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Albion
No children, no music, and no machines or big screens (but plenty of Union Jacks). This 'family hostile' Edwardian classic pub is a throwback to a time when ale-drinking still had its own rituals - another word for ingrained prejudices. Still, this is one of the finest pubs in northwest England precisely because it doggedly refuses to modernise.
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Britons Protection
Whisky – 200 different kinds of it – is the beverage of choice at this liver-threatening, proper English pub that also does Tudor-style meals (boar, venison and the like; mains £8). An old-fashioned boozer with open fires in the back rooms, a cosy atmosphere…perfect on a cold evening.
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Dukes 92
Castlefield's best pub, housed in converted stables that once belonged to the duke of Bridgewater, has comfy, deep sofas inside and plenty of seating outside, overlooking lock 92 of the Rochdale Canal - hence the name. If it's sunny, there's no better spot to enjoy a pint of ale.
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Falcon
This is an old-fashioned boozer with a lovely atmosphere; the surprisingly adventurous menu offers up dishes such as Jamaican peppered beef or spicy Italian sausage casserole. Great for both a pint and a bite.
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Ye Cracke
Discreet and dilapidated, this atmospheric boozer is a favourite with pensioners and bohemians from the nearby college of art; in the early '60s these included John and Cynthia Lennon.
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Temple of Convenience
This tiny basement bar with a capacity of about 30 has a great jukebox and a fine selection of spirits, all crammed into a converted public toilet. Hardly your bog-standard pub.
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Curzon
The Curzon is what one might euphemistically term a man's bar, with lots of hairy, tough-looking guys getting to know each other.
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Mr Thomas' Chop House
An old-style boozer that is very popular for a pint as well as for food. Mains around £10
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Boat House
The Boat House is a good pub with great views overlooking the river.
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Ye Olde Boot Inn
Dating from 1643, it is where 14 Roundheads were killed during the Civil War; these days its known for serving decent ale at rock-bottom prices.
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Philharmonic
This extraordinary bar, designed by the shipwrights who built the Lusitania, is one of the most beautiful bars in all of England. The interior is resplendent with etched and stained glass, wrought iron, mosaics and ceramic tiling – and if you think that's good, just wait until you see inside the marble men's toilets, the only heritage-listed lav in the country.
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Peveril of the Peak
An unpretentious pub with wonderful Victorian glazed tilework outside.
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Old Wellington Inn
One of the oldest buildings in the city and a lovely spot for a pint of genuine ale.
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Mr Thomas' Chop House
An old-style boozer that is very popular for a pint as well as for food (mains £10).
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Lass O'Gowrie
A Victorian classic off Princess St that brews its own beer in the basement. It's a favourite with students, old-timers and a clique of BBC employees who work just across the street in the Beeb's Manchester HQ. It also does good-value bar meals (£6).
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Jacaranda
The Beatles used to play in this cellar bar – the clue is in the murals on the walls (one is apparently the joint efforts of two art students called Stuart Sutcliffe and John Lennon) and the constant playing of their albums – but this is a great, no-nonsense boozer in its own right.
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Falcon
This is an old-fashioned boozer with a lovely atmosphere; the surprisingly adventurous menu offers up dishes such as Jamaican peppered beef or spicy Italian sausage casserole. Great for both a pint and a bite (mains from £5.50).
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Dukes 92
Castlefield's best pub, housed in converted stables that once belonged to the duke of Bridgewater, has comfy, deep sofas inside and plenty of seating outside, overlooking Lock 92 of the Rochdale Canal – hence the name. If it's sunny, there's no better spot to enjoy a pint of ale.
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Britons Protection
Whisky – 200 different kinds of it – is the beverage of choice at this liver-threatening, proper English pub that also does Tudor-style meals (boar, venison and the like; mains £8). An old-fashioned boozer with open fires in the back rooms, a cosy atmosphere…perfect on a cold evening.
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Albion
No children, no music, and no machines or big screens (but plenty of Union Jacks). This 'family hostile' Edwardian classic pub is a throwback to a time when ale-drinking still had its own rituals. Still, this is one of the finest pubs in northwest England precisely because it doggedly refuses to modernise.
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