About
The Levenshulme Eleven is a pub crawl that visits eleven of the finest drinking establishments that Levenshulme has to offer. Have one drink per pub (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) then onto the next. Take a look at the pubs on the tried and tested route, gather your mates, and see if you can visit all eleven pubs. Please drink responsibly!
The Pubs
The Blue Bell Inn
A very smart Sam Smith's house, having undergone a thorough and classy refurbishment around 2006. On the right is a spacious vault and to the left three additional rooms - a large lounge with parquet, wraps itself around the bar counter, whilst off this is a smaller carpeted lounge and a snug. At the rear is a spacious garden with plenty of seating to enjoy summer days in.
Recommended drink: A fruit beer - cherry, raspberry, or apricot
Station Hop
Small, spartanly-furnished room including bar at the front. Bare-boarded with just one table, and a few high stools on which to perch yourself by the wall or the front windows. A multi-tier bookcase displays an array of bottles and cans for sale. Ascending three steps leads you to two rooms in succession which have a good deal more places to sit at tables; these rooms exude a warmer, more homely feel than the front of the pub. Small beer garden at the rear that plays host to street-food traders selling their hot food on 5-9 Fri-Sat. Four handpumps are prominent on the bar, plus ten keg taps on the wall (they variously feature IPAs, stouts, reds, and a sour / saison). They always have pies, and Scotch eggs / veggie-Scotch eggs.
Recommended drink: A craft beer
Hennigan's
Hennigans Sports Bar is based on Stockport Road, Levenshulme and has been showing the best in Live Sport for over 25 years. As the name suggests - Hennigans is sports crazy and home to all sports fans with a big City and United following as well as horse racing, cricket, motor racing and fans of all sport. With multi-screens in full HD and a state of the art sound system - Hennigans is the place to be for live sport. The pub can show multi sports at any one time - ask staff and they will accommodate your viewing needs. Look out for some great beer offers especially for Gaelic Games and European Football matches.
Recommended drink: Guinness
Witch Kings
Explore the enchanting world of Witch Kings, a cocktail bar and restaurant nestled in the heart of Levenshulme. Offering a Central-European menu that blends authentic classics with locally sourced ingredients, your taste buds will dance with delight. With a diverse selection of cocktails, mocktails, draught beers, hot and soft drinks, and a curated wine list, plus fresh fruit rum liqueurs and syrups crafted in-house.
Recommended drink: A speciality rum and mixer, or a non-alcohic homemade lemonade or tonic
The Klondyke
The Klondyke, also known as The Levenshulme Bowling & Social Club has been around for more than 100 years and is in the heart of the Levenshulme community.
Recommended drink: Cider
The Union Inn
Rather small two-room interior; central bar with the rooms either side. Resolutely on keg-only beer for many, many years.
Recommended drink:
Overdraught
Set in former bank retail premises (the name reflecting that history), this keg-only bar adds to the Levenshulme drinking scene. An open space, with the bar down one side. Rustic in style with much use made of bare brick walls, and unfinished wood, this is softened by some upholstered furnishings, plenty of hops hanging from the ceiling and bar, and the clever use of mirrors. There are no fewer than 30 keg taps, this may be the highest number in any bar in Manchester!
Recommended drink: A craft beer from the blackboard
The Levenshulme
Welcome to The Levenshulme, your cheery local based in Manchester. We show live sports every day, so you can watch the big game with a cold, refreshing pint of your favourite lager, dogs welcome!
Recommended drink: A bottle of prosecco to share
The Talleyrand
Open since summer 2018, The Talleyrand is an arty and eccentric little bar with a packed programme of live music, DJs, poetry, comedy, theatre, film, and art exhibitions. It takes its name from an area of East Levenshulme that was originally named in honour of French diplomat Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord. Whether it’s wonky indie, folk or soul that gets your feet tapping, there’s probably something for you on the calendar and the art on display is equally diverse and exciting. The bar area itself is understated with exposed floorboards and mismatched wooden furniture. Their bar boasts a wide range of beers and ales – from Camden to Tiny Rebel – as well as spirits, wines and softs.
Recommended drink: Wine
Nordie
Small keg bar on corner site by the side of the former Fallowfield Loop rail line. Long interior with bar to the back, right-hand side. The side windows allow plenty of light into the open and modern space. Outside at the rear is a pleasant drinking area away from the buzz of Stockport Road. NB card payments only, no cash.
Recommended drink: A signature cocktail
Station South
Welcome to Station South - We're a destination cycle café, bar, bike workshop and urban garden based in Levenshulme, Manchester. A place to meet, eat, drink and dance. A space to share, grow, fix and ride. A community hangout geared up for good food, good brews and good times. A cycle café for everyone.
Recommended drink: A beer
The Route
Getting There
By bus: The 192 runs between Manchester and Stockport right through Levenshulme. The pubs are also on the bus routes of the 172 and 150.
By train: Levenshulme train station is less than a 10 minute walk from both the start and end pub on the recommended route.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What time does the pub crawl start?
We recommend starting at 12pm at The Bluebell Inn to give you enough time to visit all 11 pubs.
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How do I join the pub crawl?
There is no organised event - simply gather some friends and turn up! If it's a large group, we recommend contacting the pubs to let them know so they can be prepared.
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Is there a dress code?
There's no dress code, but we encourage participants to wear something fun!
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Are there places to eat along the way?
We have included an icon next to a pub if it serves food. Our top tip is to start the Levenshulme Eleven at 11am with a brunch at one of the many fabulous food establishments in Levenshulme. Our favourites not included in the route are BIA, The Antiques Cafe, and Sips n Dips. For eating later on, why not pick up a takeaway and take it to eat at your stop at the Overdraught.
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What happens if a pub is closed on the day?
You may find some pubs are closed on the day due to private functions. We are lucky in Levenshulme that there are more than eleven fantastic pubs! Swap out a closed pub for one not on the recommended route, such as BIA, Isca, and The Sidings.