Fell Northern Quarter is a bar in Northern Quarter, Manchester. Rated 4.5 stars from 587 Google reviews. Known for craft drinks expertise and welcoming atmosphere. Best for craft beer discovery and drinks with knowledgeable staff.
Rankings updated August 2026
Fell Northern Quarter
| Rating | 4.5★ |
| Reviews | 587 |
| Best for | Craft beer discovery |
Better value than the Northern Quarter average
Around £6 a head, below the £15 typical for Northern Quarter at the same 4.5★ rating as the area. Based on the 79 Northern Quarter venues we hold Google pricing for.
Quick Verdict
A welcoming craft bar where expert staff and rotating drinks selection make every visit feel like a discovery.
You want a bar where staff genuinely know their drinks and aren't afraid to chat about them.
About Fell Northern Quarter
Fell Northern Quarter is a craft-focused bar in Manchester's Northern Quarter that has built a reputation around knowledgeable staff and a carefully curated drinks selection. The bar stocks an impressive range of cask, keg, and cider alongside craft beers, wines, and cocktails—with cans available to take away. Regulars praise the welcoming atmosphere and staff willingness to chat about the drinks on offer, while the outdoor seating extends the venue's appeal across seasons. At 4.5 stars across 587 reviews, it ranks fourth on the Northern Quarter's hot list, sitting comfortably alongside peer venues like Trof (4.5 stars, 2,455 reviews) and Mean Eyed Cat Bar (4.4 stars, 256 reviews), though it draws particular strength from its specialist drinks knowledge and rotating selection of interesting craft beers.
What Stands Out
Craft drinks expertise
Staff are described as 'very knowledgeable' with a 'delicious selection of Cask, Keg and Cider' and 'new interesting craft beer' that regulars return for.
Welcoming atmosphere
Multiple reviews highlight staff being 'welcoming and happy to have a lil chat' and 'one of the best bar staff' with genuine engagement.
Curated selection with takeaway
Bar stocks cask, keg, cider, craft beers, wines and cocktails, with cans available to take away—appealing to both on-site and off-premise customers.
Practical Information
Contact
35 Dale St, Manchester M1 2HF, United Kingdom
Visit WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions about Fell Northern Quarter
Yes. The bar specialises in rotating cask, keg, and cider selections alongside craft beers. Staff are knowledgeable and happy to discuss the drinks on offer, making it ideal for discovery.
Yes, the bar has outside seating available, extending its appeal for different seasons and preferences.
Yes. Fell stocks cans available for takeaway alongside its on-site cask, keg, cider, and cocktail offerings.
Reviews consistently praise staff as 'very knowledgeable' and 'welcoming', willing to chat about drinks when not busy and described as 'some of the best bar staff' customers have encountered.
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