The Home of The Foam

Craft Beer in Manchester

If you’re searching for a true beer hall in Manchester, look no further than The Trading Route, located in the heart of Goods Yard. We’re not just a bar – we’re a lagerhouse that’s all about serving cold, fresh, foamy beer straight from Manchester Union Brewery, paired with the best rotisserie food and artisan provisions.

Whether you’re popping in for a quick pint after work or settling in for a long evening with friends, The Trading Route is made to serve Manchester’s craft beer lovers with a lagerhall fit for the city.

Drawing inspiration from the iconic beer halls of central Europe, we serve lager that offers an ideal balance – cold, crisp, and crowned with a full, frothy head. Manchester Union’s signature lager is poured into custom-made Tübinger glasses, creating a classic continental serve that emphasises the craftsmanship behind every pint, utilising a continental serve perfected over generations.

Big beers, plenty of foam, and fresh from the brewery – that’s what we’re all about. As the unofficial taproom for Manchester Union Brewery, you’ll always find the freshest lager flowing from our taps, brewed just a stone’s throw away in Ardwick. We’re open ‘til late, seven days a week – making The Trading Route a must-visit for anyone who loves a proper pint, or has an interest in the city’s finest craft beer.

No good beer hall is complete without great food, and our rotisserie ovens are at the heart of The Trading Route’s kitchen. Our menu is designed for sharing, and crafted to complement our drinks, with dishes like crispy whole and half rotisserie chicken and our famous slow-roasted potatoes served with chicken fat mayo.

Made to share, our food is perfect for enjoying with a beer, whether you’re popping in for a quick bite or lingering over a long meal with friends. We also serve freshly baked focaccia, vibrant salads, small plates, and plenty more. Whatever you’re in the mood for, you’ll find it here at The Trading Route.

Bookings aren’t necessary, but we’d recommend making one to secure your seat in Manchester’s finest beer hall. The Trading Route is the Home of the Foam, and we can wait to welcome you down for a pint – book in now.