The City Arms, Manchester

This is one of my favourite Manchester pubs. Called in on Saturday night and 8 pumps were all in use. Titanic Plum Porter seems to be a regular fixture in here, the rest were all pale and blonde ales, but I guess it's the time of year where stouts and porters are not as popular. I had the Aotearoa by Manchester Brewing Company, absolutely no idea how to pronounce it but it tasted alright. This was my last pub of the day before my train home and I have to say I was getting a bit bored of the pale beers, perhaps I should have gone for the Plum Porter but I am always a sucker for spotting something I have not had before and wanting to try it. A very traditional pub, seating in the back room with some seating round the edges in the front and a bit of standing room. Dark wood and mirrors are the order of the day. Busy but not uncomfortably so, and a pleasant atmosphere with decent beer. One that is worth seeking out if you are visiting Manchester.

Still a great city centre pub. Back for the first time in 5 years and it hasn't changed. Still doing Moorhouses Pride of Pendle, in great nick. One of my favourites in the City. Visit blogged at http://bit.ly/2InlthU