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Ford Madox Brown, Rusholme

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Operator: Wetherspoon
Unit 1 Wilmslow Park, Wilmslow Road, Rusholme, M14 5FT (View on Google Map)
(0161) 256 6660
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Opened in the early 2000s, it was built on part of the site of Manchester Garages (car dealership), which prior to that was rumoured to have been the site of old Rusholme Hall. This Wetherspoon’s pub is handy for the University, Curry Mile, MRI Hospital and Whitworth Art Gallery. Named after the eminent Victorian Pre-Raphaelite painter whose works hang in Manchester Town Hall and the City Art Gallery (he lived nearby in Victoria Park). Although a modern open-plan pub it has a warmer feeling than you might expect and they go out of their way to build on this with charity and community events - including trips to breweries for regulars and locals. As you may expect from its location, it attracts a fair proportion of student clientele, but that is by normally balanced by older regulars. There is always a buzz to the place. Note too that it is open at 8am for breakfast.

Historic Interest

Opened c.1/1/2000 as a new-build house.

Information for this venue is provided by the Stockport & South Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
18/03/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
MAS/4204
Asset of Community Value
Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - Midnight
Saturday
8:00am - Midnight
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers (guest beers often sourced from Greater Manchester micro brewers) and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Ford Madox Brown, Rusholme.

ABV 5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ruddles - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Ford Madox Brown, Rusholme.

ABV 3.4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Ford Madox Brown, Rusholme.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Brightside - Odin Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Brightside - Odin Blonde
Brightside - Odin Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.8%
Brightside - Odin Blonde
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Brightside - Odin Blonde

This beer is served regularly at Ford Madox Brown, Rusholme.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
41, 42, 43, 53, 111, 15, 142, 143, 42B
Closest station (1700m)
Ardwick
Directions
jct Hathersage Road

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