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Old Monkey - Manchester. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 12-05-2013
Image: Old Monkey - Manchester. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 12-05-2013
Old Monkey - Manchester. (Pub, External). Published on 12-05-2013
Image: Old Monkey - Manchester. (Pub, External). Published on 12-05-2013
Published on 07-01-2020
Image: Published on 07-01-2020

Old Monkey, Manchester

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90-92 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4GX (View on Google Map)
(0161) 228 6626
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Manchester brewer, Joseph Holt's first ever new-build house in the city centre. Built on the site of the Queens Arms beer house, it opened in 1993 to great acclaim. The early success of the 'Monkey' inspired Holt to open the Ape & Apple nearby. It is set on two floors where the downstairs is seldom anything less than abuzz with custom and is definitely the main engine of trade. The upstairs room is opened up when the pub get busy downstairs but may be used for functions or meetings. Popular with tourists who venture here from their nearby hotels. The upstairs windows provide you with great views of the bustle of the Princess Street junction. Holts Mild is available throughout the year and Holts Sixex, their extra strong bitter, is stocked when brewed over the winter.

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
12/03/2025
Last surveyed
06/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Holt
Pub ID
MAS/4342
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Joseph Holt - Bitter
Joseph Holt - Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 8 times

Joseph Holt - Mild
Joseph Holt - Mild

Mild

ABV: 3.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 15 times

Joseph Holt - Two Hoots
Joseph Holt - Two Hoots

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 6 times

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bootleg - Chorlton Pale Ale , Joseph Holt - IPA

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Early evening only until 7pm.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 15:00 during the week, 18:00 on Saturday
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Downstairs bar only
Events Events
Comedy Club once a month, Games night and Open Mic on alternating Mondays
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Darts, Cards and Dominoes
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
1
Close to metro (250m)
St Peters Square
Nearby Station (450m)
Manchester Oxford Road
Directions
jct Princess St

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