The Briton's Protection Hotel, Castlefield - pub details
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Address: 50 Great Bridgewater Street, Castlefield, Manchester, M1 5LE [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 1127)
Deansgate (0.2 miles), Manchester Oxford Road (0.3 miles), Salford Central (0.7 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- TV
- Real ale
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> Current user rating: 7.3/10 (rated by 78 users)
> Local guide: Manchester pub guide
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City Road Inn, Manchester (0.1 miles), Peveril Of The Peak, Castlefield (0.1 miles), Rain Bar, Castlefield (0.1 miles), Revolution, Deansgate Locks (0.1 miles), Fat Cat Cafe Bar, Deansgate Locks (0.1 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Briton's Protection Hotel, Castlefield
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| Had a couple of Robinson's Unicorn in here a couple of days ago, I found it a little bit too cold and this seemed to take away much of the taste too. A great multi-roomed pub however that has a mixed crowd, an open fire in one of the rooms at the back of the pub and an absence of music or gambling machines. LeedsStew - 21 Nov 2008 12:58 |
| Spent a wonderful time in this pub before the match at COM warm and welcoming with a great atmosphere. Is there a room upstairs where people vanish into hyperspace? Pleasant pint or 2 of the Jennings Cumberland ale and real fire to get warm by. Only downside was no food on for a Sunday lunchtime, wish i had stayed there instead of going to the match where i got wet ,and yes City lost. bocca1 - 11 Nov 2008 17:18 |
| This place just glows with warmth and is stuffed full of interesting features (see earlier comments). A glorious pub with excellent ales; when you leave it, admire what remains of the architecture of the old Central Station opposite. Dave_the_Bee - 9 Sep 2008 00:28 |
| Don’t be put off by the tacky neon signage on the front, this is an absolute must visit pub for anyone who appreciates the kind of pub that are fast becoming museum pieces. The pub dates back to 1811 and the interior is largely unspoilt (the pub is part of the CAMRA Inventory) with plenty to admire, all the more impressive given that there was, I believe, a serious fire here in the 1970’s. The front bar is fairly shallow and quite dimly lit with an ornate patterned ceiling. To the left, snaking around the bar to the rear is a magnificent tiled corridor containing paintings commemorating the 1819 Peterloo Massacre. Off the corridor at the back are 2 smaller rooms with several interesting features – numbered doors (as per the original licensing laws), original fireplaces, gas light fittings, calling bells etc. The lighting is kept low and somber, replicating what it would have been like in the days when it was gas lit. Service is through a small hatch in the corridor at the back of the main bar. My visit revolved around the Jennings Cumberland and Robinsons Unicorn which, from the other reports, appear to be the mainstays however the pumps are quite spread out and it was not until I was leaving that I noted 2 further pumps so I reckon I missed out on some further choices. They also claim to have over 300 whiskies. There are several interesting displays of old jugs, bottles, cigarette cards etc dotted about. I found the service first rate although it may appear to be a bit stuffy to some – the place is frequented by classical musicians from the nearby Bridgwater Hall which gives it a bit of an eltist feel although I did not feel unwelcome despite wearing a football shirt at the time. No TV’s or music as far as I could see which would only spoil the ambience. A top pub all round and very nearly maximum points from me but I would need to have a couple more visits to justify it…and they should get rid of those neon signs! RogerB - 31 Aug 2008 09:55 |
| Enjoyed a tip-top pint of Robbies Unicorn here earlier this week. A brilliant, traditional pub with a splendid interior and a warm welcome. At one time I associated this pub with high prices, but many pubs have caught-up and it's now (Holts and Sammy Smiths excepted) near the city-centre norm. Well worth a visit and long my it survive the 'developers' - aka architectural vandals. wobblybob - 15 Aug 2008 12:58 |
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