🍺 Circus Tavern, Manchester

The Circus Tavern is a Grade II listed public house on Portland Street in Manchester, England. Originally built as a house in the late 18th or early 19th century, it was later extended and converted into a pub, becoming established in that role by about 1840. It is reputedly one of the oldest pubs in the city and is known for its exceptionally small bar, which measures around 1 metre in length. Its interior is rated three stars by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) for its "outstanding national historic importance". The pub contains photographs of former Manchester United players who frequented it, and its freehold is owned by Heineken UK as of 2026.