Rainy weather, live music, and pub lunches; if there's three things Manchester is famous for, it's the latter that we're most interested in right now. From fish and chips to steak and ale pies, these traditional boozers serve up gourmet British grub in comforting surroundings. Whether it's a sneaky lunch break pint or a Saturday afternoon meet-up, check out our recommendations for the best pub lunches in Manchester.
A favourite with Manchester locals, The Old Wellington stands tall with its classic black and white Tudor stripes. Serving up an incredible menu with classic pub grub such as sausage and mash, the pub is one of the most recognisable in Manchester city centre.
Looking for a street food-inspired pub lunch? Then head to The Gasworks Brew Bar, found on the site of the old Gaythorn Gas Works. This industrial-looking spot features rustic interiors and shuffleboard tables, as well as a cracking menu from Street Thief.
They specialise in Asian fried chicken, from burgers to katsu curries, with plenty of vegan options available too. You can wash this all down with fresh craft beer, brewed on-site and served tank to tap.
A classic pub that serves classic grub, Briton's Protection is an award-winning option, that serves real ale and a matching British menu. On sunny days, nab a spot in their beer garden and get some rays before you head back to the office.
A renowned live music pub in Manchester, The Thirsty Scholar also brings something slightly different to Manchester's pub lunch scene, with an entirely vegan menu, from the burgers to the hot dogs.
Sitting on this site since 1804, The Oxnoble is everything you'd hope for from a traditional British pub. Think exposed wood floors, plenty of pumps along the bar and a warm welcome.
Its pub grub sets the standard too. The menu packs in everything from sausage and mash, fish and chips, and rump steak to gammon, mac and cheese, and beef and ale pie.
A warm welcome always awaits at the award winning Lass O'Gowrie. Renowned for their pies, ale and eclectic entertainment, it's a perfect stop-off for some well deserved lunch. The pub prides itself on serving good old fashioned honest pub grub. With a 100% homemade ethic you know that there is nothing less than impeccable homemade food, just what's needed for an afternoon snack.
The Angel is a dining pub in the heart of the ever-growing Northern Quarter. The downstairs bar is especially great for a drink at lunchtime with on real ale and craft beers, and there's a hearty menu to mop it all up.
Cosy, characterful and refreshingly unfussy, yet still stylish, The Bay Horse Tavern makes a strong case for settling in and forgetting what time you said you would leave. Its central Thomas Street address puts British pub dishes, locally sourced produce, craft pints and a substantial gin collection within easy reach of Manchester's best-known Northern Quarter haunts.
Around since 1872, Sam's Chop House is synonymous with gastro dining in Manchester. The pub and restaurant is the perfect place for a hearty British dish in cosy surroundings, with the likes of beef shin, mushroom and Guinness pie, and aged steaks to munch on.
From the massive beer garden through to the book shelves in cosy corners, The Wharf is one of Castlefield's most popular pubs. And it extends this homely feel to its food too, with a long list of classics, as well as a roster of daily specials.
