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The Sandbar, Manchester
Manchester
M1 7HL
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Reviews of The Sandbar (Average Rating: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Steve C left this review about The Sandbar
The Sandbar had all eight hand pumps on during a recent late midweek evening visit, with no mainstream products. Craft keg was also available, as was some premium. The bar up the left-hand wall was being manned by a young Robert Smith wannabe who was trying his best to be ironic. Bare boards run the length of the bar and at the rear is a flagstone seating area. Around to the left rear is some split-level seating and out the back is a small decked seating area under an awning. The ale range may be more interesting than most places, but I found it quite dark and dingy with less than friendly service. Maybe I’ll give it another chance when next in the area, but for now it just gets a 6/10 for the cask range.
On 19th April 2023
- rating: 6
[User has posted 5251 recommendations about 5219 pubs]
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Rob Hunter left this review about The Sandbar
Almost anonymous from the outside, the Sandbar is easy to miss. However there were a decent number of punters who had found their way in on a recent Saturday night, myself included. Unfortunately the service was a bit slow and disorganised, which was hard to justify with the customer to staff ratio. Eight hand pulls at the bar with three of those out of service. I don't recall the full line-up but Phoenix Arizona, Brass Castle Bad Kitty and a cider were definitely available.
Food is served and Wi-Fi is advertised. There is quite a sprawling layout, probably as a result of several buildings being knocked into one. There is a section to the rear (near the kitchen) that feels like it used to be outside. Look out for the soil pipe and the setts, for example.
I don't think I was quite as enamoured as I had been on my previous visit, probably due to a combination of the slow service and reduced real ale choice, but I would definitely be willing to go back when I'm next in this part of town.
On 2nd March 2023
- rating: 7
[User has posted 750 recommendations about 598 pubs]
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Rob Hunter left this review about The Sandbar
Not your typical pub building but there was something about the interior that made it feel fairly traditional despite the appearance from the outside. There were eight or so cask ales, and this is one of those places where you could stay for a few and work your way through the beers while passing the time.
This is a cashless, card only place, but unpretentious and not overpriced. I'd say this is probably the best place we visited on that night, and I would be more than happy to go back again sometime.
My beer choice, if you are interested, was Christmas Beer by Outstanding.
On 24th January 2019
- rating: 8
[User has posted 750 recommendations about 598 pubs]
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Manchester Piccadilly, 0.71 miles, 13 min walk (show)
Deansgate, 0.85 miles, 16 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 09 October 2015 by ROB Camra
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- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 09 October 2015 by ROB Camra
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- Hot Food : Yes last updated 09 October 2015 by ROB Camra
- Karaoke : No last updated 09 October 2015 by ROB Camra
- Live Music : Yes last updated 09 October 2015 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 09 October 2015 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 09 October 2015 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : No last updated 09 October 2015 by ROB Camra
- Pool Table : No last updated 09 October 2015 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 09 October 2015 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 09 October 2015 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 09 October 2015 by ROB Camra
