City Road Inn

The pub

There are two rooms: the main bar and a games room with a pool table. The decor is rustic, with bare wooden beams and old brewing equipment on show. Four handpumps serve changing cask beers rather than fixed regulars, so there is usually something new to try. Some handpumps may be off on quieter days, but there is usually a cask choice.

Food and sport

Food is mainly Pieminster pies with traditional sides, served at lunch and into the evening. Sport is a big part of the pub's life, with several TVs and drop-down screens; expect a packed room when United are playing. Pavement tables are popular in fine weather. It is a no-frills pub, so come for the beer and the atmosphere rather than a long dinner. The location also suits a drink after a show at the Bridgewater Hall.

Location

Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop and Deansgate station are about 200 metres away, which makes this an easy pint before a concert at the Bridgewater Hall or a walk into Castlefield. The site of the Haçienda is just across the road, and Bunny Jacksons is nearby for something livelier. Bars here can stay open late, though hours vary with how busy it is.

Highlights

• Corner pub dating from 1898
• Four handpumps with changing cask ales
• Pieminster pies
• Pool, darts and big-screen sport

Good to know

• Family friendly and dog friendly.
• About 200m from Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop and Deansgate station.
• Very busy on Manchester United match days.

Frequently asked questions