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Cask Ale
Opens at 11:00am
Real ale discount scheme
Operator: Greene King
16 Fountain Street, Manchester, M2 2AA (View on Google Map)
(0161) 860 7900
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The pub has occupied the site since 1721, although the frontage was brought from Chester in the early 1900's.

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
26/05/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
TRA/3676
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 6 times
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Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at Shakespeare, Manchester.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Shakespeare, Manchester.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Brightside - The Mancunian , Thornbridge - Jaipur , Titanic - Plum Porter

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
11am-9pm
Evening Meals Evening Meals
11am - 9pm, 8pm on Sundays
Live Music Live Music
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Up to 5pm
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Entrance door and disabled toilet wheelchair accessible
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Function Room Function Room
50 people
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
upstairs, but food can also be served in the bar area
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% on Cask Ales
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 4 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)
Close to metro (50m)
Market Street
Nearby Station (750m)
Manchester Piccadilly

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