Forester's Arms

Head up Bury New Road towards Prestwich and you'll find the kind of pub that doesn't need Instagram to pull a crowd. The Forester's Arms is exactly what you want from a local boozer: real ales that change regularly, a crowd of regulars who know the score, and none of that try-hard nonsense. It's the sort of place where the landlord remembers your name by drink two, and the conversation flows as freely as the pints. Perfect for a proper night out without the city centre noise.