Half Way House, Manchester

A large crossroads pub of a certain age, listed by CAMRA for some of its remaining heritage fittings, though the revolving door on the Edge Street entrance is sadly defunct. Two very handsome Joseph Holt Bitter hand pumps are perched on the corner of the bar, and my pint was very good (NBSS 4, £3.50).

The Half Way House page on the Joseph Holt website - www.joseph-holt.com

The Half Way House page on the Joseph Holt website - www.joseph-holt.com

Facebook page of the Half Way House - www.facebook.com

Facebook page of the Half Way House - www.facebook.com

The Halfway House has banquette seating areas either side of the entrance, although the right-hand side also has a dartboard. An L-shaped bar counter in the left rear corner faces the front and the largest of the seating areas in the right rear. This is a large open plan pub that was quiet during a recent late Saturday afternoon visit not that long after the City v United FA Cup final had finished. Maybe everyone went home when they put the Scottish Cup Final on the televisions. This was muted in favour of some music from the jukebox. This is a Holts pub so their usual keg was available alongside Bitter that was badged on two of the four hand pumps. This is certainly not a destination pub, but I’d use it if I lived locally.