A mere hop and a skip away from the burb's main transport links and with the credentials of the…read moreNorthern Quarter's Port Street Beer House attached, you can see why Chorltonites and City Centre dwellers alike are letting The Beagle lead them to their ideal post-work evening. Its impressive outdoor area blends seamlessly into the bar itself when the large front doors are opened; something that's happening a lot in this uncharacteristic heatwave and something DesignMyNight were very grateful for when we settled in for a balmy teatime treat. The Venue Dubbed as 'a beer house with a dining room', The Beagle offers sumptuous surrounds with artwork peppered walls, rough 'n' ready exposed brickwork and perfectly polished dark wood. It's an eclectic mix of traditional and quirky but it works, and while its front terrace makes for the perfect suntrap in the summer months, you can see how the interior would be comfortingly cosy when those cold nights start to draw in. It's also proud of its dog-friendly status, and we couldn't help but coo and squee when (aptly enough) a tiny beagle puppy wandered through the bar (on a lead, of course). A variety of cushioned benches and booths line the walls with plentiful seating at the bar, alongside smaller tables set up with dining chairs. It all feels delightfully relaxed and homely. Clientele and Atmosphere You'll find everyone in The Beagle from the aforementioned dog walkers to young urban professionals, yummy mummies to creatives with laptops... it offers something for everyone. It boasts live music, DJs, beer festivals, 'Meet the Brewer' events relating to their impressive array of craft beers, food nights and more. Keep an eye on their website for their latest goings-on. Another aspect of The Beagle adding weight to the idea of each visit feeling different is the fact that rather than a static food menu, a Guerilla Eats food vendor caters the place each week to provide seven days of deliciousness before another takes their place. Food & Drink Our visit took place during fried chicken week, and the descriptions on the temporary menu had us salivating before we'd even ordered anything. A staple buttermilk fried chicken base founded each dish, which would then become a burger or salad. The New Yorker with crispy maple bacon and cheese was a no brainer, and its £8 price tag seemed far too reasonable for a meal not only tantalisingly tasty but large in portion size. Fries and homemade coleslaw came as standard, and two burger orders come with a free side of BBQ nachos which were fresh, crisp and delightful. As would be expected from the folks behind PSBH, there's a veritable Beer Bible on offer with bottles from far and wide and some guest ales too. The cocktail menu is small, simple and striking, and our mojitos were amongst the best we've had in Manchester and a snip at £6 each. Summary If you're a Chorlton-dweller, consider yourself lucky to have The Beagle within reach; if you're not, it's certainly a place worth travelling for (especially with those super quick trams as an option now). Can you think of anywhere else in Manchester that showcases street food as its main menu, and changes that menu so frequently? Every visit would be different, especially if you took it upon yourself to sample their entire roster of beers. While it's definitely one to look out for in the winter months, you should soak up as many rays as possible on their suntrap of a terrace now that you have the chance. We'll be back for some more Guerilla Eats, craft beers and tasty cocktails for sure.

The Beagle seems to have got its shizzle together! Admittedly I don't get to Chorlton as much as…read moreI'd like to but last time I was here a couple of years back it seemed like there was a bit of an identity crisis in terms of what they were trying to do. But - on this visit I really enjoyed it! Meeting up with an old friend for some serious beer time, we had a few pints of excellent local cask and keg (there's about 12 to choose from) and then got down to choosing from their extensive Mexi/Tex-Mex menu. I'm not a fan of restaurant burrito's as I always think they're missing that authentic sloppiness that you get from 'shacks but my mate enjoyed his Baja fish one. I went for the beef nachos - awesome, just look at the snaps! They also do burgers, small plates and other bites and the ingredients are all fresh and pretty authentic - definitely this place ticks all the boxes when it comes to beer and food for me.

Came here by accident - as the breakfast place of my first choice was full - and I regret nothing…read more Gardening themed place decor with comfy interior. The menu was just as good as in the place of my first choice but also cheaper, which is also a plus! Cute little cups and tea selection (including Turing tea) were a nice addition to breakfast!

I would give Allotment 3.5 if possible because it's in that middle ground between a good and great…read moreNQ bar. I love the feel and layout, the wooden chairs aren't uncomfortable and it has a greet atmosphere at night - during the day it's the perfect spot to chill out and enjoy lunch. That brings me on to the food, it's vey very good! Diverse menu, good selection of cask and bottled beers and an array of fabulous cocktails and gins. With the gentrification of the NQ causing some upset, I think allotment stands tall as a quirky, independent, customers orientated spot for those in the know.

Tucked away near Salut and Manchester Town Hall, Nine is an inconspicuous place with plenty of…read morepersonality hidden away behind the front door. Kate W suggested we go in for a drink and make the most of their prosecco for £10 before 9pm offer, and who am I to say no? We managed to bag a table for two under the stairs (quite literally) just before people started streaming in, presumably from the switching on of the Christmas lights. The interior reminds me a lot of Sandinista; in fact, the whole experience did. Relaxed, casual, but with a good selection of drinks and attention paid to the cocktails being made. As well as our bottle of prosecco we shared some chilli nachos and fries for 'nibbles'. Overall we only spent around £16 for an excellent Friday night drink and bite to eat which, for the location and quality of aforementioned food and drink (and service) seems more than fair. I'm sure we'll be making the most of the £10 offer while it still stands and make the effort to visit again in the future.

Me and my friends managed to secure ourselves a spot on the Tapeo & Wine 50% off soft launch after…read morea few drinks at Veeno, and what a fantastic experience it was. We were seated downstairs in the cosy but quirky basement. We all commented how nicely it had been done up and what a great atmosphere and 'feel' there was to the place. Service was speedy and extremely friendly and personable. My friends were both driving so they asked for their soft drinks to be served in wine glasses so they could feel as though they were partaking in a cheeky booze even though they weren't and this was willingly obliged, with a joke. The waiter even remembered at the end and offered my friends an Expresso Martini without the Martini which made us laugh and was a sweet touch. The food was DELICIOUS. Given that I'd not long been to the much-lauded El Gato de Negro, I was expecting to perhaps be slightly underwhelmed by the dishes, but I have to say - for me personally, Tapeo much overshot El Gato and without all the pomp and circumstance. We shared patatas bravas, albondigas, croquettas and calamari as well as a dish with an egg on top and the food was perfection. The albondigas were the best I'd had outside of Spain (and San Juan, my favourite Spanish restaurant in Manchester) and the croquettas were perfectly cooked. Ambience - 10/10, Staff and Service - 10/10, Food - 9/10... Perhaps the prices of the wine could be reviewed slightly and made a tiny bit cheaper, but otherwise I loved this place and can't wait to go back. Who needs El Gato?! Tapeo is going to take this city by storm!

After hearing my Spanish teacher naming Tapeo as the most authentic Spanish restaurant in…read moreManchester, I couldn't not to check it out! It is not cheap, but the food has beaten all my expectations. Tapas are full of flavour, authentic and well-presented. Portions are of a decent size, so good for sharing. The service is exceptional: waiters are very friendly while food came quickly.

This is my local. A good traditional pub with a large beer garden and pool table. There's a good…read moreselection of lagers, beers and ciders on tap but sadly, there's no pub food. Thursdays are quiz nights and there's usually a DJ on Saturdays. There's also a function room upstairs with its own bar and dance floor.

One of our locals is the Prince…read more It's a decent pub complete with a large beer garden, pool table, dart board, tv's and fruit machine. They have a decent enough selection of beers, lagers and spirits, though only sell crisps/bar snacks as they don't do food. They regularly have quiz nights and DJ's and its a decent atmosphere with many locals. There is a function room upstairs that I believe is still regularly used for parties etc. The pub has recently been decorated inside giving it a large, uncluttered feeling. Prices aren't too bad and even in the Christmas day crowds service was quick and friendly.

I have been here quite a few times and it's s really nice pub.it's right neat Heaton Park so it's…read morein a good location. It's a great place to eat as you know your always gonna get good food. They do special offers like two courses for £11.95 and if you buy a burger Monday -Friday before 6 it's £7.95 with a free drinks. I have had the chillies which was really bat little spicy when I had it, the curry is really nice too and you get rice and nann bread with it. I like bringing my little cousins hear as they're really good with children and they like the food too they get a kids packs so keeps them entertained while they wait for the food. The pub is really clean and tidy and the decor is nice for a pub it's got a nice area seating area outside if it's nice and there is a big car park atvthe side.

The Woodthorpe is a HUGE pub / restaurant on Bury New Rd, close to Heaton Park - i came here on…read moreSaturday for a pub lunch and family gathering for my aunties birthday. It is ideally situated, just off the main road and has a large car park. The outside of the pub is very impressive. It is a grade 2 listed building and was once owned by the Holt family of Joseph Holt's brewery (and is still ran by them to this day). The inside is equally as impressive with the restaurant being very nicely laid out. The food menu is your typical pub grub. I ordered the Joey burger, and whilst I wasn't wow'd by it, it was OK. Most of my family went for more traditional dishes such as Cottage Pie or Steak and Ale Pie - they all looked and tasted good. The dessert menu was good also - the Oreo cake was a winner with my niece and i may have (definitely) scoffed a chocolate fudge cake. I would recommend this place for a bite to eat if you're local.

Nice area at the Media City part of Manchester with an easy walk from Old Trafford. The bar is…read moredecent but food was just average. The beer selection is pretty good with English ales, cask and a few craft brews. I would return for a drink but not food

Regular here for lunch hour at work! Nice choice of ales on tap that change regularly so always…read moresomething new to try! They do nice pub grub; pies, burgers, fish n chips etc and all is very decently priced. They normally seem to have a £5 special on the menu too! I'd also recommend here for after-work drinks, nice atmosphere and plenty of space for larger groups!

I had dinner here with my wife and parents. The food choice was excellent and the service was…read moreattentive and friendly. The overall atmosphere is very lively but not so noisy that we couldn't easily chat over our meal. The actual food tasted fresh with lots of flavor. The portions were generous. The appetizer selection is one of the most varied I have ever been presented with. I chose Cuban Money Parcels. Delicious. I was surprised and delighted with the food and the service. Parking was also easy with wide spaces.

We had a few pints here before the FA Cup match for Cambridge @ Bury. The service was good enough…read moreand the atmosphere welcoming. Didn't try the food so can't comment on that.