The Hillary Step
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About The Hillary Step
On Upper Chorlton Rd in Manchester, The Hillary Step is a pub pouring local microbrewery ales on tap, in both cask and keg. Hazy IPAs sit among the draught beers, and bar snacks come alongside the drinks. Cocktails are made too, including an Amaretto Sour and an Irish Coffee, while the wine choice is limited. A beer garden sits at the front of the pub at number 199, and dogs are welcome, with a bowl of water offered.
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Menu & Prices
3 dishes- Amaretto Sour
- Candy
- Irish Coffee
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beer selection, hazy IPAs on tap, cask and keg rotation and outdoor beer garden.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beer selection, hazy IPAs on tap, cask and keg rotation and outdoor beer garden.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return to this pub chiefly for its beer selection, with a rotation of cask and keg ales and draught lagers that one reviewer says includes strong hazy IPAs. Jaipur is named as a reasonable pint, and a few say the choice is broad enough that they stopped missing a bigger wine list. Close behind is the welcoming, friendly staff, with one describing them as knowledgeable and another praising a helpful manager. Several mention the cosy atmosphere, a chill vibe, music that isn't too loud, and plenty of seats inside and out, including the beer garden at the front. Cocktails are mentioned briefly, and one reviewer says the pub is dog friendly, with a water bowl always on offer. The one recurring caveat is space: a reviewer notes it can be hard to find a seat on a Friday night or a sunny afternoon, while another who arrived at 9pm found it quiet. One reviewer suggests pairing a few drinks here with food at the Tibetan kitchen down the road.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return to this pub chiefly for its beer selection, with a rotation of cask and keg ales and draught lagers that one reviewer says includes strong hazy IPAs. Jaipur is named as a reasonable pint, and a few say the choice is broad enough that they stopped missing a bigger wine list. Close behind is the welcoming, friendly staff, with one describing them as knowledgeable and another praising a helpful manager. Several mention the cosy atmosphere, a chill vibe, music that isn't too loud, and plenty of seats inside and out, including the beer garden at the front. Cocktails are mentioned briefly, and one reviewer says the pub is dog friendly, with a water bowl always on offer. The one recurring caveat is space: a reviewer notes it can be hard to find a seat on a Friday night or a sunny afternoon, while another who arrived at 9pm found it quiet. One reviewer suggests pairing a few drinks here with food at the Tibetan kitchen down the road.
Featured reviews
- Joe W
“One of the best bars in Manchester. Great beer garden out the front, lovely choice of beers and friendly staff!”
- Adam Williamson
“Great cosy little bar with an excellent selection of draught beers and lagers at a reasonable price”
- Theodore Lee
“Just moved to Whalley range from Manchester centre, never managed to visit here before even though I’ve spent a lot of time in Chorlton, staff were lovely and the beer selection is brilliant, can’t wait to visit again”
- Alan Markey
“Great pub in Whalley Range. Very welcoming, good beers selection with Jaipur under £5 a pint. Cheers!”
- John Haines
“One of my favourite pubs in Manchester. Excellent beer, friendly, knowledgeable staff and a warm traditional pub atmosphere.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Local microbrewery ales and bar snacks in a buzzy pub with outside seats.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Assistive hearing loop
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Assistive hearing loop
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- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Bars near The Hillary Step
- Carlton Club4.66800.3 mi
wedding and party hire, live music nights, comedy night
- Garden Chorlton4.48680.4 mi
real ales on tap, sour and pale ales, cocktails
- The Beer House4.74920.6 mi
craft beer selection, cask real ales, Atlas Easy Pale
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hillary Step | 4.6472 | — | beer selection, hazy IPAs on tap, cask and keg rotation |
| Carlton Club | 4.6680 | 0.3 mi | wedding and party hire, live music nights, comedy night |
| Garden Chorlton | 4.4868 | 0.4 mi | real ales on tap, sour and pale ales, cocktails |
| The Beer House | 4.7492 | 0.6 mi | craft beer selection, cask real ales, Atlas Easy Pale |
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