Bar Fringe, Manchester - pub details
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Address: 8 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JN [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 14473) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Manchester Victoria (0.4 miles), Manchester Piccadilly (0.6 miles), Manchester Oxford Road (0.9 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Jukebox
- Pool table, Pinball
- Real ale
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> Current user rating: 7.0/10 (rated by 82 users)
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user reviews of Bar Fringe, Manchester
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| Pretty much everything that could written about this place has been. Personally I'm a fan, but I can understand why some would dislike it. It's quirky, cramped, noisy & pretty much always busy, but surely that has got to tell you something? From a critics stand point, I agree it has it's negatives. To little space and a lack of seating means that at busy times it's standing room only, the toilets too are sad, but actually on my visit they were clean. Unfortunately, however you try, white sealant/filler does not go with dated poreclian. Frankly they look a lot worse than they are, but I'd have to agree with the earlier comment. But that for me is about it? Regarding the staff, I've never encountered a problem (other than getting served), but I am familiar with the landlady in question so I can understand some of the negative comments. Lets just say she can be vocal. In her defence she takes no prisoners and tolerates rowdy behaviour with equal measure. Her brash approach & colourful language can be off putting I know, but she does have a softer side. Beer? Four or five constantly changing casks on tap (usually micro's), there's also a good selection of continental and fruit beers on tap too. If it's beer you like you won't be disappointed here. To summarise, short on comforts, big on atmosphere, great for beer..despite it's negatives, it's still one of my favourite Manchester bars. Les Walker - Beer/Pub Critic (BeerNorthWestUK - Twitter) lwalker101 - 27 Nov 2011 16:16 |
| Can't fault the beer/cider/continental range of beers. It's interesting the comments about a certain female behind the bar. I was ribbing a mate of mine about his choice of lager and she joined in. All good fun but I can imagine how this could kick off the wrong way! I thought I was in an episode of "Shameless"!! JBGatelad - 13 Mar 2011 12:54 |
| We saw this was in the Good Beer Guide. After arriving at the site of the pub, the missus made a "not sure I fancy the look of this" face outside. In fairness, I can see where she was coming from, but I decided it was at least worth giving it a chance. I'm glad we did. Far nicer inside than out, good range of British ale and quite a few foreign options too. I must say, the gents toilets left A LOT to be desired. However, overall, not a bad place for a quick pint. Northern_Ale_Monkey - 2 Mar 2011 17:22 |
| James Stannage you are my hero! PLEASE DO NOT GIVE THIS OBNOXIOUS BITCH THE TIME OR PLACE WHEN IN MANCHESTER!! realalerules1983 - 16 Feb 2011 00:18 |
| I wouldn't give this a second glance if passing by, and I have passed by this place before without noticing it. However once inside, I was suitably impressed. The decor is rather strange with cardboard cutouts motorbikes and more unusual items such as bats, skeletons, gargoyles and rats. Contrary to previous reviews, we found service to be good and friendly from the two male barmen. The customers were also very friendly. Beers available were Acorn Bullseye, Green Jack Orange Wheat Beer, Moorhouses Witches Brew, Phoenix Spotland Gold and Irwell Works Richard Mason. Thatchers Cheddar Valley was the cider. Although it appears they had also had a Gwynt y Draig Farmhouse Pyder fairly recently. Another enjoyable experience in an area which is rich in decent pubs. blue_scrumpy - 14 Feb 2011 21:25 |
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