The Wine Barrel • The Piece Hall

You'll find The Wine Barrel tucked into the stone arches of the Piece Hall—those gorgeous Victorian colonnades that wrap around the courtyard. It's the sort of spot where you can rock up solo for a glass of something interesting, or settle in with mates for an evening that stretches longer than you'd planned. The wine list leans approachable rather than intimidating, and they're not trying to bamboozle you with jargon. Pair that with proper charcuterie, and you've got yourself a proper night out without needing to head towards Manchester.