The Wheatsheaf
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About The Wheatsheaf
The Wheatsheaf is a traditional pub on Oak Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter, behind Gullivers, with entertainment every night. Karaoke and a DJ fill the evenings, and an Andy Rourke mural is part of the setting. The open-plan interior has an old piano at the back. Guinness and Cruzcampo are on tap, though the pub does not serve real ale. Food is served too, and the pub has recently been refurbished.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention guinness pint, andy rourke mural, dj station and karaoke.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention guinness pint, andy rourke mural, dj station and karaoke.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly staff and landlord at this old school Northern Quarter locals pub, with bar staff called excellent, the landlord described as welcoming, and a really good price for a pint. A good pint of Guinness comes up repeatedly, one visitor calling it the first good one they had in Manchester. Close behind is the lively atmosphere: a DJ who had the place rocking from start to finish, and karaoke that looked busy at midday. One visitor came for the Northern Quarter mural and found a relaxed pub with good music. The drinks range draws some criticism. One reviewer notes it does not sell real ale, and another found nothing interesting on tap and settled for G&Ts, though service was good. The sharpest complaint is a single account of a female employee shouting What do you want at a visitor who had come in to use the toilets and meant to buy a drink afterwards. Others mention outside seating for better days and an open plan interior with a DJ station.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly staff and landlord at this old school Northern Quarter locals pub, with bar staff called excellent, the landlord described as welcoming, and a really good price for a pint. A good pint of Guinness comes up repeatedly, one visitor calling it the first good one they had in Manchester. Close behind is the lively atmosphere: a DJ who had the place rocking from start to finish, and karaoke that looked busy at midday. One visitor came for the Northern Quarter mural and found a relaxed pub with good music. The drinks range draws some criticism. One reviewer notes it does not sell real ale, and another found nothing interesting on tap and settled for G&Ts, though service was good. The sharpest complaint is a single account of a female employee shouting What do you want at a visitor who had come in to use the toilets and meant to buy a drink afterwards. Others mention outside seating for better days and an open plan interior with a DJ station.
Featured reviews
- Tom Smith
“Rude and unwelcoming. I was walked in today to use the toilets and was looking to buy a drink after however was shouted at by a female employee saying “What do you want” as I explained I was just using the toilets. The disrespect I experienced was like nothing ive seen in any other NQ pub and I look to never return.”
- Tracy Gajewski
“Discovered this place on our last day unfortunately. It was absolutely lovely. The landlord was very welcoming and friendly”
- Michelle Metcalfe (Mich)
“Great place friendly staff good choice in drinks and snacks i will be going again 🍾🍷🍸🍹🍺🍻🥂🥃”
- chloe o'grady
“Wanted to stop in for a pint and see the Andy Rourke mural. Nice relaxed pub. Good music playing Girls behind the bar were super nice. First good pint of Guinness I've had in Manchester”
- martin Sloan
“Very friendly pub. DJ had the place rocking from start to finish”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“The Wheatsheaf is a traditional pub in the heart of the Northern Quarter. The pub offers nightly entertainment. Serves food. Has a Beer Garden and Smoking Shelter. The pub has recently undergone a Refurb and is a lovely cosy getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
Bars near The Wheatsheaf
- Behind Closed Doors4.26700.1 mi
neon lights and old tvs, phones on the walls, hentai iced tea
- Junior Jackson's4.23050.1 mi
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- Castle Hotel4.51,4620.1 mi
live music gigs, jukebox, cask ales
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 4.4668 | — | guinness pint, andy rourke mural, dj station |
| Behind Closed Doors | 4.2670 | 0.1 mi | neon lights and old tvs, phones on the walls, hentai iced tea |
| Junior Jackson's | 4.2305 | 0.1 mi | rock and metal jukebox, cocktails, happy hour deals |
| Castle Hotel | 4.51,462 | 0.1 mi | live music gigs, jukebox, cask ales |
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