The best breweries in Manchester

The Bay Horse Tavern, a staple of Manchester’s Northern Quarter, is essential for beer aficionados seeking a diverse and unique drinking experience. This Victorian pub combines traditional charm with contemporary flair, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The impressive beer selection features brews from local and international breweries, including their own pilsner. Whether you prefer hoppy IPAs, smooth lagers, robust stouts, or experimental ales, there’s something to tantalize every palate. The passionate and knowledgeable staff are eager to share their expertise and help you discover new favorites. With its cosy setting and exceptional beer selection, The Bay Horse Tavern is a must-visit for a memorable beer experience in Manchester.

Located in leafy West Didsbury, south of Manchester city centre, The George Charles was originally a greengrocer’s owned by an Armenian immigrant named George Charles. This charming pub is a haven for craft beer enthusiasts, offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere ideal for casual drinks and special gatherings. The carefully curated beer menu features an impressive array of local and international craft beers, including breweries like Cloudwater, Magic Rock Saucery, and Shindigger. With a diverse selection from hoppy IPAs to rich stouts and experimental brews, there’s always something new to try. The knowledgeable staff are ready to provide recommendations, enhancing the overall experience. The George Charles is a must-visit for anyone seeking unique and flavourful beers in Manchester.

7Sins in Manchester’s Northern Quarter is a lively destination for unique beers and creative cocktails. This vibrant bar features arcade games, pool tables, and quirky decor, perfect for a fun night out. The beer menu includes an exciting array of craft beers, from bold and experimental brews to classic favorites, all carefully selected to delight your taste buds. The knowledgeable bar staff are ready to recommend the perfect drink to complement your evening. With its energetic atmosphere and impressive selection of beers, 7Sins is a must-visit for a memorable beer experience in Manchester.

Bundobust serves the best vegetarian and vegan Gujarati street food in Manchester, but it also makes incredible beer. Bundobust at Manchester Piccadilly and in Leeds have existed for a few years but it was not until 2021 that the Bundobust Brewery opened. Bundobust has changed the game for craft beer with street food. They serve amazing beers, ones made by themselves, other companies and collaborations between them and other breweries. For example, there are two lovely session IPAs, one by Northern Monk and another by Kirkstall, which is also gluten free. 

The selection of Bundobust beers are large, from the pale ale, Peela (there is now the new Big Peela too), the Chaitro, that is a smooth and creamy Porter, the Kipsy Bhai, a Kellerbier-style German lager and the East is East, a New England IPA. They have an amazing beer with the brewery Thornbridge called Impromptu Ladder Convention, it is a beautiful hazy pale ale, packed with Nelson Sauvin and Cashmere hops. Lemon, grapefruit and melon flavours burst out of this drink. This is just one reason to try Bundobust out, never mind the amazing location, friendly staff and cool beer taps. If you love beer, you’ll love it here!

Located in Salford near Media City, Seven Bro7ther’s Brewery and Taproom is the place to drink and party with simply outstanding beers. From taproom events to fun brewery tours for those intrigued by brewing, this is a great place for beer enthusiasts. Seven Bro7thers also has beer houses in Media City and Ancoats if you’re looking to explore some new areas. Some beers include the Honeycomb Pale, their Cast Off Pale Ale, their classic pilsner and a juicy and strong Passion Fruit Pale for the adventurous. Seven Bro7her’s is just another great brewery showcasing the strength and quality of brewing in Manchester.

Located in Salford near Media City, Seven Bro7ther’s Brewery and Taproom is the place to drink and party with simply outstanding beers. From taproom events to fun brewery tours for those intrigued by brewing, this is a great place for beer enthusiasts. Seven Bro7thers also has beer houses in Media City and Ancoats if you’re looking to explore some new areas. Some beers include the Honeycomb Pale, their Cast Off Pale Ale, their classic pilsner and a juicy and strong Passion Fruit Pale for the adventurous. Seven Bro7her’s is just another great brewery showcasing the strength and quality of brewing in Manchester.

Beer Nouveau is an incredible micro-brewery in Ardwick, situated in the arches where the railway is. Founded by Dunkley, this is an amazing taproom and community brewery space. Open Fridays and Saturdays, Beer Nouveau really does signify the end of the week, keeping the good vibes rolling.  It is a major part of the community and is a well known hidden gem for the craft beer scene in Manchester. Offering a bit of a ‘if you know, you know’ reputation, head along to really immerse yourself in the friendly and knowledgable Manchester brewing community and try some bloody good beers.