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Rain Bar (J.W. Lees)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
JW Lees (see also Lees) - John Willie'sExcellent1
JW Lees (see also Lees) - Brewer's DarkExcellent2
JW Lees (see also Lees) - The GovernorGood1
JW Lees (see also Lees) - MPA Manchester Pale AleGood1
JW Lees (see also Lees) - BitterAcceptable1
JW Lees (see also Lees) - PioneerNot Tried0
Lees (see also JW Lees) - Plum PuddingNot Tried0
JW Lees (see also Lees) - Delta WingNot Tried0
Picture 1. Rain Bar, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Picture 2. Rain Bar, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Visits Details

16 Mar 2016 (Andrew)
Large pub with some high table and booth seating. Quite busy when we visited.
BeerABVScoreNotes
JW Lees (see also Lees) - Bitter4.00AcceptableThe tightest sparkler I've ever seen. Pint presented like a pale cascading snow globe. Needless to say that stripped all the flavour out.
JW Lees (see also Lees) - MPA Manchester Pale Ale3.70Not Tried
JW Lees (see also Lees) - Delta Wing4.00Not Tried
JW Lees (see also Lees) - Pioneer4.10Not Tried
15 Dec 2014 (Mick)
not busy, all beers were J W Lees.
BeerABVScoreNotes
JW Lees (see also Lees) - MPA Manchester Pale Ale3.70GoodOK, a bit mediocre.
JW Lees (see also Lees) - Bitter4.00Not Tried
Lees (see also JW Lees) - Plum Pudding4.80Not Tried
JW Lees (see also Lees) - John Willie's4.50Not Tried
10 Sep 2012 (Alenomore)
18:00 visit. A smattering of people about. I sat overlooking the Rochdale Canal in this lovely converted building, with Lee's choosing a name for this, an ex Umbrella factory, that is synonomous with the local weather? Previously a gbg entry six times in;2001-5/7
BeerABVScoreNotes
JW Lees (see also Lees) - John Willie's4.50ExcellentIn top condition.
JW Lees (see also Lees) - The Governor3.80GoodVery nice.
JW Lees (see also Lees) - Bitter4.00Not Tried
JW Lees (see also Lees) - Brewer's Dark3.50Not Tried
08 May 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
Almost deserted on a post Bank Holiday Tuesday lunchtime.
BeerABVScoreNotes
JW Lees (see also Lees) - Brewer's Dark3.50ExcellentBlack mild with a sweet and malty character. Some fruit in the finish. My score 16/20.
14 May 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
Rather quiet for a Friday lunchtime.
BeerABVScoreNotes
JW Lees (see also Lees) - Brewer's Dark3.50ExcellentDark brown sweet and malty mild with very little hop character. Fairly dry, malty finish. My score 16/20.

About the Rain Bar

The pub sign. Rain Bar, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent3
Good2
Acceptable1
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 5JG.

Large multi level pub in an old mill that was once an umbrella factory. Modern feel to the interior whilst retaining some traditional features. Good range of Lees regular and seasonal ales.

We have visited this pub 5 times, seen 8 different beers and tried 5 of them.

Map location

Postcode: M1 5JG