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.

this pub is only small but has such a good welcoming atmosphere, with karaoke on 5 nights a week,…read morenot overpriced drinks, staff are very friendly, open till 1pm friday and saturdays. didsbury blues supporters branch is based at the nelson and now has 250 members,great atmosphere on match days.if you have not yet experienced the nelson you need to, i can assure you, you will have a super time. as from next week the 25th october there will be £1.75p madness between 3pm & 9pm 7 days a week, these offers are on bottles of carlsberg, vs alcopops and cactus shots, rainbow pitches are on offer for £5.00 a jug.

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

Steven was our waiter in our first meal in England on our vacation. He was great! Very helpful…read morewith recommendations and wonderful service.

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.

Seeing as I used to live in West Didsbury years ago, I'm no newbie to 'The Met', as locals like to…read morecall it. However, I haven't visited this place for years, and was looking forward to going on a Saturday for a mates birthdays. There were 16 of us on a Saturday afternoon, starting here for food and drink before heading to a few other places in Didsbury. It's actually a really nice place - the interior is lovely and location spot on. It often gets scrutinised for being a bit pretentious with the crowd it attracts, but I have to say I prefer the crowd of didsbury locals - this place is always filled with a nice crowd and attracts no trouble. You can sit outside under the heated area, inside at the main bar, or in the restaurant/dining bit. Each area is always busy, with a bustling atmosphere and traditional decor. I ordered the Butternut Squash Risotto for my dinner which was the wrong choice - I should have gone for the burgers which a lot of my friends went for, and they looked amazing. The burgers came with a nice looking ciabatta bun, and were fully stacked with meat, salad and cheese. My risotto was very standard., The butternut squash was a little bit hard, and I didn't really feel full or satisfied after it. At least I had buckets of sweet potato fries to pick at from everyone elses order afterwards, which were home cooked and delicious! Quite a pricey place to come for lunch and a drink if you expect it to be a typical 'pub/bar' type place. But it is west didsbury after all. I'll be back to give the menu a second chance with a competely different order!

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.