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Manchester's Top Ten traditional pubs as chosen by Dave & Barbara - What do you think ?

Top Ten Manchester Pubs Having lived in Manchester for most of our lives, we feel that we know the pubs here very well. We organise pub crawls of the city at least twice a year, with around 30 to 40 friends joining us. We have listed our favourite crawls, then our top ten pubs of the city centre. Manchester was founded by the Romans but grew as a vast industrial city in the Victorian age. The oldest pub dates back to 1544, with quite a few being Grade 2 listed buildings, dating back 100's of years. Various exciting stories can be discovered on the crawls with tales of murder, ghosts and arson. The pubs have survived bombings, and the threat of demolition - even in recent times. Most of our crawls start and end near a station making them handy to access or stay in Manchester for a few days to discover many museums, historic locations and walking tours. It is certainly a fantastic city to visit. 10. The White Lion, 43 Liverpool Road, M3 4NQ  This pub dates back to 1778, even before the World's first modern passenger railway system was built nearby in 1830-launching the railway revolution. It is adjacent to the reconstructed foundations of a Roman fort, and over the road from the Manchester Museum of Science and Technology. Don't miss the Manchester United memorabilia featured on all the walls and interesting aerial photos featuring Manchester's past. There are lots of ales, food, and an outdoor area. Another of our favourites. 9 The Grey Horse, 80 Portland Street, M1 4QX This welcoming locals pub is in competition with The Circus two doors down to be Manchester's smallest pub. The circus winning. It is a single room, and can get busy. It serves locally produced Hyde's beer - always good value, as well as real ale from all round the Country. Claiming to have one of the best tasting pints of Guinness in Manchester, pitchers of cocktails, weekly wine offers and a variety of lagers, there is something for everyone. It is converted from early 19th century weavers cottages, and named after an act in the circus that used to overwinter in this block-hence the name of The Circus pub nearby. There is a tiny heated outdoor yard at the rear which can seat two people. This pub is popular after work and with real ale hunters. 8 The City Arms or The Vine, 46 Kennedy Street, M2 4BQ  The City Arms is one of a line of 3 pubs- great if one of them is too busy-tucked away down a quiet street near the Town Hall. It is a fairly small traditional pub, decorated in dark wood, occupying a former 18th Century town house. Some nice old photos line the walls, don't miss the glazed tiling on the way to the toilet. A good variety of ales on tap. Always features in The Good Pub Guide. The Vine next door to The City Arms dates from prior to 1886, and now occupies 2 buildings. The first is an 18th Century town house with a row of windows on the upper floor, that would resemble those in a weaver's cottage. The 2nd building used to be an office/warehouse building . Absolutely stunning green tiling on the outside, and stained glass windows. It is deceptively large, being spilt over 3 levels, check out the large range of whiskies. 7 The Castle Hotel, 66 Oldham St, M4 1LE This pub stands out in the Northern Quarter and must be visited. It was first opened in 1776. Start by admiring the brown tiled and mosaic facade added in 1898, followed inside by a fantastic mahogany bar, with a ceramic glazed bar counter front, one of only 13 such examples in the whole of the UK. Look down for the magnificent mosaic floor of 'The Castle'. Behind the bar is the snug, containing old-fixed seating, and bell pushes. Down the corridor to a beautiful performance room with a glorious timber skylight, finally a nice compact outdoor area. It always features in The Good Pub Guide. The current owners took over in 2009, and have restored the interior to its 19th century glory. In the late 20th century many a music lover has stopped here on their way to see live acts at the local Band On the Wall music venue. In 1979 the pub hosted the famous interview between John Peel and Ian Curtis of Joy Division fame. Read the full blog and information on pubs 6 down to 1 on our website www.hikingwithdaveandbarbara.com