North Westward Ho is a pub in Spinningfields, Manchester. Rated 4.8 stars from 378 Google reviews. Known for exceptional beer selection and knowledgeable, attentive staff. Best for beer enthusiasts and solo drinking.
Rankings updated August 2026
North Westward Ho
| Rating | 4.8★ |
| Reviews | 378 |
| Best for | Beer enthusiasts |
Quick Verdict
A beautifully preserved Victorian pub with an exceptional beer selection and genuinely helpful staff, hidden in plain sight on Pall Mall.
You want to explore a serious beer selection in an authentic Victorian pub without pretence.
About North Westward Ho
North Westward Ho is a Victorian-era listed building tucked away on Pall Mall in Spinningfields, serving as a hidden gem for beer enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike. The pub's defining strength is its vast selection of cask and craft beers, with particular depth in Pomona Island Brewery offerings—reviewers consistently praise the breadth of choice and note the venue's appeal to those exploring different styles from lagers to IPAs to session beers. The interior preserves traditional pub character with bar seating that invites lingering exploration of the menu. Staff are notably attentive and knowledgeable, helping guests navigate the comprehensive beer selection with genuine enthusiasm. While food is minimal, the pork pie and pickled egg are standout bites. The spacious, comfortable atmosphere makes it equally suited to solo visits or group reunions, with a welcoming vibe that keeps visitors returning multiple times to work through the full range.
What Stands Out
Exceptional beer selection
Reviewers consistently highlight the huge, comprehensive choice of cask and craft beers, with particular depth in Pomona Island Brewery offerings across lagers, IPAs, and session styles.
Knowledgeable, attentive staff
Multiple reviews praise staff as 'keen to help and advise' and 'brilliantly helpful', ensuring guests find the right beer and feel welcomed from opening.
Authentic Victorian character
Listed building with traditional pub interior, bar seating, and period details that reviewers describe as feeling 'like travelling back in time' with genuine old-style charm.
Practical Information
Contact
19 Chapel Walks, Manchester M2 1HN, United Kingdom
Visit WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions about North Westward Ho
Yes—it's specifically celebrated for its comprehensive selection of cask and craft beers, with particular strength in Pomona Island Brewery. Staff are knowledgeable and happy to guide you through options from lagers to IPAs to session beers.
Food is minimal, but the pork pie and pickled egg are standout bites. Most visitors come for drinks rather than a full meal.
Absolutely. The spacious, comfortable interior and bar seating work well for reunions and group visits. Staff are attentive and the atmosphere is welcoming.
It's tucked away on Pall Mall in Spinningfields—described as 'hidden away' but worth seeking out. Five steps up from street level.
Yes—reviewers mention it's a reliable spot for solo visits, with bar seating that invites lingering over the beer selection and friendly staff who make you feel welcome.
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