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Smithfield Market Tavern, Manchester

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Operator: Blackjack
37 Swan Street, Manchester, Manchester, M4 5JZ (View on Google Map)
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Once one of the premier cask pubs in the Northern Quarter it was returned to its former glories, extended and improved and is now a modern day proper pub run by Manchester based Blackjack Brewery. It was refurbished in 2020 and improved again in 2023.

North Manchester CAMRA Best newcomer 2015; Central Manchester CAMRA Pub of the Year 2016 and again in 2022; Manchester Food and Drink Festival 2016 AWARDS Pub of the Year.

Serving six ever-changing cask ales, 4 of which tend to be from Blackjack Brewery beers with the other two Guest ales; 10 keg beers; an eclectic selection of bottles and bar snacks. A family and dog friendly pub with Billiards, Darts and with a selection of board games and books to the rear in an old fireplace. A few comfy sofas and lots of cushioned seating with plug sockets underneath, some quiet music and a hum of chatter. Friendly staff to help with your beer selection and some unusual styles on tap and in the fridge.

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Smithfield Tavern; Smithfield Hotel & Bar
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
27/02/2025
Last surveyed
09/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
MAN/9802
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Blackjack - Pub Ale: Dark Ruby Mild
Blackjack - Pub Ale: Dark Ruby Mild

Strong Mild

ABV: 5.2%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: No

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Changing

usually at least 4 from Blackjack

Changing beers typically include: Blackjack (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Paved
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 7 Friday & Saturday unless busy
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz night every first Tuesday
Games Games
Bar Billiards and Darts
Lined Glasses Lined Glasses
Two Thirds Only not pints
Smoking Smoking
Smokers' yard
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
One cider usually available on handpull but not alwats real. Many real ciders in bottles.
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Close to metro (300m)
Shudehill
Nearby Station (600m)
Manchester Victoria
Directions
corner of Coop St and Swan St

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