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Browns Bar & Brasserie, Manchester

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Opens at 8:00am
Operator: Mitchells & Butlers
1 York Street, Manchester, M2 2AW (View on Google Map)
(0161) 819 1055
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  • Outstanding pub conversion

Formerly known as Athenaeum, the Browns' chain took over the premises in 2011.

Originally occupied by Parrs Bank the building was designed by Charles Heathcote in 1902 and is a superb example of Edwardian baroque with some increasingly fashionable art nouveau detailing. A large room hosts the bar and relaxed seating areas.

This bar has had an on-off relationship with cask ale, currently off.

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
21/05/2011
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Pub ID
TRA/3763
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

Originally occupied by Parr's Bank the 1902 building is a superb example of Edwardian baroque with art nouveau detailing. It is among the most opulent of the surviving banking halls. An impressive vestibule entrance leads to a large room hosting an imposing island bar and stylish seating areas with interesting nooks and crannies. These are complemented by massive marble pillars, an ornate plasterwork ceiling and frieze, rooms partitioned by a full height screen and mahogany panelled walls and a fireplace. Operated by M&B with meals but no real ale. Grade II*-listed.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - Midnight
Saturday
10:00am - Midnight
Sunday
10:00am - 10:30pm
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Transport
Close to metro (300m)
Market Street
Nearby Station (800m)
Manchester Piccadilly

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