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Central Manchester

Pub Tour/Crawls

Pub Type Tours

Heritage Tour

Selection of our most historically and architecturally interesting pubs serving cask ales.

Total walking 2.5 miles

Starts from Deansgate-Castlefield Tram/Deansgate Station

For a longer walk but a must to include would be add on Marble Arch

Rejoin the tram network at Exchange Square, if you are using the rail network, this is just 2 tram stops from Deansgate Station on the pink line

Traditional Pubs

Selection of traditional style pubs – think interesting décor, oak panelling, tiles and fabulous cask ales. Including our 2024 Pub of the Year – The City Arms on Kennedy St – described as “like a sweet shop for beer lovers”.

Total walking 3 miles

From the St Peters Square Tram Stop

Note: The longer sections here are City Arms to the Marble Arch so if you prefer a shorter tour, you could walk directly from the City Arms to the Hare and Hounds. This saves 1 mile and 20 minutes walk time. We think the Marble is well worth the walk and a great example of a traditional pub as well as being a Heritage Pub. The Marble Arch does great food.

Bars & Beer Cafes

Selection of more modern beer venues including great cask AND keg options.

Total Walking 3 miles

From the St Peters Square Tram Stop

Area/Location Tours

Piccadilly Area

Selection of pubs from the Piccadilly Area of the city. A few of a famous breweries are based at the back of Piccadilly and this tour makes the most of these.

Total Walking 2.5 miles

From Piccadilly Station use the station approach exit through the concourse. If you exit through the Fairfield St Entrance you will see the Bulls Head in front of you. You can do the tour in reverse if you want to start here.

Northern Quarter

Selection of pubs in our trendy north quarter which is to the north east of Piccadilly.

Total Walking 1.75 miles

From the bottom of station approach at Piccadilly Station (pop in at the Piccadilly Tap on the ramp if you want to get a head start!)

Victoria

Selection of pubs in the vicinity of Victoria Station, including our 2024 Best Newcomer based in Cigar Alley inside the station. Victoria Station is worth a look round itself, including the famous wall map, canopy showing the original destinations and old shop signs.

Total Walking 2.25 miles

From Victoria station Corporation St entrance

Castlefield

Selection of pubs in the Castlefield/Central area of the city

Total Walking 2.5 miles

From Deansgate Castlefield Tram Stop/Deansgate Station