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Manchester heritage pubs: Piccadilly to Victoria pub crawl: route, map and pub list (2026)
This route links some of Manchester's best-preserved historic pubs, from the Circus Tavern on Portland Street to the Marble Arch on Rochdale Road. It takes in Grade II listed pubs such as the Peveril of the Peak and Britons Protection, the chop houses off Cross Street and the Old Wellington and Sinclair's at Cathedral Gates. The Marble Arch is a detour north of the centre and can be skipped.
- Stops
- 10, from Circus Tavern to Marble Arch
- Distance
- 3.4 km / 2.1 miles
- Walking time
- 45 min (walking only, not time in the pubs)
- Start
- St Peter's Square tram stop (0.3 km, about 4 min walk)
- Piccadilly Gardens tram stop (0.4 km, about 6 min walk)
- Finish
- Shudehill tram stop (0.6 km, about 8 min walk)
- Victoria tram stop (1.1 km, about 14 min walk)
- Manchester Victoria station (1.1 km, about 14 min walk)
View full route on Google Maps
The pubs, in order
Circus Tavern
86 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4GX · Google Maps
455 m to the next pub (about 6 min)
Peveril of the Peak
127 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, M1 5JQ · Google Maps
161 m to the next pub (about 2 min)
Britons Protection
50 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, M1 5LE · Google Maps
771 m to the next pub (about 10 min)
City Arms
46-48 Kennedy Street, Manchester, M2 4BQ · Google Maps
334 m to the next pub (about 4 min)
Mr Thomas's Chop House
52 Cross Street, Manchester, M2 7AR · Google Maps
165 m to the next pub (about 2 min)
Sam's Chop House
Back Pool Fold, Chapel Walks, off Cross Street, Manchester, M2 1HN · Google Maps
455 m to the next pub (about 6 min)
Sinclair's Oyster Bar
2 Cathedral Gates, Manchester, M3 1SW · Google Maps
11 m to the next pub (about 1 min)
Old Wellington
4 Cathedral Gates, Manchester, M3 1SW · Google Maps
505 m to the next pub (about 7 min)
Hare & Hounds
46 Shudehill, Manchester, M4 4AA · Google Maps
536 m to the next pub (about 7 min)
Marble Arch
73 Rochdale Road, Collyhurst, Manchester, M4 4HY · Google Maps
Closed or changed pubs
Sir Ralph Abercromby (35 Bootle Street, M2 5GU) has been temporarily closed since early May 2026 and is left out, although it is still on some heritage pub tours. Skipping the Marble Arch cuts the route to about 2.9 km.
Last checked: 17 October 2026
FAQ
How many pubs are on the Manchester heritage pubs: Piccadilly to Victoria pub crawl?
10 pubs and bars, from Circus Tavern to Marble Arch.
How long does the Manchester heritage pubs: Piccadilly to Victoria pub crawl take?
The walking alone is about 45 minutes (3.4 km). Allow time at each stop on top of that.
Where does the Manchester heritage pubs: Piccadilly to Victoria pub crawl start?
At Circus Tavern, 86 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4GX. Nearest transport: St Peter's Square tram stop (0.3 km, about 4 min walk).
What order should I do the Manchester heritage pubs: Piccadilly to Victoria pubs in?
This page lists them in walking order: 1. Circus Tavern, 2. Peveril of the Peak, 3. Britons Protection, 4. City Arms, 5. Mr Thomas's Chop House, 6. Sam's Chop House, 7. Sinclair's Oyster Bar, 8. Old Wellington, 9. Hare & Hounds, 10. Marble Arch. From Marble Arch, the nearest transport home is Shudehill tram stop (0.6 km, about 8 min walk).
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