Mulligans in Manchester

Bars good. Very packed. This Barman was the worst tho. Terrible attitude. Fire him

Great pint of Guinness, just typical town prices though

Lovely Guinness nice atmosphere 👌

Great pint of Guinness. Very friendly place.

Two bouncers. Extremely aggressive and offensive towards people. One with beard and one with glasses

Expensive Guinness at £7:50 a pint it was ok but not as good as they think it is ,i got just as good a pint at a fiver in a little back street in the city,and £2:50 for a bag of crisps rip off prices,service was,nt much better eiether and i went there on a Tuesday afernoon so no queues,all in all way over priced,i live in Stockholm and these were Stockholm prices in Manchester.

Great little bar with authentic Irish tunes, absolutely cracking bar staff always laughing and smiling but also offered very constructive advice about what to drink. I popped my cherry and had my first ever Guinness in here also. Plus prices on top whiskey very cheap compared to others

Lovly pint of guinness here but be warned it's £7.50 a pint.

Nice staff, nice guests, everything good.

Good service, However had cheaper pints in Central London and the Guinness is average

Guinness was ok. Fairly cramped in there.

You won’t get a better Guiness in England

Very good atmosphere, very good Guinness 🍺

Great live music, sport and Guinness

Fabulous atmosphere...beer prices steep.

This place is absolutely amazing. You do not have to be Irish or drink Guinness. The place just rocks.

Pricey pint but a good pint. Good atmosphere & nice crowd

Tried to go to the restaurant next door and since I was told it was a three hour wait I went to Mulligans instead. I’ve never had Guinness in Ireland but the Guinness at Mulligans is exceptional. You also cannot go wrong with a Baby Guinness.

Nice pub but £7.50 a pint, won't be back. Shame

After reading all the reports about the best pint of guinness in Manchester, I gave it a go. Puzzling to see security staff outside, but once inside it was nice to hear Irish songs being sung by a girl playing guitar, with the sights of rows of pints awaiting topping up. I took my turn to order and waited patiently. The resulting experience left me disappointed. Instead of the expected smooth and creamy taste, it was replaced with a bitter drink that struggled to cling to the glass. A second pint was just as poor. Maybe it was an off-day, but I'll try again at a later date. Sorry guys, but it's not even the best pint of Guinness in Deansgate.

Pint of Guiness and a pint of shindigger £15.40. Won't be going there again. Make sure it's not your round if you go.

My partner had a hat on and was asked to remove it. She was wearing a wig and needed the hat on to keep the wig in place. She was very upset as she has been having treatment... that's why she was wearing a wig. The staff were very rude and my partner was in tears.we are in our 60s and could not believe the attitude of the staff and door staff. Sorry won't be back.

More a Temple Bar tourist Irish pub then a genuine Irish boozer. Drink prices are insanely steep - £7.50 for a Guinness - not even close to the best I’ve had

Expensive Guinness, that different bar staff charge their own prices for but you won’t get a pint of it for less than £7.20. Some of the bar staff take the piss with “ and your own” tip. A tall, slim bald fella took £8.70 for a tip. I’ll never go in again and the Guinness is average.

Highly recommend, great pints of Guinness for outside of Ireland, good music!

Lovely pint of Guinness, £7.50 getting a bit steep mind....

Before the extension, this was a 10/10 pub. The upstairs obviously can't keep any of the Pub vibe and intimacy of downstairs and unfortunately the past two times I've visited, I've been directed upstairs. £7.50/pint of Guinness now too which is worrying. Still great staff and Guinness though.

Lovely pub with great live music. Guinness apparently top notch as you’d expect. It gets busy so be prepared to stand.

£ 7.50 For a Guinness . Total Rip Off

Well it's all about the Guinness isn't it and yes it was an extremely good one for sure.

Used to be a very good night out in mulligans I went regularly over the last 6 years. Since the extension upstairs and the influx of new door staff the place has gone backwards, very rude and overly aggressive. 7.50 for a Guinness didn't really put me off untill upstairs opened and the quality went through the floor. Mulligans HAD a good reputation for a decent Guinness, they seemed to be doing everything right, line cleaning, line length, glass washing etc but extending the lines hasn't worked upstairs the Guinness in on par with spoons at 3 times the cost Resting trays of glasses on open bins behind the bar doesn't help either, it will explain the smell. Business may be good now but this place will go backwards incredibly fast as the prices they now need to charge require all aspects of the experience to be premium, the existence of this place revolves around a premium price point for the black stuff. The Guinness has taken a huge hit, standards have fallen and gobshites on the door are killing the local trade.

If you’re in search of a rich and creamy pint of Guinness in Manchester, you won’t find a better spot than this one. The atmosphere is inviting, and each pour is crafted to perfection, making for an unforgettable indulgence.

Ridiculously expensive, cheaper in London and seems to be only getting more and more expensive every time I go.

Great Irish bar with amazing live music real traditional boozer!

Not worth visiting any more. Used to be a good pub but since the extension you are shoved upstairs and over charged £7.50 for a pint. Bouncers are aggressive. Shame really. Go elsewhere.

Cheeky bleeders, not even an Irish pub, up there own arses in there £7,50 a pint!!!

Check out the upstairs area ! Went during holiday season

I go here every time I'm in Manchester I got to know it as a United pub but it welcomes all (I saw Andy Robertson, Liverpool left back in there once) Probably one of the best pints of Guinness I've had and that includes Ireland, gorgeous pint of plain

Went tonight after work with a group of friends. 2 of our group had Santa hats on, we were asked to remove them. One of our group has severe hair loss and we explained it made them uncomfortable and asked if the one member could keep it on (we were basically the only customers). We would totally understand if this person had a cap on, but in the month of December a Santa hat is expected. This is ridiculous. To top this off, the door staff were incredibly rude. Poor work lads, please be aware that some people need a little compassion- especially on a Monday when there are no customers.

Great pub, great atmosphere, very good live music

Very good Guinness. Music is very loud but great atmosphere

Long standing Irish Bar, recently refurbished. One of the best (if not the best) pint of Guinness in Manchester. Always busy and lively.

Always good craic here, we spent time upstairs which is a huge area for bands to play.

Very nice place with live music and games.

Great beer! Live music! I highly recommend!!!

Very busy, quite expensive but really fun

Great pint of Guinness to be sure.

Good pint of Guinness but I couldn’t believe it when the guy behind the bar said £15 please when he handed my two pints of Guinness, daylight robbery, the place gets packed too, so it’s very hard to sit down, very overrated, it’s living off the fact that Roy Keane used to drink in here regularly.

Turned into a total sham. 7.50 for a pint, haha shameless!

Nice welcoming staff.we always pop in here when we're in manchester and gate leaving as it's a cosy spot with lovely pints and a great atmosphere.

Excellent Guinness and great pub, as well as great staff and music too.

Wow. What a pub. Tried everything I could to miss my train home and stay there. Beautiful live music, banging Guinness and great vibe. Can’t wait to go back.

Made a return visit some 40 years after my last. Paulicarus read that this pub served the best Guiness in Manchester. I have to say it was very good. On my previous visits this pub was The Waggon and Horses. I first drank here in 1974 when it served real ale. As Mulligans it has been keg only for about 34 years. Nice pub. Like the little snugs to the rear. Six Tv's. Pint of Guiness plus pint of Madri £15. Steep even for a City centre pub.

My wife and I recently visited Mulligan's Manchester during a day trip from Dublin. Having heard so much about their famous pint of Guinness, reputed to be the best outside of Ireland, I was eager to try it. When we arrived, the place was buzzing with activity, and there were queues to get into the bar. To avoid the wait, we decided to head upstairs instead. The atmosphere was lively, and the crowd added to the charm of the place. However, I found the pint a bit disappointing. Perhaps it was because of how busy it was, or maybe the pints served in the main bar are indeed better. That said, the overall experience was enjoyable, and I’m determined to give Mulligan’s another chance. Next time, I’ll make sure to try the pint directly from the bar and hopefully discover what makes it so famous. Looking forward to visiting again!

Top quality Guinness and a great atmosphere is assured

Unmatched vibes. High quality Guinness.

They say this best pint of Guinness in the UK. They sure have a lot of Guinness and pour it efficiently. It's "cosy" and a bit rough on the edges. Live music might happen.

Cracking pint of Guiness!! Topped by meeting Paul Scholes.

Great Irish bar, always good live music on and a welcoming atmosphere. Obviously the best tasting pint of Guinness around! Always a pleasant visit

Christ! The prices! 3 pints and a bottle of 0% Heineken was £28.00....The upstairs bar is nice though and the Guinness is still great...

Best Irish pub outside of Ireland. Nowhere else comes close.

Fantastic place love the live Irish music and brilliant atmosphere

Excellent place, everybody needs to go and experience the atmosphere.

You better say can I have three Guinness faster than you can say threes gunless

Nice pub. Watched the United Chelsea game upstairs. Drinks were expensive £7.40 for a pint of Coors

Best Guinness for me in a while.

Mulligan's used to be one of, if not the 'best pint' in Manchester, and arguably the UK. However, since their recent social media stardom, the prices have gone crazy and their quality dropped. £7.30 for a pint of Guinness is beyond a joke, more expensive than some places in London and equally as expensive as an airport pint. The pint itself is good, but nothing special. It's all the same stuff which is brewed in Dublin, shipped here, then sent to pubs across the UK. Just over a year ago, it was the best place for a pint, but since then everyone else has upped their quality of pints and you'll find far better pints for £1.50 - £2.00 less within the same city.

Had a great session last Sunday, the Pints are creamers, and Wayne on the door is a top man.

So much better with the upstairs open xxx

The prices here have got ridiculous - pay more for a pint here than in London. After the Guinness Guru video it got really expensive and touristy. Got charged £7.90 for the last pint I had here and haven't been back since.

Super cool place. Lot of great people 👏

Excellent pint of Guinness but at £7.30 a pint, it's taking the Mick. They are pricing themselves out, these are more expensive than London prices. Give it a swerve.

The location to have a fun Irish night in Manchester! Loved it, best live music I've hear

A fantastic pub in many ways. Great craic in there with live music and a real buzz from that large crowd But the cost........ Wow what has happened? It is very very expensive now. No need for it! Also beware that I was overcharged significantly for one round- fair enough mistakes happen and they held up their hands. BUT my refund was in cash (despite being told previously it was card only due to a lack of change?) and was in a large amount of coins. Not good. Still on the good list but it has dropped in my standing some way. A shame really as has always been a go to pub.

Great pint of Guinness friendly atmosphere and good live music. Very busy (but you'd expect that with a rugby final being played thet day). Would recommend

Great place for a great atmosphere. The upstairs is more roomy and the service is fantastic, it's always busy but the bar staff do an awesome job of keeping everyone topped up and also clearing the empties. Good place for sport too

Lovely Guinness, great atmosphere but £7.30 a pint!! Crikey this ain’t London !

Cosy bar with really autentic athmospheare. Really Nice service and great beer.

Hands down best guinness I've had in Manchester!!!

Fabulous Guinness. Upstairs and downstairs

20 years since I worked near here. Leavers do last night. Good live music upstairs and no idiots. Recommended.

£7.30 for a Guinness? It’s good but not mind blowing. Tory Tory Manchester strikes again, criminal prices.

Excellent Irish pub in the centre of Manchester. It looks Irish, it serves Irish drinks and it smells like Dublin

Best Guinness I've ever had. Great and authentic experience. Went there for a beer before our flight on a saturday at 3PM. Pub was packed and there was a live show - two lads with a guitar and a bodhrán. Didn't want to leave really. If I ever find myself in Manchester again, I'm coming over again for more than one beer.

Great vibe - get in early as it's very small and for me was too loud cos we were by the speakers

Went in on a Monday night where most of town was quiet, this place was bouncing. Live music and great Guinness.

Best guiness outside of Ireland! Proper expensive though be prepared.

It’s true what you’ve heard, mulligans probably has the best Guinness outside of Ireland. The pub itself is quite nice and has a nice vibe. It was very busy when I went, but the service was quick. The only downstair is, the drinks aren’t cheap. At over £7 a pint there are a lot of cheaper places out there. If you love Guinness and Irish bars, I would highly recommend.

I don't review much in the UK. But £7.20 for a pint of Coors !!!

I came a long way to this place to try the best Guinness and it’s worthy for me and my friend. For my personal opinion I think it’s the best Guinness I had in UK so far ( London/Manchester/ Liverpool )

Best place to get a Guinness while in Manchester

Best Guinness in England. Hands down

Idiotic discriminatory security/bouncers whatever ruin everything. I went here earlier on this year to experience the Guinness and it was amazing. This was mid afternoon and there were no bouncers, the guy at the bar was really friendly and had a good chat with him. I was wearing a hat. I was in Manchester for a gig just this last Thursday 26/09/24 and me and a friend decided to walk to Mulligans from our hotel after my good experience. This was at about 5-5.30pm and we were excited to get to the pub especially after our 20 minute walk. Then we were met with a typical rude, aggressive, power gone to his head doorman. No, 'hello', 'good afternoon' or ' how are you?' straight into. 'you'll have to take your hat off if you're going in'. I asked "permanently?" And the obnoxious doorman replied "yeah". I said "I'll leave it" and left. His whole attitude in this short but patronising exchange was off. Pathetic. To put this into perspective I was wearing a flat cap, smart black jacket, black trousers and shoes. I have seen videos on the website of many people wearing hats inside, especially on St Patrick's Day. I also suffer from very bad anxiety, self esteem issues and I am very self conscious. I ALWAYS wear a hat. If this is part of the dress code then it is absurd and discrimination and a ridiculous way to lose business. I really hope this was just the doorman being a c u next Tuesday and he gets told where to go. I'm not paying £7 per pint to feel uncomfortable and be told what to wear. I had enough of that at school. PATHETIC!!! I'm so petty that I take great happiness in the fact that while I was having one of the best nights of my life that bouncer was stood out in the rain and cold. He could probably have done with a hat come to think of it. Won't be returning unless I get a satisfactory response.

Nice bar with a good vibe and lovely staff but often very crowded for those same reasons!

Definitely gotten worse. Wow. Have been going occasionally for over two years now, £7.30 pint and by far the worst pint I’ve ever had there. Atmosphere was bad too.

Me and a mate here on a Saturday and tried out the new upstairs area. It’s a great setup – plenty of room, with different levels, live music going, and the sport on TV. Definitely a good spot for a few sherbets. Goes without saying, the Guinness was obviously excellent –likely top 3 in Manchester. They’ve really nailed it. The only downside was the price – somewhere around £7.50 a pint, which feels a bit steep. I get that they’ve gained a bit of attention recently, but it seems like they’re pushing it. One thing we noticed was the number of bouncers around. They were all over the place, so they must expect, or possibly deal with, a fair bit of trouble. Didn’t bother us, but it’s something you can’t miss. All in all, it’s a solid place – just a shame the prices are as steep as they are.

14.50 for one pint of madri and one guinness. The bar staff should be wearing balaclavas in this place cos the customers are getting robbed

Ridiculous prices. £7.20 for a pint of Madri. We arent in the middle of London. Staff are miserable as well, didnt even look at me just gave me the card machine and blurted out the price. Avoid, overrated and overpriced. Much better places to spend your money.

AVOID THIS PUB AT ALL COSTS. BAD DRINKS. BAD FOOD. BAD HOSTS. Awful AWFUL PUB.

You should go here if you want the best pint of Guinness. It was the best pint of Guinness in Manchester, but it was also more than £7. I'd have at least expected friendly staff and not to have to route for a seat. Also, why am I being asked to take my hat off at 2pm on a Friday afternoon?