Pubs in Manchester for a night out?

[Frimley111R]

I'm meeting a friend there next weekend and although he is local he seems to know nothing about the pubs etc in Manchester! I want to go somewhere where there are lots of pubs/bars within walking distance We're not interested in any ones full of people my kids age (21) as we are in our 40s. Lively places with music to 'proper' pubs is our range. We'll be taking the tram in from Bury.

Recommendations please...

[Frimley111R]

Great, thanks very much.

I am sure Bury is nice but coming up from Surrey to go there is a bit,,,,