Dulcimer Bar

Located in the centre of Chorlton, Dulcimer is popular with locals for its down to earth atmosphere and great beer selection. There’s a wide range of bottles from popular craft beer breweries and ales on tap, but if malt and hops aren't your thing, you can choose from a cocktails list made up of classics, and a surprisingly excellent soft drinks list — are there any other bars that serve rhubarb and rosehip cordial? The food menu checks out as something you'll find in a traditional country pub, with Ploughman's lunch, pies and toasties on offer until 9pm every night. It's easy to see why Dulcimer is always so busy, with tables sometimes hard to find at weekends and a popular quiz night every Monday. Upstairs there's a room which hosts regular live music, focusing on new bands and niche genres, as well as frequent club events and monthly comedy nights. [Charlotte Davies]