Manchester's Best Craft Beer Bars

When it comes to craft beer on Deansgate, few companies are flying the flag higher than BrewDog. Located near the Great Northern, this brilliant bar is a must-visit for any fan of hoppy brews, with a menu that's always adding new gems and great food.

For some of the best craft beer in Manchester, hit up The Old Wellington. This traditional ol' boozer is not only quite the looker with its period features, like exposed beams and brick, but it's also got all the real ales you could ask for, alongside a hearty menu of pub grub.

Taking craft beer bars in Manchester city centre to a whole new level is Doghouse, a carbon-negative hotel dedicated to the stuff. Not only does the ground-floor taproom boast 30 different brews, but the boutique rooms also have booze fridges, mini-bars and taps for you to take advantage of.

Pork and pints, you want some? Home to industrial interiors, foamy brews and meaty dishes, The Crafty Pig is coming up trumps in the foodie department. Make your way through their roster of impressive craft beers too. 

Boasting their very own craft beer, the Alabama Slim, across vending machines, this American dive bar offers up a unique late-night experience of craft beer in Manchester city centre. Topping it off? Pool, a graffiti wall you can sign and bespoke cocktails.

To wash a pub meal down with premium craft ales, The Woodstock Arms is the place to head. This favourite in West Didsbury's drinking and dining scene also offers period features or a mega beer garden to settle down in, so you can be sure of a relaxed setting too.

This Manchester craft beer tour doesn't only take you to the taprooms; you'll get behind-the-scenes access to the microbreweries themselves. Get a guided look at each unique brewhouse while sipping through plenty of pints.

This event takes you around some of the best Manchester taprooms, with a minimum of three stops on your tour. You'll enjoy at least one drink at every venue, all while being guided through the tasting experience by a knowledgeable professional.

Local craft ales and spirits make up the main portion of the menu at The Bank, a neo-classical style pub with the original library still upstairs. Get over to this gorgeous watering hole to enjoy pints paired with British pub food.

Ever tried a stroopwafel stout? How about a soft serve frozen pint? This Northern Quarter haunt is anything but ordinary. Check out Beatnikz Brewery to soak up an unusual selection of drinks in the right heart of Manchester.

Another craft beer bar in Manchester doing exactly what it says on the tin, this Salford Quays hide-away is primed for those after a unique pint. Craftbrew is the ultimate chilled-out location, so head across for an afternoon of hops and more.

After craft beer near Manchester Piccadilly? Cloudwater Brewery Co is a local favourite and their taproom is no exception. Mosey on over for a range of unique sips fresh from the brewhouse, alongside cool events, collabs with big names and kitchen takeovers.

Formerly The Beer Studio, could you expect anything less than great drinks from here? Snagging their name as one of the best places to drink craft beer in Manchester, this charming favourite is churning out beloved and favoured names, alongside independent bottles. 

Cafe Beermoth Manchester is an eden of ales and pints at Spring Gardens in the city centre. From ageing stouts to a rotating selection of bottles and ten keg lines, the cool venue caters to every kind of beer-lover.

This Northern Quarter stop-off is sure to cater for all your drinking needs. With a list that would take you a few weeks (and livers) to plough through, Port St Beer House is one of the city's finest venues for craft beer drinkers.

Situated in the heart of Chorlton, The Beagle is a quaint neighbourhood bar and pub that's home to a quality drinks selection. Wash down your slices of pizza with happy hour lagers and craft beer here.

After craft beer in Manchester's Northern Quarter? Hole up at Common, where they're dishing out quality pints and mouthwatering pizza from Nell's. Pair your slices with IPAs, lager, cider and plenty more.

The home of craft beer and food in Manchester, Bundobust is dishing out Indian veggie burgers, paneer tikka and egg burjhis. But drinks don't go unnoticed either, with a cracking selection of pints for all palates. We're talking cask ales, chai cider and rotational keg lines pouring different kinds of brews.

The Marble Brewery is an institution in Manchester, and The Marble Arch is their original pub that delivers it all. With a bar delivering fresh craft beer, it's the perfect place to grab a pint in the city. Expect cosy vibes in the winter and beer garden feels come summertime.

If the name wasn't a giveaway, this Manchester bar is famous for two things. Pie & Ale is situated in the Northern Quarter of this great city, combining a slick modern interior with traditional food and beer, so expect a selection from local micro-breweries paired with handmade grub.

Offering some of the most popular beer in Manchester is Northern Monk Refectory, who made their way down to the city from Leeds. These craft pints are second-to-none, and the rotating kitchen residencies have offered everything from huge wedges of lasagne to succulent chicken and waffles.