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Old Wellington, Manchester

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4 Cathedral Gates, Manchester, Manchester, M3 1SW (View on Google Map)
(0161) 839 5179
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This pub dates back to 1552 when it was close to the old market which was the centre of the town at that time. 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 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 but if you wish to drink outside you will often be required to use a plastic glass.

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
07/09/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
MAN/9774
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - Midnight
Saturday
10:00am - Midnight
Sunday
10:00am - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves many changing beers (6 guest ales (Various)) and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale
St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted once.
St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale
St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Old Wellington, Manchester.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Courtyard at front
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Downstairs only
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 4 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Close to metro (200m)
Exchange Square
Nearby Station (300m)
Manchester Victoria
Directions
Off Cateaton Street

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