The Lower Turks Head, Shudehill to Re-Open

[Second Skin]

Walking past the Lower Turks Head and there is a load scaffolding up and a sign on it saying it will open soon, with 6 cask ales. Had a quick check on line and Pubs of Manchester on Twatter says it should be open in August.

 

[Ifwecouldjust.......]

Yess.....Spent many an hour and many a £ in there in my youth. Great boozer

 

[Second Skin]

Done a bit more digging and apparently it will be "a total revamp, cask ales, premium beer & lager, food & accomodation"

I think they may be knocking into the videos & mags shop next door as it is closing down.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Done a bit more digging and apparently it will be "a total revamp, cask ales, premium beer & lager, food & accomodation"

I think they may be knocking into the videos & mags shop next door as it is closing down.

Come on, this thread is just a front for your real reason for visiting the area ;)

I seem to recall apartments were made above the pub??

 

[mauriziogaudino]

They've been working on it all year.

 

[Kakhaber Tskhadadze K.O.T.A.]

Yeah, its not so much a refurb and a brand new fit out, as the internals of the pub didn't exist any more as it was just a shell - not even any toilets.

Total new bars on ground & first floor - also a great beer garden at the back of the video store at first floor level - a real sun trap in the afternoons - Book store is also part of the new development with bar area on ground floor & kitchens & ladies toilets at first floor.
Some nice hotel rooms on the upper levels as well.

6th of August is a push but fingers crossed ( oh and one of the owners is a season ticket Holder at City ;) )

 

[Blue Mist]

Was this the Joey Holts pub ? if so I hope they are not ruining a great boozer by ripping everything out.

 

[Kakhaber Tskhadadze K.O.T.A.]

Was this the Joey Holts pub ? if so I hope they are not ruining a great boozer by ripping everything out.

It had been ripped out years and years ago - it was a shell - even some of the floors were missing - there was no bar and no toilets just bare walls and an empty space.

The new scheme is not modern, its a lot of reclaimed joinery etc - even the bar is reclaimed - the whole scheme is traditional but classy

 

[tidyman]

Yeah, its not so much a refurb and a brand new fit out, as the internals of the pub didn't exist any more as it was just a shell - not even any toilets.

Total new bars on ground & first floor - also a great beer garden at the back of the video store at first floor level - a real sun trap in the afternoons - Book store is also part of the new development with bar area on ground floor & kitchens & ladies toilets at first floor.
Some nice hotel rooms on the upper levels as well.

6th of August is a push but fingers crossed ( oh and one of the owners is a season ticket Holder at City ;) )

Are you a City season ticket holder by any chance?

 

[andyhinch]

The video shops gone? Bastards that's part of my youth.

 

[Mikeegrini]

Yeah, its not so much a refurb and a brand new fit out, as the internals of the pub didn't exist any more as it was just a shell - not even any toilets.

Total new bars on ground & first floor - also a great beer garden at the back of the video store at first floor level - a real sun trap in the afternoons - Book store is also part of the new development with bar area on ground floor & kitchens & ladies toilets at first floor.
Some nice hotel rooms on the upper levels as well.

6th of August is a push but fingers crossed ( oh and one of the owners is a season ticket Holder at City ;) )

Good luck. Hope it's a huge success.

 

[Second Skin]

Done a bit more digging and apparently it will be "a total revamp, cask ales, premium beer & lager, food & accomodation"

I think they may be knocking into the videos & mags shop next door as it is closing down.

Come on, this thread is just a front for your real reason for visiting the area ;)

I seem to recall apartments were made above the pub??

It's ok there is another one down the road ;)

 

[Blue Mist]

Was this the Joey Holts pub ? if so I hope they are not ruining a great boozer by ripping everything out.

It had been ripped out years and years ago - it was a shell - even some of the floors were missing - there was no bar and no toilets just bare walls and an empty space.

The new scheme is not modern, its a lot of reclaimed joinery etc - even the bar is reclaimed - the whole scheme is traditional but classy

OK Cheers, I am obviously thinking of another one that I have visited a few times before a home match.

 

[totallywired]

Was this the Joey Holts pub ? if so I hope they are not ruining a great boozer by ripping everything out.

It had been ripped out years and years ago - it was a shell - even some of the floors were missing - there was no bar and no toilets just bare walls and an empty space.

The new scheme is not modern, its a lot of reclaimed joinery etc - even the bar is reclaimed - the whole scheme is traditional but classy

OK Cheers, I am obviously thinking of another one that I have visited a few times before a home match.

You may be getting mixed up with the Hare and Hounds, a great Holts pub on shude hill.

 

[Bluebee2]

Used to go in the Turks head in the early 80's when I worked in an office nearby, it was OK then, good luck to the owners.

 

[MCFCTrick]

Yeah, its not so much a refurb and a brand new fit out, as the internals of the pub didn't exist any more as it was just a shell - not even any toilets.

Total new bars on ground & first floor - also a great beer garden at the back of the video store at first floor level - a real sun trap in the afternoons - Book store is also part of the new development with bar area on ground floor & kitchens & ladies toilets at first floor.
Some nice hotel rooms on the upper levels as well.

6th of August is a push but fingers crossed ( oh and one of the owners is a season ticket Holder at City ;) )

So glad to hear this lovely old place is being resurrected.....Told my missus's company to get into it YEARS ago, but they didn't think it was a 'good location'......my arse.

Look forward to going in it...

 

[scotty123]

What year did it shut?
Seems to me its been shut for at least 40 years

 

[Second Skin]

Here is a pic

 

[scotty123]

It had been ripped out years and years ago - it was a shell - even some of the floors were missing - there was no bar and no toilets just bare walls and an empty space.

The new scheme is not modern, its a lot of reclaimed joinery etc - even the bar is reclaimed - the whole scheme is traditional but classy

OK Cheers, I am obviously thinking of another one that I have visited a few times before a home match.

You may be getting mixed up with the Hare and Hounds, a great Holts pub on shude hill.

It is as well, they wont be happy with the Turks competition though

 

[PoorTom]

Bloody turks, they are everywhere.

This country is full, no more immigrants.