The Taphouse Manchester

Head down to Symphony Park and you'll find yourself in a proper beer lover's playground. The Taphouse takes its taps seriously — rotating cask ales, craft bottles from breweries you've actually heard of, and a few obscure ones that'll make you look twice at the chalkboard. It's got that casual neighbourhood vibe without trying too hard, the kind of place where you can nurse a pint for hours without feeling like you're in anyone's way. Staff know what they're talking about without being precious about it, which makes a real difference when you're trying to work out what to drink.