BITE user comments - newseeker
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Stumbled across this basement bar on our way in to Manchester on a Saturday evening after having a few around Salford. I can appreciate its not everyone's cup of tea but we agreed it was great if you like that kind of thing which fortunately we do! Its kind of like a larger,cleaner version of the Temple Bar on Great Bridgewater street. I had a pint of Brooklyn Lager on draft which I've got a bit of a taste for recently & whilst it wasn't cheap at £3.40 it was a pretty nice drink. Some trappiste beers in the fridge which were tempting but a bit strong for me on a pub crawl! maybe next time as I'm due to be in Manchester soon with the Mrs for a gig.
12 Mar 2013 18:59
Went in on a Saturday lunchtime whilst visiting the area. Proper old backstreet pub,had a nice pint of Joseph Holt IPA & a pint of Two Hoots which was equally as good. Was fairly quiet when we went in with a few locals chatting at the bar but was good for a chat & catch up with my mate who I hadn't seen for a while over a decent pint pulled by a friendly barmaid & locals were happy to point us in the direction of other pubs nearby. Good to see this type of place still open & from what I hear thriving,its certainly worth a visit in my opinion.
12 Mar 2013 18:43
Nipped in for a pint or 2 a couple of weeks ago on Saturday afternoon having heard of its take over by Mr Heaton the other year & its long standing reputation. Lovely old building,quite busy & had a nice warm,friendly buzz about it without being noisy & packed to the rafters. Good selection of ales & various continental beers offered on the day we were in & music being played was good,whilst enjoyed perusing some of the decorations around the place. Toilets are basic & a little bit pricey but hey,isn't everywhere these days! Can't comment on weather or not its an improvement on its previous incarnation but good to see an nice old pub still thriving in the current climate. I really liked the place & shall definately pop in again when I'm in Salford or Manchester.
12 Mar 2013 18:31
The Organ Grinder, Nottingham
Been in many times as its fairly local to me & one of the many pubs in the Canning Circus area. As its been mentioned its now owned by the Blue Monkey brewery & has many excellent choices of beer with some regular & others changing. All very well kept. Nice decor inside includes real wood fire,excellent sun terrace outside for the summer. Can get busy on a Saturday night but its a pretty good crowd. Great starting point for a crawl in to town down Derby rd or just to stay put on the sun terrace on a summer Sunday afternoon or indoors with the fire during the colder months.
12 Mar 2013 20:01