Strawberry Duck
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About Strawberry Duck
Strawberry Duck is a pub on Crabtree Ln in Manchester, with two beer gardens overlooking the Ashton canal and a boat seating area beside the water. Inside, a dartboard sits in the corner, traditional games are on hand, and football plays on the TV. Karaoke nights and live acts bring music to the pub, and tribute performers appear as part of the entertainment. The bar pours Holts Bitter, San Miguel Beer and Strongbow Dark Fruit, along with tequila and rosé wine. The pub also hosts community events and lays on buffets at times. It has been running for over 16 years, and the Co-op Live Arena and the Etihad are a 10 minute walk away.
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Menu & Prices
6 dishes- Strongbow Dark Fruit
- Holts Bitter
- San Miguel Beer
- Walkers
- Tequila
- Rosè Wine
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention canal-side beer garden, karaoke nights, live entertainment and good range of beers.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention canal-side beer garden, karaoke nights, live entertainment and good range of beers.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the friendly welcome from the landlord, landlady and bar staff, and regulars and first-timers alike describe being greeted like locals. Entertainment is the next draw, with Saturday night acts, karaoke nights, an 80s party before a Take That concert and an engagement party where guests danced all night. Several praise the beer garden beside the canal, calling it lovely and stunning in the sunshine, and a few mention the wide range of beers, reasonable prices, football on TV and a dartboard in the corner. One reviewer says the pub has been knocked about a bit but keeps some of its old character. Another says the buffets are great when they are on, though the pub does not currently run the kitchen. Reviewers describe making friends among the regulars and chatting over a pint, and one visitor who came back after the concert thanked the pub for making their night.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the friendly welcome from the landlord, landlady and bar staff, and regulars and first-timers alike describe being greeted like locals. Entertainment is the next draw, with Saturday night acts, karaoke nights, an 80s party before a Take That concert and an engagement party where guests danced all night. Several praise the beer garden beside the canal, calling it lovely and stunning in the sunshine, and a few mention the wide range of beers, reasonable prices, football on TV and a dartboard in the corner. One reviewer says the pub has been knocked about a bit but keeps some of its old character. Another says the buffets are great when they are on, though the pub does not currently run the kitchen. Reviewers describe making friends among the regulars and chatting over a pint, and one visitor who came back after the concert thanked the pub for making their night.
Featured reviews
- Jason Smith
“On 1st impressions, a lovely friendly pub, we attended our relations engagement party and had a fantastic time, staff were fabulous locals were friendly, prices were reasonable and drinks were of a wide selection, we danced the night away, there was traditional games, I can honestly say ive not had a night out like that in years, would highly recommend going”
- Al K
“Really enjoyed this pub, nice atmosphere. The beer Garden next to the canal is lovely on a sunny day 😎”
- Sandra Mctrusty
“We "popped" in before the Take That concert and a full blown 80s party was in full swing... we loved it so much we returned after the concert and were welcomed in like one of the locals ... we danced the night away and mingled with some really lovely folk too. THANK YOU for making our night!!”
- Nora Gardner
“Fantastic pub with brilliant friendly bar staff. Beer garden at rear facing the waterways”
- Karl Shaun Byrne
“This pub is out of this world Vanessa and Andy make you feel welcome best nights are karaoke nights with Les Parks always busy when he is on”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Hi there and welcome to The Strawberry Duck 🍓 🦆 We have been here for over 16 years now and together with our wonderful staff have created a brilliant hub that comes alive at weekends with live entertainment and karaoke🎤 We are a 10 min walk from the Co-op live Arena and Ethiad! Entertainment all weekend karaoke Tributes Live acts Free pool Wednesday and interaxtive darts! Amazing community vibe we welcome everyone who just wants a good time Children and dogs are very welcome up to 7pm Outdoor we have 2 beautiful gardens overlooking the Ashton canal with a quirky boat seating area! We offer a large range of drinks inc Carling Poretti Coors 1664 Guinness premium spirits and Slushes Happy Hour Mon Wed Fri 5-7pm Vanessa and Andy Williams💖”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near Strawberry Duck
- Halfway House4.31760.2 miWheelchair accessible
Holt's bitter, cheap beer prices, football on screens
- Sizzling Pubs4.4720.5 miWheelchair accessible
reasonable food prices, app ordering, outdoor smoking shelter
- Pig On The Wall4.34370.9 mi
outdoor space and beer garden, cheese pie, DJ and artist nights
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Duck | 4.5536 | — | canal-side beer garden, karaoke nights, live entertainment |
| Halfway HouseWheelchair accessible | 4.3176 | 0.2 mi | Holt's bitter, cheap beer prices, football on screens |
| Sizzling PubsWheelchair accessible | 4.472 | 0.5 mi | reasonable food prices, app ordering, outdoor smoking shelter |
| Pig On The Wall | 4.3437 | 0.9 mi | outdoor space and beer garden, cheese pie, DJ and artist nights |
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