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Parrs Wood, Didsbury

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356 Parrs Wood Road, Didsbury, M20 6JD (View on Google Map)
(0161) 445 1783
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Underwent a thorough refurbishment in mid-2015, this saw the loss of the former Vault bar and the removal of fixed seating. Food and interesting beers are now on sale. A large L-shaped corner house probably dating from the 1930s (built in 'Banker's Classical' style) that is sited in an under-pubbed area of the village. At one point, it was probably too large for the trade it attracted, now with JW Lees in charge, it has seen trade improve. Decor includes old photos of the long demolished Capital Theatre, that stood opposite, still adorn the walls. The interior is large enough to accommodate all customers be they dining, watching TV sports or simply enjoying the pub.

Historic Interest

Changed hands on 14/12/2014 from Kings Feast Pub Co to Manchester brewer, JW Lees. At one time this was a former Boddingtons Brewery house, and the head office of the now defunct Boddington Pub Co.

Information for this venue is provided by the Stockport & South Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Parrswood Hotel
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
16/02/2022
Last surveyed
16/02/2022
Leasehold owner
Lees
Freehold owner
Lees
Pub ID
MAS/4363
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
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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JW Lees - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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JW Lees - Bitter
JW Lees - Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 4 times.
JW Lees - Bitter
JW Lees - Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Parrs Wood, Didsbury.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale
JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 3.7% Spotted 3 times.
JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale
JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Parrs Wood, Didsbury.

ABV 3.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
12-9 Mon-Thu; 10am-9 Fri-Sat; 10am-8 Sun
Evening Meals Evening Meals
12-9 Mon-Thu; 10am-9 Fri-Sat; 10am-8 Sun
Garden Garden
Large front garden, smaller rear one too
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
23, 42, 50, 42A, 142, 171, 270, 42B
Close to metro (550m)
East Didsbury (Metrolink)
Nearby Station (700m)
Burnage
Directions
jct School Lane

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