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Band on the wall, Manchester (Copper Bar)

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25 Swan Street, Manchester, City Centre, Manchester, M4 5JZ (View on Google Map)
(0161) 834 1786
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Famous Manchester music venue reopened after a major refurbishment in 2009. There is a public bar known as the 'Copper bar'. The other bar is part of the music venue itself and is only accessible if you are going to a gig. Both bars serve real ale (2 handpumps). Several Keg lines. Check website or music press for gig details. The venue can be hired out and accommodates 240 people. Note that the opening times may vary and can be subject to gigs

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
27/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Inner City Music Ltd (Registered charity)
Pub ID
MAN/9648
Asset of Community Value
Monday
5:00pm - Midnight
Tuesday
5:00pm - Midnight
Wednesday
5:00pm - Midnight
Thursday
5:00pm - Midnight
Friday
5:00pm - Midnight
Saturday
5:00pm - Midnight
Sunday
Closed
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This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

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Facilities
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
Close to metro
Shudehill
Adjacent station
Manchester Victoria
Directions
Corner Bradshaw Street, Near Oldham St/Rd junction

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