The Metropolitan

Good to know

• Food-led and often full, and it gets loud at peak times.
• Directly opposite The Railway, so the two pair up nicely.

Opening hours

Saturday: 10:00–00:00
Sunday: 10:00–23:00
Monday: 10:00–23:00
Tuesday: 10:00–23:00
Wednesday: 10:00–23:30
Thursday: 10:00–23:30
Friday: 10:00–00:00

Food and facilities

Food: Yes. Full food menu. Menu

On these routes

• West Didsbury Finish: stop 11 of 12
• Out and Back: stop 2 of 12
• West Didsbury Walk: stop 2 of 12
• Baker's Dozen: stop 14 of 15

Closest pubs

• The Railway: about 1 min walk
• The Woodstock Arms: about 12 min walk
• The Red Lion: about 14 min walk
• The Station: about 19 min walk

Usually done before: The Woodstock Arms, The Railway

Usually done after: The Railway, The Woodstock Arms

History

Previous names: Midland Hotel

Until around 2000 this was the Midland Hotel, which had a rough reputation. It was bought by the owners of the bar next door and converted at some expense into the Metropolitan.

Sources: camra.org.uk, manchestermill.co.uk. More about the Dozen's history