Waldorf Manchester

You'll find yourself on Gore Street in the city centre, walking into a pub that doesn't try to be anything it's not. The Waldorf has that lived-in feel that comes from actually being part of the neighbourhood rather than designed to look that way. It's the sort of place where you can grab a pint after work, settle in with mates, and nobody's going to bother you about your coat taking up space. The crowd's mixed—office workers, regulars who've been coming for years, people just passing through—and somehow it all works. Food's straightforward, the bar staff know their stuff, and prices won't have you wincing at the till.