Old Wellington, Manchester

The building dates back to 1552 when it was close to the old market which was the centre of the town at that time, but only became a pub in the early 19th century. It is the only remaining timber framed building typical of Manchester at that time. Despite its age it has been fairly mobile in recent times. Along with Sinclair's Oyster Bar it was raised after World War II, and again on a concrete raft in a 1970's redevelopment of the old Shambles to make way for an underground access road. Both pubs moved again after the IRA bombing of 1996, this time about 120yards to their current location and reopened in 1999. Sensitive renovation was carried out during both moves. The pub has literally settled into its new location and sells up to eight cask ales from its ground floor bar.. There are two upper floors which are mainly given over to a popular restaurant operation although you are able to sit and drink upstairs if you wish. It shares a courtyard with Sinclair's next door. If you wish to drink outside you will often be required to use a plastic glass. At the last survey (Feb 26) only 6 hampumps were in use on the visit. 7 keg lines. Pub food menu.