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Head of Steam, Manchester

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Camerons
16 Newton Street, Manchester, City Centre, Manchester, M1 2AE (View on Google Map)
(0161) 236 5144
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The Northern Quarter outlet for this nationwide chain owned by Cameron's opened in November 2025. It is a large space with tables surrounding a central bar which is opposite you as you enter from Newton Street. The overall impression is sparse with wooden floors throughout though there are some old photos located on one wall and various beer advertising signs at the back of the pub. The bar has 30 lines, 6 cask and 24 keg. One of the cask lines is given over to cider.

The food option is a Burger pop-up residency.

This was briefly Lamb of Tartary in 2024 and before that Cottonopolis.

Formerly a tailor's shop this is a Grade II-listed building on the corner of Newton Street and Dale Street.

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Lamb of Tartary, Cottonopolis
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
MAN/16909
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - Midnight
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Camerons - Strongarm TasteMatch Prediction

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Camerons - Strongarm
Camerons - Strongarm Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice.
Camerons - Strongarm
Camerons - Strongarm

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Head of Steam, Manchester.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Several TVs dotted around the bar
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Darts (though interactive)
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Close to metro (300m)
Piccadilly Gardens
Nearby Station (400m)
Manchester Piccadilly
Directions
Corner of Dale Street

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