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Bridgewater Exchange, Manchester Airport

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Operator: Holt
Terminal 2 Departures, Manchester Airport, M90 4ZY (View on Google Map)
(0161) 676 1121
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Manchester brewer, Joseph Holt took on the franchise of this outlet on 16/7/2021. This meant the return of cask ale to Terminal 2. The pub even has its own on-site microbrewery, apparently the first airside brewery in the UK! This occasionally produces the airport-only Bridgewater Ale. Holt's included traditional architectural features such as parquet flooring, exposed brickwork, part-panelled walls, ceramic tiling, leaded glass, and green leather seating across a number of distinct areas. Seating ranges from high tables near the bar to booth seating further back, dining tables, sofas, armchairs, and quieter spots looking out onto the runway. Altogether it gives an air of comfort and sophistication. The feature wall of beer barrel ends at the entrance makes a statement.

Historic Interest

On 16/7/2021 this became an outlet of Manchester family brewer, Joseph Holt, named the Bridgewater Exchange. In late 2016 it became Cabin, a featureless keg bar in the airport terminal. Originally opened January 2009 as Observatory on the air-side only of Terminal 2. At that time till late 2016, it was great to see return of cask to Manchester Airport.

Information for this venue is provided by the Stockport & South Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Cabin; Observatory
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
09/12/2024
Last surveyed
09/12/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
MAS/4336
Asset of Community Value
Monday
5:00am - 1:00am
Tuesday
5:00am - 1:00am
Wednesday
5:00am - 1:00am
Thursday
5:00am - 1:00am
Friday
5:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
5:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
5:00am - 1:00am

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Joseph Holt - Bitter
Joseph Holt - Bitter Session Bitter • 4%
Joseph Holt - Bitter
Joseph Holt - Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Games Games
Darts
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
43, 103, 130, 199, X5
Close to metro (550m)
Manchester Airport
Nearby Station (550m)
Manchester Airport
Directions
Terminal 2 Departures

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