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These 10 Bars in Ancoats Will Fill You With Some Beer and Wine
If there’s one thing to love about Ancoats, it’s their amazing bars and pubs that will have you chugging down drinks even late into the night! Okay, maybe not too late into the night (especially if you want to avoid a hangover in the morning), but you get the point.
With all the bars and pubs that Ancoats has to offer, it’s one of the perfect places for a pub crawl. But, here’s a small question that comes with that: what are the best Ancoats bars to go to?
Well, we’ve found the answers to that question!
We’ve gone on our own pub crawls, and safe to say, we’ve found out the best bars in Ancoats to check out. After munching on pub grub and drinking down beer after beer in these bars, you’ll want to come back for more! So read on to find out what they are.
Cask Ancoats
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Location: Cottonfield Wharf, 2 New Union Street New Islington Marina
Contact: 0161 392 0809 (cel.)
Operating Hours:
- Sunday-Wednesday — 12 PM-10 PM
- Thursday — 12 PM-11 PM
- Friday-Saturday — 12 PM-11:30 PM
Nothing beats a waterside drink from here! Beer lovers will enjoy sitting down for a drink in Cask Ancoats, since it serves all kinds of craft beers. It’s a popular hangout spot too!
We loved throwing back some premium imported beer, and our favourite was the Krombacher Pilsner from Germany! And when we thirsted for something a bit more familiar, we ordered the Manchester Union Lagers. Whatever beer you want, they just might have it!
So, together with your drinking mates, you can sit back, enjoy the canal view, and choose from their wide selection of beers from all around the world.
And if you want to enjoy the outside air and soak up the last few rays of the sun? They have some outdoor seating too!
Pro tip
You can bring in your own food to enjoy with your drink of choice, whether it’s homemade or from another bar or restaurant. We suggest making the most out of this and ordering food from one of the other bars featured in this list and enjoying it here!
Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse
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Location: 39 Blossom St
Contact: 0161 228 2404 (cel.)
Operating Hours:
- Monday-Thursday, Sunday — 12 PM-11 PM
- Friday-Saturday — 12 PM-12 AM
Right here in the Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse, you might find seven new ways to enjoy your beer! Here, the McCavoy brothers put all their passion into the drinks they’ve brewed, and you can taste it in every flavourful sip of their canned drinks.
Their drinks come in all kinds of flavours beyond the usual bitterness of liquors. From fruity IPAs, to tropical New England Pales, to even honeycomb pale ales, you’ll be drunk on the flavours they’ve brewed up.
A must-try is the Easy IPA, with its fruity taste that won’t overwhelm the taste buds. While you’re at it, get the juicy Big Manc burger, which was a great partner for the drinks!
The service here is also quick to respond, and the atmosphere gives off a warm and interesting vibe! The industrial-chic design of the interior makes you feel like you’re a taste-tester for beers, with how it looks like the inside of a warehouse.
Pro tip
Stay up to date on the latest news via their website and socials — they sometimes hold limited-time happy hour discounts, or even beer tasting events!
The Marble Arch
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Location: 73 Rochdale Rd
Contact: 0161 832 5914 (cel.), [email protected] (email)
Operating Hours:
- Monday, Wednesday-Thursday — 12 PM-9 PM
- Friday-Saturday — 12 PM-11 PM
- Sunday — 12 PM-8 PM
History nuts might enjoy this pub that’s tucked away in the Angel Meadow District. The Marble Arch has been there since 1888, and still retains the sloping mosaic floors and barrelled ceiling of its olden days.
It’s also here that the Marble Brewery first started out, which could add to its historic charm! Within these long-standing brick walls, you could drink away the hours of the day, enjoying their hand-pulled beer. At least, that’s what we did!
Their homemade beers and ales have a nice kick to them that once you’ve tried one glass, you’ll be ordering many more! Plus, their cheeseboard makes for a good companion to their drinks.
Pro tip
Feeling a bit cold? Then this is the place! Aside from drinking their great locally made beer, you can warm up a bit more by snagging one of the tables by their fireplace. Those tables make for some 10/10 spots with how they up the cosy vibe!
The Jane Eyre
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Location: One Cutting Room Square, 14 Hood St
Contact: 0161 236 8171 (cel.), [email protected] (email)
Operating Hours:
- Tuesday-Thursday — 3 PM-11 PM
- Friday — 3 PM-12 AM
- Saturday — 2 PM-12 AM
- Sunday — 2 PM-10 AM
Named in memory of the owners’ mum, The Jane Eyre is a stylish cocktail bar that’s great for an outing with some mates or a date! The relaxed and casual atmosphere here makes for a relaxing time, thanks to its friendly bartenders and the cafe-like interior design!
The drinks here are also nothing to scoff at; they’re made with the best ingredients that the bartenders can get their hands on! Whether it’s their wines or beers, patrons will enjoy taking a sip of their drinks in between some friendly or flirty chatter.
The Pear Drop cocktail, with its mix of rum and fruity flavours, is a popular option here. Or if you want something fancier, you can go for one of their red wines, such as a Pinot Noir.
Pro tip
See if you can join in on their quiz nights every first Tuesday of the month – winner gets a round of drinks and a cash prize!
Canto
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Location: Cutting Room Square, Blossom St
Contact: 0161 870 5904 (cel.), [email protected] (email)
Operating Hours:
- Monday-Wednesday — 5 PM-11 PM
- Thursday-Sunday — 12 PM-12 AM
If you’re a fan of El Gato Negro, you might like this restaurant bar! Canto is an open kitchen restaurant-bar that serves amazing Mediterranean cuisine. Here, you can order some tapas along with some specially curated wines, beers, and other alcoholic drinks.
Get their Chargrilled peri peri chicken, which has really rich flavours that you can simply sink your teeth into. For a companion drink, go for the Tanqueray Seville Orange gin, with its fruity flavours balancing out the liquor.
Pro tip
It’s best to go here in between Tuesdays and Thursdays, they have an all-day deal during that time period called “Tipsy Tapas” – you can get 3 tapas from their menu all for the price of £20!
Elnecot
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Location: Cutting Room Square, 41 Blossom St
Contact: 0741 257 4324 (cel.), [email protected] (email)
Operating Hours:
- Monday-Saturday — 11 AM-11:30 PM
- Sunday — 12 PM-11:30 PM
This neighbourhood bar is the bar to go to if you’re looking for cocktails that go well with British small plates and brunch meals. Mosey on through Elnecot’s tightly packed space to get yourself a table where you can chat well into the night.
The cocktails here are made up of some pretty creative combinations, some of which you wouldn’t even think of mixing!
Care to try a Tiramisu Martini, a concoction containing vanilla vodka and cocoa? Or perhaps you’d like their Beekeeper Martini, which is a mix of vermouth and honey syrup? They’re all definitely acquired tastes, but once you’ve gone past the “acquiring” part, you might just find your favourite.
Overall, the drinks here have an explosion of flavours that makes throwing them back, glass after glass, really fun to do with some mates!
Pro tip
Need a filling meal and some great drinks to cap off your weekend? Their Sunday roasts are simply to die for, so we’d say to join in on them!
Blossom Street Social
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Location: 51 Blossom St
Contact: 0161 392 0889 (cel.), [email protected] (email)
Operating Hours:
- Tuesday-Thursday — 4 PM-10 PM
- Friday — 4 PM-11 PM
- Saturday — 12 PM-11 PM
- Sunday — 12 PM-9 PM
It’s charcuterie, cheeseboards, and chatting here in Blossom Street Social! This vibrant and chic bar has everything you’ll need for a laid-back hangout with some mates: stylish and sleek designs, dim mood lighting, and ambient background music.
Once you read through their menu, you’ll see that they specialise in different kinds of wine, and for good reason! Their wine menu was crafted with the help of their own sommelier, Ben, whose expertise means that some high-quality wines can be found here.
We’d must give them props for their Moscato d’Asti VT Palazzina. It has a sweet taste that can be a great contrast if paired with the salty selection of their charcuterie board.
Pro tip
Are you a wine connoisseur who wants a more detailed and personalized wine tasting experience? They have a group called Ben’s Wine Club that just might be for you! Contact them through their email to get more details!
Erst
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Location: 9 Murray St, Ancoats
Contact: 0161 547 3683 (cel.), [email protected] (email)
Operating Hours: Tuesday-Saturday — 1 PM-11 PM
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If there’s one—no, two things Erst is known for, those are its seasonal menu and its curated wine list.
This contemporary restaurant-bar almost always has ingredients ready for use— they switch up the menu every so often. What does this mean? Well, you can get some freshly cooked dishes to go with your wine, of course!
Help yourself to some of their oysters dipped in mignonette sauce—you’ll thank us for getting to savour the taste of the ocean! Which can be made even better with a pairing of one of their red wines. Either their Nino Barraco or Les Petites Mises will do the job nicely.
Pro tip
With the dim lighting that can give an intimate vibe, it makes for a great anniversary date idea! Though we’d suggest booking beforehand, since it can get pretty busy in the evening.
The Counter House
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Location: 35 Blossom St
Contact: 0161 414 0065 (cel.), [email protected] (email)
Operating Hours:
- Monday-Thursday — 11 AM-11 PM
- Friday-Saturday — 11 AM-12 AM
- Sunday — 12 PM-9 PM
Brunch and booze go well together here in The Counter House! After all, why limit yourself to some late evening bar crawls when there are some great places for some day drinking? Better yet, a place where you can day drink with some friends.
The Counter House—with its urban garden, open space, and naturally-lit spaces—can help you chill out as you sip on their drinks. And speaking of chill, their red wines can be served iced, perfect for a hot summer brunch!
Our favourite from their red wine selection would have to be the Garnacha, for its sweet, juicy taste. It’s even better when served with their Steak and Egg dish, which balances out the sweetness with its tenderness. Together, they make for a good brunch option!
Pro tip
While their wines are no joke, we’d suggest trying out their spritzes, especially in the summer! They have a real kick that can get your stomach excited for the next meal.
The Crown & Kettle
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Location: 2 Oldham Rd
Contact: [email protected] (email)
Operating Hours:
- Monday-Thursday — 12 PM-11 PM
- Friday-Saturday — 11 AM-12 AM
- Sunday — 11 AM-11 PM
No bar or pub crawl through Ancoats is truly complete until you’ve gone to the Pride of Ancoats! The Crown & Kettle rotates through different selections of craft beers, ales, and ciders—it’s essentially a drinking Russian Roulette!
You have to try their Original Munich Lager, if not for the sweetness mixed with the taste of hops and malts, then for the fact that it’s a classic! But if you want something simpler, we’d suggest ordering their Island Hopper Pale Ale for its fruity taste.
Because of its upbeat staff, live music, and rotating menu, it’s great to bring some mates over here! Drinking games will never be the same once you do!
Pro tip
Save the best for last if you’re going on an Ancoats bar crawl! Which means that if you have plans to go here as part of the bar crawl, then have this as your finale – go out with a bang!
