The Marble Arch, Manchester
Looking for sanctuary far from the madding Christmas crowds? Then take a short walk down Rochdale Road to this extraordinary pub. Designed by Salford architect (and Manchester Guardian art critic) Alfred Darbyshire, its Victorian tiled interior is stunning. Now owned by the excellent Marble Brewery, the pub is popular with craft beer fans – and postal workers from the nearby sorting office – who are as warm and welcoming as the pub’s gas fire. Marble’s darker seasonal specials will be appearing on the pumps this month, such as Extra Porter and Chocolate Marble. On Christmas Eve, everyone gets a mince pie and a free half of Stouter (a port-laced stout).
• Pint from £3.20. 73 Rochdale Road, 0161-832 5914, on Facebook. Open Sun-Thurs noon-11pm, Fri-Sat noon-midnight
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