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This Grade II listed free house, previously called the Iron Dish and Cob of Coal was closed by Manchester City Council in 1989 following a large fight between United and City supporters. Was reopened in 2005 after 16 years in co-operation with English Heritage with particular attention to the fine and unusual ceiling. The central bar serves up to seven ever-changing real ales from all over the country. Refurbished in 2020, the pub has been smartened up following a change of ownership in 2021 and in some places the walls have been stripped back to the brickwork. There is a large drinking area in front of the bar along with a small vault and a snug at the rear. Two TVs in the main bar area list all the beers and ciders sold. The pub holds music nights and other varied events which are listed on their Facebook page.

The pub itself dates from around 1800 whilst a pub was in this location since 1734 and was quite prosperous due to its junction location and proximity to the nearby Smithfield Markets. Food is available and is listed on cards left on the tables.. Greater Manchester CAMRA regional Pub of the Year 2015. Central Manchester Pub of the Year 2019. No children allowed - strictly 18+.

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
01/11/2024
Last surveyed
21/02/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
MAN/9688
Asset of Community Value

An ugly modern servery has been inserted in the middle of the main room, which makes the wonderful ceiling and arch features very difficult to appreciate. The R101 panelling has disappeared from the back room of course. Not sufficient old fittings remain to include.

Public house. Probably earlier C19, altered. Buff brick with stone dressings, hipped slate roof. Square plan on corner site. Two storeys, 5x5 bays; very tall transomed 2-light windows to ground floor with Gothic tracery and linked hoodmoulds, a doorway in the lower part of that in the centre of the Oldham Street facade, with 4-centred arched fanlight, and similar doorways in the 2nd and 5th bays of the Great Ancoats Street facade; shorter 2-light windows to 1st floor with cusped lights, also with linked hoodmoulds. Interior: unusual ceiling with very large Gothic pendants; small snug with mahogany panelling said from airship R.101. History: said to have been used as courtroom associated with former market close to this site.

An ugly modern servery has been inserted in the middle of the main room, which makes the wonderful ceiling and arch features very difficult to appreciate. The R101 panelling has disappeared from the back room of course. Not sufficient old fittings remain to include.

Public house. Probably earlier C19, altered. Buff brick with stone dressings, hipped slate roof. Square plan on corner site. Two storeys, 5x5 bays; very tall transomed 2-light windows to ground floor with Gothic tracery and linked hoodmoulds, a doorway in the lower part of that in the centre of the Oldham Street facade, with 4-centred arched fanlight, and similar doorways in the 2nd and 5th bays of the Great Ancoats Street facade; shorter 2-light windows to 1st floor with cusped lights, also with linked hoodmoulds. Interior: unusual ceiling with very large Gothic pendants; small snug with mahogany panelling said from airship R.101. History: said to have been used as courtroom associated with former market close to this site.

General information about historic pub interiors

Restoration

This Grade II-listed free house reopened in 2005 after 16 years' closure following a fire. The restoration was done with Historic England, paying close attention to the spectacular and distinctive ceiling. The central bar has a large drinking area in front with a small vault and a snug at the rear. The pub dates from around 1800 and benefitted from its prominent location close to Smithfield markets. A refurbishment has left a mix of traditional and contemporary design such as painted walls and exposed brick and wood panels. The ceiling remains in its impressive glory with stone columns, which used to hold chandeliers, hanging from intricately detailed ceiling roses. Long traditional windows let in lots of natural light, in which the gold counter taps and brass lamps shine. A wood burning fire and dark walls make for a cosy setting in winter.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight

Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers (Upto 6 guest ales) and 0 regular beers.

Source: National


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Food available form a street vendor 12 till 8pm, Thu-Sun.
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Courtyard at back
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Step free & disabled toilet
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
In courtyard at back
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
One real cider available
OCR Pub OCR Pub
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Often has a beer festival towards the end of the year.
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Close to metro (450m)
Shudehill
Nearby Station (700m)
Manchester Victoria
Directions
Corner Great Ancoats Street

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