There's a whole host of bars in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, a creative and vibrant part of Manchester's suburbs, situated about four miles south of the city centre, between Didsbury and Old Trafford.
Chorlton has a reputation as being more bohemian than other parts of the city and the largely independent bars and pubs often reflective the diversity also found in the Northern Quarter in the city centre.
There is a great mix of traditional pubs and unique modern bars in Chorlton, with most of the bars playing host to some form of live music, be it live folk artists or up and coming unsigned acts.
Most Chorlton bars have a laissez-faire attitude to door policy, so the atmoshere is very relaxed and can offer a more inviting night out than the city centre. It's popular with students and young professionals alike.
Whilst trams don't yet run from Manchester city centre to Chorlton, buses only take 25 minutes and taxis should cost no more than £10 for the 15 minute journey.
manchester's leading folk bar, in the heart of chorlton, provides an extensively chosen selection of beers. exposed brick work & great atmosphere set to a soundtrack of rare folk & psychedelia
a true aussie bar showing a variety of live sport, including all premiership and champions league games, cricket, rugby and AFL. regular live music, DJs and traditional aussie barbeques.
the brainchild of sankeys soap creator rupert campbell is an excellent family-friendly bar and english/west indian restaurant, offering live comedy and acoustic music.