Northern Quarter Self-Guided Pub Crawl

Not technically an event but the easiest "thing to do" in Manchester. The Northern Quarter has the highest density of brilliant independent pubs in the city, and you can walk between all of them in under five minutes.

What to expect

A self-guided tour of the Northern Quarter's best independent pubs. Start at the Castle Hotel for a gig in the back room, move to Common for craft beer and food, swing by the Edinburgh Castle on the edge of Ancoats, and finish at Cottonopolis for cocktails. Five pubs, one neighbourhood, one of the best nights out in the UK.

Practical info

• Available any night (weekends busiest)

• Pay as you go

• Cash and card at every venue

• Most pubs serve food

• All within 5 minutes walking distance

• Toilets at every venue

How to get there

The Northern Quarter is in central Manchester, easy walking distance from Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Victoria station, and Shudehill Metrolink. Most people walk in.

What's nearby

The whole Northern Quarter and Ancoats are right there. Late-night options include Crazy Pedro's (open until 4am) for pizza.