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The Circus Tavern (Star Pubs & Bars (Heineken UK))
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Wainwright |  | 1 |
| Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde Amarillo Pale Ale |  | 3 |
| Tetley - Bitter | | 3 |
| Banks's - Tetley Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Banks's - Tetley's Cask Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
23 May 2023 (Magnus Greel)
Well timed just after opening and not too busy, we found a vacant table in the back room (The Manchester United Room as per local footie folklore)..
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Wainwright | 4.10 | | Watery with a slight sour twang made this unrecognisable as Wainwright and a chore to drink. Disappointing! |
| Banks's - Tetley's Cask Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
10 Feb 2018 (ChrisE)
Late Saturday morning and I was not expecting the pub to be open. I sat in the front bar and was joined by a Norwegian gentleman who had been researching the history of this pub and the nearby Grey Horse and Old Monkey.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde Amarillo Pale Ale | 3.80 |  | A nice light session beer to start the day. |
| Tetley - Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
27 Jan 2015 (HSB)
16:15 Three in the bar corridor, couple in the back room, we had the front room to ourselves.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde Amarillo Pale Ale | 3.80 |  | |
| Banks's - Tetley Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
07 Mar 2014 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening. Just squeezed into a seat in back room.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde Amarillo Pale Ale | 3.80 | | |
| Banks's - Tetley Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | The pumpclip in use still says "Brewed in Yorkshire" which Wolverhampton is not |
17 Aug 2012 (ChrisE)
Saturday morning, and our group were the only customers, we sat in the back bar and had a pint in comfort.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetley - Bitter | 3.70 | | I am sure that Yorkshire folk will disagree with me, but I think this beer has improved since moving from Leeds, anyway this was a very well kept pint. |
18 Feb 2011 (Blair)
Only dropped in as it claimed to have the smallest bar in Europe. They're probably right it is tiny. Ended up wedged between a group of local guys and a group of scottish women arguing over a variety of topics, was great fun.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetley - Bitter | 3.70 | | Creamy bitter, would probably avoid this wherever possible. |
19 Aug 2010 (ChrisE)
I am not a fan of Tetley's Bitter but I love this pub. I was able to get a seat in the front room and enjoy good chat with the other customers, and the now very rare table service.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetley - Bitter | 3.70 | |
About The Circus Tavern
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 2 |
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The pub is found in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 4GX.
Tiny pub in Portland Street, sandwiched between The Old Monkey and Grey Horse Inn, it is Grade II Listed, and on the CAMRA National Inventory. There is a small bar counter in the corridor with just 2 handpumps and serving the two small snug rooms. This pub regularly offers table service in the rooms. An outside wall plaque announces that this is a Tetley Heritage Inn.
We have visited this pub 7 times, seen 5 different beers and tried 3 of them.
Postcode: M1 4GX