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Gateway, Didsbury

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Opens at 8:00am
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Operator: Wetherspoon
882 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, M20 5PG (View on Google Map)
(0161) 438 1700
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Sited at the prominent junction of Kingsway and Manchester Road, this is a large roadhouse that dates from between the wars. Built of red stone and contrasting white brick, it is many-faceted with large bay windows at the corners adding visual impact. Inside the large island bar serves a large lounge with raised seating area (this used to act as a stage area during Hydes' ownership era), this is flanked by a comfy lounge on the Manchester Road side, and a more open lounge, that used to be the vault on the Kingsway side. Behind the bar is a more secluded drinking and dining area. All is carpeted, with half-height panelling on most of the walls. The interesting photos of the interior of yesteryear from the Hydes' period have been replaced by pictures and text relating to Daniel Adamson and the Ship Canal Co. Plus, there is imagery detailing the very high-frequency bus service 42 that terminates at the nearby Parrswood leisure complex.

Historic Interest

July 12th 2011 saw the re-opening of this former Hydes pub, the Gateway as a JD Wetherspoon outlet. Externally, and for that matter internally, the structure was little changed. A kitchen was created off the former vault area, whilst access to the upstairs function rooms is now via a locked door; the toilets were updated too. Outside, the pergola arrangement on the Kingsway side was updated and improved to include lighting.

Information for this venue is provided by the Stockport & South Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
17/02/2025
Last surveyed
17/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
MAS/4221
Asset of Community Value
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Saturday
8:00am - Midnight
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 11:30pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:30pm
Friday
8:00am - Midnight
Saturday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 10:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers (guest beers often sourced from Greater Manchester or Cheshire micro brewers) and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% alternates with Sharp's Doom Bar
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
alternates with Sharp's Doom Bar
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted twice
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Brightside - Odin Blonde
Brightside - Gateway to Heaven - House Beer Brightside - Odin Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.8%
Brightside - Odin Blonde
Brightside - Gateway to Heaven - House Beer
(Brightside - Odin Blonde)

Session Blond Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: Yes
This beer is served regularly.
Acorn - Gorlovka Imperial Stout
Acorn - Gorlovka Imperial Stout Strong Stout • 6% Spotted twice
Acorn - Gorlovka Imperial Stout
Bronze Award
Acorn - Gorlovka Imperial Stout

Strong Stout

ABV: 6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome till 9pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Level access to bars with no steps via a ramp from the entrance to the right of the car park (other entrance on the left of car park has two steps). Accessible toilet fully accessible for wheelchair users.
Parking Parking
Events Events
beer and cider festivals along with occasional "meet the brewer" evenings
Function Room Function Room
Large, well-appointed room
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
23, 42 [A-C], 50, 142, 171
Close to metro (500m)
East Didsbury (Metrolink)
Nearby Station (200m)
East Didsbury
Directions
jct Kingsway and Manchester Rd

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