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Originally opened in December 2014 but was refurbished in March 2024.
This is a pub conversion from a longstanding building. Up to six beers from Hydes Brewery are served. This bar and boutique hotel is named after a former mayor of Manchester, the town hall clock that can be heard all over the city centre is named 'Great Abel' after him. The main bar area with 6 hand pumps is a large L-shaped room on the ground floor. The first floor is a restaurant/bar. that is not usually used mid-week except for events. Breakfast is available from 8:30am and main meals from 12am but the bar is not open for alcohol sales until 11am.
This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.
Abel Heywood, Manchester
Source: Local
The Champion Beer of Britain is one of the most prestigious beer competitions in the world. It is the ultimate honour for UK brewers and has helped put many into the national spotlight.
Judging for the competition takes around a year, starting with individual nominations from CAMRA members and tasting panel nominations, leading to a series of rigorous regional heats adhering to a strict blind tasting policy.