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Varsity, Rusholme

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Unit 10, Wilmslow Park, Oxford Rd, Rusholme, M13 0EJ (View on Google Map)

This Pub is Permanently Closed

Converted 2/9/2014 to Poundland discount store. Closed 1/11/2013 following the collapse of owners, the Bramwell Pub Co. Planning Application 106218/AO/2014/N2 | Erection of 6no. internally illuminated fascia signs. Granted 13/8/2014.

History: a Smith & Jones Pub Co house which opened in the early 2000s. It was a large, open-plan, Wetherspoons-lite beer hall. Lots of sports screens and loud music. It was not the place you would expect to sell cask ale yet to their credit the management appeared to be doing well experimenting with cask via three well-placed handpumps.

Historic Interest

Opened c.1/1/2004 in converted retail premises. Planning Application 068145/FU/2003/N2 | Change of use of unit 10 (ground floor unit at corner of Hathersage Road/Wilmslow Road) to cafe/bar including placing tables and chairs in the forecourt area. Granted 21/8/2003.

Information for this venue is provided by the Stockport & South Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
10/01/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Smith & Jones
Pub ID
MAS/4494
Asset of Community Value
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