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Nº 1523 in 3448 in Manchester

Nº 181 of 412 Other cuisines in Manchester

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Great pub! incredible beers and well priced. Always running incredible events too.

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Tony B . 2024-11-10

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The friendliest pub in Didsbury, in my humble opinion, and a great selection of cask ales, including Mild!

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Eris . 2024-11-07

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Stacy and mark are legends. Amazing pub. Would recommend

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jasmine kay . 2024-11-02

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Great place, they have themed nights. New management have done wonders :)

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Gem perk (Gemtv) . 2024-10-19

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Service is good, can't fault that. Decent lively crowd which many of come from the didsbury dozen but its only Joseph Holt served on tap and I'm not sure if its just me; proper low brow beers. Every JH pubs I go in I think it tastes like junk. Dunno. Could be biased. Ten quid for a pint of their lager and stout. Not my bag. And the toilets are upstairs. Graft. No ta.

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Sam T . 2024-10-19

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A "must go to pub" whether you're visiting Manchester or live. Great Atmosphere The most Helpful and Friendliest Staff Great Music Cheerful & Friendly Customers. Can't wait to call in there again.

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Graham Cowen . 2024-09-12

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Good selection of beers and friendly staff

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Barry Windle . 2024-08-30

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Cracking local, a mix of locals, students and the idle rich. Some sports on screen match days. Only pub promoting local up and coming bands.

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Al Livesey . 2024-08-17

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Lovely staff and has an option to get pizza from the local Prooze

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Georgia L-L . 2024-07-12

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Good pub, good choice of local beer and friendly staff. Oh and very good prices. Worth a visit.

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Gordon Simpson . 2024-06-21

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The staff in The Railway are amongst some of the best I have ever met. Extremely friendly and genuine. The pub is nice and the prices are good. Far better than The Met.

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George Pratt . 2024-05-28

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The staff here are lovely, best pub in Manchester!

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Emma Rogers . 2024-04-10

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My favourite pub in Didsbury! Cheap pints and a friendly atmosphere.

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Rosie Higgins . 2024-04-07

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Great friendly staff, cheap drinks as per usual for a Joseph Holt pub. Shows all the main supporting events. You can order pizza from Prove across the road from your table and it's brought straight to you. You'll spend ½ what you would in The Metropolitan across the road.

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James Hardman . 2024-04-07

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The friendliest pub - a constant delight. A proper local pub with excellent Holt's beer. Essential whether you're a local or visiting. Update: our lovely local is even better since the arrival of our fantastic new landlords Stacey and Mark.

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Andy Townend . 2024-03-23

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We popped in for a drink a few weeks ago after a walk and were all welcomed. Think there were about 30 of us spread throughout the pub.

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Bhavesh Mistry . 2024-03-13

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rly lovely staff. especially scarlet!

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Poopy Rosa . 2024-02-26

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The new management are so friendly and welcoming. Great selection of beer and just a lovely, cosy pub. It's nice to see they have lots going on. The atmosphere is great.

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Laura S . 2024-02-12

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Always loved this place because aswell as excellent beers and good service there has always been a good mix of customers. I don't like places that are skewed towards a particular type or age of customer. Railway ticks that box.

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Andrew Mustin . 2024-01-29

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The staff who work here are the nicest staff I’ve ever met. We had trouble with our pizza order and the women working on the bar went and sorted it for us, she was so nice, she needs a raise and a hug she was so nice! Also when we turned up the staff were really accommodating trying to find us a table and were really considerate of the disability access!

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Rebecca Gosling . 2024-01-20

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Best pub in Didsbury! Awesome staff and always friendly people to meet. Tuesday's quiz is a lot of fun and the drinks are very reasonably priced for the area. Definitely worth a visit 🙂

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Michael Hinchcliffe . 2024-01-11

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Brilliant pub with the best staff around. Warm and friendly atmosphere, dog friendly, and you can get pizza in from next door! What more could you want. Pop in if you haven't yet.

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Chris Bear . 2024-01-04

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better now, under the new management

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Maria . 2023-12-12

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Absolutely awesome place New landlords are brilliant Quiz is busy

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Stuart Jeffrey . 2023-11-28

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James Lawson was a phenomenal quizmaster general, his command of the Tuesday regime was special and will 100% be going again.

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Jude Gallagher . 2023-11-22

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Love this spot. Proper traditional pub, serving lots of pints and spirits. Loads of space for sports, lots of nooks for cosy seating. Very friendly staff

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LID George . 2023-10-24

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Lovely Pints, in a lovely old building with lots of art and historic Manchester photos on the walls. £4 a pint too!

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Benji Lawson . 2023-09-14

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Great atmosphere in perfectly placed pub. Super friendly staff very handy seen as it’s right near the tram stop, brilliantly cheap especially for the area

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Tom Fahy . 2023-07-04

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Came in tonight and omg I love this place!!!! I’ve never been to a pub to have this much variety of beer at such low prices! The staff were amazing thank you the railway I shall be back

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Adam Salisbury . 2023-06-24

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Came in today on the off chance and so we did! I haven't been to a pub which has the atmosphere and the cheap drinks like this! Staff were amazing and I tried the diamond which is a positive from my usual morreti drink Deffo worth a visit

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Ethan Locke . 2023-06-21

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BEST PUB IN MANCHESTER!!!! atmosphere 10/10 , landlady (and landlord) incredible! Such a nice place to spend weekdays and weekends. Such a welcoming environment for everyone to enjoy :)

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Isaac Speke . 2023-06-19

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Had such a great time at the railway definitely the best bar in didsbury you have the great customers, staff and atmosphere all in one pub! So different compared to the other bars on the road! Deffo worth a visit!!

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Erin Linda . 2023-06-19

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I came to didsburys with my partner for a night out and ended up at the railway, we got treated with the best customer service and I had the best night out I’ve had in a long time, I prefer pubs that have a local vibe but with this not being my local area I was a bit apprehensive but the landlady and landlord are lovely and very welcoming and it’s a brilliant pub if you’re looking for a good night out or pub that has that local pub feeling, 10/10 would recommend coming here😊

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Charlotte Minshull . 2023-04-30

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Had a really great time at the railway ! The atmosphere was so nice and great service from Connor :)

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Bea Icke . 2023-03-22

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Kieran looked after me and my Dad for the past few days! Great hospitality and went above and beyond for both of us.

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James Taylor . 2023-03-17

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⭐️A QUIZ LIKE NO OTHER⭐️ 🕰️ perfect pacing (number of rounds, breaks, and so on) 📸 engaging picture rounds (plenty of imagination) 👵🏻 unassuming (no pyrotechnics or audio rounds requiring too much concentration) 🍻 Atmosphere and soul in abundance

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Candace Davies . 2023-03-14

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Wow what an experience. The best pub I’ve ever been too and even better staff. Connor went above and beyond to ensure my pint of diamond was to my liking! 5 stars is not enough for that absolute legend.💯💯💯👾👀🐝

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Ross Verner . 2023-03-10

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Great pub Connor great bartender

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james alford . 2023-03-09

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This pub on burton road differentiates itself from the other bars with its welcoming staff and warm atmosphere. Feels so community orientated with its small nooks to sit and chat. I was served by a lovely young girl who I believe went by the name of Molly, she poured me lovely pint of bitter. I will definitely be coming back here soon !

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Louisa Wates . 2023-03-08

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Great atmosphere and fun pub! Staff are really friendly and came over a chat. Had the football on and been for a quiz previously. Defo a must visit!

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Josh Griffiths . 2023-03-01

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Kieran and Stella recommended me maybe the best stout I’ve ever had. 10/10 service and very polite “.

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Jordan Van Der Kris . 2023-03-01

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Come here weekly, really enjoy this pub. Cheap drinks, good atmosphere and always friendly staff. Would recommend :)

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Seren Milner . 2023-03-01

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Great pub I had especially great service from the bartender Molly - who served with elegance and Grace !

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Martha Combe . 2023-02-22

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My favourite pub, it’s my local and me and my friends go all the time, we love the quiz on a Tuesday. The atmosphere is cosy and the regulars lovely, plus the staff are always great.

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molly dickens . 2023-02-22

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Great pub, nice beer, great Landlord and Landlady x

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Jacinda Blaney . 2023-02-03

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This has to be one of the filthiest pubs I have ever been in. The floors are absolutely minging. The black and white tiles are black and grey. Bern in number of times and gets dirtier every time. Think now a health hazard.

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Andrew Tennant . 2023-01-14

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Great little pub set back in the High st. Nice to go for a chill and relax . Nice atmosphere and what a proper friendly pub should be. They show sky sports and has a quiz night each week Well worth a visit . Great pint and welcoming staff

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John Collins . 2022-12-31

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Nice place to watch the football. Good atmosphere. With plenty of choice for drinks.

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Joao Sousa . 2022-12-28

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Been in tonight what a lovely venue. Landlord and landlady are so welcoming

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Nikki Rickard . 2022-12-11

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Used to go in here for the quiz. Used to be good quiz but very amateurish now. Toilets are disgusting. Sort it out it’s not 1990 but your cleaner hasn’t been since 90s. They need replacing but at least clean them, same coke bag and broken fittings for weeks. It’s basic hygiene Mr Holts. Can’t keep the beer good any more & they turn the heating off when it’s cold and blame the boiler. The fridges are now stocked with empty glasses to mask the taste of dodgy beer. There’s ice on the inside of the windows and staff look like they want to cry. Now run like a tired social club under the new management. It’s the most expensive Holts’ pub with the worst standards. Needs a refurb and more experienced management. Karaoke, meat raffles, knock off tobaco and jaeger bombs isn’t in this pubs DNA.

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Tom T . 2022-12-10

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Great atmosphere. Fine wine and ales. Friendly staff.

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colin gill . 2022-12-02

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Great staff and wide selectionrd of beers and lovely interior inside .

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Robert Wilson . 2022-11-10

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This pub is a gem. Friendly staff and great if you like watching live sport. Could do with some wine coolers though. 😜

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Patricia Bangham . 2022-11-05

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I like this pub alot due to prices, a certain one across the road charged me £6.50 for a pint of Stella but in the railway its only £5.20 for a double jd and coke.it is a little small inside but it's not bad it's cozy

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tiger haywood (Michelle) . 2022-10-15

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Lovely warm atmosphere and a very friendly bar team- couldn't be happier with quality either, great gaff

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Joe Goode . 2022-10-04

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Came in tonight was really busy and such a good atmosphere! Quickly served by wonderful staff. Would highly reccomend this local boozer to anyone whos looking for a cracking night! Thankyou to the staff for making our night even more enjoyable really appricate it!

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Nathan . 2022-10-02

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This is our second trip to Didsbury in the three years we have lived in Manchester and we are so happy we found The Railway Inn. Stella was lovely and helpful, putting the football on for my boyfriend and getting all of our drinks. Everyone in the pub was lovely and in great spirits. Thank you for a fabulous time and we will definitely be back :-)

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kennedy kayxo . 2022-09-04

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Great old bar with lots of caricature

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Ian mcmahon . 2022-09-03

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Why is it so bright, great prices and has a good jukebox and nice atomsphere but why is it so god damn bright. Please, turn the lights down!!

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T DeCastra . 2022-09-03

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If you want a proper no nonsense pub feel then this is the place for you. Relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Very reasonably priced drinks with cask available.

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Dan Lazenby . 2022-08-28

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Met friends for drinks before a birthday meal for one of them. Friendly proficient staff, good real ale (Holt's Two Hoots), reasonable prices for West Didsbury. Quite busy on a Friday evening, but we still managed to get seated around a table. Up one star since previous review (pre Covid). August 2022 popped in for a final drink on the way home. Busy with a quiz night. Poor ventilation, but we opened the windows, which the quiz goers had not had the wit to do. Pub now operating normally.

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R. Mark Clayton . 2022-08-24

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Amazing place i love the landlord and landlady! Proper pub managers the way a pub should be run! Top people come over!

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Realm 11 . 2022-08-12

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Came in a while back and haven’t been back in till tonight because we were going for food down the road, I don’t know if they have changed the beers but tasted amazing I had a bitter and my wife had a gold I think. The staff was so lovely and funny and will definitely be back!

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Moodlinmoodoon Potuggal . 2022-08-11

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We called in to the Railway Inn for a couple of drinks before getting some food, across the road, whilst in the area on business. Upon meeting we Stella we couldn't wait to return and spent until closing drinking weird beer and listening to the juke box. The evening was one of the best i've had in ages in a cracking little pub. Don't make any assumptions from the outside, go inside, you won't be disappointed. Grandad, Geek, Cabbage, Pete Sutcliffe and Polish.

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Anthony Thorne . 2022-08-11

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Decent pub, friendly staff, limited draft selection though

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Damian Carrington . 2022-07-22

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Great quirky boozer, friendly staff, cheap decent pints.

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Steve . 2022-07-17

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Great friendly pub. OK prices. 😊

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Robert Burns . 2022-06-17

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Best value pub in West Didsbury, good selection of local beers on tap and will show any sport on TV that you ask for

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Fraser Davidson . 2022-06-13

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Great staff, great atmosphere! Would definitely recommend!

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Jason Mccorley . 2022-05-19

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Great pub and good beer for a cheap price

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Gavin Mcmahon . 2022-04-07

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Great atmosphere, reasonably prices friendly staff.

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Neil Reid . 2022-04-06

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Top little boozer, nice cozy real fires, decent pint and prices.

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Nigel Smith . 2022-04-01

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Busy pub on a Saturday night. Friendly atmosphere. All different ages. Guy's wanting us to smell their aftershaves!!! Good fun

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jilly haworth . 2022-03-02

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Great pub for a quiet solo whisky or a huge night out. Emergency condoms can also be found hidden at Burton Road tram stop, in case you get lucky. All in all 5 stars.

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C B . 2022-02-22

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Lovely, Homely, Local type Pub. My tip is to aim for one of the window seats, which give unrivalled panoramic views of the varied Didsbury Wildlife, from the lowest form of Hunter-Gatherer, - The Metropolitan Dimpper, lifetime mash-heads, constantly circling, looking for any dropped fag ends, up to - The Puni-Uni, a Post-Grad Fake Jogger, wearing who only ever seen walking to some deli or other, despite wearing head to toe high end running gear & iPhone took in his armband Seen here as famous local drinker, Buzzer, nips home

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Bert “Bertmedia” Magoo . 2022-02-18

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Decent pub. Good quiz on Tuesdays. Go to for west dids for me

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Dominic Brooks . 2022-01-20

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Nice little pub with good value drinks.

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Alwaysanovice . 2022-01-15

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Cute little spot. Standard pub with good energy, quick service and friendly staff. Open fire is a bonus after cold winter strolls. Recommend if ever passing!

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Ella-Léonie Mehegan . 2021-11-13

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Proper old pub with old and young alike. Friendly.

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Johnny Lockwood . 2021-11-07

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Amazing atmosphere, great beer and good company. Very relaxed and friendly. Brilliant decor which most bars and pubs lack.l

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Shirley James . 2021-10-27

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What a friendly classic local pub

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Ian Ayling . 2021-10-27

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Good atmosphere with friendly staff and good selection of beers. Toilets are upstairs thought there's a wheelchair accessible toilet on the ground floor.

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Charles Lunt . 2021-10-03

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Great little pub. Unpretentious and the blonde barman is relly lovely and helpful.

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Jane Kinsley . 2021-09-07

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Great staff, quick friendly service, good range of beer and liquor, great little boozer

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David Manitta-Logan . 2021-09-01

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Cosy tavern in the heart of Didsbury. Holt's ales. Occasional music venue. Quiz nights. Sky sports on big TV.

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Stephen Cooney . 2021-08-17

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Lovely cosy local with bags of character and great staff. Good prices

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Heidi Dewhirst . 2021-07-18

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Nice to have an old style pub where you can have a conversation and a cheap pint, in an area that is full of bars. Nice bar staff too.

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Dominic Egan . 2021-06-25

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Lovely pub in didsbury. Staff is really friendly and helpful

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Debora Romero . 2020-11-10

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Visited during the pandemic. This pub has never had table service but the staff embrace it. They are everything you want from a bartender but now also they are extra attentive, I have been in a number of times since the new restrictions began and apart from ensuring all safety regulations are adhered to they often approach before your drink is finished to check if you would like another. They have done their utmost to give you the same experience as you would always get and that is a rarity. I don't like waiting (who does) but they have almost eliminated it. In these uncertain times all I can say is that the staff here are a prized asset and I hope they are treated and rewarded as such.

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alan mcdonald . 2020-10-08

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Excellent service, friendly bar staff, reasonably priced

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Rogue Island . 2020-10-04

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a traditional pub, good beer and service

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Darren Smith . 2020-09-20

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Well organised with regards to COVID controls !!

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Ray McCulloch . 2020-09-15

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Great prices, compared to to other pubs in west Didsbury. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Great for footie and sports. Ticks all the Boxes for me.

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Dave Hartman . 2020-08-10

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A proper pub in an area awash with trendyness. Really nice beer, shame they did not have the mild on hand pump, in fact any mild :(

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Ian McCarthy . 2020-03-17

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It's a warm friendly place, nice selection of beers

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Peter Pearson . 2020-03-05

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Proper pub , great prices and, great staff 👍

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Darren Cork . 2020-03-01

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Traditional Holt pub fine cask beers friendly staff unfortunately don't serve food hence it being quiet when i called in

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Tom Leech . 2020-02-25

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Pretty overpriced pub what where/what it is and who the clientele are.

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Guy Parker . 2020-02-10

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As always the railway was great new bar person Patrick very friendly and very funny

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Dee Warner . 2020-01-22

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Good choice of ales and wines at pretty reasonable prices. Polite and friendly staff, clean toilets although they are upstairs so not wheelchair friendly, otherwise a great place to grab a snug and sit with friends.

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Richard Midnite . 2020-01-03

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