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Well known pub in Manchester's Northern Quarter which re-opened relatively recently following extensive renovation after a period of closure of some 20 years as a result of fire.
I never visited the pub in its pre-renovation days, but I'm told it was one of Manchester's finest drinking emporiums.
With its high moulded ceilings and church-like arches, there is still much to admire internally.
The pub consists of 3 interconnected rooms.
On the beer front, the pub is clearly a keen supporter of local micros - Dunham Massey Light Ale being my randomly chosen pint on my recent visit.
A blackboard lists future beers coming shortly - these included York Brewery, Ossett, Coach House, Greenfield and Allgates when I visited.
Crown and Kettle Ale is brewed for the pub by Greenfield.
The pub serves home cooked food and Sunday roasts. Live sport is shown, but not obtrusively.
You should include this pub in any Northern Quarter crawl - along with the nearby Hare and Hounds on Shudehill and the Marble Arch on Rochdale Road
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Ceiling in the front bar still in a bad way, but the rest of the pub looks good and the beer choice (4 real ales, most from Greater Manchester) was good, as were the beers themselves. Has a few TV screens and was showing the football on my visit (the dire Sunderland-Liverpool match) and was pleasantly busy throughout. Good luck to the owners.
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Beer good but far too cold. intersting building and will try again next time i am in manchester. Worth a visit but not quite sure what rating to give it after my first visit.
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As well as super real ales, this pub also has Sky and does Sunday roasts until 3pm!
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glad they reopened this pub..always something intresting to drink in here...cider served from a barrell on the back of the bar..always feels damp in here wen i walk in but nether the less a big plus for the owners reopening this pub on the N4 trail..beer as good as always served here.
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I am very to hear that it hwas burned down , i used to work there in 1981 / 82 .It used to be run by Cyril . But it is good news tohear it has re opened.My name is Richard and come from malta
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A real-life phoenix from the ashes with a fire-ravaged ceiling to prove it. A popular and historic pub until it was tragically damaged by a hooligan’s fire bomb. Fully restored although only one room has had the wonderfully ornate ceiling returned to its former glory. Well worth a visit just to survey the effects of the deed and maybe the choice of well-kept real ales will tempt you to linger.
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oh, its back open as a pub again! wont be long before its shut again and turned into the many things it has been over the past 8 years!
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An amazing interior features a rather dilapidated ornate ceiling with netting fixed beneath to prevent bits of it falling down! Certainly full of character with a cosy and rather plush back bar, and most importantly a good selection of well-kept ales.
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This is an object lesson in how to renovate a pub. I only went once before the fire all those years ago but this is such an improvement I'm astonished. Whenever I've visited the beer has always been in top nick with an adventurous choice of guests.
Gets rammed when City are at home and they post security on the door on match days. Amazingly, they are always polite and professional.
This is a great addition to the already strong Ancoats area.
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Posssibly the best kept beers in England. A great selection of guest beers. The atmosphere is great. The management ensures that the pub is friendly and welcoming.
My favourite pub but I live a long way away so I have to travel to visit.
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Good beer, with recommendations from a helpful barman. I was in there on a quiet Sunday afternoon and it felt a bit lacking in atmosphere, but I imagine when there's a good crowd in there it's a pub I wouldn't want (or need) to leave. From the chalk board of upcoming beers, I wish I was more local..
Worth the walk up from the city centre.
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The Crown & Kettle has been renovated and reopened after being closed for around 20 years due to a fire.
There were 4 guest bitters and 1 Cider available, along with the two regulars beers of Black Sheep and Boddingtons.
The pub is in a lovely old listed building and was very bright and welcoming with friendly bar staff.
Well worth a visit for those who normally stick to their regular haunts in Northern Quarter, and is now on my list of favourites.
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A great selection of real ales and cosy fire ideal for the winter months.
Just remember to look up!
anonymous - 9 May 2006 10:55 |
Historic old pub refurbished and a welcome addition to the northern quarter real ale scene, a good selection of ever changing guest beers always in good condition, food served.
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