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The Shambles

Cateaton Street, Manchester M3 1SX, England
Ranked #7 of 32 nightlife in Manchester
4.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Bar/ Clubs
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Manchester, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Great location. Great beer. Breat building and atmosphere and staff. Bar upstairs. Just a great place to be on a nice day - chillin and a beer. Good at night but is v busy. but its busy because its GREAT. Beer well priced as well. More

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65 reviews 65 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Always rammed, difficult to get a seat most of the time, and usually full of idiots due to the cheap drinks. Fabulous little pub when it's a bit quieter during day time though More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

a good mix of different people there for varying reasons. on a sunny day, it's nice to sit outside but it does get VERY busy. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Nice little square to gain refreshment after a hard days shop. Can get a little busy at times but that shows how popular the area is. More

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Stalybridge,England
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Great area of Manchester for a beer and people watching. Do not be fooled by the setting though, this place has been re-located twice. Still worth a visit. Reasonable prices. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

One of Manchesters finest great atmosphere, a good mix of shoppers, viitor and regulars all ages just a great relaxed environment More

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Stockport, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012
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This area was re-built followign the huge IRA bomb that damaged a huge area of central Manchester. As a result some the hsitoric charm has been lost, however, it is still an nice palce to visit. More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Ace for a few drinks with mates, a starting point to your night out. Gets very busy at weekends. Nice in the summer if you can get a table to sit outside. They brew some of their own ales aswell which are definately worth a try! More

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Cheshire UK
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

I had heard so much about this area but on a warm winter late lunchtime it was heaving with people, Gave up trying to get a drink in the hostelry and on trying to wander around the area, More

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Rochdale, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Mixture of old and new which makes a very relaxing atmosphere. More

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