The Old Monkey

A CAMRA award winning proper pub serving quality Cask Ales in the heart of Manchester City Centre. Home of @TrapdoorComedy

Photos from The Old Monkey's post 16/08/2024

We are delighted to announce we officially have Sky and TNT! ⚽️🍻

And what a wonderful way to kick things off with United facing Fulham at 8pm tonight. Make sure you get in early to secure yourself the best spot to watch the action!

19/07/2024

Due to the current global IT problem, unfortunately we will only be able to take cash today and until the problem has been resolved. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you

05/06/2024

Just one more day until the amazing Carrie Martin performs live here at The Old Monkey! 🎤

Tickets are still available on the link below, or you can pay on the door!

https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/The-Old-Monkey/Carrie-Martin/37172196/

Photos from The Old Monkey's post 31/05/2024

Well done to Darren who has won Joesph Holt's Star of the Month!

He'll be working all night if you want to come and say well done!

Photos from The Old Monkey's post 27/05/2024

What an amazing weekend!

A wedding reception, the FA Cup final and the AJ Bell Manchester run!

It was lovely to have you all with us 🍻

Remember, our function room upstairs is free to hire and can host a wide array of events! We also offer buffets 🍽

For enquiries please email [email protected]

26/05/2024

Crowds are gathering and our doors are open!

If you're coming to show support for a runner why not pop in for a drink? 🍻

Photos from The Old Monkey's post 23/05/2024

Looking for somewhere to watch the FA Cup final this Saturday? 🏆
Why not pop down to The Old Monkey to make the most of our new TVs throughout the pub!
Grab yourself some of our new small plates🍽, enjoy our award winning beer🍻 and support your team!⚽️

Kick off is 3pm so make sure to get here early to secure yourself the best spot!

16/05/2024

We are very pleased to announce we have the wonderful Carrie Martin performing with us on the 6th of June from 8pm!

Tickets are available from Skiddle.com. (search for The Old Monkey Skiddle and the result should come up!)

09/05/2024

Are you planning on watching the Eurovision song contest this Saturday but you're unsure where to watch it? 🎤🇸🇪

Come on down the The Old Monkey where we will be hosting a watch party upstairs from 7:30pm!🐒

Cash donations on entry to upstairs. All donations will be going to our 150th year Cristie Charity fund.

️Award winning beer 🍻✅️ Air-Con ❄️✅️ Sweepstakes💰 ✅️ Brilliant atmosphere🥳 ✅️ what more could you need!?

08/05/2024

If you haven't already, grab your last minute tickets for our amazing Trapdoor Comedy Club tonight from 7:30!

Photos from The Old Monkey's post 13/04/2024

Come on down and win big with Bitter! 🍺🍺

Scratch cards now available with each purchase, don't forget to follow the QR code for your chance to win some amazing larger prizes!

22/03/2024

If you find yourself at the international brewing & cider festival at Mayfield Depot tonight make sure you pop over to see our very own Darren who's working hard at the wonderful Joseph Holt stall! 🍺

16/03/2024

It's time for the final round in what has been an amazing six nations! Make sure you're here early to secure yourself a great spot to watch with us! 🍺

15/03/2024

Come and join us for Chrltenham Festival day 4! Great beer, great races and a great atmosphere. What more could you need? 🍺🏆

13/02/2024

Trapdoor comedy club return to The Old Monkey this Wednesday!

Tickets are still available!

We are back Wednesday night with Daliso Chaponda headlining, tickets are running low, get yours quick from https://skiddle.com/e/37263623

Photos from Third Summer Music's post 12/02/2024

It's time for our open mic night once again! 8pm tonight and there's still slots available! 👍🎙

Photos from The Old Monkey's post 25/01/2024

We're going to be showing the football this weekend! ⚽️🍻

Spurs vs City 8pm on Friday 26th
Liverpool vs Norwich 2:30pm on Sunday 28th
Newport vs United 4:30 on Sunday 28th

24/01/2024

Do you have any pictures of memories from The Old Monkey you'd like to get added to our fantastic 2025 calender? 🍻📸
Send them to [email protected]!

Photos from Third Summer Music's post 24/01/2024

Our second open mic night is coming up on Monday 29th!
Very excited for this one! 👀🎶

Trapdoor Comedy presents John Robertson at The Old Monkey 24/10/2023

Our absolute favourite! Just back from a tour of Australia. Quick! It’ll sell out super soon.

Trapdoor Comedy presents John Robertson at The Old Monkey Trapdoor Comedy brings the best acts on the circuit to Manchester city centre.

19/10/2023

We’re looking for someone to join our bar team. If you fancy working in the friendliest pub in Manchester send your CV to [email protected] or drop by.

11/10/2023

Tonight ROB MULHOLLAND returns to Trapdoor. Still some tickets left http://skiddle.com/e/36666075

Photos from The Old Monkey's post 09/10/2023

Throwback to when we were CAMRA Pub of the Month!

trapdoor comedy presents rob mulholland at The Old Monkey 08/10/2023

Next Wednesday! Gonna be a belter!

trapdoor comedy presents rob mulholland at The Old Monkey Trapdoor comedy returns win october with club favourite and the only person to encore opening, middling and closing rob mulholland

Photos from The Old Monkey's post 07/10/2023

We’re leaving! We’ve had the most wonderful 10 years. We’ll miss our customers and staff terribly. We’re taking over the Railway in West Didsbury on the 15th, so if you miss us (or more likely, if you miss Mr. Beans 😂) pop in and see us. All our love, Stacy, Mark and Beans x

06/10/2023

Lovely thank you message from a customer who hosted a quiz in our function room last night! Room hire is free and we do a cracking buffet!

Photos from The Old Monkey's post 05/10/2023

Cosy pub and pie weather! Come see us, we’ll look after you.

03/10/2023

Our wonderful cleaner, Linda, is leaving us 😥 It’s gonna be tough to replace her but we’re going to try! If you fancy a go send your CV to [email protected]
Hours are Thursday to Monday, 9-12.

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Welcome to the Old Monkey

Ideally located on the corner of Portland and Princess street, the Old Monkey is a friendly pub with a great atmosphere in the centre of Manchester. Just two miles from the brewery, you can be sure to get a quality, very well-priced pint here.

This much-loved pub serves an excellent selection of lagers, real ales, craft beer and spirits, plus you can take your pick of cocktail from the gin and rum menu. A good selection of pub food is served six days a week with a variety of deals to make the most out of.

The Old Monkey is a brilliant pub to take in some entertainment with the weekly pub quiz, regular live music and special events. If you’re more on the old-school side, we’ve also got a dartboard. The event space upstairs is also home to Trapdoor Comedy Club with fantastic acts on across the month – keep your eyes peeled for tickets. This space and function room is available for free hire, please get in touch for more details. The pub also shows live sports shown on Sky Sports and BT.

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Happy #internationalwomensday ! We’re celebrating this week by taking a look at the women who have made Joseph Holt Brew...
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Guess what? We’re bringing Mild back next week! Everybody now…
The best view on the route! Thanks to everyone who came in yesterday. You were all lovely and we had a belting time! Hap...

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Address


90 Portland Street
Manchester
M14GX

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 11pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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