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Old Wellington - the great survivor

By Paul Ogden

Food and cask ale were a mixed bunch, but Paul Ogden still found plenty to rejoice about at the venerable Old Wellington.

Al fresco at the sunlit Northern Quarter

By Alex Eyre

As the temperature risess CityLife, glass in hand, enjoys the fresh air of the Northern Quarterand wide open spaces.

White Horse - brilliantly putting the pub into gastropub

By Paul Ogden

PAUL Ogden loves everything about the White Horse Helmshore which serves fine food while still retaining a pubby feel.

Big Hands is a genuine institution

By Alex Eyre

IF it didn’t exist, someone would invent it. Like some web 2.0 random generator of bar review clichés – “best kept secret”, “indie hangout”, “Manchester institution”, etc – Big Hands has over the years come to fill a void the city probably never knew existed, much less needed addressing.

Eco pub Rams Head worth a visit

By Paul Ogden

THE Rams Head at Grappenhall is an environmentalist's dream. The food and guest summer ales aren't bad either.

Lord Clive, Whitefield

Chris Robinson wrote: Very ordinary. Service was poor. I asked for a port for my mum and it was presented in the bottom of a beer glass. Read more…

Church Inn, Prestwich

Chris Robinson wrote: Very friendly, great place to drink and eat. There is no trouble here - the landlord keeps an eye on that. Love going there. Read more…

BNP friendly pub

Gary Todd wrote: Landlord Derek Adams is the NTH Manchester organiser for the BNP and his party Fuhrer Nick Griffin held his press conference recently on the premises.Griffin was backed up by his Heavies and GMP riot squads ,Dogs and horses. So if you hold Racist and fascist views then Mr Adams is sure to welcome you if you... Read more…

A real pub

Gazpacho wrote: A real pub, lots of real ale, darts, pool, dukebox, real food. Opening times are wrong on this site, they are more like old fashioned 12-3 and 5.30-11 but change at weekends. There are no idiots served in the pub and its a wonderful place to watch a game of ffotie on the box. Don't mention Celtic though!!! In des... Read more…

Dodgy beer

Richard wrote: Don't expect much Read more…