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O'Connell's, Manchester

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50 New Wakefield Street, Manchester, M1 5NP (View on Google Map)
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Tucked away in a railway arch below the viaduct taking the line between Manchester Oxford Road and Piccadilly Stations, O'Connell's previously the Thirsty Scholar is in an area of the town popular with students but attracts a wide variety of clientele. The pub also has some of the latest opening times of any free entry pub in the area.

During the day, the pub provides a retreat from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Road outside and the train line above.

There are 2 handpumps on here which change, the last survey showed Hobgoblin IPA and Wainwrights Gold.

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Thirsty Scholar
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
29/07/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Hale Leisure
Pub ID
TRA/3805
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:30am - Midnight
Tuesday
11:30am - Midnight
Wednesday
11:30am - Midnight
Thursday
11:30am - Midnight
Friday
11:30am - Midnight
Saturday
11:30am - 1:00am
Sunday
11:30am - 1:00am
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Facilities
Garden Garden
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Close to metro (500m)
St Peters Square
Nearby Station (20m)
Manchester Oxford Road

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