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Lower Turks Head, Manchester

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Operator: Holt
36 Shudehill, Manchester, Manchester, M4 1EZ (View on Google Map)
(0161) 834 2910
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The Lower Turks Head was purchased by Joseph Holt in 2021 after a period of closure and reopened in July 2021.It had originally reopened in August 2013 after 22 years of initial closure.

There are several small drinking areas and alcoves on the ground floor off the main bar as well as an upstairs drinking area that leads to a roof terrace. The raised drinking pews opposite the bar are unique for the area. A range of regular Joseph Holts beers are served in excellent condition.

The pub sits in a terrace opposite Shudehill tram shop and is close to the Arndale shopping centre and Printworks entertainment and bar area.

May close early if quiet.

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
11/07/2025
Last surveyed
15/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
MAN/16863
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Joseph Holt - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Joseph Holt - Bitter
Joseph Holt - Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 21 times.
Joseph Holt - Bitter
Joseph Holt - Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 21 times. at Lower Turks Head, Manchester.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Joseph Holt - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Joseph Holt - IPA
Joseph Holt - IPA Session Blond Ale • 3.8% Spotted 7 times.
Joseph Holt - IPA
Joseph Holt - IPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 7 times. recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Lower Turks Head, Manchester.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Joseph Holt - Two Hoots TasteMatch Prediction

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Joseph Holt - Two Hoots
Joseph Holt - Two Hoots Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 8 times.
Joseph Holt - Two Hoots
Joseph Holt - Two Hoots

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 8 times. at Lower Turks Head, Manchester.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bootleg - Chorlton Pale Ale

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Garden Garden
First floor terrace
Family Friendly Family Friendly
When not busy
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Four en-suite rooms
Events Events
Entertainment every Wednesday and usually from 3pm on first Sunday of month (dependant on local football)
Smoking Smoking
Roof Terrace and in summer pavement tables
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Close to metro
Shudehill
Nearby Station (400m)
Manchester Victoria
Directions
Opp Shudehill bus and metrolink interchange

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