Real Ale Manchester

The Grandaddy of Manchester's pubs. Since the 1800s The Briton's Protection has served great real ale and fostered one of Manchester's friendliest atmospheres. The pub continually has 4 real ales on tap from that range from local breweries such as Robinson and Hornbeam, to other ales from throughout the UK like Jenning's and Cottage Brewery, as well as the largest collection of whiskey and bourbon in Manchester to pick from for your traditional chaser. With a spacious beer garden and beautifully interior throughout it's main cosy rooms, The Briton's Protection is a staple of Manchester's pubs that everyone should experience.

The 2011 CAMRA's Pub of The Year is exactly where you want to be pulling up a stool and making yourself comfy at the weekend. The Marble Beer House located on Manchester Road combines a compilation of seven handpulls, fruit beers and single malt whiskeys for you to browse at your leisure. 

With more than 100 years of history under its belt, Sam's Chophouse is a characterful Manchester bar and restaurant. Along with whopping British plates such as steak and kidney pudding, the venue has a rotating selection of real ales.

The Castle Hotel is a pub that is steeped in history and tradition. Located on Oldham street, this Manchester public house has been operating for well over 200 years and the quality it has provided over that timescale is evident through its musical heritage and continuous success. 

Along with a completely stunning ceiling, this Northern Quarter spot serves up all sorts of real ales and craft beers. Peruse the chalked blackboard to find your favourite tipple, with a rotating of choice of ales from the UK and further shores.

The Marble Arch is unlike many traditional Manchester pubs. Housed in an elegant listed building on Rochdale Road, this establishment contains 11 handpulls that share out their own specially brewed beers. 

Don't take its unassuming exterior for granted. Inside Sandbar is the evolution of the classic Pub. As soon as you enter, you are greeted by a long, wide bar chocked full of cask ale pumps, with fridges full of craft beer behind them. The inviting atmosphere of the pub is created by the hand-me-down, and incredibly comfortable, chairs and tables, the piano open to be used by all patrons and the constant events happening all week long such as pub quizzes, comedy nights and life drawing classes.