DrinkSpinningfields-Albert Square

City Arms

Traditional two room busy pub which is over 190 years old. Weekday lunchtime food available. Real ales.

Address: 46-48 Kennedy Street, M2 4BQ
Getting there: close to St Peters Sq metrolink, behind Waterhouse pub
Hours: Mon-Thu noon-11PM, Fri Sat noon-midnight, Sun noon-8PM

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