Gastropubs in Manchester

The Woodstock Arms is a charming spot that serves up restaurant-quality dishes. Renowned for their bloody marys, this Didsbury local is well worth visiting for its boozy weekend brunches, sumptuous Sunday roasts and a hefty selection of mouthwatering burgers. 

If you've got a hankering for good old fashioned British pub grub, this is the place for you. Offering a menu of elevated gastro goods, The Old Wellington will bring you interesting flavours, seasonal ingredients and some seriously tasty beets to wash everything down.

For a dog-friendly bar with a little interior sass, The Beagle in Chorlton is the perfect spot if you're looking for the best pub food in Manchester. Head here for some seriously impressive 12-inch pizzas topped with a wide variety of fresh ingredients.

The Angel is a Northern Quarter gastropub featuring a cosy bar area downstairs and a dining room more akin to a restaurant. With log fires and local artwork lining the walls, this place will have you sipping on beer from independent breweries while enjoying European-style dishes.

A favoured gastro pub in Manchester and known name amongst the Chop House clan, Sam's Chop House is a must try for those headed to the city for indulgent rustic eats, British meat and piled high classic dining plates.

Not your average watering hole, Edinburgh Castle is a pub, restaurant and bar in Ancoats. Split between multiple levels, this low-key pick is home to classic pub dishes and elevated brunches on the ground floor, alongside more formal seasonal food in the restaurant upstairs.

Mr Thomas's Chop House is one of Manchester's best gastropubs. Serving up a classic British menu that has a few modern updates, this cosy restaurant and bar has a top wine menu to match and provides a unique dining experience. 

With cosy seating indoors and a great terrace available for summer drinks, The Oast House has a great setup for lazy afternoons. Food and drink are the crowning glory here, with ale and beer served alongside homemade pies, hanging kebabs, deli boards and droolworthy steaks.

Local produce and a charming setting are the hallmarks of The Horse and Jockey, as all of their food is sourced locally to provide a menu of seasonal classics and tapas-style bites. Although only in Chorlton, a stone's throw from the city centre, this place cosy oozes village pub vibes.