The bartender was rude and accused us of being drunk when we were out to watch the Manchester city game very
Patrick O'sullivan
The bar does great cocktails but the attitude of the staff is shocking..A real
Zh
I know this pub gets a lot of trouble, but that doesn’t excuse the complete rudeness of the bouncers to decent people (often regulars, sometimes even friends of staff) who just want a pint at the end of the evening. They have no clear door policy, but it seems that any male over 6ft has no chance unless they are with 2 or more women, and forget it if you are with male friends. I’ve had the same bouncer scowl at me with vitriol when I’ve been alone, and then welcome me in 5 minutes later when my female friends arrive. These guys are clearly incapable of making the healthy judgements required for the door. I highly doubt the management has any inkling of the incompetence representing them. I’ve been coming to this bar for nearly ten years - for folk nights, for birthdays. For the 9 months or so, I’ve been rejected every single time. I’m not going to bother again. 19/09/23
Andy Traverse
Good atmosphere, friendly bar staff, great live music, and an excellent gluten free beer available , had a really good night!Dietary restrictions: Gluten free beer
Rahul Chahal
As long as I could remember, I heard this screaming in my ears. Something terrible happened, I know this. But what? I do not know.Days scream by.Cars pass with a scream.Even before my son was born I could already hear his scream.I needed to leave.The sun sets. Evening screams across the sky. Hopelessly in need of something I will never understand, I went into Dumcimer.And well,I haven’t heard the scream since.I suppose this is why it is widely regarded as the best pub in Manchester.Other reviews hark of poor service. People who think there is poor service at Dulcimer are the same kind of people who think that period products should still be classed as a luxury item.The same people who think self checkouts really want you to have a nice day.The same people who think they really did their bit by clapping for the NHS.This is place to drink if you enjoy pleasure in a limitless capacity.A place to drink if you’re finding it hard to cope and want to wash down your day. A place to withstand the anxieties of war, climate breakdown and our nations descent into fascism.Welcome to the real world.Service is not necessarily guaranteed with a ‘smile’, no, but service is guaranteed. Chris is an excellent barman, the Pippa Middleton of pouring pints. People who claim otherwise are the same people who think that when a waitress smiles at them it means they are deeply attracted to them for their ‘looks’ and ‘personalities’ and not just that she’s a psychology student trying to save up for a ski season who is simply friendly and polite.As you stay on the ground and watch the Manchester skyline start to scream before you eyes, Dulcimer is the place to place yourself with a Lilleys cider and take it all in. Alone or with friends, there is little more you need than dulcimer itself.Also the house red here is a merlot that is actually quite nice and with two espresso martinis for £10 at happy hour it’s fun for all the family!!Kid-friendliness: I have a friendly child
Mikel Chinnery
Really upped their beer in the last couple of years - great
Ben Jackson
If you fancy not getting served by a bald idiot, then could not recommend this place
Brian Devlin
Long-standing Chorlton pub and live music venue. Good selection of world and British beers in keg, cask and bottle. Happy hour prices in the week which I think are deliberately 10p cheat a pint than the pub next door. Not exactly glamorous but the decor is pretty interesting. Known for folk music and there is always lots going on in terms of live music and comedy in the upstairs bar.
MADDOGLEP
First visit to Dulcimer for several years. Popped in with Martin Meerkat on our way to San Juan for their excellent tappas. Had my first pint of real ale in almost a month. A locslal brewery in Manchester, Steelfish ( Stretford) a 3.8% Extra Pale Ale called TIA. Lovely refreshing pint in excellent condition. ( They also had a Thornbridge Made North on tap.) Beer range constantly changing. Also a real cider on tap. We are there on a very quiet Sunday teatime and have the place to ourselves. Very chilled. There is more seating upstairs. There is a disabled toilet on the groundfloor otherwise a trek up two floors. Think there is also a beer garden.
Simon Gill
Great selection of bevs and nice, cosy but lively atmosphere.
Great location and beer selection. Very cool, but alas I wasn't able to sample any of the wares. The very assertive barman thought I was a little too squiffy to be served, I wasn't, but I wasn't going to argue and I actually admire the man for doing what he regarded as keeping out the riff raff like me. I have seen numerous insulting reviews about this man, but I think he actually does a good job and I personally think he rocks the combover. I will return to win him over!
Elle Kalavsky
Great bar. Also, I think combovers are coming back in.
Mark Viollet
Extremely rude Barman. I think he was the Manager. The way he spoke to me last night was VILE. For no reason whatsoever. Whoever you are. You're bald. Brushing your hair across your head isn't working and you look like Bobby Charlton! It's a shame because the other bar staff were lovely. All 5 of us would NEVER step foot in there again
Conner Monks
Barman Chris must have deep underlying issues. Very combative and confrontational. Responds to genuine reviews in a smart Alec manner. What a shame
Neil Coyle
Good little bar. Upstairs space with live music. Back garden is pretty lively. Good selection of spirits but could do with some better beers on tap.
The bartender was rude and accused us of being drunk when we were out to watch the Manchester city game very
The bar does great cocktails but the attitude of the staff is shocking..A real
I know this pub gets a lot of trouble, but that doesn’t excuse the complete rudeness of the bouncers to decent people (often regulars, sometimes even friends of staff) who just want a pint at the end of the evening. They have no clear door policy, but it seems that any male over 6ft has no chance unless they are with 2 or more women, and forget it if you are with male friends. I’ve had the same bouncer scowl at me with vitriol when I’ve been alone, and then welcome me in 5 minutes later when my female friends arrive. These guys are clearly incapable of making the healthy judgements required for the door. I highly doubt the management has any inkling of the incompetence representing them. I’ve been coming to this bar for nearly ten years - for folk nights, for birthdays. For the 9 months or so, I’ve been rejected every single time. I’m not going to bother again. 19/09/23
Good atmosphere, friendly bar staff, great live music, and an excellent gluten free beer available , had a really good night!Dietary restrictions: Gluten free beer
As long as I could remember, I heard this screaming in my ears. Something terrible happened, I know this. But what? I do not know.Days scream by.Cars pass with a scream.Even before my son was born I could already hear his scream.I needed to leave.The sun sets. Evening screams across the sky. Hopelessly in need of something I will never understand, I went into Dumcimer.And well,I haven’t heard the scream since.I suppose this is why it is widely regarded as the best pub in Manchester.Other reviews hark of poor service. People who think there is poor service at Dulcimer are the same kind of people who think that period products should still be classed as a luxury item.The same people who think self checkouts really want you to have a nice day.The same people who think they really did their bit by clapping for the NHS.This is place to drink if you enjoy pleasure in a limitless capacity.A place to drink if you’re finding it hard to cope and want to wash down your day. A place to withstand the anxieties of war, climate breakdown and our nations descent into fascism.Welcome to the real world.Service is not necessarily guaranteed with a ‘smile’, no, but service is guaranteed. Chris is an excellent barman, the Pippa Middleton of pouring pints. People who claim otherwise are the same people who think that when a waitress smiles at them it means they are deeply attracted to them for their ‘looks’ and ‘personalities’ and not just that she’s a psychology student trying to save up for a ski season who is simply friendly and polite.As you stay on the ground and watch the Manchester skyline start to scream before you eyes, Dulcimer is the place to place yourself with a Lilleys cider and take it all in. Alone or with friends, there is little more you need than dulcimer itself.Also the house red here is a merlot that is actually quite nice and with two espresso martinis for £10 at happy hour it’s fun for all the family!!Kid-friendliness: I have a friendly child
Really upped their beer in the last couple of years - great
If you fancy not getting served by a bald idiot, then could not recommend this place
Long-standing Chorlton pub and live music venue. Good selection of world and British beers in keg, cask and bottle. Happy hour prices in the week which I think are deliberately 10p cheat a pint than the pub next door. Not exactly glamorous but the decor is pretty interesting. Known for folk music and there is always lots going on in terms of live music and comedy in the upstairs bar.
First visit to Dulcimer for several years. Popped in with Martin Meerkat on our way to San Juan for their excellent tappas. Had my first pint of real ale in almost a month. A locslal brewery in Manchester, Steelfish ( Stretford) a 3.8% Extra Pale Ale called TIA. Lovely refreshing pint in excellent condition. ( They also had a Thornbridge Made North on tap.) Beer range constantly changing. Also a real cider on tap. We are there on a very quiet Sunday teatime and have the place to ourselves. Very chilled. There is more seating upstairs. There is a disabled toilet on the groundfloor otherwise a trek up two floors. Think there is also a beer garden.
Great selection of bevs and nice, cosy but lively atmosphere.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great location and beer selection. Very cool, but alas I wasn't able to sample any of the wares. The very assertive barman thought I was a little too squiffy to be served, I wasn't, but I wasn't going to argue and I actually admire the man for doing what he regarded as keeping out the riff raff like me. I have seen numerous insulting reviews about this man, but I think he actually does a good job and I personally think he rocks the combover. I will return to win him over!
Great bar. Also, I think combovers are coming back in.
Extremely rude Barman. I think he was the Manager. The way he spoke to me last night was VILE. For no reason whatsoever. Whoever you are. You're bald. Brushing your hair across your head isn't working and you look like Bobby Charlton! It's a shame because the other bar staff were lovely. All 5 of us would NEVER step foot in there again
Barman Chris must have deep underlying issues. Very combative and confrontational. Responds to genuine reviews in a smart Alec manner. What a shame
Good little bar. Upstairs space with live music. Back garden is pretty lively. Good selection of spirits but could do with some better beers on tap.