The Wild Alderman, Manchester

The Wild Alderman is a Beartown pub with three of their own ales on cask at the time of my visit in August, plus a guest from Thornbridge. 10 keg taps including lagers and craft beers. There are also bottles in the fridge, including a couple of German beers. My cask Beartown Citra Smash set me back £2.45 for a half. Quiet just before 12 on a Friday, I was the sole customer. It's a clean and tidy place, with modern retro décor inside. The exterior was being swept and chairs put out while I was there. I am not sure if food is served, I didn't see any menus out but one member of staff had a pinny on that you'd expect to see on a chef. There is a chalk board that lists bar snacks. Another chalk board lists six ales though only four hand pulls so not sure if that may include ales coming soon, or perhaps I missed a couple of hand pulls hiding away somewhere. I liked this place, had a nice chilled out vibe and good beer; I would be happy to return.