Bar Fringe, Manchester. (Est.1996).

Welcome and thank you for using the Bar Fringe website. While you are here, be sure to check out the wide variety of beers we have on on our beer menu. You will also find a selection of merchandise available. Don't forget to join our mailing list. You might also want to check out the Bar Fringe Bijkomende Broederschap (Auxilliary Brotherhood), an exclusive club for Bar Fringe customers, who like us, share a passion for the finest Belgian, German, Dutch and Czech beers. SEE YOU LATER...

Explore The Beers
The Beer

Explore our extensive, curated collection of continental pours.

The Atmosphere

No gimmicks or neon. Just warm wood, good music, and great company.

Drop In

8 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JN

Need to know

VISITOR INFORMATION

House Rules & FAQs

Everything you need to know before you drop in for a pint.

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Yes, we accept cash (GBP) as well as major debit and credit cards; including contactless payments as well as Apple Pay and Google Wallet. We do not accept American Express.

No, we operate on a strictly walk-in basis. Just turn up and grab a seat. If it's busy, grab a drink at the bar.

Yes! Well-behaved dogs are always welcome inside the bar and in our beer garden. Water bowls are available.

We serve traditional bar snacks (crisps, nuts, pork scratchings), but we do not have a full kitchen.

Not Pretentious.
Just Good Beer.

Step inside and leave the noise behind. We specialise in a carefully curated selection of European beers, with a heavy nod to Belgium's finest breweries.

Whether you are looking for a complex Trappist tripel, a crisp pilsner, or a seasonal lambic, our fridges and taps are stocked for discovery. No gimmicks, just quality.