Britons Protection — Restaurant in Manchester

Obnoxious rude and incompetent barman. I say incompetent as I waited at the bar for several minutes, (right in the centre so you couldn't really miss me) He served a man, followed by a woman and then was about to serve two other lads ALL of whom had entered the pub after me, when I had been standing waiting.

When I complained he said " if I hadnt noticed it was a busy night" well if that's the case the pub needed more bar staff on than just one ! (but I've also worked in enough bars myself to know that you DO know who has been waiting longest, and if he doesnt know that maybe barman isnt the right job for someone who is clearly not very observant.) He then very cockily said well you can wait even longer now !! I told him where he could stick his drink and left. Yes I swore and said some choice words . Do I regret saying any of them? NO. I'm sure I wouldnt be welcome in that pub again and I wouldnt attempt to go if it was the last pub standing in Manchester. History or not there are far more...

The Britons Protection is a proper old pub with a decent selection of beers and bar snacks.

The interior is fairly gloomy in a good way, the old furnishings give it that well aged feel. There are plenty of different rooms to sit in, with a front bar that's often pretty crowded and rowdy to a couple of back rooms that are more comfortable and good for a quiet pint. From this back room there's a serving hatch that saves your legs from walking round to the front to get your next pint. Out back there's a beer garden that's approximately the same size as the pub, with plenty of seating and a prime position for picking up late afternoon sun, before it disappears behind the overbearing Hilton hotel building.

This pubs usually frequented by the more mature drinker, but it's certainly one for anyone who likes to drink proper beer in a more traditional pub...

From MANCHESTER X (eBook):

"Zelinda alighted from the Metrolink at Deansgate/Castlefield and hastily crossed the street to The Britons Protection. Strange name for a pub, but battling the biting cold wind, she couldn’t care less. She was definitely not in the mood for walking around town. She ordered a Cumberland and made herself at home at the bar. The daily menu sounded like a Northern fairy tale: “Grunt. Gobble + Zoom Coo Pie. Boar, turkey, hare and pigeon in a red wine sauce with a spot of brandy”. A most tempting combination for a simple pie. Zelinda opted for another Cumberland on tap, bringing her day to a premature close."

Enjoyed a fine pint of real ale three weeks ago. Excellent service. Old-style barman who has seen it all. Love their ceiling - meditative setting. Always a welcome stop before boarding the Metrolink or hopping on the...