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Red Lion, Withington

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The oldest pub in Withington (also Grade II listed) and the only one of the three Lions in the village remaining. This 17th century inn appears to be a ‘pub for all seasons’. The long, low whitewashed exterior festooned with hanging baskets gives an ‘olde worlde’ impression. The interior presents a similar bewildering contrast, with the original structure at the front of the building being a low-ceilinged vault area. As you progress back through the building, it opens up into a larger bar with a more mainstream feel that leads off into a cavernous conservatory and access to the garden. The garden was a former bowling green which for now consists of an extensive and most welcome outdoor seating area, making this a very popular pub in summer. This mix of environments encourages a broad mix of clientele. An extensive refurbishment by owner's, JW Lees in early 2022 saw the focus of the pub change markedly from that of a TV sports pub to a more upmarket, dining and drinking experience.

Historic Interest

Changed ownership on 12/2/2020 from being a long-time Marston's house to that of local brewer, JW Lees.

Information for this venue is provided by the Stockport & South Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
19/08/2024
Last surveyed
19/08/2024
Leasehold owner
Lees
Freehold owner
Lees
Pub ID
MAS/4401
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 - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

JW Lees - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Red Lion, Withington.

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%
JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale
JW Lees - Manchester Pale Ale

This beer is served regularly at Red Lion, Withington.

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

Changing beers typically include: JW Lees (seasonal)

Source: Local


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
43, 42, 42A, 142, 171, 42B
Close to metro (800m)
Burton Road
Closest station (1350m)
Mauldeth Road
Directions
jct Marriot St

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