The Gas Lamp
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About The Gas Lamp
The Gas Lamp is a pub at 50A Bridge St in Manchester, set underground rather than at street level. The pub occupies a historic Victorian Children's Mission, and guests head down into that subterranean space to drink. The pub works on a walk-in basis, so guests simply turn up, and table bookings are not available. Payment is by card only, so the pub does not take cash, and guests should bring a card.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention victorian tiled basement setting, craft keg and cask beers, whiskey and spirits selection and pomona island cask pale.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention victorian tiled basement setting, craft keg and cask beers, whiskey and spirits selection and pomona island cask pale.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the beer, from a list one describes as four cask ales and ten local craft beers, with a Cask Pale called really fresh and of excellent quality. Close behind is the whiskey section, which one reviewer calls magnificent and another says holds more whiskies than most pubs. A decent non-alcoholic beer selection also earns a mention. The tiled Victorian basement is repeatedly called atmospheric, and the staff are described as friendly, helpful and able to keep on top of the after work rush. There are caveats. One reviewer found some drinks pricey and the service standard, felt the interior could use sprucing up, and saw no food menu or any food being served. Another notes that space is limited at busy times, though a cosy cubby at the back suits small groups. A couple say the entrance is easy to miss. Several point to the displays and posters on the building's past as a mission for poor children, and one walked round reading every one.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the beer, from a list one describes as four cask ales and ten local craft beers, with a Cask Pale called really fresh and of excellent quality. Close behind is the whiskey section, which one reviewer calls magnificent and another says holds more whiskies than most pubs. A decent non-alcoholic beer selection also earns a mention. The tiled Victorian basement is repeatedly called atmospheric, and the staff are described as friendly, helpful and able to keep on top of the after work rush. There are caveats. One reviewer found some drinks pricey and the service standard, felt the interior could use sprucing up, and saw no food menu or any food being served. Another notes that space is limited at busy times, though a cosy cubby at the back suits small groups. A couple say the entrance is easy to miss. Several point to the displays and posters on the building's past as a mission for poor children, and one walked round reading every one.
Featured reviews
- Sian Reynolds
“Such a cool place with amazing history, check it out!”
- Moran Gutan
“Very cool subterranean den, bit of a hidden gem cos it's easy to miss. Friendly staff, magnificent whiskey section with great recommendations, and a very cosy cubby up back. Perfect for a few drinks chat in small groups, as space is limited at busy times.”
- Richard Wakefield
“The Gas Lamp is a delightful little boozer. Leave street level and descend to find a well tiled Victorian pub stocked with excellent craft beer (this was originally a Mission for poor or homeless kids apparently). Very atmospheric. A must-visit on any serious Manchester pub crawl.”
- Craig Johnson
“Marvellous pub. Excellent keg selection, half-decent cask selection, and decent non-alcoholic beer selection too (including one on keg at least some of the time). Great staff, gorgeous building, more whiskies than most pubs, and just a really nice place to go.”
- Lee Thorne
“One of the great bars in the centre of town. Great keg and draft list, nice atmosphere, type of place you can find a corner and set like jelly. Added bonus that they don’t allow people to reserve tables.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Subterranean drinking den located in historic Victorian Children's Mission. Currently taking walk-ins and card payments only Table bookings not available”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
Bars near The Gas Lamp
- BLVD Manchester3.43340.1 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
bottomless brunch drinks slow, early bill drop-off, beef sliders
- Sunset by Australasia3.82630.1 mi
afternoon tea, cocktails, instagram-worthy decor
- ONE EIGHT SIX3.72740.1 mi
live music, cocktails, strict trainers door policy
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gas Lamp | 4.61,497 | — | victorian tiled basement setting, craft keg and cask beers, whiskey and spirits selection |
| BLVD ManchesterReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 3.4334 | 0.1 mi | bottomless brunch drinks slow, early bill drop-off, beef sliders |
| Sunset by Australasia | 3.8263 | 0.1 mi | afternoon tea, cocktails, instagram-worthy decor |
| ONE EIGHT SIX | 3.7274 | 0.1 mi | live music, cocktails, strict trainers door policy |
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