Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a casual Ancoats bar at 17 Blossom St, with craft beer, whiskey, seated bar and lounge seating.
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- Address
- 17 Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5EP, United Kingdom
- Phone
- 0161 414 0004
- Website
- ec-ancoats.com
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The Good Food Guide 2025 Bar recognition
The Good Food Guide recognized Edinburgh Castle in its Bar category for 2025. Its Ancoats address gives readers a specific Manchester base to plan around.
Craft beer and whiskey
Craft beer and whiskey shape the drinks focus, with casual service and casual dress. This suits a relaxed bar plan without a formal dress requirement.
Seated bar, lounge seating and conversational noise
Seated bar and lounge seating define the format, with conversational noise. The historic building setting supports a conversation-led stop.
Cuisine Context
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Castle | pub | $$ | Ancoats & Beswick | |
| The Daisy | cocktail_bar | $$$ | , | Piccadilly |
| Isca | wine_bar | $$ | Levenshulme | |
| Fell Northern Quarter | beer_bar | $$ | , | Piccadilly |
| Bar Shrimp | cocktail_bar | $$$ | , | City Centre |
| Matt & Phreds Jazz Club | lounge | $$ | , | Piccadilly |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
The Good Food Guide GFG Good
The Good Food Guide
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At a Glance
- Cozy
- Classic
- Historic
- Intimate
- After Work
- Casual Hangout
- Historic Building
- Seated Bar
- Lounge Seating
- Craft Beer
- Whiskey
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 5–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 1–11 PM
- Thursday
- 12–11 PM
- Friday
- 12 PM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 12 PM–12 AM
- Sunday
- 12–11 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Dark, atmospheric, candlelit with a warm, snug, Dickensian parlour vibe.