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Escape to Freight Island, Manchester

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Opens Thu at 5:00pm
11 Baring Street, Manchester, M1 2AD (View on Google Map)
(0161) 806 0078
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Escape to Freight Island opened in July 2020 utilising the site previously occupied by GRUB though expanded but looking to increase to eventually hold 2500 visitors. Various street food outlets are available as well as beer from regular Camden and local breweries like Pomona Island and Shindigger (but no cask).

Children are welcome until 9pm.

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Mayfield Gatehouse
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
CMA/17055
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
5:00pm - Midnight
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Outdoors though much of the seating is covered.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
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Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Close to metro (300m)
Manchester Piccadilly
Nearby Station (300m)
Manchester Piccadilly

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