The Beerhouse, Manchester Victoria

[D1009]

Is it similar to the Beerhouse at Glasgow Central? I thought that seemed pleasant, although I only had a coffee there.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

I am not particularly enamoured of a term such as "The Beerhouse" with its hark-back to the times of flat caps and ferrets and wondered if a name that would convey that both food and drink being served would be more in keeping in the 21st century.

I still have never forgiven those who thought up the designed uniforms and flat caps for the Manchester Commonwealth Games. Thank heavens there appeared to be a national shortage of ferrets at that time...

 

[kevconnor]

As someone who travels a lot by car and train I have the misfortune of experiencing far too many examples of SSP's **** poor service levels. I think my thoughts generally on SSP are best summed up by a paraphrase from Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy:

"A bunch of mindless jerks who'll be the first against the wall when the revolution comes."

 

[sprinterguy]

I have just Googled "Preston Hero", and SSP is the second result.

Ah, well that answers that one then, ta.

(I googled "Newcastle Hero" but couldn't reach nearly as concise a conclusion)
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I am not particularly enamoured of a term such as "The Beerhouse" with its hark-back to the times of flat caps and ferrets and wondered if a name that would convey that both food and drink being served would be more in keeping in the 21st century.

Is the idea of being exposed to the sort of "working class" heathens whom you suggest might be attracted to a licensed premises with such a title, and who may wish no more than to imbibe a few jars after a day of labour, too much for your sheltered Cheshire sensibilities to accommodate as you pass through such a public thoroughfare as Manchester's Victoria station, on your way back to the leafy provinces?

 

[Jonfun]

Ah, well that answers that one then, ta.

(I googled "Newcastle Hero" but couldn't reach nearly as concise a conclusion)
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Is the idea of being exposed to the sort of "working class" heathens whom you suggest might be attracted to a licensed premises with such a title, and who may wish no more than to imbibe a few jars after a day of labour, too much for your sheltered Cheshire sensibilities to accommodate as you pass through such a public thoroughfare as Manchester's Victoria station, on your way back to the leafy provinces?

Speaking as someone who probably comes under the definition of working class heathen, Chesh-shire does indeed have many rather pleasant, if somewhat fancy, alehouses.

(I've also been known to shop at Booth's, on occasion )

 

[sprinterguy]

(I've also been known to shop at Booth's, on occasion )

Well Booths does have an almost unbeatable ale selection.

And, just for the record, I'm also a big fan of both ferrets and beer houses.

 

[RichmondCommu]

I always enjoy reading reviews of pubs but on this occasion I think its a real shame that the author has decided to litter it with expletives. Not only is it vulgar but I also think it demonstrates a lack of a decent education. However I would agree that it is almost criminal to be asked to pay £4.80 for a bland pint of Green King IPA. As a Londoner of many years I shudder at the prospect of paying £4.80 for a pint in Central London, let alone in Greater Manchester. One can only assume that the high prices are linked to high Network Rail retail space rental rates. If not boycott it and move on.

 

[gimmea50anyday]

Newcastle heroes has gone, M&S food replaced it, due to open anyday now
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No, from the description that's definitely the Salisbury at Oxford Road. Excellent pub. It's all of thirty yards (if that!) from the Thirsty Scholar.

That the one behind grand central?

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Speaking as someone who probably comes under the definition of working class heathen, Chesh-shire does indeed have many rather pleasant, if somewhat fancy, alehouses.

(I've also been known to shop at Booth's, on occasion )

Well done, that man, for recognising the difference between ale and beer...
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Is the idea of being exposed to the sort of "working class" heathens whom you suggest might be attracted to a licensed premises with such a title, and who may wish no more than to imbibe a few jars after a day of labour, too much for your sheltered Cheshire sensibilities to accommodate as you pass through such a public thoroughfare as Manchester's Victoria station, on your way back to the leafy provinces?

O ye of the land of "knocker-uppers", matchstick men and matchstick cats and dogs, did ye not read that food was also mentioned in my posting. I would have been pleased to see this edifice open as a premises of the once-famous Wilson's Brewery or even as a branch of Yates's Wine Lodge.

Are you aware that you speak to one born in the shadow of the New Allen Street viaduct that led to Manchester Oldham Road goods station and one who well remembers the dray horses being stabled at that depot on the Thompson Street elevation of the site. Both my great aunts worked at McConnell's mill in Ancoats, starting at 6 of the o'clock sharp each morning and inverterate clog wearers and I was the first boy in my school ever to go to Grammar School (in 1955/6).

Great oaks from little acorns do indeed grow, but this particular acorn whilst growing into the strongest of Cheshire oaks, still remembers the Irk as being the nearest mighty river to home.

 

[yorksrob]

I always enjoy reading reviews of pubs but on this occasion I think its a real shame that the author has decided to litter it with expletives. Not only is it vulgar but I also think it demonstrates a lack of a decent education. However I would agree that it is almost criminal to be asked to pay £4.80 for a bland pint of Green King IPA. As a Londoner of many years I shudder at the prospect of paying £4.80 for a pint in Central London, let alone in Greater Manchester. One can only assume that the high prices are linked to high Network Rail retail space rental rates. If not boycott it and move on.

I wouldn't have thought so. If Weatherspoons can manage a decently priced pint on the Wellington Street concourse at Leeds, I don't see any reason an outlet can't charge a reasonable price at Vic.

Probably more a case of SSP assuming the economy is the same everywhere else as in London.

 

[DarloRich]

I am at Vic this weekend so will pop in an offer my expert opinion on the ale quality it isn't a Greene King establishment is it

 

[sprinterguy]

That the one behind grand central?

Yeah, that's the one.

 

[telstarbox]

Is the idea of being exposed to the sort of "working class" heathens whom you suggest might be attracted to a licensed premises with such a title, and who may wish no more than to imbibe a few jars after a day of labour, too much for your sheltered Cheshire sensibilities to accommodate as you pass through such a public thoroughfare as Manchester's Victoria station, on your way back to the leafy provinces?

I think this can be best described as 'cruel but accurate'
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I wouldn't have thought so. If Weatherspoons can manage a decently priced pint on the Wellington Street concourse at Leeds, I don't see any reason an outlet can't charge a reasonable price at Vic.

Probably more a case of SSP assuming the economy is the same everywhere else as in London.

There are a number of pubs in Manchester city centre these days where the prices are not far off London levels!

 

[trickyvegas]

You thinking of the thirsty scholar underneath occy road station? Sure the salisbury is behind the hascienda apartments nearer to deansgate


Damn wrong quote!

As you go down the Oxford Road steps, Salisbury is on your left - Thirsty Scholar is on your right under the arches. One near the Hac is Britons Protection.

 

[misterredmist]

Having looked at the "menu" it seems big on American Beers , only Harvestoun and Tyne Bank are recognisable as UK based "real ales" .....

anyway, I'd give it a try if I was passing , which I am not anytime soon , and if I had lot's of time , "Bar Odd" in the Northern Quarter would probably be my point of call....

enjoy !