The Ducie Arms in Manchester

Ideal for The Academy and a pub that's suffered with the new WFH arrangements of many businesses. Called in hoping to for food but it was just so quiet and really not worth their while. Had some drinks and chatted with one of the owners, really nice chap. I fear for all the great British pubs like this one and I wish them all the best for the future.

Have visited Ducies for the occasional after work pint for years, always good beer. I noticed a sign that said they opened weekends for private bookings so I booked out the place for my 40th birthday. Kevin and Yvonne were excellent communicating before the event and did a sterling job single handed serving and keeping everyone happy on the night. Since the pandemic their kitchen is closed to no food available but they suggested I could order in some pizzas to soak up the birthday party drinks, also happy to let me play my own playlist via their speaker all night. There’s not as many cask ales on as there used to be pre 2020 but Kevin checked in with me what type of cask I’d like on for the party which was ace. Everyone has a great time, we were lucky with the weather and it was possible to use some of the outdoor tables (which was handy as inside seating is limited). I’d definitely recommend for a private event if you want you very own, classic pub. Also great for an after-work drink in you;re in the university campus area weekday evenings.

My friends and I discovered the Ducie on our search for a local pub and what a find it turned out to be. With a large open outside seating area that would satisfy anybody strictly adhering to social distancing. The service was incredibly friendly where we engaged in lovely conversation throughout each transaction, I can only hope that anybody frequenting the Ducie has the chance to meet the absolutely adorable and incredibly affectionate dogs. The Ducie was such a nice experience the first night, that we found ourselves returning the next evening where we had a similarly delightful experience. We would absolutely recommend the Ducie to anybody in the Manchester area looking for a good pub.

Kevin & Yvonne have made the Ducie Arms a second home to those of us who work on the Manchester Science Park. The food is fantastic and they are very accommodating when it comes to celebrating those big deadline days after the office. I have enjoyed many a day and night in their establishment & company. I’m looking forward to being able to frequent again very soon!

Very cosy and cute bar, the food is excellent it’s worth waiting for. Handmade and fresh I’d recommend anyone who’s up for escaping the madness in central Manchester and looking for a nice quiet place to have lunch, definitely plan your time as the hours are limited but other than that it’s one of the best pubs I’ve ever been to. The staff are lovely and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, I’m really lucky to have the gem around the corner from where I live. 🥰

A great little pub for a drink or two afterwork. A great example of a traditional old British pub with friendly staff and a good selection of Beers available. Food is tasty and reasonably priced for a quick lunch. It even has a large area to sit outside on the odd occasions the Manchester weather allows!

Hadn’t been here since 1983, immediately after my final physics exam at University of Manchester. Now here in the city 36 years later for my daughter’s last recital at RNCM. Great, cosy, friendly pub and a nice pint.

The place is very comfortable and friendly. The facade and decoration of an old British pub, plus a very good and quick service, gives a really good vibe. It is also perfect for a cold beer outside when the Mancunian weather allows it.

We recently had a retirement party at the Ducie. The food provided by Yvonne and Kevin was excellent and as always there was a well stocked bar.. Great hosts, very accommodating, highly recommended for food, drinks or contact them to reserve your tables for your event - good outside space if the weather allows too!

The Ducie Arms is a gem of a pub hidden away between the University and the Science Park - with very few other buildings of its age surviving in this area it is full of character. The pub is run by Kevin & Yvonne who are very friendly owners and ensure a warm welcome. We regularly frequent at lunch time - excellent menu - the Ducie is especially well known for its speciality burgers which regularly change, but the standards such as the chicken burger and lamb & mint burger are equally as good. Other items on the blackboard menu also regularly change - such as the sausages and the fishcakes. There is also the main menu - I especially recommend the steak pudding if you are peckish! The pub is cosy inside in the Winter and the beer garden an excellent sun trap in the summer! After lunching here for many years I finally got round to popping over in the evening for the all-important sampling of the ales. An excellent Boondoggle was one of two options on cask last Friday - very nice indeed. I look forward one day to finally making it into the mystical "snug" that is the roped off front room - a life's ambition!

My colleagues and I often visit The Ducie at lunchtimes, it takes about 10 minutes to walk there but it is a far better option than other more local venues. The food is always good, with a diverse yet satisfying menu... I am particularly fond of their exotic 'guest' burgers. The kangaroo & jalapeno is a particular favourite! An excellent selection of drinks are available, unfortunately we don't often get the opportunity to enjoy them during lunch - very tempting though! The most enjoyable part of visiting is definitely the staff. They are professional and courteous, yet ALWAYS make time to engage in pleasant conversation - it appears they genuinely give a damn about us having a good time whilst there. I look forward to my next trip!

After reading the previous reviews for The Ducie Arms I was slightly sceptical about visiting. Although upon arrival, I didn't get the unwanted atmosphere that some people seem to say they have received. In fact it was quite a pleasant, warm and welcoming pub. Food was impeccable for the price, a good selection of beer was available although the beer prices weren't cheap but the food made up for that. I had the Lamb and Mint burger which really hit the spot. So juicy. So tender. As Arnold Schwarzenegger once said, "I'll be back!"

Visited couple weeks ago before Clutch gig at the academy, perfect place for a few jars and some good pub food landlady was lovely great service definately go again.

Lovely traditional English pub. Great beer and food. Recommend Cumberland beer. Brilliant staff. Will definitely be back.

Visited here last Wednesday for lunch with some colleagues we all pretty much had Jacket spuds, I had a tuna one with side salad which was very nice. Everybody seemed to enjoy theres,we all said it will become a regular place as the service was excellent and the staff really nice. Love reading the reviews on this place and love the responses, I'd be exactly the same some people are just damn right rude to staff and think they can come on trip advisor and rant because of there stupidity. Ignore the stupid reviews the staff all seem lovely and the food is great value and served with a smile.

Visité los brazos ducie por primera vez en mi almuerzo con los colegas del trabajo. Me reuní con un displicente inmediatamente miembro antiguo de mujeres personal que no parecían tener alguna experiencia en atención al cliente. Por suerte la señora encantadora ginger que parecía bastante nueva hecha por esto ya que ella era muy acogedor y amable. Pedimos algo de comida me pidió el pescado y patatas fritas de un colega pidió la hamburguesa.

I can only assume that this pub is used to catering to students, as I would definitely not rate the food as excellent! I ordered the spicy chicken burger, which looked and tasted like a Bird's Eye chicken fillet tossed in a deep fat fryer. It was served plain in a rather squashed brioche bun, with a side of chips (that tasted like supermarket oven chips), and a token side salad. It was cheap and edible, but I've eaten far better, even as a student.

Mis colegas y yo la Ducie periódicamente la propietario siempre tiene una amable bienvenida, la comida es casera y excelente, especialmente las hamburguesas y el Curry, hay una amplia variedad de cervezas y una buena variedad de licores de calidad. El pub es bastante pequeña, que da un ambiente cálido y acogedor, pero puede ser bastante congestionada en horas pico. También hay un jardín de tamaño decente que es genial en verano. Realmente me gusta este pub y lo recomendaría a cualquiera que busque un ambiente tradicional, buena cerveza y comida de calidad.

We went to this pub as we were attending a gig at the academy and it was great. It is only about five minutes walk away but is completely different to many of the other pubs in the area.

I like the atmosphere and good variety of beers. I used to go often while working nearby, the staff was very friendly and accommodating (even if full, we always get a table :) The food was also very good. It is the ideal place to start an after-work party ;)

Bright environment. Clean and welcoming. A wide selection of beers to choose from including real ales. Food was well presented hot and as expected. Not the cheapest but you definitely get what you pay for. Worth a visit.

Great food, better beer and top-notch staff. Love the burgers and always made to feel welcome. A staple of the Manchester pub scene.

The Ducice was brilliant! A proper good pub - the staff behind the bar were lovely, and even the two guys propping up the bar were nice too! Perfect if your visiting Manchester university, or Manchester Academy - I fully recommend

Great, cozy pub, with lovely, friendly staff - the landlord & landlady are always welcoming and chatty. Located just far enough off the beaten track to keep away the unruly elements. Thoroughly recommended.

An excellent pub - superb staff and management. Extremely friendly for a non-Mancunian. We are not from Manchester but were made to feel very much at home. Well done

Este tradicional pub es un lugar de bienvenida y hogareño para una bebida en el campus de la universidad. La comida que se sirve es sencilla pero muy sabrosa, y a un precio razonable. La única crítica que tengo es demasiado muchas veces tuve cerveza...

Un interesante que aparece de la nada un pub, en una calle lateral. Yo estaba emocionado por un momento, hasta que nos vimos sólo un real ale. Que el propietario groseramente dijo era la única opción. Entonces, se acabó a mediados pour se sustituirá por...

La otra mitad ha aterrizado un trabajo en la puerta de al lado, así que después de aqa, trabajar dos veces. Boondoggle era preciosa y una buena variedad de cervezas; El pub es precioso, a pesar de ser bastante tranquilo en un té de la semana. Muy limpio y un pub me encantaría a la vuelta de la esquina de mí! Debe visitar más a menudo. Bien por el propietario y el personal, se ve una imagen desde fuera (y en).

Un colega y yo fuimos allí durante la pausa para comer, compramos unas patatas fritas desde dentro y nos sentábamos en los bancos de fuera. El propietario salió fuera y me dijo: "Esto no es de propiedad pública", por lo que nos dijo "sabemos que compramos algunas patatas fritas y me dijo que estaban tomando la tratarles mal porque no tomar una copa.

Trabajamos cerca y tenía una mala experiencia anterior pero decidí darle otra oportunidad ver La Ducie como sus vestidos con pancartas reclamando "nuevo" y "reformas" en la esperanza de las cosas han cambiado.

Buon reparto birre e bevande. Anche la scelta di piatti è abbastanza varia ed il servizio è veloce. Peccato che, almeno a noi, sia il Fish and Chips che l'hamburger fossero completamente senza sale...

Great local pub with friendly landlord and competitively priced food. Nice also on a summer day; seating outside is really lovely.

I visit this establishment on a regular basis at lunchtime as an alternative to the canteen at my nearby place of work.I have never been anything other than delighted with this marvellous establishment and its helpful staff, fantastic service and excellent food and drink. It may be a small pub, but it punches above its weight in terms of looking after the people who eat and drink in there.I will continue to visit this gem of a pub for the forseeable future.

Great place for drinks and food, early evening hearty fare. Sausage n mash was delightful and very good price.This Traditional style pub is tucked away behind the uni but 2 mins from Oxford rd and the academy, this is a great spot to meet up before going to a gig or heading to town. Safe parking for a fiver next door if leaving your car overnight.

The Ducie is a great pub which I have been going to for ten years now whilst working at a local office. I have never had a bad meal there. Food is exceptionally priced and really good quality, and is home made. Love the home made burgers, they've done some less exotic ones recently, they used to do all sorts...kangaroo, zebra etc but now usually beef, pork or lamb the last times I've been, really love the kangaroo burgers (please bring them back). Had a lamb and mint burger today and that was exceptional quality, really tender meat. I don't get to go as often now as don't work for the same company but still occasionally meet colleagues from my old company and the standard is still always very good, and the owners are still as warm and friendly as ever. Love summer days when you can sit outside with a cold cider. The owners are always helpful and the draught beer selection is always good. It's a really cosy, traditional pub which I would recommend. Card payments are accepted but cost 50p so try to have the cash. The only down-side is that sometimes you can feel forced into sitting at a particular table, but that is a minor issue and as it is small, when it gets packed, it really gets packed, but adds to the atmosphere in my opinion. Very budget-friendly and excellent pub-grub with all the traditional fayre on the menu.

Had steak & kidney pie and sausage and mash. Lovely English comfort food at good prices. Nice staff. Good stuff!

Spent many nights in the Ducie while working at the University- great atmosphere, good food and drinks and welcoming staff. Lovely and cosy in winter and plenty of space outside when it's sunny!

Lovely plan to hang out after work in Manchester. When sunny, the table outside is perfect. When dark and cold, the inside is so cozy. Food is served, too - delicious chips!

Have been coming in for years and loved drinking here before City games at the old Maine Road. Despite number of changes inside over the years, still has not lost fee and charm

This is an awesome pub where I've spent many Fridays.It has a very welcoming atmosphere, a nice selection of both local and imported beers, delicious food and a very nice beer garden. It's the perfect place to spend some after work beers.

I have been coming to the Ducie for about 30 years. As the locals moved out it is the only remaining real pub around the University. It has had several managers since the days when it was an Irish pub run by Mary. The latest encumbant, Kevin, continues the tradition of the pub and is ensuring that it doesn't close. I enjoy a lively banter with Kevin but always a warm welcome. He does favour regulars but tries to accommodate everyone.

I come here all the time and noticed they hire out the little room at the front, so I booked It my birthday/leaving party a few weeks ago. It was sunny so they had reserved out door tables for me, which was great as it was packed! The owners are so lovely and the pub has a great atmosphere! I will always come back here for that after work pint!

The Ducie Arms is a fantastic pub. Cosy inside, and a nice beer garden outside perfect for a sunny afternoon. The owners are absolutely lovely people. It's the perfect place for a couple of drinks after work!

I have visited the Ducie Arms a few times now. Always been greeted with a friendly smile by the landlady and landlord of the pub. The food has always been cooked to perfection, definitely a charming little place that I will continue to visit whenever I am in Manchester. Always my first recommendation to friends who are visiting the city and want to be in a nice homely and friendly environment.

To start, this is one of the best, little hidden gems in Manchester! the place is amazing! So lets review what is truly unique and special about this place. 1. Security and Safety I would trust Yvonne and Kevin not only with my bag but with my safety, they are amazing.I have never felt more safe in a bar in Manchester than i do at the Ducie. 2. The food- Absolutely homemade and i've never had a better burger, and i know burgers. The chilli, and curry and everything else they offer is amazing food. They truly are hidden gem and it upsets me, that others do not feel the same. Yvonne and Kevin have offered me and my peers an amazing place to relax and unwind in the safety of their gaze, i could not ask for more. You guys are amazing as is the establishment that you run. I thank you both for everything. xxxx

I visited the Ducie Arms last night with a friend and work colleague after finishing a long day in work. It was a lovely summers evening and we chose to sit in the beer garden, which was very busy. We sat at a table which was empty. Shortly after sitting down the landlord told us that the table was reserved and we would have to move. This was done in a very aggressive manner. We explained to the landlord that the table was empty and did not have any signage on it to say it was reserved. He then became even more aggressive and tried to tip the table up by grabbing hold of one end and raising it. Myself and my work colleague felt threatened and intimidated and decided to leave quickly as we both felt threatened for our safety. We will never return to this establishment and will not recommend to any of our friends and colleagues. I'm considering contacting Manchester licencing department to raise my concerns about this establishment.

First came across this pub a few years back when going to a gig at Manchester academy. Me and My girlfriend Popped in for a drink beforehand and every time we go to a gig we make sure we go in.Our most recent visit we were pleasantly surprised the pub has had a bit of a makeover but it still keeps its traditional look. It serves a range of real ales as well as standard larger and ciders.The food is great and cheap for what you get all home madeDefinitely worth a visit

Internally this pub appears quite dated but i think it gives the pub some character which is sadly lacking in a lot of pubs nowadays. The pub has a tasteful low gated beer garden which is fairly large with some good wooden bench seating and is a nice place to sit with a drink in the sunshine. I have had the pleasure of visiting this pub on more than one occasion. On the quiet days service is friendly and very good. On the busy times the level of service appears to drop a little. I guess if you are understaffed there can sometimes be a drop in service to a degree. i can recommend the lamb burger and chips which was excellent.

I have been visiting this Pub for years, while working in Manchester. I love the atmosphere and the food is very good (especially the burgers). I would definitely make a trip up from London, just for this pub. The Ducie also has a great outdoor area when the weather is good.

I love this place - it is relaxing, great range of beer etc., good food for lunch and dinner, and very friendly and welcoming.

Our university club has just stopped going here due to a change of our session times. It's a huge shame as its a fantastic pub so close to Uni. A friendly landlord with great food, ale and even a great cider.

The Ducie Arms, close to where I work, is an old favourite of mine. The food never disappoints and the service is friendly and efficient - even when the place is packed, food is served quickly (important if you're on a strict hour's lunch break). I'm a creature of habit and tend to order the curry of the day, although the chicken and vegetable curries on the regular menu are equally delicious. If curry isn't your thing, then I would recommend one of the burgers, while the steak pudding is also a joy if you're particularly peckish. This is a traditional public house, with guest ales and a range of bottled and draft lagers and ciders. The decor was looking a bit drab but, over Christmas, the owners have invested in a much-needed makeover and the place looks as great as the food. If you've not been to the Ducie for a while, take a look. You'll be impressed. Couple of tips: The Ducie is a traditional pub, so no children (or dogs); it closes between 2pm and 4pm each day (last food orders 1.30pm); the pub is closed at weekends and on Bank Holidays; and if you're paying by card there is a 50p charge for orders under a certain amount, so if you're in a group, get one person to put it on their card and give them your cash (especially if you're tight like me!) Pubs like this are becoming few and far between, so I'm pleased to see the Ducie going from strength to strength. Great outdoor space too when Spring/Summer arrives.

Totally love this laid back little quaint pub just behind Oxford Road. It's perfect for a few drinks after work, and when it's sunny the outdoor area is so pretty with the bright planters. It has a really rustic friendly atmosphere as most people are professionals from the nearby universities, hospitals and offices. The drinks selection for real ale is very good I am told but I don't drink beer. The snacks and food looks really good too. The staff are so welcoming and they accept card payments. Highly recommend this place xxx

I never been before and I kept noticing the pub whilst in uni. Came for a changed and it was extremely quiet and relaxing. Food is amazing and delicious and the landlord/landlady are very nice. Would recommend to anyone

This pub is a hidden gem. I am fortunate enough to finish work at 7 so when i get in there it has recovered from the mad rush it experiences with the after work crew. The food, cask ale, choice of craft beer, lagers, hand pull and keg ciders just screams quality. Kevin the manager is a nice guy and definitely knows what he is doing so give the place a go and say hello.

I regularly pop in to the Ducie and thought it was about time I wrote a review. The Ducie has a great selection of real ales and has a great menu at a really reasonable price all served with great friendliness by the bar staff. A meat eating friend of mine described one of their burgers (wild boar I think) as the best he'd ever had. The Ducie is a little gem and and you can relax in traditional surroundings whether it's your lunch, after work or at the weekends.