Where to Drink

 

Britons Protection Hotel

Bridgewater Street, Manchester
[t] 0161 236 5895
A cosy, well-preserved Edwardian hostelry with a gem of a beer garden and excellent bar food. You can park at the nearby G-MEX.

 

The Crown Inn

Standish, Wigan
[t] 01257 421354
This traditional country inn is featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. It offers home-cooked bar food, à la carte restaurant and rooms.

 

Obsidian Bar & Restaurant

Princess Street, Manchester
[t] 0161 238 4348
www.arorainternational.com
This chic bar and restaurant features a 50ft illuminated bar, backlit in aquamarine, and an extensive list of cocktails and unique pouring brands. The bar serves a modern menu, light snacks and tapas.

 

Panacea

John Dalton St, Manchester
[t] 0161 833 0000
www.panaceamanchester.co.uk
Enjoy a drink or two in this
sophisticated restaurant and bar (2006 Manchester Bar of the Year), or book a booth to enjoy waiter service with champagne and cocktail menus.

 

Peveril of the Peak

Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester
[t] 0161 236 6364
Traditional pub dating from 1829 (it’s named after Sir Walter Scott’s novel). Its green-tiled exterior is easy to spot, and inside you’ll find mahogany, stained glass – and a good pint.

 

The Shoulder Of Mutton

Holcombe Village, Bury
[t] 01706 822001
Historic country pub set in picturesque surroundings, serving hand-pulled real ales and home-cooked food.

 

Swan With Two Nicks

Little Bollington, Altrincham
[t] 0161 928 2914
This typical country pub with white walls and oak beams is popular with both summer visitors and the local clientele.