Dog & Partridge, Didsbury

This ever popular pub offers a number of different real ales in a traditional bare-boarded, beer-house setting. The look is anything but rustic though, as an extensive refurbishment in Sept 2017 altered it from shabby to a classy chic interior (which may not be to the taste of those expecting a traditional pub). The interior goes back quite a way into the building, seating is to that right side; at the front is panelled snug where people can get away from the hub-bub of the main bar. Always attracts a young crowd in the evenings but at lunchtime and afternoons there is a good mix. The pub always seems to have knowledgeable staff which is a big plus along with food offering of pizza, sandwiches, soup, a deli board, and a cheese board available. Quiz every Sunday evening along with constant sport on the TV screens dotted around the place. Tuesday is Cheese Night (free). Be aware there is a surcharge added on half pints (that is, a half-pint is not half the cost of a pint).