Manchester Brewery Crawl

UK Brewery Tours

Manchester Brewery Crawl

Ancoats and the Northern Quarter, three breweries in old mill buildings, and a city that took to craft beer harder than most.

Duration
4 hours
Group size
8 – 40 guests
Location
Manchester, England
Category
Brewery & Beer

About this experience

Manchester's brewing scene grew up in the shells of the cotton industry — railway arches, mill floors and yards that were derelict twenty years ago and now have a tap room in them.

Three breweries in one afternoon, walked, with a guide who can tell you which mill you are standing in and what it used to make.

Highlights

  • Three independent breweries in converted mill buildings
  • Ancoats and Northern Quarter route
  • Eight to ten beers tasted across the afternoon
  • Private departures any day for groups of 12+

How the day runs

  1. Northern Quarter

    Meet, first beer, and how Manchester went from bitter to modern craft.

  2. Ancoats

    Into the old mill district for a full brewery walkthrough and a guided flight.

  3. Brewery three

    A smaller, more experimental setup — usually the group's favourite.

  4. Last round

    A final tap room, with the guide's list of where to carry on.

What's included

  • Local beer guide throughout
  • Guided tasting at each brewery
  • Reserved space at every stop
  • Recommendations for food afterwards

Good to know

Over 18s only

Around 2.5km of walking

Indoors at every stop

Meets ten minutes from Piccadilly station

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