Olde Boars Head, Middleton - pub details
Address: Long Street, Middleton, Manchester, M24 6UE [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 30263) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Mills Hill (1.1 miles), Moston (2.5 miles), Castleton (3 miles)
Brewery: JW Lees and Co (Brewers)
Pub suggested by bellevueace on 31 Jul 2006
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> Current user rating: 6.3/10 (rated by 7 users)
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user reviews of Olde Boars Head, Middleton
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| Lovely old building, both outside and in, with a number of drinking areas and clearly much history. We arrived just before opening, and were soon enjoying a fine pint of Lees' bitter. Two disappointing aspects were the absence of Brewer's Dark which the GBG indicates should be available, and the barlady's assertion "No food today, we have no chef and I can't do both". Still well worth the visit, however. Stamfordian - 7 Mar 2011 10:24 |
| Genuinely historic mediaeval building on the road north out of Middleton town centre, thought to date back to 1587. The handsome, leaning Tudor exterior gives way to a very long and rambling interior, although it has been considerably altered down the years. As you enter, the bar goes off to your right with a labyrinth of low-ceilinged rooms to your left. Corridors down either side of the bar give way to various semi-separate rooms, one with a fire. At the top is the maginificent 'Sessions Room' which wouldn't look out of place in a National Trust property- a huge room, hall-like almost, with wood panelling, a grand stone fireplace and chests of furniture. Apparently this once acted as a court for the town. Lees bitter the only real ale, although it was in good form on my visit. The pub has been altered, and carries an unfortunate feel of chainy corporate branding- the same drinks promotion posters, TVs and gambling machines found in all Lees pubs- which does detract from the atmosphere a little. However, it retains enough character to be worth making a trip- not something which can be said for most pubs in these parts. Worth a visit. Carlurmston - 31 Mar 2010 18:20 |
| Genuinely historic mediaeval building on the road north out of Middleton town centre, thought to date back to 1587. The handsome, leaning Tudor exterior gives way to a very long and rambling interior, although it has been considerably altered down the years. As you enter, the bar goes off to your right with a labyrinth of low-ceilinged rooms to your left. Corridors down either side of the bar give way to various semi-separate rooms, one with a fire. At the top is the maginificent 'Sessions Room' which wouldn't look out of place in a National Trust property- a huge room, hall-like almost, with wood panelling, a grand stone fireplace and chests of furniture. Apparently this once acted as a court for the town. Lees bitter the only real ale, although it was in good form on my visit. The pub has been altered, and carries an unfortunate feel of chainy corporate branding- the same drinks promotion posters, TVs and gambling machines found in all Lees pubs- which does detract from the atmosphere a little. However, it retains enough character to be worth making a trip- not something which can be said for most pubs in these parts. Worth a visit. Carlurmston - 31 Mar 2010 17:01 |
| Awful. Like most of the pubs in Midd. To be avoided. anonymous - 17 May 2007 10:52 |
| A grade 2 listed building dating from 1632, superb Lees ales, a very reasonably priced menu, friendly staff, worth a visit. bellevueace - 31 Jul 2006 15:30 |