Owned by the same lovely people as the Soup Kitchen down the road on Spear Street, the Bay Horse is a great, chilled out pub in the hip and trendy Northern Quarter.
Enjoy the great tunes at all times thanks to the eclectic musical taste of Chris the manager.
It's regularly packed out, especially after 5pm Thursday-Saturday, so get there early to bag yourself a table - my favourite is the one by the window.
There's a pool table downstairs for those partial to a game or two and a 'secret' garden out the back- best enjoyed in the summertime.
35-37 Thomas Street, M4 1NA; tel: 0161 661 1041
No Ales... not really a pub if there's no ales. Other than that, nice place.Send your feedback or queries to been.there@guardian.co.uk
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