the best pub. the staff are so friendly and accommodating would highly recommend popping in for a…read morepint if you're in the area.

The Railway sits on the corner of Burton Road and Lapwing Lane and is in a good location to the…read moreindependent bars and shops of West Didsbury. Since December 2009, this pub has been under new management, not long to notice any major changes yet - but when I went last week, the beer I had definitely tasted better and the toilets were in a far better condition! I previously liked this pub, particularly because it was less poncey that the other boozers in Didsbury, I hope that general vibe of being an indie alternative will remain? They stock some very reasonably priced ale, bitter, mild and beers! along with a good range of spirits and wines. They have the odd open mic night and a quiz on a Tuesday.

great afternoon lunch with a large group of us . staff friendly and attentive . lovely lunch…read moreprovided by their " new" young chef who got everyone of our varied meals spot on ... well done the food was delicious. will definitely be returning .

I've only ever had drinks in here prior to eating at SoLIta nearby, as it's a good meeting up spot…read moreand always seems to have good beers on. The fact that it's a bare-boarded traditional pub only adds to its appeal. They offer six different real ales on tap; they're from national breweries but still decent and wholly drinkable. I'm sure I've seen BrewDog's Punk IPA on keg here, so it goes to show they attract a younger crowd too. They even have a nice selection of gins available if you're partial to a thirst-quenching G&T. The TV screens show live sports events such as football, rugby and golf. They're quiet though so it's not a sports pub by any stretch. Massive bonus points awarded for the free monkey nuts from a barrel in the corner of the bar! Why this isn't a standard offering in every boozer is beyond me.

old locals pub.. no digital.... no one other than mad cat lady and large barmaid to talk to…read more average but cheap beer. landlord is looking for his next gig. no food during the day. plenty of better places to spend your money.

I'm a sucker for a good old man's pub, and whilst the Sun in September will never win any prizes…read morefor its decor, it's definitely a damn fine place for a natter over a pint of Nut Brown ale. Plus, being a Sam Smith's you're always guaranteed to get change from a fiver when it's your turn to get a round in. Best of all, around winter time there's always a roaring fire in the grate and a Darts Board in the back room. The bar staff (and the locals!) tend to be a friendly bunch - particularly if they've got a few drinks down them. The landlord also appears to be rather fond of a game of his own devising called "Sticky". Lord knows how the rules work, but it appears to involve a 2p coin and some sellotape. In terms of food, it's pretty standard pub fare, although they do a cracking Sunday Lunch, complete with homemade Yorkshire puddings and gravy. Be sure to try the Sam Smith's organic cherry beer whilst you're there as well - slightly tart and deceptively delicious, it's one of the numerous hidden charms of the Sun in September.

On a sunny day you can head along to the Red Lion and sit out in the beer garden over lunch with a…read morecouple of pints. A couple of old guys will be playing bowls on the extensive bowling green, and they'll be staff from Christie's having a well earned break! The food menu is fairly broad, and about what you'd expect for typical pub food. Good food, at a not-too-pricey level. You could actually make everyday Sunday, and have a roast carvery if you wanted to! If you love roast potatoes (as I do) then this is the best way to make sure you get enough :) Today I couldn't resist the lite bite that they'd called pie! Served with chips still, it was a fairly normal sized pie, and just the job. (Imagine how big the normal pie is? :O ) I ate with someone who had nachos for one, and as the portion size was fairly big I got to steal a few as well. Really is nice with all this great we're having to sit out in the sun at lunch, and have a proper break. I'm happy that I only live a couple of minutes away. Was also happy that when my phone got to boiling temperature there was umbrellas to sit under. I'm not a football fan, so it's great to along out of the season for me. In season, in the evening I would expect that most evenings there's football. So I tend not to go as much then. If you're a fan then it'll be a treat for you. In summary. Traditional pub. Great in the sun.

As I was passing with my mum and son on a glorious day in dire need of a cold lemonade, we decided…read moreto pop in for a drink and a nibble. I opted for the a chicken burger with fries whilst my mum went for mini fish and chips which looked lovely. My burger was a buttermilk chicken burger with thai mayo and monetary jack cheese along with the usual burger salad. Pure fitness!! Lots of cheese just how I like it. Enjoyable visit all round. As its the Euros the pub is temporarily called the three lions lol

3pm footie n a cheap guinness! Could do with some sp ribs to…read morebite. I must add been reliable for moat ct games. Kudus ram!

If one of those cool, quirky bars in the Northern Quarter and a down-to-earth, tatty geek of a…read morestudent bar on Oxford Road were to have their eyes meet across a crowded dancefloor, The Ram & Shackle would be the resultant one-night-stand lovechild. Or rather, fraternal twins. Yes, this is a bar of two halves, two very different halves, and they could well be two separate establishments to the naked eye. Last night when a group of us came for a drink here, we realised that these halves seem to split opinion... the locals prefer one, the students the other. One half is a little colder and more austere, with on-screen sports and ramshackle tables. Oh! I just felt like Phoebe from Friends with her Central Park/Central Perk revelation. This is where the older crowd tends to gather with pints. The other half is warmer and home to some thumping beats and lends itself well to student nights out. In the middle of all of this is a bar, with some cheap house ales and spirits, but overall what you'd find at most bars - big brand drinks. No imported unusual bits and bobs, but hey, if it sells Crabbie's it's fine by me. This place has something of a spooky effect upon its clientele. What starts as a social drink can turn into a spontaneous belly-laugh of a tipsy night out (no wonder it's so popular with students!)... we're not sure how this happens, but the round of Jagermeisters spoke for itself. Hey, medicinal purposes you understand. Down the road from Indigo, Solomon's and Fuel and within staggering distance of my new apartment, I can easily see a few more visits happening.

We drive by this place all the time and I always feel envious of the people sitting outside supping…read moreon their drinks with their big group of friends in the garden area of the pub. We arrived on a gloomy, rainy Tuesday, so sitting outside wasn't really an option but the inside is lovely. It's decorated in a modern country pub style with plenty of plaid and leather and importantly has plenty of tables with comfy chairs. The staff are very friendly and even go out of their way to check dietary stuff with the chef. They have an impressively extensive pub grub menu. Our group of 8 all ordered individually at the bar at different times (within the space of 10 minutes) but all our food arrived at our table within 20-30 minutes of ordering, hot and together. I was kinda impressed they took this into consideration. My burger was deliciously juicy and well seasoned, the chips were thick cut, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside as well as being too hot to handle! Yum! They had the usual condiments, ketchup, mayo vinegar etc, which you go to collect from a centralized table. If you park in their car park it'll set you back £2 for 3 hours but if you order food at the pub and present part of your ticket then they'll reimburse you. Alternatively there's free street parking near enough. I can't wait to come back on a sunnier day to enjoy their outdoor area.

A nice selection of food and drink for you lunch but £6.49 for a cup of tea and a mini dessert !read more

I have been meaning to go to this pub for a while and definitely glad that I did. We were there on…read morea sunny Sunday afternoon and it was packed - inside and out. We opted to sit outside to lap up the British sun...although we were glad that we brought jackets! As we were planning having a meal later on we decided to share a margarita pizza. It was nice but not amazing. A little too much cheese for my liking. But the prices are definitely competitive for the area. The outside area includes numerous tables and also a very smart pizza oven and outdoor bar. Will be returning

It's always a nice experience when we come here. Today we stopped in for a late lunch. We got a…read morewhole room to ourselves for the girls to run around freely without bothering anyone. The cod cakes and salad were DELICIOUS!!!! I ordered the seafood linguine and it was good, but too sweet for my taste. Husband had the fish and chips and it was pretty good. Love the ambiance and the service, as always, was very nice.

The Parrswood is a Community pub, a home for the regulars and one-off visitors alike…read more Food is served up until 19:30 weekdays and week-ends, and after that there are excellent 10" Chicago Town Pizzas which are a bargain at £3.95 Sky and ESPN channels are shown on a Flat screen and big screens, but the live foreign channel games at week-ends are no longer showing sadly. Don't forget that the Happy hour lasts from 17:00 until closing on Mondays and there is an excellent quiz that is run from 21:00 on Mondays too - nothing too serious but reasonable 1st prize of a gallon of beer and 2nd and 3rd prizes of a bottle of wine. Tuesday through Friday Happy hour lasts from 17:00 up until 20:00 Often has live music on a Friday or Saturday, with a DJ occasionally playing too on Fridays.

Parrswood is a homely pub, full of nooks and fireplaces that make you feel snug in the winter…read more They've also got a great beer garden for summer drinking with heaters in the winter if you want to sit outside to smoke (luckily as of 2 weeks ago, I don't have to be one of those people anymore). The food here isn't half bad, and on Sundays they do a heartwarming roast. They often show the latest sports on their big screens, but if that's not your thing then there's always pool. What I like most about this pub though, is it seems to be unaffected by Didsbury's prices and occasional pretense. It's cheap, cheerful and down to earth.

Fabulous food and a really nice chilled atmosphere. Also a great selection of beers including some…read morecool belgian beers Loos could do with a bit of TLC, not dirty, just need a lick of paint and the odd bit of maintenance here and there. It might be worth noting that there is not a great main course selection for vegetarians (plenty of fish and meat) - although there are a few good starters. Overall this is a great pub, some outdoor seating for the warmer evenings and a great feel to the place inside. Recommended.

This is an old haunt of mine that I haven't been back to for 5 years or more…read more It has a cosy feel inside with open fires and comfy chairs for colder days and seating on two levels with a bar on both - though the upstairs bar is only open at peak times. Big range of beers and I had a great glass of sauvignon blanc on this visit. We had two courses - the salt and pepper squid and cous cous, halloumi and avocado salad. Both were great. For main we had the classic fish and chips and a chicken sunday roast. Both plates were piled high with food. I heard that the roast was great - my fish and chips was a little disappointing. The fish was slightly under-cooked on the inside and burnt on the outside. I didn't feel strongly enough about it to complain though, and I will be going back to give it a second go.

Had a mojito here - a relatively "cheap" £5.95 - when compared to other places. Tasted great…read more Its a small place - so its kind of got a cosy feel. The music was from a jukebox and although we were only there for a relatively short time, while there I remember the music sounding pretty good. However, not to sound old but the music was a bit too loud. Don't get me wrong, although I am prefer places a bit quieter so can talk while shouting/screaming, if the music is louder thats fine. However, this was too much. Especially with the place being so small.

The Drawing Room used to be the same price as everywhere else in West Didsbury with prices north of…read more£7 per drink, but it seems they've caught onto the happy hour idea now and most cocktails are two for £8 before 9pm now, which is an absolute bargain for the quality of them! There a lot of great choices on the menu and the staff are always happy to amend the drinks to your tasting preference. Early in the evening this place is great for some quiet cocktails and a catch up with friends, however later on the juke box volume is cranked up and the place becomes bustling with people. I've never had a bad thing to say about this place. It's absolutely brilliant.