Keg, Cask & Bottle

Head up Bury New Road into Prestwich and you'll find yourself in the kind of place that takes its drinks seriously without being a complete knob about it. Keg, Cask & Bottle is the sort of bar where they've clearly thought about every bottle on the shelf—rotating craft beers, interesting spirits, proper cocktails made with actual technique. The crowd's a mix of locals who've made it their spot and people willing to venture out from the city centre because they know it's worth it. It's got that unpretentious vibe where you can chat to the staff about what you fancy without feeling like you're holding up the queue, and the kind of energy that makes you want to settle in for a proper evening.