Bar Fringe
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About Bar Fringe
Bar Fringe is a Belgian beer bar in Manchester, at 8 Swan St. The Belgian list covers Trappist and Lambic selections, along with Delirium and a Delirium cherry beer, and the Belgian beers arrive in authentic glassware. Bavarian and German beers sit alongside them. UK cask ales are on draft next to lager, and the ciders include vintage and flat ones. Belgian brewerania covers the walls, including a pink elephant. A jukebox plays music from the 60s, 70s and early 80s.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention belgian beer selection, jukebox music, real ales on cask and delirium cherry beer.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention belgian beer selection, jukebox music, real ales on cask and delirium cherry beer.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return for the Belgian beer range, with Trappist ales, fruity lambics and Delirium cherry beer named repeatedly, poured in authentic glassware. Close behind is the jukebox, with several praising its music from the 60s, 70s and early 80s. The cask ales, including a rotating handful on draft, and the vintage and flat ciders also draw mentions, along with Bavarian and German lagers. Several describe a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with people from all walks of life, and one points to the Belgian brewerania on the walls, including the famous pink elephant. A beer garden at the rear gets a nod for sunny days. The main criticisms are small. One reviewer could not tell whether the bartender was happy to be there, and the same person found the toilet not the best, though not the worst in Manchester. Regulars who have visited over the years contrast it with soulless chain pubs, and one says they have come back for flat ciders, finding four on offer on their latest visit.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return for the Belgian beer range, with Trappist ales, fruity lambics and Delirium cherry beer named repeatedly, poured in authentic glassware. Close behind is the jukebox, with several praising its music from the 60s, 70s and early 80s. The cask ales, including a rotating handful on draft, and the vintage and flat ciders also draw mentions, along with Bavarian and German lagers. Several describe a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with people from all walks of life, and one points to the Belgian brewerania on the walls, including the famous pink elephant. A beer garden at the rear gets a nod for sunny days. The main criticisms are small. One reviewer could not tell whether the bartender was happy to be there, and the same person found the toilet not the best, though not the worst in Manchester. Regulars who have visited over the years contrast it with soulless chain pubs, and one says they have come back for flat ciders, finding four on offer on their latest visit.
Featured reviews
- Matthew James Pegg
“An exceptional selection of beers poured well! Best Belgian beers selection in Manchester and unique across the whole of the north west.”
- Jenna Clark
“best boozer in Manchester! service is great, decor of the bar is great. amazing selection of Belgium beers and great cask line up too”
- Jim Tyrer
“Great variety of ales, cider and lager etc etc. One of the best juke box music in town.. I suppose we were lucky to have been immersed in music from the 60s, 70s and very early 80s. Staff, well couldn't tell if he was happy to be there or not. Or happy anyone was there 🫣...Toilet not the best but there are a lot worse in Manchester.”
- Andy Savage
“Have been to the pub a few times over the years for flat ciders. Today they have 4 ciders to choose from.”
- Ben
“Loved the atmosphere and jukebox with great music! Selection of Belgian and european beers is good too, make sure you try the delirium cherry beer! 🍻🐘”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
Bars near Bar Fringe
- The Crown & Kettle4.52,1160 mi
steak and ale pie, craft beer selection, fruity IPA
- The Smithfield Market Tavern4.51,0220.1 mi
blackjack brewery cask ales, craft lagers and ipas, beer tasters
- The Wheatsheaf4.46680.1 mi
guinness pint, andy rourke mural, dj station
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Fringe | 4.5766 | — | belgian beer selection, jukebox music, real ales on cask |
| The Crown & Kettle | 4.52,116 | 0 mi | steak and ale pie, craft beer selection, fruity IPA |
| The Smithfield Market Tavern | 4.51,022 | 0.1 mi | blackjack brewery cask ales, craft lagers and ipas, beer tasters |
| The Wheatsheaf | 4.4668 | 0.1 mi | guinness pint, andy rourke mural, dj station |
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