The Paramount (JD Wetherspoon), Manchester

not a big lover of spoons but they are getting better with there cask because of the turn over the beer is normally ok and it was here had a very good pint of Lancaster red

Called in here last night. Sampled two excellent pints of the Paramount Porter by Elland Brewery. I also sampled an exquisite pint from Saltaire Raspberry Blond - was to die for! I utilized my CAMRA vouchers and got 50p off every pint! The consistency of the quality of the ales is always bang on, certainly on my frequent visits. Okay it's not got the quirkiness of the nearby Waterhouse, but it is still a good place for a pint or 6!!

Standard issue big, modern JDW with a good ale selection - two pints of Green Flash West Coast IPA went down a treat and were in excellent condition befitting a pub with a listing in the 2009 GBG. Would return but this is in no way up there with the best Manchester has to offer.

Modern, light Wetherspoons split into 2 areas plus a mezzanine. The front part has high stools and tables whilst there are lower chairs and tables at the rear, very much in a standard Wetherspoons split. Perhaps appropriately considering the location, I got the feel of drinking in a cinima entrance. For me its saved by good beer quality and notibly real ale choice.

This is one of the better Wetherspoons around the country. The manager likes to have different real ales on the bar and tries hard to keep these on tap at all times. Even though the place is heaving on a Saturday you can still get served relatively easily. It's a good pint as well. This pub is in the Good Beer Guide for 2009 & 2010.

Official page of the Paramount - www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk

Official page of the Paramount - www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk

Large modern open-planned Wetherspoon's. Up to 5 guest ales on tap upstairs seating area