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This spoons is trying to rename itself "The Seven Stars" (it used to just be called Lloyds bar from what i recall). Ales on the bar wrte- Langton Spin by Peerless, Pale rider by Kelham Island, Brightside brewery Best Bitter (2.39, well kept decent pint), a beer by Weetwood (I think it was Best Bitter), Ringwood old thumper, Abbott. Although the Lloyds bar part of Wetherspoons, which seem to be the most soulless of the Spoobs brands, this place actually feels quite comfy during the day time. it's a big room that seems a bit awkwardly made downstairs and they has a smaller room upstairs, no real ale on that bar but there's a few craft beers on draft. Decent beer selection in the fridge. Seems to draw a few regulars but it's mostly workmen and people in for food. Pretty solid place to be fair, prices are good and the ale is nice. It's probably the closest place to the station other than the bar in the station itself (There's also a Yates in the printworks but meh). Wortha look in as the ale is well priced and tastes nice.
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Ventured into this Spoons Lite and found the predictable surroundings comforting in a garish way. Fairly spacious with low key lighting, this has two levels, no real ales on the top floor i'm afraid.
Supped a xmas ale from Phoenix, which for the jaw dropping price of �1.60 was more than adequate. A pub that will be worth the (very) occasional detour, only during weekdays i should imagine!
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One of the worst Wetherspoons in Manchester (there are several). Poor choice of guest ales, loud music, chavvy clientele. Not really worth it. Try the Waterhouse or Paramount if you can only afford Wetherspoon prices. At least they're decent pubs with decent people in them.
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Best value cask ales in Manchester, Abbott, Pedigree and IPA all at �1.39.
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Funky bar that attracts the crowd. Arrogant door staff. I was deaf for almost 2 days,due to the loud music...trun it DOWN!!!!!
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�1.59 a pint for the guest ale - cant be bad
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Groovy place, but don't know why they bother with hand pulls, its awful stuff! Stick to the Lager!
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On various visits have been
refused admission - lone mid-40s trouble maker in jeans maybe
unable to get a beer as they were all 'off' despite the pump clips being displayed
served rubbish
Avoid.
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Excellent value for the printworks...Chocker at night-whilst very quiet during the day...Sometimes has a problem with beer availabilty....a little bit more `chilled` upstairs....
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My mate john Pratt got refused entry for being pi$$ed.
very picky on the door staff
Austin - 3 Jul 2004 08:52 |
Awesome food - Very quick deliverly Very impressed with this pub, the bar staff were very friendly (if you go try the 10oz rump steak - Gorgeous)
Cristopher - 30 Apr 2004 04:42 |
fantastic pub, found the food extremly good (especially when they told me it was serving till half one!!
Good for a crawl as the printworks have some top bars and clubs
BArry - 29 Apr 2004 01:32 |
Not the best place to go for a drink in the daytime/early evening as most of the seating is reserved for those ordering food.
Nige - 30 Dec 2003 12:41 |
