The Thirsty Scholar, Manchester

Decent sized one roomed bar under one of the arches under Oxford Road Station. It's flag floored with wooden, pew like seating around the walls. There's a raised area to the right with leather look seating. The service was friendly enough, but the ale was a bit on the cold side. There are 4 handpumps for ale plus a real cider. On my visit 3 of the ale handpumps were on serving changing guest ales. There's a large outdoor seating area under the arch. There's alao a DJ rig in one corner which is used at weekends. It was quite pleasant during my early Friday evening visit, but I suspect it gets a lot busier and louder later on. I quite liked this pub and will no doubt revisit when in the area.

Called in for the first time 14th of November only a few in but it felt good a young girl on the bar that could talk to customers yes it does happen it was all the time years ago before mobile phones and texting. Had two very good pints of Glogwyn Gold from Conwy brewery will call back

Official site of the Thirsty Scholar - www.thirstyscholar.co.uk