The Black Dog Ballroom NQ, Manchester

Goose Island IPA was the only thing worthwhile. Very popular this Saturday afternoon for some reason. Been in worse.

Hideous basement bar. There is no real ale so I had a Guinness which sadly tasted like liquid Germolene. After changing it for a San Miguel I suddenly yearned for the Germolene. If you can't get Guinness or lager right then you've a problem. There was also a black dog walking around the place on this afternoon visit, which could possibly have provided the source of the beer. 4 pool tables for those inclined.

A cellar bar that is very club like. There's one main room, a sunken pool room with 4 tables and another area called the bunker which was closed on my Friday, early evening visit. There's a real mix of all types of tables and chairs. No real ale, but a couple of craft keg pumps. I had a half of Sam Adams at £2.30 and sat at the bar and watched the circus as they tried to serve the clueless post work crowd who didn't know what they wanted to drink.

Official site of The Black Dog NQ - blackdogballroom.co.uk

Official site of The Black Dog NQ - blackdogballroom.co.uk

This basement bar is situated on the corner of Tib Street and Church Street in the Northern Quarter and is styled on a New York speakeasy.This is one of a few of this chain scattered around the City and opens daily from 12 noon.