Top 30 Best Traditional pubs in Manchester

“Visited today walking past and this is a fantastic pub,cozy and comfortable. Big selection of cask and keg. Tap house of the blackjack brewery who never disappoint. Definitely worth a visit.”

“Dog friendly pub with a good selection of beers and spirits. We had a couple here on our way to New Islington. Was really lively at around 3pm on Saturday, great atmosphere and friendly staff”

“I love this place for so many reasons. Everyone here is so welcoming. The food is brilliant whether you are munching on nibbles or having full dinner and the drink variety is satisfying. And...above all, it's dog friendly.”

“Back to the way pubs used to be, there was a real sense of welcome on arrival, and also a lot of looks from the locals as I was a new face. I instantly got talking to the guy on the stool next to me followed by another local who also seemed keen to socialise. Quite a few in the big room watching football, a few people to the sides reading books and the papers. The fact its attached to a restaurant lends itself to staying for that extra drink, and taking a meal home to appease the wife! Really nice bar and environment, it's back to how pubs used to be, makes a really refreshing change.”

“I had my baby shower here a few days ago and the landlady karen and her team went above and beyond to make it so special for us definitely 5* service and what a great little pub it is”

“Great, historic pub that still has lots of life! Would be a huge loss for Manchester if it's taken over by some faceless conglomerate. Good luck with the struggle to survive Star Group's rapacious pursuit of profit.”

“A favourite of ours since moving to Manchester. Friendly staff, chilled vibe and great selection of beers in an authentic, vintage environment. It's a hidden gem, down some stairs in a basement and stands out from the usual garish, chain or flashy cocktail bars of Spinningfields.”

“Beautiful place to dine in or stay out on the terrace. Big selection of beers. Very nice food too.”

“Great pub. Good selection of drinks. Landlord (if it was him behind the bar) was very friendly.”

“Although quieter than expected, who entered the Elk Bar had an excellent night all round..And with Vito the food bar other the road we have a winning combination for a great night out..”

“Did not stay, But if rooms are if similar standard to food and drink, they must be good. We had a tremendous lunch for 6. Always excellent,will be going back. I forgot my fleece and grey put it to one side and it was there early evening when I went back, thanks!”

“Fantastic staff, friendly and going out of their way to help. Breakfast was just perfect. Good sized rooms with all you need. Quiet at night so we slept well. Highly recommended!”

“My friend and I decided to visit the peels Arms in Padfield to refresh old distant memories of when we could climb through a hole in the wall. Straight away the landlady welcomed us into the pub. What a lovely landlady, very pleasant and willing to go the extra mile. The pub was warm and cosy with lovely decor. We had a nice meal and were not disappointed , the service was excellent. We don't live locally but will be back sometime with our wifes. Thank you for making our viste so special .”

“We had a fantastic couple of nights at The Lamb Inn - such a cosy and welcoming pub with excellent service and delicious food. The bed was so comfy and the room was brilliantly equipped, and a great location for visiting different parts of the Peaks. The roast dinner on Sunday and the cooked breakfasts were a definite highlight for us and we would love to come back again! Thank you for making us feel so welcome and looked after :)”

“Great cosy setting. Been a few times now and had roasts and pizzas, all very tasty and nice food. Staff are friendly and polite. My children played darts and pool the staff were very accommodating. Have been back a few times now and will continue to return.”

“A real gem in the Crown of Knutsford, food is exceptional, highly innovative young chef producing some really exciting food. Sunday lunch beautifully presented and prepared, book well in advance on Sunday's. A fab place to spend a weekend, have fun you won't regret the place is lovery”

“Great place. Brings back memories of my student days. Even better that my 18 yr old took me in! Girl after my own heart”

“Great place to meet. Away from everything else next to the barge boats on the side if the canal and next to the Lime kilns. Has a function room for hire, pool table, snooker table and darts.”

“It was great meeting up with friends there. Had a game of bingo & listened to the artist”

“We had a lovely meal thanks to the Manager and Chef who fitted us in before the Friday party night started. The food was delicious, home made and great value. Excellent service. Looking forward to returning again”

“First time visiting and we weren't disappointed at all. We at half chicken and the hunters chicken from the special menu. Both Freshly prepared and looked stunning. We enjoyed every mouthful. We finished our meal with a homemade rocky road cake to share portions are great we would recommend to anyone”

“Been a few times since new owners took over now and thought it wasn't possible but prefer it even more. Staff are great and food is delicious, meal deals and offers make it great value as well. Definitely favourite chippy when at home.”

“We dropped by here for lunch arriving at 12 noon. Already this venue was popular but had plenty of seating to accommodate everyone. There were plenty of staff who were friendly knowledgable and created a good atmosphere. A real highlight from the kitchen was the Gluten Free Menu. It was extensive and included a gluten free version of the majority of the main menu. In addition to the GF menu there was a vegan menu and they also catered for those avoiding specific allergens. An excellent GF beer was also available. It was a real pleasure to eat & drink here and we will be visiting again soon.”

“We visited on both the Sunday and Monday morning we were in Manchester for brunch. We were able to walk straight in to a table with no wait but it does start to get busy round 10:45-11am. The food was absolutely delicious with such a varied menu. The waitress who served us on Sunday remembered us on the Monday which was a nice added touch. If you like brunch food you need to add this to your list. If we’re ever in Manchester again I’m sure we will be back!”

“Really great selection of beers and the food is great, had a hot beef sandwich with chips. Large portion, well presented and friendly staff. Very reasonable prices. More than Happy. Barry”

“Fab! Lovely spot to go for a tasty tasty pizza and a nice beer. Friendly welcoming staff. Roomy restaurant and they do delivery too.”

“Enjoyed a very nice meal at the waggon Inn. A little pricey considering you need to order potatoes and vegetables to go with your main if ordering lamb shank. Puds also pricey at £7.50 but decent portions. Good service.”

“Really good food always hot and fresh. I always go on the website not just eat or other sites. There are no hidden charges delivery or services. Extremely good value for money. I can't recommend this grill enough. For the money it's worth a try.”

“Truly fabulous Sunday meals, exceptional quality service and value, looking forward to our next visit”