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Top Manchester taprooms: where to get some of the best beer in the city
"A stone’s throw from the train station, Northern Monk is a solid choice, even if you’re not based in the city centre. With street food takeovers on rotation, the kitchen’s always got something to nibble on to soak up all those beers. Just beware, the toilets are unisex, so you might have to time your trips to avoid awkward touch-ups in the mirror…"
"The Old Flax Store, Marshalls Mill, Holbeck, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 9YJ. Located on the first floor of the Old Flax Store, this brewery-based refectory hosts regular takeovers from local food vendors, though the focus on the varied styles of beer the ‘monks’ brew."
"The Refectory at Northern Monk Brewery is where we work, rest and play and we welcome you to join us. The tap room features 16 keg lines, 2 cask lines... Marshalls Mill, HolbeckTelephone."
"From the team behind one of Leeds’ best music venues-cum-bars The Domino Club, is Rolands. Located on the infamous drinking destination Call Lane, Rolands has a vintage, laid back feel, and serves some of the best cocktails, and craft beers in Leeds. Head out back and upstairs for their quaint hidden sun trap of a roof terrace, for al fresco drinking at its best."
"Roland’s roof terrace is so well hidden, you’d never even know it was there. Follow the staircase from the courtyard and you’ll find yourself in a petite sun trap with room for just 30 people. Long benches and high stools line the walls with a few garden tables thrown in for good measure."
"You may not suspect it from the outside, but North Street's BrewDog is one of Leeds' best cool and quirky bars. The dons of craft beer have a massive 36 draft lines for all your drinking needs, as well as arcade machines, pinball and shuffleboard tables for those of you fancying a little friendly competition."
"The northern daddies of beer, BrewDog have set up shop in the city with a cool aesthetic and 36 draft beer lines. Perfect for craft beer in Leeds, you're bound to find something on their taps or in the bottles, while you munch on pizzas and play a game of shuffleboard or two."
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"Named after the famous landmark that sits just across the road on top of Ilkley Moor, The Cow and Calf is one of the best country pubs around Leeds. They have a hearty menu as you’d expect, featuring the likes of seared fillet of sea bass, slow-cooked ham hock and hunter’s chicken. You’ll want to peer at the wine menu as well as the range of craft beers behind the bar."
"One of the most opulent venues in town, Grand Pacific offers a contemporary take on global food – with influences taken from all over Asia when forming their menu. We’re talking everything from Korean hot plates to an Asian fusion burger, as well as kimchi topped steak and lamb massaman curry. If that wasn’t all, the restaurant serves up an extra special High Tea, with delectable treats such as Arancini, lobster buttered crumpets, tuna tartare, Eccles cake and more, and a sweeter option which is complete with lemon tarts, chocolate truffles, scones and macarons."
"Another sexy restaurant from Living Ventures, Grand Pacific is the King Street powerhouse that boasts high-ceilings, decadent dishes and quirky cocktails. Hang out at the bar, dine in the 100-strong restaurant or go all out with your own private room."
"Stylish Cocktail Bar & Asia Infused Restaurant on the edge of Spinningfields, nice high end pre drink spot. Address: 50 Spring Gardens, Manchester M2 1EN. Opening times: 11am-3am"
"Chapter 1 Books, 19 Lever Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 1BY - Visit now. Independent bookshop Chapter 1 Books is everything you might hope for and more; there are Sherlock Holmes style armchairs, neat café tables and even a running fountain, as well as a fantastic mix of authors – all set in a light, modern space. Chintzy teacups adorn the café, where you can buy tea, coffee and generous slices of cake."
"Tribeca City Cafe, 2 Park Square E, Leeds, LS1 2NE - Visit now. Proudly serving the businessfolk of Leeds for years, this bright and breezy basement eatery prides itself on local produce, whether that’s artisan breads or coffee from local supplier, Keighley’s Seasons For Coffee."