Although you'd be forgiven for thinking it dates back to the 1820s, the time of the historic warehouses around it, The Wharf is actually a beautiful modern purpose-built pub which originally opened in 1998 and traded until 2005 as 'Jackson's Wharf', before Brunning & Price spectacularly re-opened it in July 2012.

Although it is a large building, there are innumerable nooks and crannies so you can find cosy, intimate rooms and alcoves, or more buzzy, dynamic areas if you prefer.

The Wharf has the feel of a classic country pub, with the bar right at the heart of the operation with up to 9 cask ales on tap, a decent wine list of some 50 bins and a back shelf crammed with around 50 malt whiskies

What you won’t find is television, loud music, gaming machines or pool tables.

Upstairs at The Wharf you will find a quiet galleried restaurant with more hidden alcoves, and an outside dining balcony with panoramic views over the canal basin.

The large dining terrace outside has stunning views out over the Castlefield canal basin, which the the warmer months plays host to an outside bar and BBQ area.

The menu has a spine of freshly prepared, classic British dishes, complemented by more exotic influences from other parts of the world - in other words, modern British cookery.

The Wharf sits in the heart of Castlefield, a beautiful Conservation Area and Urban Heritage Park in Manchester city centre which boasts a rich industrial history.

The Museum of Science & Industry is just across the footbridge and The Wharf is ideal for pre-theatre dining, with The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Opera House and Palace Theatre all just a short walk away.

The Lowry, Imperial War Museum North and both Manchester United and Lancashire County Cricket Club's Old Trafford stadiums are just a short walk, or canal boat ride, down the Bridgewater Canal.

The Wharf Manchester Walking Trail. Love pubs? Like walking? iFootpath have kindly created a circular walk from the pub to help you work up that thirst/appetite. Click here for trail map