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Retro Bar, Manchester

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78 Sackville Street, City Centre, Manchester, M1 3NJ (View on Google Map)
(0161) 274 4892
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This Pub is Closed Long Term

Smallish, vaulted-ceilinged student bar with Basement Club set beneath it. Returned to selling cask ale in Oct 2011, the bar is on the back wall with two areas laid out before it. Two large semi-booth seating areas with wooden rail detailing are on the right, whilst the left section is raised and sports a pool table. Food is served 9-3 daily during term times. In its days as the Swinging Sporran it was local CAMRA branch Pub of the Month in Nov 1993.

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Swinging Sporran
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
12/07/2025
Last surveyed
07/04/2016
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
MAS/4409
Asset of Community Value
Monday
9:00am - 2:00am
Tuesday
9:00am - 2:00am
Wednesday
9:00am - 2:00am
Thursday
9:00am - 2:00am
Friday
9:00am - 3:00am
Saturday
9:00am - 3:00am
Sunday
Noon - 2:00am
Monday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 3:00pm
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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Live Music Live Music
open mic Wed
Garden Garden
Games Games
pool
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Transport
Close to bus routes
50, 147
Close to metro (450m)
Manchester Piccadilly
Nearby Station (450m)
Manchester Piccadilly
Directions
jct Charles St

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