This building has been used as a pub since at least 1816 and is listed as being of special historical and architectural interest, which along with its location in the center of the Northern Quarter makes it a popular stopping-off point. It is the only remaining Stockport based Robinson's Brewery in the city center outlet and attracts a lively and unpretentious clientele of all ages, including musicians and artists. There is a back-room pool table and regular live music from some of Manchester's best underground bands.

One of the first locations in the region to have its own micro-brewery, the place once made the locally renowned Log 35, Log 38 and 42. This is an extremely popular Victorian pub with plenty of mahogany and gas lighting to give it that old-fashioned ambiance. A selection of sandwiches and bar snacks are available at lunchtimes, and the service is quick and friendly too. Due to its close proximity to BBC North there is even the possibility of bumping into a local celebrity.

A suburban offshoot of the renowned Marble Arch brewpub in the center of Manchester, this hugely popular and traditionally styled pub offers the full range of Marble beers along with a well chosen selection of real ales from around the UK. Once past the distinctive chocolate brown and cream exterior, you enter a classic place for enjoying a serious drinking session. It is friendly, boisterous, always full and with long wooden tables and benches that encourage conversation. Food is limited to organic, filled rolls and light snacks served from lunchtime to early evening.