the atmosphere and sink a few of Marble's legendary beers. Ginger Marble is my favourite brew by far, although they have loads of other great flavours to try too, including Chocolate Stout and Pint. Unlike many bars in Chorlton, the Marble Beer House is an unfussy place with friendly bar staff, a great atmosphere and no pretensions! I guess the booze speaks for itself, though, because it is nearly always packed out with a beer lovin' clientele that ranges from students to locals. You'll struggle to get a seat or even a scrap of drinking space, especially at the weekend. But believe me; it's well worth paying a visit anyway! read more

This is a great pub with it's own beers, the best of which is called pint. The bar staff are always friendly and helpful. The current manager is called Warren and is very efficient and extremely friendly. read more

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Small and functional but with great Marble beers. Also check out the Marble in North Manc that houses their actual brewery and does great food. read more

This place has very recently had a refurb (September 2014) and it's looking pretty slick. Still a bit 'old man pub' but in a good way. A solid range of Marble beers and some guest beers and lagers at great prices. I think a pint of Marble Bitter is £2.80 which is cheap as chips by Chorlton standards. I don't think they serve food other than bar snacks which are very tempting (scotch eggs, pork scratchings et al). As I live really close and it's just next to the bus stop, this is an ideal place for me to pop in for a quick pint every now and again. read more

Another gem in Chorlton, great selection of beers with usually a few choice guest ales. A nice quiet place for a well flavoured and fairly priced pint. read more

The Marble Beer House is a lovely place to enjoy one of their many ales (including organic, vegan, Belgian and guest beers) in very humble surroundings. There's nothing particularly spectacular about the place but the locals here respect its no nonsense attitude towards having yourself a nice pint in a laid back atmosphere. You'll be very lucky to find yourself a seat here though, especially on the terrace in the summer. read more

Squeezed between two shops on Manchester Road, there's absolutely nothing fussy about the Marble Beer House. It's simplicity is it's biggest asset, with its plain walls and bare wooden furniture, and it's just a great place to have a few quiet pints with your mates. The prices are among the best in Chorlton, with a fine selection of Marble's own beers and frequently-changed guests on tap (they currently also have a jug of real scrumpy in the fridge too). Vegetarian bar snacks are provided by the Unicorn Grocery which lies opposite. It's certainly popular too, you'll be lucky to find a table in there at any time of the day. You can also buy Marble Beer t-shirts in case you want to look like one of the bar staff read more

Can you sit down in the Marble Beer House? I did once, I think. It's got the layout of a tiny cafe, and yet is an ale lover's paradise, as they have a load of decent ales in at all times. I think it's all from the Marble brewery, so established brands they are not. Which adds to the appeal. There's also some decent crisps and nuts. Cozy! read more

Was my local for my first 2 years in Chorlton and enjoyed every minute of it (and a lot were spent there!) Although I don't drink real ale it does not matter, I still enjoy the relaxed local atmosphere. Friendly bar staff and friendly locals as every bar outside of a city centre should be. Just a shame there's no open fire for winter nights. read more

A decent choice, deep in the suburban jungle. For a seemingly converted shop, this has plenty of character and the Marble ales are top notch - if a little on the toppy side re: price. Not sure if it's worth a trek out from the city centre, mind. read more

I remember being stop searched on entrance to the Marble Beer House in Chorlton. They were checking for razors. Surprised, I asked the management what on earth I'd be doing tooled up with such blades? They were worried I might such an implement might have ended up in the wrong hands and the fine collection of beards sat drinking 'free range' beer might be end up bald as coots. Fortunately I wasn't carrying that day and with a month long growth of facial haberdashery on my person I was welcomed in with open, hirsute arms. Despite the sandals and fuzz going on, Marble is right good old boozer. Their beers are brewed in the Marble Brewery in Manchester and are an organic and vegan delight. Of course a minor downside is the fact that you'll find a pilgrimage of vegans drinking in herelittle else for them to go I guess. Alongside their own brews they stock a mighty fine range of guest beers, many Belgian numbers which after several will leave your feet wishing 'Surprise, Surprise with Cilla Black' is still on the telly. Odd seating (reclaimed I'm told) and a supply of broadsheets should you pop in for a pint on your own. Outstanding gin palace if there ever was one. read more

A nice little bar in chorlton with a great range of Marble's local Ales. It's just a shame it isn't a little bit bigger; even on a quiet night, it fills up pretty quickly. read more

Excellent pub and have been a patron for many years. Always a good atmosphere and excellent own brand as well as guest ales.