The Marble Arch, Manchester

A super marble facade with fancy brickwork above, housing a stunning tiled interior with mosaic and tiled floor, glazed bricks, a tiled ceiling and a tiled freize listing the drinks sold, Ale, Porter, Gin, Port, Whiskies, Cordials, Wines etc, running all round. The bar counter sits at the bottom end of the sloping floor, 10 hand pumps, seven of which dispense Marble beers from the brewery next door, with microbreweries ales on the other three (Millstone, Liverpool Organic and Bank Top). As it's the brewery tap the beers are in fine condition. There is a small collection of european beers and a couple of UK kegs also available. Bench seats with separate tables line both sides of the room down the slope, supplemented by some cast iron bar stools. Although food is served in the main room, there is a fairly basic looking dining area at the back.

I used to love to come to this pub, but it has decided to showcase their own beers, and when we called in yesterday every pump had Marble beers on. OK that is not a problem, but when you are looking for new micros it is one I may not get to now. We got a table in the back dining area, and had the fish and chips which were excellent but at nearly £9 a bit dear. Had their Stouter Stout and Port Stout which were in good condition, but would like to see a couple of pumps with guests on. Yes the decor of the pub is very unusual, and the old tiling near the ceiling has to be seen. Always packed so very popular.