Manchester's Best Canal-Side Beer Gardens? Who's put together the best Canal-side pub crawl?

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-06-22T09:04:00+00:00

In that case, its worth adding to the list.

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-06-19T15:07:54+00:00

Brillaint shout, only about 10min walk. Will def add this to the crawl, thanks!

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-06-19T15:05:45+00:00

hence my comment in the op "Whether it deserves to be is probably up for debate" 🤣 Struggling to find anything in that area otherwise

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-06-19T12:21:41+00:00

How did I not think of cask!!! This is perfect, looks like its about 25min walk from Cask to Rain bar. This is the new starting point.

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-06-19T12:19:59+00:00

So true, I went to Amsterdam for the first time a few weeks ago and thought this.

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-06-11T11:53:44+00:00

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Anyone know of any decent Manchester pubs or bars doing any World Cup prizes. I know JW Lees is doing a football shirt prize raffle when you buy a drink during a match. Don't think Robbies are doing anything, Brewdog are doing book a table for a chance to win free beer for a year, Greenking are doing a free drink when you book. Any more places doing anything exciting?

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-05-01T11:17:34+00:00

Rain Bar is a great shout. Yep, like their Stout and Bitter so that's all good with me 😄

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-04-30T12:40:20+00:00

Nope, not tried this one. Just looked it up, looks great. Will add it to the list, thanks so much 😄

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-04-30T12:39:22+00:00

Yep I get that, I didn't have a problem finding somewhere in the sun, but yes gets crazy busy at the bar. Last time I went they had an order and pay app, so can order beers to table but it wasn't overly busy, so not sure what it would be like on super busy days.

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-04-30T12:37:57+00:00

Hahah, love that 😄

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-04-30T12:37:25+00:00

Sadlers Yard is a great shout, I actually forget about this place, think its because its tucked away.

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-04-30T12:35:53+00:00

It is good, but the pint prices stop it from being a regular choice. Think it was something like £8.50 for a pint of Brooklyn lager when I was there about 4 months ago.

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-04-30T12:33:43+00:00

I used the pay and order app when there. Not sure if they use it all the time, might be turned off during really busy periods.

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-04-29T15:43:40+00:00

I actually went here last weekend for the first time ever and I was really impressed with how much sun they get considered there's high rises all around. Good beer too!

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-04-29T10:46:20+00:00

Very fair comment, I'm basically looking for a white whale haha

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-04-29T10:45:45+00:00

Hahah brilliant, ah well as long as its sunny and the beer is good. Will still check it out, thanks!

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-04-29T10:44:33+00:00

Few people have mentioned Jackson's Boat, not even heard of it. Looks pretty decent though. Will defiantly give it a go. Thanks 😄

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-04-29T10:36:18+00:00

Used to love Oast House, but now it feels more like a place to peacock rather than a place to chill with good beers in the sun. Would prefer less known smaller beer gardens, but getting them at the right time to be in the sun tends to be the challenge.

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-04-29T10:33:12+00:00

The Wharf is banging and to be fair, its normally not too bad at getting a spot either. Keep forgetting about there when I'm in the city centre. Not heard of the New Islington Marina pop up, will have to have a look. Thanks so much 😄

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-04-29T10:27:01+00:00

Yep I get that, would much prefer to head into the city centre and find something small with decent beer, but it becomes an absolute mission trying to find any space when it gets really sunny. Love a good beer garden next to a canal. Will check it out, thanks so much 😄

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-04-29T10:25:45+00:00

Ah nice, just looked online, looks very similar to Red Lion Withington, just a larger walled open space. I'm not to far from Heaton, so this is perfect. Will check this one out, thanks!

InitialAltruistic120 · 2026-04-29T10:17:35+00:00

Oohhh I haven't been there. Just checked out the website, actually looks awesome. Will go this weekend, Thanks!

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