The Circus Tavern in Manchester

Had an amazing night here with the locals. Closed bar locked doors and spent the night drinking and singing songs. Best little bar I've ever been to

Brilliant tiny pub with a big Mancunian welcome. Lovely Landlord, good beer and so, small, it's easy to get into conversation with friendly locals.

What a lovely local bar. The patrons were so welcoming and the owner is a delight to be around. It’s the kind of bar where you will chat with the other customers and everyone won’t be on their phone. If you’re a Man U supporter, there is a passion for the team at this bar.

Brutally intimate pub experience - dude in charge is a legend as well.

This fabulous place has the smallest bar and biggest welcome anywhere. For those that are old enough, a traditional pub with a landlord 3 times bigger than his actual bar. Great atmosphere, great fun enjoyed by folk from across the world. Great beer, good prices Great punters all things that make a stranger welcome.

Actually the best Guinness in Manchester Love it 😊

Circus Tavern, known as the "smallest bar in Europe," is a charming and cozy spot that feels like a home away from home. The intimate setting fosters a warm, friendly atmosphere where patrons quickly become friends. The servers are exceptionally welcoming and attentive, making every visit delightful. Their Guinness stout is a standout—rich, perfectly poured, and a must-try for any beer lover. Circus Tavern's unique charm, friendly staff, and great Guinness make it a must-visit for locals and travelers alike. Embrace the smallness and enjoy the experience!

Cosy and down to earth if you like a quiet atmosphere to enjoy your pint.

I have walked past this building so many times but never before visited this amazing pub. We called in for a beer with our friends celebrating our wedding anniversaries and immediately felt at home , everyone was chatting and I thought we had walked into a family gathering .. but no they were all strangers .. all chatting about anything and everything and not a mobile phone in sight . We had the best chat with a lovely couple from Warrington , we certainly put the world to rights !! if you’re walking past and wonder what’s inside . Go in and see you won’t be disappointed

Very welcoming traditional old pub…. No nonsense with great service and good company

Wonderful tiny traditional pub in the middle of Manchester, a great place to drop in for a drink before or after a meal in Chinatown

I went to the Circus Tavern with family on a Thursday evening in late April. The bar is very small but the atmosphere is to be experienced. The barman was very friendly as were many of the punters. We were strangers in teh bar however They were very "chatty" and welcoming. I would highly recommend

Great stop off, great beer, lovely staff, friendly chatty punters, clean toilets.

A very small venue that exuded tradition, warmth and friendliness from the bar staff, who probably so we would not block up the bar area, delivered beer to our table and took payment there. The snug walls were decorated with Manchester United photographs depicting key times in their history. One for the fans of football, agoraphobia and good beer

Barry is a legend among landlords. The welcome is wonderful and the clientele is unique. I have been using this place for nearly 50 years. Just amazing

Extremely cozy with little space, but immediately with conversations... Love that pub

Super little and I mean small pub. It's like being in a tiny living room in a terraced house. Look at my other reviews and 👍

Cracking little boozer. Very friendly landlady and a great pint of Guinness

Lovely staff, really small room but nice to chat with regulars and landlord.

An experience worth trying, due to the characteristics of the pub. Normal beers, normal service. Prices in line with other pubs

Brilliant friendly pub. Great pint of Guinness!

Lovely little pub. 2 cask ales. Friendly staff

Excellent service in a tiny pub. If I'm meeting up with someone in Manchester, this is my pub of choice. Good service, good beer, good atmosphere. The bar is tiny, so often the licencee will come round and take your order. It's also a very old pub, a part of Mancunian history. Well worth supporting.

It's the smallest pub in Europe. Amiable host; even customers are friendly and chatty. If you are around, pop by for pint.

Smallest bat in Europe with the biggest nice people 😉

If you want a real taste of Mancunia this is it, it also helps if you like Manchester United

It's a decent bar, particularly if you support Trafford Town...

Crackin' little pub, very welcoming landlady.

Great small pub! Lovely staff and comfortable atmosphere which make you feel like a part of family!

We visited here 1st and 3rd November 2023 and had 2 absolutely fantastic nights with Barry, his fine lady,Irish Kenny and others. In i Michael and Martine from Pontypridd south wales

Absolutely loved this place, found it by chance and was very warm welcoming presence by both the staff and other customers. Had some great chats with some Norwegian and Swedish football fans as well as some other British and would definitely visit again.

A great place to meet people & have a chat

Can't star food it's not a food place but Crisps are quality x

Unique pub in the centre of Manchester. Very friendly service and definitely worth a look.

Cozy pub in the heart of Manchester! The owner is so friendly and welcoming. I loved all the pictures of patrons on the wall and the two little rooms to drink in. Definitely a must try if you're in the area.

Barry couldn't be nicer. Intimate bar. Great place for a chat and Manchester history. Highly recommend

Great little pub full of sport memorabilia and is the smallest pub in the city centre definitely has the smallest bar

Dejligt lille intimt sted. God betjening og stemning. A must go.

Love the cosy and great atmosphere in this homely place. They even have improved their selection of draught beers.

Pub delizioso e ospitale. Ho bevuto la miglior birra della mia vita! Super consigliato

Europe's smallest Bar , established way back 1840 ( as claimed) .. Just went there for a Quick drink... but lots of people were there & enjoying the cozyness of this SMALL Place.. for drinks....

Quirky bar well worth a visit. Great memorabilia particularly of George Best and Manchester United. Peaceful bar with characters passising through. Bobby the owner a lovely guy who gave me a beautiful present of George Best memorabilia. Definitely be back soon please God.❤👍

Europe's smallest bar it says. 😀We'll the bar is tiny but oh so well stocked. 😉The bar man and one other staff couldn't be more friendly. In fact they asked us if we wanted a picture behind the bar so we definitely took them up on the offer. They could have been nicer so we stayed for more. There are two small small snugs to seat maybe 6 or 7 at a squeeze as you go through so it will get full quickly. It's fun and quirky. The beer was on tap was great. Loved it. 👍👍👍

Believe the hype, it is quite small

Great traditional pub, amazing they are still operating, well done 👍👍👍

Good old pub and Jackie was amazing , great service!

Never had food.great place friendly with a great atmosphere. Cracking pint

Went in a stranger, left a friend! Super welcoming bar and everyone sits together and just chats!

Potser és el pub més petit d'europa!! Em van fer sentir com a casa mentre em bevia una fantàstica cervesa.

They said it was the smallest pub in Europe. It was pretty darn small and they were friendly and had a good place to sit and drink. As an American tourist in Manchester, I liked it.

Small pub but a big atmosphere and friendly and helpful staff

Brilliant little historic pub, it's a bit of a Manchester institution. Drinks were brought over to us, which was really appreciated.

What a fantastic pub we were made very welcome we were told to sit down and our drinks were brought to us we ended up staying longer than we'd planned will definitely visit again when we're in Manchester

Had sea shanties sang at me whilst sipping rum and coke. Night of my life.

Great historical bar and very interesting posters that makes you laugh.

Pub full of characters proper boozer

Fantastic small two roomed pub. Table service. Only two real ales available, but tge Wainwright's was decent. Definitely worth a visit.

Great Historical Old boozer, not our first time in here but once again a good visit, Not the biggest place🫢🫢🤣🤣So you can't escape noisy customers but it's a great Quirky place. Got looked after by the Landlady, Thank you really enjoyed it see you soon.👍

Great pub, lovely lady behind the bar. Great atmosphere, like stepping back in time, lovely people and a great laugh gad by all!!

Belting little boozer. Nipped in for a quick one when I saw the Tetley's sign outside, and walked out five hours later. Friendly staff, and excellent beer. Some of the friendliest people I met on this particular trip to Manchester.

I came in here for one pint and stayed for a few hours talking to Barry and an British/American couple. Then a lot of locals joined our conversation with music videos playing in the background. I have given 5 stars for food but I didn't see any grub only beer.

Tiny bar, great atmosphere! If you want to have a conversation you're pretty much guaranteed to chat to someone

What Cheers was on TV is what Circus Tavern is to Man United fans! Felt like home after meeting fans from Norway, England and beyond. Will never forget leaving the bar and everyone saying goodbye. Coming back soon!

Smallest pub in Europe with great beers

Cracking little place, great atmosphere. Love it!

Autentisk, hyggeligt og virkelig småt. Man føler sig max velkommen. God, meget, velskænket fad. Et must sted at besøge, hvis man er "bare" en lille smule united fan💪💪 Jeg ville give det 10⭐️ hvis muligt😃

Good vibes..... Leave the ego at the door....

A tiny gem that oozes charm and a lot of character.

Great little pub, everyone friendly, came up for utd game last Sunday, went there after initially for one drink but stayed all evening

Un sitio emblemático para tomar unas pintas. Magnífico trato del dueño y camarero

Best pub in Manchester, hands down!

Stumbled in for a night cap and ended up staying for three rounds well after closing time, owner was around and great conversation. I will go back every time I am in Manchester.

Love the Circus. It's very small but it has such a rich history with Man Utd. Great place prematch.

Just back from Manchester, going over since a child, always stay in portland St so I can be close to the circus tavern, big baz owner and his staff and absolutely top class friendly and up for the crack, Plus it has the nicest pint of coors in England 🍻❤️

Always a treat to call in here.

Top top bar , with great character , we call every time we are over from cork 🇮🇪

Tiny and intimate pub, full of characters. Not one for the introverts as you will almost certainly be dragged into a conversation!

Great little boozer. Very welcoming for a few Kildare heads out for a few pints on our hollibops. Full of great characters. Hopefully back soon!

I first visited this pub in 2003 when it was run under a different management. Tetley's was still brewed by Tetley's and I was a regular. Sadly, the manager moved on. Now still a decent little pub with pleasant staff but a different atmosphere. The Tetley's and the Wainwright is brewed by the Burton beer factory, so is very bland in taste. I only popped in out of nostalgia. Worth a visit anyway.

Great. Up close & personal with the locals.

Tiny pub with a massive atmosphere, only called in last night for one, what lovely people definitely call in again, m Every Christmas to ya all

Great little pub and I mean little. But what a big atmosphere

Great atmosphere and great beers . A real old fashioned pub

Great place. A must go to if you're visiting Manchester

Welcoming with very well kept ale. The fire was lit to warm us up too.

Loved the beers and staff very friendly was very lucky to get in as it's a very small pub with a big heart

Great pint of ale in a very friendly pub

This pub has the smallest bar in the country

Europas mindste pub - et besøg værd gvis der er plads

Piccolissimo pub frequentato da Georgie. Esperienza unica.

Tiniest bar in Europe, the vibe is amazing. Having a beer every time I pass

Probably the coziest, warmest pub I’ve ever been in. Staff were gems. Rides also. Would indulge in another moretti in their state of the art beer garden.

Always get a warm reception at this little gem of a pub. Beer always in excellent condition.

The cozy cubicles in the circus tavern are only topped by it’s quaint beer garden. The staff were friendly and accommodating, and the atmosphere was comfortable and easygoing. The localest of local pubs.

Such lovely owners who welcomed us in. We had a fantastic night!! 🍻🥂👌🎊

Great place , small but cosy, friendly staff and a great central location.

My son and I popped in for a quick pint, will be back again. Nice atmosphere in a traditional pub.

What a cracking pub really enjoyed it

The best place for meeting new people and making friends.

Nice little pub , well, very little haha A bit pricey £5 a pint!!!!