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'man_of_kent' sounds rather bitter, perhaps because the pub has now converted to a student venue and thus sells cheap lager, plays loud music and probably features fewer guest ales. If you're a student from the area it's worth the odd pint.
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Now called 'The Ram and Shackle' and it was virtually full of students, personally this was a good thing. They now do XXXX for �1 so it has seemingly improved.
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Went in there 6 months ago. The palce was deserted, half of the beer was off and they had no vodka in stock. The area may not be overrun with decent pubs but most in the Fallowfield/Withington area are better than this.
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I've been here a few times,but once out of choice. It disappointed me as it seems devoid of any atmosphere, but with bottles being �1.50 i may well give it one final chance.
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Great if you want a pub full of out-of-town United or Liverpoo fans. Nothing wrong with being a fan of either side, but residents of Torquay? Beer is truly woeful and the client�le would make an adult drinker choke.
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absolutely devoid of atmosphere,crap beer...the only saving grace is the odd group of studey girls out for a good night out...soulless
anonymous - 12 Feb 2005 14:56 |
Used to come here as a student 8-10 years ago remember a great packed garden in the summer, great for watching footie and everyone up for a laugh. Visited it again this summer on a trip to Manchester, the place was depressing. It has had a revamp that hasn't worked, the garden has been left to rot,(new furniture maybe) and it was empty and souless. i thought at first i was remembering it through pissed student tinted glasses. But no it truly is awful.
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This used to be the best place to watch a match in the area, a quality pub with plenty of sitting and standing room plus shelves at about 7ft between the pillars, perfect for putting your drinks on while watching a game. Then what happened? Some kind of sub-changing rooms style make over. The place has died. Sad to see a quality pub go this way.
anonymous - 15 Jul 2004 11:37 |
Nothing special to look at, but the only pub in Fallowfield where you can be guaranteed a seat on a Friday or Saturday night. Great garden in summer too.
Sam Bueno de Mesquita - 30 Jun 2004 17:47 |
the beer is really poor
anonymous - 4 Jul 2003 14:04 |
A very funcky pub, that from the outside looks like someones house. Fab beer, fab atmosphere and sex staff.
anonymous - 12 Jun 2002 14:13 |
