Old Wellington, Manchester
The oldest building of its kind in Manchester
Built in 1552, The Old Wellington is the oldest building of its kind in Manchester. Once home to some of the founders of Manchester commerce, the people behind the city’s first bank, and the cotton industry, it’s safe to say that our pub has witnessed Manchester’s fascinating history first hand.
Originally built next to the Market Square, in 1554 the building became part of a draper’s shop owned by the Byrom family. In the 17th century, a third storey was added, and in 1830, the building finally became a licensed public house. The rest, as they say, is history.
Did you know our building was moved in 1998? The half-timbered, Grade II listed building was completely dismantled and moved around 100m from its original site during a redevelopment programme.
Find us
The Old Wellington, 4 Cathedral Gates,
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1SW
Tel: 0161 839 5179
A unique city centre pub with a rich history
Nicholson’s Pubs are known for their individual style, exciting stories, and charming personalities — and The Old Wellington is certainly no exception.
A scheduled ancient monument, The Old Wellington was once home to some of the founders of Manchester commerce, the people behind its first bank, its first quay and the cotton industry.
Built in 1552, The Old Wellington is the oldest building of its kind in Manchester. Originally built next to the Market Square on what is now Market Street, our half-timbered and traditional building was moved 100m from its original site in a redevelopment programme in 1998.
Nicknamed ‘The Old Welly’, our pub became part of Draper’s Shop in 1554 and was the family home of the Byrom family. It was John Byrom, born here in 1692, who invented an early form of shorthand. Our building half-timbered traditional building was moved 100m from its original site in a redevelopment programme in 1998.
Find us
The Old Wellington, 4 Cathedral Gates,
, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1SW
Tel: 0161 839 5179
Opening Hours
- Monday 11:00 - 23:00
- Tuesday 11:00 - 23:00
- Wednesday 11:00 - 23:00
- Thursday 11:00 - 23:00
- Friday 11:00 - 23:00
- Saturday 10:00 - 00:00
- Sunday 10:00 - 22:30
Upcoming Holidays
- Christmas Eve 10:00 - 18:00
- Christmas Day CLOSED
- Boxing Day 12:00 - 20:00
- New Years Eve 10:00 - 00:30
- New Years Day 10:00 - 22:00
Upcoming Holidays
- Christmas Eve 10:00 - 18:00
- Christmas Day CLOSED
- Boxing Day 12:00 - 20:00
- New Years Eve 10:00 - 00:30
- New Years Day 10:00 - 22:00
150+ years of serving up SEASONAL SPECIALITIES & MOUTH-WATERING FAVOURITES
As a British brand with a heritage of 150+ years, we pride ourselves on our position as purveyors of perfect pints and unbeatable pies, with tempting dishes on our British pub menus.
Imagine taking your seat for starters we know you’ll like… Pulled Duck Croquettes and Garlic Mushrooms on Sourdough, suited to every appetite.
And here’s something we can’t deny, we’re pretty famous for our hand-crafted specialty pies, including our brand-new Chicken and Truffled Oyster Mushroom Pie and our British Steak & Nicholson's Pale Ale Pie. Come out of the cold and try one for yourself, won’t you?
Someone in your group got a sweet tooth? Here comes another British classic worth rushing to your nearest booth: our traditional new Bramley Apple & Blackberry Crumble. This is British pub food, done right.
CLINK CLINK, FANCY A DRINK?
Here at Manchester, we pride ourselves on serving an exquisite selection of perfectly-poured, ever-changing Cask Ales – including our very own Nicholson's Pale Ale, brewed by St Austell Brewery in Cornwall. You’ll also discover the wonders of our Gin Palace, featuring glorious gins from juniper-heavy and robust to sweet and fruity and every flavour profile in-between – all waiting at your local Nicholson’s in Manchester.
