Big things come in small packages is the first impressions of this great traditional pub. The tiny bar is apparently the smallest in Europe with Excellent bar staff and a warm/friendly atmosphere this is one place to definitely visit when your in the city centre.

My God but it's small. But the sign outside said you would get a big welcome and you certainly do. Two lovely ladies serving on Sunday afternoon. Nice coal fire to warm your bits and bobs. They don't have crisps or nuts, but to be honest there probably isn't room for them. Real mixture of people in there. Some locals, French, Irish and myself. Will go back definitely. Not expensive either 🤗

Love the Circus. It's very small but it has such a rich history with Man Utd. Great place prematch.

Europe's smallest Bar , established way back 1840 ( as claimed) .. Just went there for a Quick drink... but lots of people were there & enjoying the cozyness of this SMALL Place.. for drinks....

Lovely little pub. The staff were welcoming and everyone there was friendly and happy. 2 small rooms space for maybe 20 or so people, I was there at 4pm on Friday and got the last seat, so I'd suggest this place for a weekday tipple if you want a seat. £4.30 for my pint of wainwright.

They said it was the smallest pub in Europe. It was pretty darn small and they were friendly and had a good place to sit and drink. As an American tourist in Manchester, I liked it.

Great little pub, everyone friendly, came up for utd game last Sunday, went there after initially for one drink but stayed all evening

What Cheers was on TV is what Circus Tavern is to Man United fans! Felt like home after meeting fans from Norway, England and beyond. Will never forget leaving the bar and everyone saying goodbye. Coming back soon!

Best pub in Manchester, hands down!

Tiny bar, great atmosphere! If you want to have a conversation you're pretty much guaranteed to chat to someone

Great Historical Old boozer, not our first time in here but once again a good visit, Not the biggest place🫢🫢🤣🤣So you can't escape noisy customers but it's a great Quirky place. Got looked after by the Landlady, Thank you really enjoyed it see you soon.👍

Belting little boozer. Nipped in for a quick one when I saw the Tetley's sign outside, and walked out five hours later. Friendly staff, and excellent beer. Some of the friendliest people I met on this particular trip to Manchester.

Great pub, lovely lady behind the bar. Great atmosphere, like stepping back in time, lovely people and a great laugh gad by all!!

Fantastic small two roomed pub. Table service. Only two real ales available, but tge Wainwright's was decent. Definitely worth a visit.

What a fantastic pub we were made very welcome we were told to sit down and our drinks were brought to us we ended up staying longer than we'd planned will definitely visit again when we're in Manchester

Brilliant little historic pub, it's a bit of a Manchester institution. Drinks were brought over to us, which was really appreciated.

Just back from Manchester, going over since a child, always stay in portland St so I can be close to the circus tavern, big baz owner and his staff and absolutely top class friendly and up for the crack, Plus it has the nicest pint of coors in England 🍻❤️

Europe's smallest bar it says. 😀We'll the bar is tiny but oh so well stocked. 😉The bar man and one other staff couldn't be more friendly. In fact they asked us if we wanted a picture behind the bar so we definitely took them up on the offer. They could have been nicer so we stayed for more. There are two small small snugs to seat maybe 6 or 7 at a squeeze as you go through so it will get full quickly. It's fun and quirky. The beer was on tap was great. Loved it. 👍👍👍

Quirky bar well worth a visit. Great memorabilia particularly of George Best and Manchester United. Peaceful bar with characters passising through. Bobby the owner a lovely guy who gave me a beautiful present of George Best memorabilia. Definitely be back soon please God.❤👍

Love the cosy and great atmosphere in this homely place. They even have improved their selection of draught beers.

Cozy pub in the heart of Manchester! The owner is so friendly and welcoming. I loved all the pictures of patrons on the wall and the two little rooms to drink in. Definitely a must try if you're in the area.

Absolutely loved this place, found it by chance and was very warm welcoming presence by both the staff and other customers. Had some great chats with some Norwegian and Swedish football fans as well as some other British and would definitely visit again.

We visited here 1st and 3rd November 2023 and had 2 absolutely fantastic nights with Barry, his fine lady,Irish Kenny and others. In i Michael and Martine from Pontypridd south wales

My son and I popped in for a quick pint, will be back again. Nice atmosphere in a traditional pub.

Hi lovely friendly pub great staff brilliant atmosphere will be back over in march. A must for any Utd fan.

Lovely Quirky little bar tucked away from the current affairs. Really nice place for a few pints and to meet a few Mancunian Characters. Loved it.

A gem of a pub and a Manchester institution. Friendly staff, good beer and a guarantee to meet a character or two as you have to sit next to them! If only all pubs were like this one, the world would be a better place.

A proper pub, cosy is an understatement based purely on size, but also cosy as in you get to talk to folk without wall to wall TV, juke box or games machines. If it's crowded, the friendly folk behind the bar will come round and take orders then bring you your drinks, saves losing your seat or constantly disturbing people. A cracking good pub, of which there are too few nowadays. Just go.

Lovely landlady, who was so welcoming. Great place for a quiet drink.

I used to be the area manager of the Circus Tavern so know it very well. I visited the pub on a Thursday night after a concert at the Apollo. We turned up late but the bar staff allowed us to have a quick drink before she locked up (which was very kind) - the pub was still as I remembered it, a classic, tiny, town centre boozer. Loved it back in the day and still do !

The cozy cubicles in the circus tavern are only topped by it’s quaint beer garden. The staff were friendly and accommodating, and the atmosphere was comfortable and easygoing. The localest of local pubs.

Probably the coziest, warmest pub I’ve ever been in. Staff were gems. Rides also. Would indulge in another moretti in their state of the art beer garden.

I came in here for one pint and stayed for a few hours talking to Barry and an British/American couple. Then a lot of locals joined our conversation with music videos playing in the background. I have given 5 stars for food but I didn't see any grub only beer.

Always get a warm reception at this little gem of a pub. Beer always in excellent condition.

Great pint of ale in a very friendly pub

Loved the beers and staff very friendly was very lucky to get in as it's a very small pub with a big heart

Great little pub and I mean little. But what a big atmosphere

I first visited this pub in 2003 when it was run under a different management. Tetley's was still brewed by Tetley's and I was a regular. Sadly, the manager moved on. Now still a decent little pub with pleasant staff but a different atmosphere. The Tetley's and the Wainwright is brewed by the Burton beer factory, so is very bland in taste. I only popped in out of nostalgia. Worth a visit anyway.

Great little boozer. Very welcoming for a few Kildare heads out for a few pints on our hollibops. Full of great characters. Hopefully back soon!

Great place if you're Irish and a Guinness drinker. Wwfc tr

Always a treat to call in here.