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Mother of Invention, Manchester

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73-75 Oldham St, Manchester, City Centre, Manchester, M4 1LW (View on Google Map)
(0161) 505 1832
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Bar that replaced Freemount after that moved across the road to bigger premises.

Wooden floors and lots of high tables.

There are a couple of tables placed outside for smokers.

Has 4 handpulls with two currently being used and 11 keg lines

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Freemount; Northern; Kings
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
13/08/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
MAN/9768
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 2:00am
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00am
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00am
Thursday
Noon - 3:00am
Friday
Noon - 4:00am
Saturday
Noon - 4:00am
Sunday
Closed
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Source: National

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Transport
Close to bus routes
Close to metro (350m)
Shudehill
Nearby Station (650m)
Manchester Victoria

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