Fred's Ale House, Levenshulme

Business advertised for sale, to lease, or to rent 8/11/2023. Closed 14/8/2023, as owner's seek new tenants. Lying at the heart of Levenshulme's busy centre, Fred's describes itself as part-bar, part-coffee shop and arcade. It is set over three floors with a neat yet narrow interior with a stylish bar set to left side, its size dictates that this is mostly for stand-up drinking on the ground floor apart from some seats at front and rear. The formerly somewhat spartan-looking basement has become a drinking area-cum vintage arcade games and events space; there is a large TV screen for showing short films and live sport. It can accommodate live gigs and acoustic acts too. Meanwhile the upstairs lounge has more seating and accommodate meetings if required. A few strides away from this is a walled roof terrace giving good views to the back of the property. A smart space at the front featuring lovely tilework allows outdoor drinking with a degree of shelter; there is an outside smoking area to the rear as well. It also serves a selection of coffees and hot drinks. Food can be obtained via partners, Kitchen 33, this includes Greek and Mexican-inspired dishes, plus a Sunday Roast. Their own cask beer range may well be developed in future if an arrangement with a small micro-brewery to supply the small chain of Levenshulme Pub Co independent bars can be agreed.