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Bridgewater Exchange, Manchester Airport

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Operator: Holt
Terminal 2 Departures, Manchester Airport, M90 3NT (View on Google Map)
(0161) 676 1121
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Joseph Holt took on the franchise of this outlet on 16/7/2021. This meant the return of cask ale to Terminal 2. The pub even has its own on-site microbrewery, apparently the first airside brewery in the UK! This occasionally produces the airport-only Bridgewater Ale. Holt's have included traditional architectural features such as parquet flooring, exposed brickwork, part-panelled walls, ceramic tiling, leaded glass, and green leather seating across a number of distinct areas. Seating ranges from high tables near the bar to booth seating further back, dining tables, sofas, armchairs, and quieter spots looking out onto the runway. Altogether it gives an air of comfort and sophistication. The feature wall of beer barrel ends at the entrance makes a statement.

Historic Interest

opened January 2009 as Observatory on the air-side only of Terminal 2. At that time till late 2016, it was great to see return of cask to Manchester Airport. In 2016 it became Cabin, a featureless keg bar in the airport terminal. On 16/7/2021 it then became an outlet of Manchester family brewer, Joseph Holt, named the Bridgewater Exchange.

Information for this venue is provided by the Stockport & South Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Cabin,Observatory
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
04/09/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
MAS/4336
Asset of Community Value
Monday
5:00am - 1:00am
Tuesday
5:00am - 1:00am
Wednesday
5:00am - 1:00am
Thursday
5:00am - 1:00am
Friday
5:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
5:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
5:00am - 1:00am
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Joseph Holt - Bitter Session Bitter • 4%
Joseph Holt - Bitter
Joseph Holt - Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Bridgewater Exchange, Manchester Airport.

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

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Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes
43, 103, 200, 199, 288
Close to metro (550m)
Manchester Airport
Nearby Station (550m)
Manchester Airport
Directions
Terminal 2 Departures

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