The Ducie Arms - Manchester

Ideal for The Academy and a pub that's suffered with the new WFH arrangements of many businesses. Called in hoping to for food but it was just so quiet and really not worth their while. Had some drinks and chatted with one of the owners, really nice chap. I fear for all the great British pubs like this one and I wish them all the best for the future.

Have visited Ducies for the occasional after work pint for years, always good beer. I noticed a sign that said they opened weekends for private bookings so I booked out the place for my 40th birthday. Kevin and Yvonne were excellent communicating before the event and did a sterling job single handed serving and keeping everyone happy on the night. Since the pandemic their kitchen is closed to no food available but they suggested I could order in some pizzas to soak up the birthday party drinks, also happy to let me play my own playlist via their speaker all night. There’s not as many cask ales on as there used to be pre 2020 but Kevin checked in with me what type of cask I’d like on for the party which was ace. Everyone has a great time, we were lucky with the weather and it was possible to use some of the outdoor tables (which was handy as inside seating is limited). I’d definitely recommend for a private event if you want you very own, classic pub. Also great for an after-work drink in you;re in the university campus area weekday evenings.

My friends and I discovered the Ducie on our search for a local pub and what a find it turned out to be. With a large open outside seating area that would satisfy anybody strictly adhering to social distancing. The service was incredibly friendly where we engaged in lovely conversation throughout each transaction, I can only hope that anybody frequenting the Ducie has the chance to meet the absolutely adorable and incredibly affectionate dogs. The Ducie was such a nice experience the first night, that we found ourselves returning the next evening where we had a similarly delightful experience. We would absolutely recommend the Ducie to anybody in the Manchester area looking for a good pub.

Kevin Yvonne have made the Ducie Arms a second home to those of us who work on the Manchester Science Park. The food is fantastic and they are very accommodating when it comes to celebrating those big deadline days after the office. I have enjoyed many a day and night in their establishment company. I’m looking forward to being able to frequent again very soon!

Very cosy and cute bar, the food is excellent it’s worth waiting for. Handmade and fresh I’d recommend anyone who’s up for escaping the madness in central Manchester and looking for a nice quiet place to have lunch, definitely plan your time as the hours are limited but other than that it’s one of the best pubs I’ve ever been to. The staff are lovely and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, I’m really lucky to have the gem around the corner from where I live.