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Badger, Manchester

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Opens at Noon
24 Dale Street, Manchester, Manchester, M1 1FY (View on Google Map)
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This site has had been occupied by several hospitality businesses over the years.

In May 2026 it reopened as the Badger run by the same team that run Crown and Kettle and the Rat and Pigeon in the city centre.

It is one large room with many nooks and crannies, interesting pictures adorn the walls. It is currently selling cask up to three cask beers and many keg beers. A food menu is served but food hours are yet to be added.

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Calcio; HerdNQ; Allotment; Nickleby's; Haunch of Venison
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
08/05/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
MAN/16877
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Thornbridge - Jaipur TasteMatch Prediction

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Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur New World IPA • 5.9% Spotted 5 times
Thornbridge - Jaipur
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Thornbridge - Jaipur

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Badger, Manchester.

ABV 5.9%
Cask
Style New World IPA
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Kelham Island - Easy Rider TasteMatch Prediction

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Kelham Island - Easy Rider
Kelham Island - Easy Rider Session Golden Ale • 4.3% Spotted once
Kelham Island - Easy Rider
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Kelham Island - Easy Rider

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Badger, Manchester.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
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Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Close to metro (250m)
Piccadilly Gardens
Nearby Station (500m)
Manchester Piccadilly
Directions
Between Newton Street and Little Lever Street

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