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The John Gilbert, Worsley, Manchester
Worsley
Manchester
M28 2YA
Reviews of The John Gilbert (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Graham Coombs left this review about The John Gilbert
A big and very rambling Gothic-looking Greene King food pub with a typical brash decor in greys and greens. It is laid out in various different rooms and areas, although the front dining part was not in use on this visit. There are also some tables on a terrace outside. There are still four handpumps with just IPA and the GK house ale on, plus the Lilley's clips - the house ale was in perfectly good condition. Service was good, food predictable.
On 21st July 2026
- rating: 6
[User has posted 4004 recommendations about 3936 pubs]
Rob Hunter left this review about The John Gilbert
Several years ago, pre-COVID, this place had a very decent selection of real ales, and despite being a Greene King establishment, there were several guests to choose from. Fast forward to 2025 and it's a different story, with four hand pulls for cask with an unexciting offering consisting of Greene King IPA, Greene King Amplified, and TT Landlord. The fourth hand pull was presumably off but was clipped for the two Lilley's bag-in-a-box ciders.
It didn't feel particularly friendly or welcoming, though there was no real issue with the service. It definitely felt more food led inside, but outside in the sun seemed more popular with drinkers. Shame it is a Greene King place really but to be fair my Amplified, which I assume to be a seasonal ale, was not bad at all. The Lilley's Raspberry Lemonade cider also slipped down nicely as a refreshing option on a warm day.
Plenty of Manchester photos on the walls but probably feels like the least Manc pub ever!
On 3rd November 2025
- rating: 6
[User has posted 914 recommendations about 707 pubs]
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The John Gilbert
Large food-led Greene King pub, with a variety of seating and dining areas around the bar and outdoors. Bright modern interior. Very busy on a Saturday night, but with a 'curfew' for children at 21:00. Surprisingly good choice of real ales from ten handpumps, with many offerings from smaller local and regional breweries (e.g. Blakemere Hit & Run) in addition to the inevitable IPA and Old Speckled Hen.
On 23rd August 2015
- rating: 7
[User has posted 9212 recommendations about 9212 pubs]
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Pub Details
Pub details supplied by members of this site to the best of their knowledge. Please check with pub directly before making a special trip.
- Accommodation : No last updated 03 June 2018 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 21 July 2026 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 03 June 2018 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 03 June 2018 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 10% - last updated 03 June 2018 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : Yes last updated 03 June 2018 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 03 June 2018 by ROB Camra
- Darts : No last updated 21 July 2026 by Graham Coombs
- Function Room : Yes last updated 03 June 2018 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 03 June 2018 by ROB Camra
- Karaoke : No last updated 21 July 2026 by Graham Coombs
- Live Music : No last updated 03 June 2018 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 21 July 2026 by Graham Coombs
- Micropub : No last updated 03 June 2018 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : No last updated 21 July 2026 by Graham Coombs
- Pool Table : No last updated 21 July 2026 by Graham Coombs
- Quiz Night : Yes last updated 21 July 2026 by Graham Coombs
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 03 June 2018 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : No - Lilley's bag in a box - last updated 15 August 2025 by Rob Hunter
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 03 June 2018 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 03 June 2018 by ROB Camra
