Wine & Wallop, West Didsbury

This is set over two floors with the upper floor being one to relax on one of the sofas and take in the easy atmosphere, the clientele is reflected by a more mature audience. Note the balcony feature at the front where you can gaze down on proceedings on the floor below; the toilets are up here too. Meanwhile down at ground level is where the main business takes place. Still relaxed, but decor is harder in the form of bare boarded floors, and part-plastered, wainscoted or bare-brick walls. Occasional large mirrors and feature chandeliers add softness and a degree of class to the area in front of the bar which is set down the left side. Notice the very large number of wines that are stocked on the bar. Food is served in the form of plates of cheese, oysters, pates, and artisanal charcuterie are available. As far as cask beer is concerned, six beers are usually available with an emphasis on local producers such as Blackjack and Brightside. Other beers may well be added at busy times. Winner of the CityLife Bar of the Year 2016 award. Looking to the future, they have plans to buy their own brewing kit from Brightside. NB: pub occasionally operates a table service, and accepts CARDS ONLY.