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Gateway

882 Wilmslow Road
Didsbury
M20 5PG

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Opening Times

Regular

Monday	8.00 am - 11.30 pm
Tuesday	8.00 am - 11.30 pm
Wednesday	8.00 am - 11.30 pm
Thursday	8.00 am - 11.30 pm
Friday	8.00 am - Midnight
Saturday	8.00 am - Midnight
Sunday	8.00 am - 11.30 pm

Operator

Wetherspoon

About the Pub

Sited at the prominent junction of Kingsway and Manchester Road, this is a large roadhouse that dates from between the wars. Built of red stone and contrasting white brick, it is many-faceted with large bay windows at the corners adding visual impact. Inside the large island bar serves a large lounge with raised seating area (this used to act as a stage area during Hydes' ownership era), this is flanked by a comfy lounge on the Manchester Road side, and a more open lounge, that used to be the vault on the Kingsway side. Behind the bar is a more secluded drinking and dining area. All is carpeted, with half-height panelling on most of the walls. The interesting photos of the interior of yesteryear from the Hydes' period have been replaced by pictures and text relating to Daniel Adamson and the Ship Canal Co. Plus, there is imagery detailing the very high-frequency bus service 42 that terminates at the nearby Parrswood leisure complex.

Historic Interest

July 12th 2011 saw the re-opening of this former Hydes pub, the Gateway as a JD Wetherspoon outlet. Externally, and for that matter internally, the structure was little changed. A kitchen was created off the former vault area, whilst access to the upstairs function rooms is now via a locked door; the toilets were updated too. Outside, the pergola arrangement on the Kingsway side was updated and improved to include lighting.

Regular cask ales

This pub serves 3 regular beers.

Brightside Gateway to Heaven
Greene King Abbot
Ruddles Best Bitter

Changing cask ales

This pub serves 5 changing beers.

Guest beers often sourced from Greater Manchester or Cheshire micro brewers.

Source: National

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Features

Real Ale Available
CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Cask Marque Accredited
Quiet Pub

Facilities

Disabled Access
Level access to bars with no steps via a ramp from the entrance to the right of the car park (other entrance on the left of car park has two steps). Accessible toilet fully accessible for wheelchair users.
Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals
Garden
Parking
Family Friendly
Events
Beer and cider festivals along with occasional "meet the brewer" evenings.
Function Room
Large, well-appointed room.
Real Fire
Smoking Area
Wifi

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Gateway

882 Wilmslow Road
Didsbury
M20 5PG

Sat Nav Reference

53.408061, -2.220376

Transport

Close to Bus Routes
Close to Railway Station
Close to Metro

Nearby Bus Routes (< ½ mile)

23, 42, 50, 42A, 141, 142, 171, 270, 42B

Nearby Station (200m)

East Didsbury

Nearby Metro (500m)

East Didsbury (Metrolink)

Directions

Jct Kingsway and Manchester Rd

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