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Cask Ale Real Cider
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8 Swan Street, City Centre, Manchester, M4 5JN (View on Google Map)
(0161) 835 3815
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Popular and well established Belgian style bar on the fringe of the Northern Quarter of the city. The bar on the left serves the long narrow room. There is also a partially covered beer garden at the rear. Five real ales from near and far as well as a wide range of draught and bottled continental beers. The decor is quite eclectic ranging from cartoons to rats and even a motorbike. 2 Pink Delirium Elephants adorn the front of the pub. Real cider is available.

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Old White Bear; Polars
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
26/03/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
MAN/9651
Asset of Community Value
Monday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
1:00pm - Midnight
Saturday
1:00pm - Midnight
Sunday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers (5 ever changing ales) and 0 regular beers.

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Partially covered
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
no steps entrance
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Transport
Close to bus routes
Close to metro (400m)
Shudehill
Nearby Station (700m)
Manchester Victoria
Directions
Close to jct with Oldham Road.

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