Manchester's Best Craft Beer Bars

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

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. 

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 and combines a slick modern interior with traditional food and beer. Expect a selection from local micro-breweries paired with handmade pies.

The Marble Brewery is an institution in Manchester, and The Marble Arch is their original pub that delivers it all. With a bar as long as you'd like 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.

This Northern Quarter bar 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 Manchester's finest venues for craft beer drinkers.

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 craft pint. A relaxed city bar that promises unique pints in a chilled out location, head on down for an afternoon of craft hops and more.

Situated in the heart of Chorlton, The Beagle is a neighbourhood bar and pub that's home to a quality selection of drinks. Whether you're after vegan burritos and Aperol spritzes or a meaty wrap washed down with happy hour lagers, you'll find it all here.

With a name like this, could you expect anything less than great drinks from The Beer Studio? 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 and beer. 

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

One of the best hidden gems in Manchester, Hold Fast is primed for those that want a unique setting and top pints combined. When they're not shaking up Biscoff concoctions and marshmallow sips, the subterranean spot churns out craft beer by the bucket load. 

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

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