Union Tavern, Ardwick (Union)

Converted 10/1/2009 to curry restaurant. Closed 1/6/2008. Planning Application 088320/FU/2008/N2 | Change of use from public house to hot food takeaway and indoor seating area (sui generis). Granted 21/4/2009.

History: Small street-corner former Burtonwood house. Another victim of the changing work and social scene in this part of inner-city Manchester. ​The CAMRA pub guide "Ale of Two Cities" published in 1990 described it thus - "The Union is a small but comfortable street corner local consisting of two rooms. The lounge is slightly larger and plusher and featuring two rocking chairs and a jukebox holding a mixture of traditional Irish music and latest sounds. Although primarily a locals pub, a warm welcome is assured to anyone who walks through the door. The staff are friendly and efficient and each pint is topped up using a small jug to ensure a full pint every time. An interesting feature of the pub is the Friday lunchtime trade when the pub becomes a sort of market where goods as diverse as bunches of flowers, chocolates, chicken legs, and torches can be bought. The Union is an essential part of the community and excellent beer to boot". At that time it sold cask Burtonwood Mild and Bitter.