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Old Monkey, Manchester

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90-92 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4GX (View on Google Map)
(0161) 228 6626
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Manchester brewer, Joseph Holt's first ever new-build house in the city. Built on the site of the Queens Arms beer house, it opened in 1993 to great acclaim. The early success of the 'Monkey' inspired Holt to open the Ape & Apple nearby. It is set on two floors where the downstairs is seldom anything less than abuzz with custom and is definitely the main engine of trade. Popular with tourists who venture here from their nearby hotels. The upstairs has its own bar, and serves food and drink in a more relaxed, comfortable and intimate environment, though this bar may not be open when the pub is quiet and is often used for functions and meetings. The upstairs windows provide you with great views of the bustle of the Princess Street junction. Holts Mild is available through the winter months.

Information for this venue is provided by the Central Manchester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Manchester District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
29/03/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Holt
Pub ID
MAS/4342
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 12:30am
Thursday
Noon - 12:30am
Friday
Noon - 12:30am
Saturday
Noon - 12:30am
Sunday
Noon - 12:30am
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 6:00pm
Friday
Noon - 6:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 6:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 4 regular beers.

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Joseph Holt - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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

This beer is served regularly at Old Monkey, Manchester.

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

Joseph Holt - Mild TasteMatch Prediction

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Joseph Holt - Mild
Joseph Holt - Mild Mild • 3.2% Spotted once
Joseph Holt - Mild
Joseph Holt - Mild

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Old Monkey, Manchester.

ABV 3.2%
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Bootleg - Chorlton Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Bootleg - Chorlton Pale Ale
Bootleg - Chorlton Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted twice
Bootleg - Chorlton Pale Ale
Bootleg - Chorlton Pale Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Old Monkey, Manchester.

ABV 4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Joseph Holt - Two Hoots TasteMatch Prediction

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Joseph Holt - Two Hoots
Joseph Holt - Two Hoots Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted once
Joseph Holt - Two Hoots
Joseph Holt - Two Hoots

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Old Monkey, Manchester.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
No football but occasionally rugby without the sound
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 15:00 during the week, 18:00 on Saturday
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Downstairs bar only
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Darts, Cards and Dominoes
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
1, 3
Close to metro (250m)
St Peters Square
Nearby Station (450m)
Manchester Oxford Road
Directions
jct Princess St

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