Need traditional pubs in Manchester city centre? Tucked away in Cathedral Gates is The Old Wellington. When the sun is shining, the outside area is a vibrant place, while chillier days will have you cosying up inside against a backdrop of old school interiors.

Canal Street's Via is the ideal way of injecting a bit more fun into your pub visit. They're boasting tasty cocktails, drag shows, weekend DJs and canalside tables, keeping you entertained (and your thirst quenched) from day to night.

After the best pubs in Manchester's Northern Quarter? Then The Crafty Pig is a safe bet. Not only are there plenty of screens to catch all the sporting action on, but also juicy burgers, bottomless brunches and more to accompany.

Thanks to its sprawling beer garden and pop-up winter teepee, The Oast House is one of the most famous pubs in Manchester. If you don't fancy settling down outdoors, the versatile boozer is packed with fireplace-lit corners inside, keeping you coming back for more in any season.

A cosy, traditional pub at the front and a foliage-laden restaurant with a stunning garden space out the back, The Black Friar Salford is a jack of all trades. Tuck into hearty pies, elevated pub grub, signature cocktails and plenty of pints here.

When you're craving craft beer? Look no further than BrewDog. Nestled on Peter Street in Deansgate, the dog-friendly spot touts a huge range of world beers alongside vegan bites, loaded burgers and more. There's even an outdoor terrace for a few pints in the sun.

If you're looking for top pubs in Manchester Piccadilly or somewhere to satisfy those tummy rumbles, The Waldorf has you covered with piled-high patties and other pub grub classics, all washed down with cask ales. As for entertainment? There's a weekly quiz and live sport on tele, with retro games to boot.

Making the list of best old pubs in Manchester is a place affectionately known as The Pev. With a traditional tiled exterior and wooden benches complete with patterned cushions inside, this is the ideal place to nurse a cold pint.

Edinburgh Castle is a once abandoned Victorian watering hole that's been brought back to life. Downstairs is a traditional boozer, while upstairs leans towards restaurant dining, making it one of the best pubs in Manchester city centre for food. That means Sunday roasts and set menus, offered up with beers and a generous selection of whiskey.

Perched just seconds from Bridgewater Canal, The Wharf is a pub that's got a whole lot of character. Head here for cosy corners or quiet nooks filled with fish 'n' chips, buttermilk chicken burgers and a massive selection of cask ales, malts and wines.