
Lower Turks Head
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About Lower Turks Head
Lower Turks Head is an 18th-century pub at 36 Shudehill in Manchester, with a rooftop terrace bar and rooms upstairs for guests staying over. The pint list includes Joseph Holt's beer alongside local beers. Seating continues upstairs, where unusual seats and stalls sit among the more standard options, and background music plays. Dogs are welcome, so walkers can bring a four-legged companion along for a drink. Guests in the upstairs rooms get in with a fob, and the refurbished rooms have USB plug sockets.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention Holts beer, well-poured pints, refurbished hotel rooms and upstairs seating and balcony.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention Holts beer, well-poured pints, refurbished hotel rooms and upstairs seating and balcony.
Customer Review Summary
Pints are the main draw, with reviewers praising local beers and a cold, fresh pour that several call a decent pint, one adding that it is great value for the city centre. Bar service comes up almost as often, described as quick, friendly and welcoming, and one reviewer also likes the background music. Seating gets mentioned too, including upstairs and an outside balcony with heaters, though one reviewer calls the roof terrace bar not great and another says the pub is busy at times. Others point to its position beside the bus station and the trams. One overnight guest found the refurbished room modern, clean and quiet, with USB sockets, and noted only the lack of parking. That guest arrived on a busy match day, and a glass collector took them straight to the bar to check in.
Customer Review Summary
Pints are the main draw, with reviewers praising local beers and a cold, fresh pour that several call a decent pint, one adding that it is great value for the city centre. Bar service comes up almost as often, described as quick, friendly and welcoming, and one reviewer also likes the background music. Seating gets mentioned too, including upstairs and an outside balcony with heaters, though one reviewer calls the roof terrace bar not great and another says the pub is busy at times. Others point to its position beside the bus station and the trams. One overnight guest found the refurbished room modern, clean and quiet, with USB sockets, and noted only the lack of parking. That guest arrived on a busy match day, and a glass collector took them straight to the bar to check in.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Excellent food drink and service 50% off on Weds best to book as it gets packed out”
- Google user
“Nice pub Joseph holts beer always a decent pint nice staff”
- Google user
“Excellent pub Great value for the city centre, for really good beer . Great background music to listen to as well.”
- Google user
“Good bar lovely pint and top service 👏 but roof top terrace bar is not great”
- Google user
“Amazing service every time I visit! The staff are always friendly, welcoming and make you feel right at home. The pints are always spot on, cold, fresh and poured perfectly. Great atmosphere, great drinks and excellent customer service. Highly recommend! 🍻👏😊”
Highlights
“Traditional 18th-century pub with unassuming rooms, plus free Wi-Fi, food and a roof terrace.”
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Rooftop seating
- Sports
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
Show more amenities
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Seating
- Sports
- Smoke-free
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Rooftop seating
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
Location
Bars near Lower Turks Head
- Joseph Holt4.6500 mi
spin doctor lager, real ale, upstairs seating area
- The Trof4.52,5300 mi
fish and chips, ox cheek pie, burger
- Pixel Bar Manchester4.61,0820 mi
game-themed cocktails, console gaming booths, guitar hero
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Turks HeadOutdoor seating | 4.32,108 | — | Holts beer, well-poured pints, refurbished hotel rooms |
| Joseph Holt | 4.650 | 0 mi | spin doctor lager, real ale, upstairs seating area |
| The Trof | 4.52,530 | 0 mi | fish and chips, ox cheek pie, burger |
| Pixel Bar Manchester | 4.61,082 | 0 mi | game-themed cocktails, console gaming booths, guitar hero |
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