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Bar Fringe

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Bar Fringe

8 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JN
0161 835 3815
  • Monday12:00am - 11:00pm
  • Tuesday12:00am - 11:00pm
  • Wednesday12:00am - 11:00pm
  • Thursday12:00am - 11:00pm
  • Friday12:00am - 12:30am
  • Saturday12:00am - 12:30am
  • Sunday12:00am - 10:30pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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Fringe Bar in Manchester's Northern Quarter
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Belgium inspired bar on Manchester’s Swan Street. Low key but well established having been open long before most other Northern Quarter bars. A wide selection of beers and ciders mixed with a great jukebox make this an ideal pre-Band on The Wall drinking spot.

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