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University of Manchester Students Union, Manchester (532 Bar & Kitchen)

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Opens at 12:00pm
Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR (View on Google Map)
(0161) 275 2930
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The Union Bar is the main bar of Manchester University Students Union situated on the ground floor of the Union building. It is open to all during opening hours. Drinks at the bar used to be cheaper than in the Union's live music venues but in 2009 policy was changed to increase prices in line with venues with discounts available to students and this is still the case. Handpumps for real ale were installed over summer 2009, reportedly due to student demand. However, availability was sporadic and quality variable and it has been reported that the handpumps were removed in late 2010, only to return again in 2012. The Academy IPA is brewed by Brightside Brewery in Horwich especially for the venue and can be found in this bar and at the music venues in the building too. There are several options for food in the adjacent area on the ground floor of the Union Building.

Information for this venue is provided by the Trafford & Hulme Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Union Bar
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
25/05/2022
Last surveyed
31/05/2012
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
TRA/3842
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (One Guest Beer; Robinson's Seasonal Ale) and 3 regular beers.

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Robinsons - Unicorn TasteMatch Prediction

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Robinsons - Unicorn
Robinsons - Unicorn Session Bitter • 4.2%
Robinsons - Unicorn
Robinsons - Unicorn

This beer is served regularly at University of Manchester Students Union, Manchester.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Robinsons - Cwrw'r Ddraig Aur TasteMatch Prediction

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Robinsons - Cwrw'r Ddraig Aur
Robinsons - Hoptimus Prime - House Beer Robinsons - Cwrw'r Ddraig Aur Session Golden Ale • 4.1% Own named ale.
Robinsons - Cwrw'r Ddraig Aur
Robinsons - Hoptimus Prime - House Beer
(Robinsons - Cwrw'r Ddraig Aur)

This beer is served regularly at University of Manchester Students Union, Manchester.

Own named ale.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Brightside - Academy Ale IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Brightside - Academy Ale IPA
Brightside - Academy Ale - House Beer Brightside - Academy Ale IPA Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted once.
Brightside - Academy Ale IPA
Brightside - Academy Ale - House Beer
(Brightside - Academy Ale IPA)

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at University of Manchester Students Union, Manchester.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

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Disabled Access Disabled Access
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (90m)
41, 42, 43, 111, 142, 143
Closest station (1350m)
Manchester Oxford Road

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