Balcony is GO!
It’s only 12 months late, but on May 19th work will begin on our new balcony over the river which will provide a much needed dedicated smoking area for our thirsty customers! Opening is scheduled for June 16th and we plan to have a big party to celebrate. More on this, plus exclusive pictures documenting it’s construction all next month.
EURO 2008 at the Lass – “In Your own Language”
EURO 2008 is nearly upon us, and despite there being no British contingent involved, we’ll still be taking it as seriously as ever. What we’re particularly excited about is a new initiative that we’ll be piloting; “In your own Language”.
Simply put, we pledge to show every game in the native language of at least one of the teams wherever practical, be it German, Italian or Greek – if we can show it, we will . This may be in the Snug, or in the case of matches where demand is greater – the whole pub.
Spread the word, and please feel free to get in touch if we can be of help with anything.
Participating countries, Euro 2008
New Adrian Salmon Exhibition in Snug – the Cybermen and the Time Team
It’s always a pleasure to announce a new artist on display, and none more than old favourite Adrian Salmon. We’ve had a few pieces of Adrian’s work up before, but never any of his much sought after and iconic Cybermen work. Also on display are number of pieces from his brilliant Time Team series, new to the Lass.
Ade’s work will be on display in the Snug for the foreseeable future, and Ade himself may be down in the future as part of a very special event we are planning to coincide with the Manchester Literary Festival.
As ever, Ade can be contacted about sales of original work and commissions via the Lass.
Artists Sought for Lass
Can you fill our space? We are looking for new collections of art to adorn our walls for the next few months. No criteria, just dazzle us with your talent! In return, we offer a launch in the Snug for you and a dozen of your guests, together with one of our delicious buffets and a few bottles of bubbly.
We’ll also provide space for your print and collect sales enquiries for the work while they remain in situ.
Please email your proposals to us, marked for the attention of Gareth and we’ll take it from there.
Next Computer Club is May 20th
It’s going from strength to strength this one, as we make available to you the best in retro games and consoles in the North West. As the title says, the next Computer Club will be held in the Snug on May 20th, from 6:30pm. See you there!
The Lass Just Outside Top 20 Pubs in the UK
Although nominated, the Lass just missed out on making the Morning Advertiser’s prestigious list of the Top 20 pubs in the UK. Although gutted to have fallen at the final hurdle, to have made it that far was a great feat in a competition solely judged and sourced by top industry commentators and professionals and spurs us on to even greater things next year.
Final dates released for Mark Elsdon, the Lass’s own magician in May
Just a quick reminder that Mark Elsdon will be making his final appearances at the Lass before our Summer break on Thursday 8th May and Thursday 22nd May from 6:30pm. If you’ve not been to one of Mark’s free shows, I’d urge you to make an appearance before it’s too late!
The Lass Makes Headline News in BBC Scotland
Having seen Rangers book a dramatic place in this month’s UEFA Cup Final in Manchester, we were delighted to take part in a BBC Scotland news report highlighting the best places for Rangers fans to go for a pint before the game. Given our proud Scottish ancestry, we were thrilled to be featured and, promise to give any visiting fans a real home from home during your visit!
Champions League Final
Well done to United and commiserations to Liverpool. As we fully expect to be packed out for this occasion, can we respectfully ask that all patrons arrive in good time (and in good shape) as once full we will have no choice but to turn people away. The Snug has already been booked, but we may be able to make space available on the superior tables on the stage on booking one of our buffets (subject to agreement)!
More filming at the Lass
The Lass will be on a screen near you again soon, this time as backdrop to a music documentary to be screened on BBC1 on Good Friday. More as we get it.
Nick Homes Band goes from strength to strength!
Just a quick note to say how brilliant Nick Homes and Alan Arthur are on Sunday nights! They play from 6:30pm 'til they drop', wowing the crowd with guitar solos and old favourites. Nick is a former bass player with Simply Red, while Alan is one of the most naturally gifted musicians we've ever seen.
Open Mic' Night launches, Monday 3rd March.
Its been a long-time coming, but our much trailed open mic' night is finally here!
Compered by our very own Mick Warr, we invite you to take the stage with just your talent and if you need it - our house PA and guitar for company. Feel free to contact Mick if you need to know more - 0161 2736932. Mondays from 8:30pm.
Battle of the Bands.
A monthly "Battle of the Bands" is on its way to the Lass in March. We’re still working out the criteria, but if you fancy competing in front of our judges for the chance of winning a cash prize of £150, please get in touch! Dates to be announced soon!
Comedy line-up annouced for March
Our next free Jokein standup comedy night will be on Saturday March 1st at 8:30pm
February's bash was packed to the rafters, and we expect this one to be no different! Compered, as usual by Luke Grimshaw, the lineup includes John Thorp, Kev Rook, Mick Sergent, Matt Serber and a few more to be announced. For enquiries on spots, call 0161 2736932 and ask for Lisa. If you like what you see, be sure to pop along to www.manchestercomedyforum.co.uk and let them know!
New kitchen hours from the 1st of March.
Due to the increasing demand for our wholesome food, the kitchen will be open during the week until 9pm from the 1st of March. New opening hours are as follows.
Monday to Friday: 12-2:30pm & 5-9pm
Saturday: 12-7:30pm
Sunday: 12-5pm
Could it be magic?
Just to remind people, that celebrated street magician and illusionist Mark Elsden will be performing table magic free of charge at the Lass on Thursday 14th and 28th of February. You'll never catch him out!
Quiz nite returns on Thursday 6th March.
It’s back after a Winter hibernation, in a new sharpened format. Treats include including knowledge and picture rounds, big cash question with rolling jackpot and brand new music rounds. The quiz starts at 9:30pm and will be wrapped up before eleven, so get swotting up!
We’re also laying on live music on the launch night courtesy of Dave Jones and the Snowmen from 8pm, so no excuses now!
Jim Bob gig a huge success.
Thursday 7th February saw Jim Bob (formerly of Carter USM) pack out the pub! The sellout gig was a huge success and we’re actively looking for more artists of note to bring your way!
More information on Jim Bob (a top fella) can be found at www.jim-bob.co.uk
Lass staff on GMR.
Just a quick reminder that manager Mick Warr will be appearing on the Heather Stott show on GMR on Monday, 3rd March at 9am with owner Gareth Kavanagh appearing on Wednesday, 12th March at 9am. Listen live (or catch up 24 hours later)here..
Computer Club returns on 18th March.
Our irregular celebration of retro gaming returns to the snug on Tuesday, 18th March. For more information, contact Gareth on 0161 2736932
Lass balcony gets final approval.
It's actually happening! Work on our magnificent balcony over the river, allowing people to enjoy a pint and a smoke begins on the 19th of May and should be completed by June 13th. More as we get it next month!
Welsh Ale festival launches Feb 28th.
In another first for the Lass, our inaugural Welsh Ale Festival launches in time for St David's day on March 1st. Expect treats from old friends Conwy Brewery and Great Orme Brewery, plus a few surprises. For more info contact Gareth on 0161 2736932
Lass O'Gowrie rated highly by Manchester Confidental!.
We're always pleased when someone bothers to notice what we're doing - so it's with particular glee that we note our 16/20 awarded by the influential Manchester Confidential.
Click here to see what they have to say.
Club Cuideachta Saturday 8th March.
The Lass O’Gowrie will play host to an evening of Irish language and conversation in association with The Manchester Irish Language Society. Speakers of all levels including complete beginners are welcome, and entrance is free. Irish language events in the past have been popular, so a good night is expected to be had.
Bhuel, b’fheidir feicimid sibh seachtain seo chughain…….
St Patrick's Day events at The Lass (Lá Féile Naomh Phádraig 2008).
Saturday 8th March – Club Cuideachta in association with The Manchester Irish Language Society
Thursday 13th March – Irish themed quiz with Cash and Drinks prizes to be won
Friday 14th March – Live Music with Jimmy Docherty and friends
Saturday 15th March – Wedding Disco and Irish Karaoke with DJs Troy and Micheál
Sunday 16th March – Live Music in the evening with The Nick Holmes Band
Monday 17th March – AN LÁ MÓR!!! Live Music with Déirdre and Micheál and an Open Mic for anyone else up for giving us a song from the Old Country!
All over St Patrick’s weekend we will be serving Irish specialities like our famous Bacon and Cabbage and the (allegedly) Best Irish Breakfast in Manchester. We are also the only pub to stock Kimberleys, Mikados and Barry's Tea..
If anyone is interested in organising a session over the weekend, can they give Mick a call on 0161 273 6932
New Winter Menu launched
Doesn't time fly! With Winter upon us once more, it's time to refresh our Menu, including a welcome return for our famous hot pot! Why not click here for a PDF download!
Happy Hour launches
Never one to shy away from giving our punters a great deal, November sees the launch of our new Happy Hour. Why not pop in to try a few of our monster bargains including guest ales from only £1.95 a pint, house wine from only £4.95 a bottle and our Hot Pot and a pint of selected ale for just a fiver. Available during November, Monday - Friday, 2:30 - 4:30pm.
Children in Need
This year's Children in Need extravaganza was 80's in theme, with treats including an 80's disco courtesy of DJ's Troy and Melinos, a special appearance by She-Ra, Memorabilia raffle and space hopper racing. All in all, a great time was had by all with plenty of cash raised for the very worthy Children in Need.
Xmas bookings still available
It's still not too late to book your Christmas party. Dates are still available throughout December, but don't leave it too late!
Jokein Success
Following the huge success of our initial comedy night, Jokin' - our own free stand-up comedy night will now be staged on the first Saturday of the month. Our next date for your diary is Saturday, December 1st. Line-up includes Mel Moon, Daisy Connelly, Ronald Gent, James Blood and Sir Richard Swan. MC once more is Luke Grimshaw.
Next Computer Club announced
Following our successful launch in November, the next Club night will take place on evening of Monday, 14th January with a celebration of all things Sega.
New for Sunday - The Nick Holmes Band
Something new for Sunday evenings this winter! The Nick Holmes Band will be treating us to chilled out sounds played live most Sunday evenings from 6:15pm, after the match. Trust us - they're brilliant!
The Quiz goes back into hibernation
Due to the usual Christmas business, the quiz will be suspended from 15th November when the jackpot of £162.00 MUST be won. Fingers crossed, it should return in January after a good spring clean - watch this space!
Christmas Menu now available
Yes it's that time of the year again, and this year's offering overseen by Stuart Wood and Phil Burgess is our best yet! Priced at just £16.95 a head for some of the best home-cooked fayre in the city, why hold back? We'll even crack out some boardgames for you at the close of proceedings. As usual, we are pleased to offer the Snug as a discreet and exclusive venue for parties between 12 and 18 and, as a first are now able to offer larger parties of up to 30 seated at the rear of the pub in our new be-draped saloon.
Dates are getting snapped up quick, so don't delay! To download a PDF of our Christmas Menu, please click here.
New Events for November
Following the success of our recent Oktoberfest and Smokin II acoustic festival, just a quick note to let you know about two very special events coming your way in November.
First up is Jokein', which launches on Saturday November 3rd. Jokein' is our own free comedy showcase, staged on the first Saturday of every month. Let us treat you to some of the best up and coming acts in Manchester, sourced by Lisa Davies with a helping hand from some of the biggest names in Manchester.
MC'd by Luke Grimshaw accompanied by Johnny Fever (Branflakes with Yoghurt), confirmed acts include Bessy Davies, 80's Luke, Chris Stokes, Bill Sharples and music by the ever popular Deirdre Johnson. Starts 8pm.
Second up is Computer Club; your opportunity to show Manchester your skills on a classic consoles and computers in our cosy Snug, on the first Sunday of every month.
Computer Club launches Sunday, 4th November with our celebration of all things Nintendo. Starting at 2pm, featured machines will include an original US import Donkey Kong cocktail, NES, SNES, N64 and Gamecube. We will also be showing "the King of Kong", subject to demand later that evening.
We hope that both these events will prove popular enough to run on a regular basis, so don't forget to pop down and join in. Any queries, please feel free to get in touch.
Manchester Literary Festival
The Lass O'Gowrie was delighted to host the aftershow party for Toby Hadoke's brilliant performance of "Moths Ate my Doctor Who Scarf" as part on the Manchester Literary Festival on Sunday 14th October.
A great time was had at the pub which included Doctor Who, sci-fi and literary genii like Paul Cornell, Toby Hadoke, Rob Shearman, Steve Lyons, Matt Dale and Mark Mikalowski in attendance, as well as the brilliant company of Steve Hatcher and his merry band of Whoovers.
More information on Toby Hadoke can be found at http://www.tobyhadoke.com , whilst Paul Cornell's ever-fascinating Blog (in which he talks about the day) can be found at http://paulcornell.blogspot.com.
Oktoberfest at the Lass!
Between Sunday 21st - Saturday 27th October, the Lass O'Gowrie will be hosting our inaugural Oktoberfest. Treats in store include German Language films screening each Sunday in our snug. All week we will be stocking a range of bottled German beers, and English Wheat Beers.
A special menu will run all week, featuring dishes such as Walldorfer Spargelteller, Schweinshax'n, Tiroler Groestl and Nürnburger with Sauerkraut.
So make sure you get down and join us soon as!
Lass O'Gowrie Pies Sell-out at the Manchester Food and Drink Festival
The Lass team enjoyed great success with our classic pie and mash recently at the opening weekend of the Manchester Food and Drink Festival. Over 250 pies were sold in a frantic day's trading that exceeded all expectations, even earning positive reviews from BBC GMR and visiting celebrity chef Anthony Worrall-Thompson to boot!
Thanks to Fullers for their generous support in making this year's event such a success, and we hope to be back next year to do battle (and hopefully finally get noticed for the Pub of the Year Shortlist). More information on this year's festival can be found at www.foodanddrinkfestival.com.
Smokin' II Success
Friday, 12th October saw the Lass host the second of our regular acoustic festivals 'Smokin'. Our best yet, we were able to treat the pub to a packed lineup of talent that included Boy Called Doris and Tin Pot Dictator. If you were there, you'll know it was a night to remember. If you weren't - shame on you, but see you at Smokin III!
New Menu Launches
As Summer draws to a close and Winter knocks on our door, it's time to refresh our Menu. Why not click here for a PDF download!
Details of Rugby World Cup Private Hire Packages for Snug now released for September!
Tired of squeezing into the pub for the big games? Why not hire the Snug as a private viewing room for your favourite World Cup games? Equipped with a big screen projector and 5.1 surround sound, our cosy Snug is the perfect place to enjoy the big game in one of Manchester's most atmospheric venues. Great for corporate entertaining or just you and your friends, priced from £95.00 a game, our package includes guaranteed exclusive use of the Snug as a private viewing suite for up to 18 people for an hour before, during the game and for an hour afterwards to let you catch your breath! The price also includes a delectable buffet, complimentary drink on arrival and dedicated table service throughout the game so you won't miss a single minute!
Dates for your diary include;
England v USA |
Saturday, 8th September @ 5pm |
£135.00 |
England v South Africa |
Friday, 14th September @ 8pm |
£195.00 |
England v Samoa |
Saturday, 22nd September @ 3pm |
£195.00 |
England v Tonga |
Friday, 28th September @ 8pm |
£150.00 |
| Ireland v Namibia | Sunday, 9th September @ 7pm | £95.00 |
| Ireland v Georgia | Saturday, 15th September @ 8pm | £95.00 |
| France v Ireland | Friday, 21st September @ 8pm | £135.00 |
| Ireland v Argentina | Sunday, 30th September @ 4pm | £135.00 |
| Scotland v Portugal | Sunday, 9th September @ 5pm | £95.00 |
| Scotland v Romania | Tuesday, 18th September @ 8pm | £115.00 |
| Scotland v New Zealand | Sunday, 23rd September @ 4pm | £135.00 |
| Scotland v Italy | Saturday, 29th September @ 8pm | £135.00 |
| Wales v Canada | Sunday, 9th September @ 1pm | £95.00 |
| Wales v Australia | Saturday, 15th September @ 2pm | £135.00 |
| Wales v Japan | Sunday, 20th September @ 8pm | £95.00 |
| Wales v Fiji | Saturday, 29th September @ 4pm | £115.00 |
Other games, together with Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and the Grand Final on October 20th are also available, so don’t delay! Price on application.
To check availability and secure your booking, please contact Mick on 0161
273 6932 or contact us via email at: info@thelass.co.uk
The Lass named as one of the places to eat in the NWDA's pioneering "Gardens of England Guide"
The Lass is back in the limelight - this time listed as one of manchesters fifteen best places to eat in the North-West Development Agency's all new guide to "Gardens of England's North-West".
And rightly chuffed we are too, to see our hard work recognised in a peer group that includes the great and the good of manchester's eateries - including the Yang Sing, Sam's Chop House, Simply Heathcotes, the River Restaurant, Juniper and Albert's Shed.
The guide, with a print run of 250,000 is a new initiative aimed at highlighting the great gardens and the attractions in the North-West - from the statley homes of Cheshire to the unspoilt scenery of Lancashire, the urban egdiness of Manchester and Liverpool to the romantic wilderness of the Lake District.
Here's what they have to say about us. "One of the most famous traditional pubs standing in Manchester, the Lass provides nine real ales and fine wholesome food every day".
More information can be found at: www.visitenglandsnorthwest.com/gardens
The Lass Signs up to the Myspace and Facebook Revolution
We've finally taken the plunge and signed up to Myspace and Facebook, so if you want to add us to your groups and friends, or take in the info and ramblings of the blog (once we've got the hang of things), please feel free! It's a little rough and ready at the moment but, bear with us.
Check us out at www.myspace.com/thelassogowrie Or; www.facebook.com/profile.phpLass O'Gowrie Makes new Taste of Manchester Top Twenty List of Pubs in the City
The good news just keeps on coming! Those lovely people at Taste of Manchester have named the Lass O'Gowrie as one of Manchester's top twenty pubs in the city. Here's what they have to say about us; "Popular place with a mix of BBC staff and students, Lass O' Growie is mostly loved by sports fans. This traditional boozer with all the non-modern cons including gas lamps, snugs and creaky wooden floors, has got the perfect atmosphere to enjoy a TV football match with your friends and to share both victories and defeats. Apart from cheap and good food, here you can indulge in house brews and real ales with at least ten hand pulls" Sounds about right. Taste of Manchester, for those who haven't heard of it is a brand new website for the City, providing a one stop shop for everything food and drink in Manchester. Visit the site to find out about the latest foodie news in the region. Check our top 50 recommended Manchester restaurants, as well as top pubs, bars and coffee shops. You can use these impartial recommendations to decide where to celebrate or have a quiet night out. You can browse information on all of Manchester's markets plus up to date news, reviews and previews from the food and drink industry.
Lass O'Gowrie Makes Lonely Planet's Top Ten places to Drink in Manchester
Great news! Those lovely people at Lonely Planet have named the Lass O'Gowrie as one of Manchester's top ten places to drink, alongside the Peveril of the Peak, Olde Wellington Inn, Rain Bar and Dukes '92. Just goes to show they've got taste as well as wisdom! More information can be found at:
www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/ destinations/europe/england/manchester/night
Lass O'Gowrie confirmed for inclusion The Real Ale Pub Guide 2007!
The Lass O'Gowrie is delighted to confirm it's inclusion on the respected Real Ale Pub Guide for 2007. Hugely respected in by those in the know, this is the guide for drinkers of real ale: old recipes that draw from malt, barley, wheat, ginger and several hop varieties. The Real Ale Pub Guide 2007 is independently researched to locate the best keepers of cask-conditioned ales from the best of the independent and micro-breweries. We tell you where to find the most original beers. Includes tasting notes on the very best bottle-conditioned ales to be found in the market.
Sounds a good read to us! 
Filming at the Lass for new BBC One daytime panel show - 'What are you like?'
Here's a little treat for all you daytime TV fans. In June 2007 (pre-smoking ban - hence the fag in Claire's hand…) four members of the Lass' bar staff - Claire, Vicki, Caz and Gemma (left to right) were invited to take part in filming for an exciting new gameshow - 'What are You Like'. Here's what the press release has to say about it. "WHAT ARE YOU LIKE? is the studio, celebrity panel game show, which gives you the inside track on what you're really like, across a vast swathe of the subjects you really want to know about. It's a fast moving, light entertainment take on those personality tests that none of us can resist! For example how; impulsive / happy / independent / reliable / tactful / culture / rebellious / extravagant / romantic are you? For that our celebrities second guess each others answers to a number of situations. For example: In 'How Impulsive Are You?' we might ask 'You go to the cinema to see the film you've been waiting to come out, but the screening time you went for is sold out. Do you; a) Go home, b) Wait round for two hours until the next showing of the film or c); Take pot luck with a film you know nothing about. In round two, we go to a video wall that will have a multitude of different groups, for example cabin crew, firefighters, amateur actors, Scout leaders (and of course, bar maids from the Lass O'Gowrie!). They too will have been asked a question like above and our panellists must see if they can correctly guess if they would answer A, B or C" We'll let you know what dates we'll be on as soon as we know. Expect a big screen and plenty of fun!
Lass O’ Gowrie gears up for the Smoking Ban
With the 1st of July smoking ban fast roaring up, please be assured the Lass is actively looking at options to provide our customers with a long-term solution to allow you to enjoy a pint and a fag in comfort. At present we have a pavement license application and await final planning permission for a magnificent new balcony which will span the River.
Watch this space!
Lass O’ Gowrie FC?
Although the football season is finally at an end, don’t despair.
The Lass O’Gowrie is currently gauging levels of support for our very
own Sunday League team, to start in September. So if you fancy representing
the pub, please leave your details at the bar if you are interested signing
up to Lass FC.
Experience the Lass in 1973 mode
It’s Life on Mars for real! We’re thrilled to have uncovered no less than an authentic listing for the Lass O’Gowrie in the 1973 Good Beer Guide. Marvel at the range of ales, gasp at the entertainment on offer and strangest of all – the revelation that the Lass was a shrine to all things Elvis (if anyone has any pictures of this, we’d love to see it!).
Coming soon – extracts from the 1985 Beer Guide.
New artist on display
The Lass is proud to announce a brand new exhibition of work by up and coming Manchester-based artist – Tiffany Rawson, exploring Manchester and its’ urban fabric. The collection is extremely distinctive, capturing many of Manchester’s local sights and personalities, including our very own Lass, Olive, the View the Paradise Factory and a number of our regulars enjoying the Liverpool Derby earlier in 2007.
Describing the collection, Tiffany expands that “the architecture of Manchester has always been something I have been keen to explore, so when I was approached by the Lass with a view to staging this exhibition, I felt it was more than appropriate. I initially began by documenting the more frequent routes I walk around in Manchester through the aid of both photography and observational drawings. I then began to go into different bars situated around town, capturing on paper the different activity and diverse clientele that characterise each individual establishment. Within my work I use a simple blend of ink, watercolour and pencil crayon as I find represents the light mood and in which I wish my worked to be viewed as”.
Tiffany’s work will be on display until September 2007 and is well worth a look, in our humble opinion.
New wines for Spring and Summer
Out with the old, in with the new – in this case, a new selection of wines is now available for your pleasure at the Lass O’Gowrie. We think you’ll be quietly pleased with what’s on offer, including a great new range of superior house wines as stocked by culinary superstar – Gordon Ramsay at his celebrated Royal Hospital Road Restaurant. And if it’s good enough for Gordon, who are we to disagree?
More details on our new wine list can be found here.
download our new wine menu here
Lass O'Gowrie Co-Sponsor QPR v Cardiff
The Lass O'Gowrie was delighted to act as co-sponsor, in association with the Marc R's for QPR's final home game of the 2006/07season. A great time was had by all - culminating in a stylish win for the R's which ensured their Championship status for another year. We even got to meet the legendary 'evil' John Gregory in the flesh, which can't be all bad! More information on the game can be found at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/6555265.stm, with a real taste of the atmosphere at the final whistle available below.
More information on the Manc R's can be found at www.myspace.com/mancrs
New menu for Spring
New season, new menu. As things heat up, we felt it was a timely moment to give our menu a little bit of a spring clean. Don’t forget to check out or new dishes like the Spring Lamb Kebab or Tipsy Hedgehog!
More details on our new menu can be found here.
New for Spring; live music for Fridays
The Lass O’Gowrie is proud to announce the return of live music every Friday night from April onwards. Sourced by Mick Deirdre Warr, music normally takes the form of a soloist, duos or small groups of semi acoustic musicians. At the Lass, we fervently believe in keeping music live and offering real entertainment.”
We are always looking for new original and cover artists, so if you would like to discuss a gig in the future, please feel free to get in touch.
St. George’s Day celebrations
Hot on the heels of St. Patrick’s Day, comes our inaugural St. George’s Day celebration. Treats in store include traditional English folk music, mead, specially sourced real ales for the occasion including Shepherd Neame’s Spitfire and – of course our fabulous rare Sirloin of Beef as roast of the day.
New for Spring; traditional music session every Monday
Led by local musician Anne Bourmer and friends, this free and open session
takes place from 9am every Monday. All musicians are welcome to join in
and earn themselves a pint!
More filming at the Lass
The just can’t leave us alone! This time, the Lass cameoed as a
scene of the crime in an edition of Crimewatch to be screened during May.
The Lass also doubled as a pub exterior on Granada reports for none other
than Shane Ritchie as part of his promotional effort for his starring
role in ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ at the Palace.
St. Patrick’s Day a roaring success
Phew! That was busy. Thanks to the efforts of Mick and Deirdre Warr, this years celebrations were bigger and better than ever before. In addition to the obligatory Guinness, we were thrilled to host Deirdre Warr’s brilliant acoustic session as well as plenty of authentic treats like Irish Stew and Soda Bread, red lemonade, Barry’s Tea, Kimberley Biscuits and Tayto Crisps!
Roll on next year!
The Snug gets an upgrade! 5.1 surround and a new big screen.
We never stop here. Noting on the success of the Snug as a cosy venue for the big game or cult film screenings, we have decided to up the ante for 2007 by installing a digital projector and 5.1 surround sound kit. Come and see what you think?
The Lass makes it onto screen in Life on Mars
Just a quick update to let eagle eyed viewers of BBC’s Life on
Mars that the back of the Lass will be featuring in the opening sequences
of Life on Mars episode seven. See if you can spot us!
Happy New Year – to all our loyal customers and friends.
Thanks for all your support throughout 2006. Here’s to a great 2007!
MMU Film and Television Society ‘sign up’ at the Lass next year
Reflecting the popularity of our eclectic Film Nights, the Lass is pleased to announce that we have since become the official venue for the Manchester Metropolitan University Film and Television Society. The Society hope to screen cult and modern classics in the cosy confines of our Snug and is notionally mooted for Mondays on a semi-regular basis.
This comes hot on the heels of recent bookings from a number of other societies and groups – notably a fledgling University darts team, the Manchester branch of the Open University Soc, the NW Comic Creators Forum, the Manchester branch of DWAS, the Manc R’s and the Manchester University Real Ale Society - rapidly cementing our reputation as a cosy venue for small societies and groups. For more information on hiring the Snug, please feel free to get in touch.
International FC of Manchester continue to ride high
The Lass is thrilled to report that our very own sponsored team – International FC of Manchester have continued their impressive start to the season with a good run in 3 cup competitions, still in 2 more and currently second in our division with 2 games in hand. Not bad at all for the half way point of the season.
All at the Lass are proud of our association with International FC of Manchester – an immensely talented team which enjoys the distinction of being the first ever men’s open age eleven a side refugee football team in the City.
More information can be found at www.intheteam.com/internationalfc
Manc R’s jubilant as QPR score at the Lass!
As home to Manchester’s loyal and long suffering chapter of QPR fans – the Manc R’s, the Lass was delighted to witness a heard earned and well deserved win over table topping Cardiff on the 17th November. Congratulations to all who made the pilgrimage and here’s to a great new year for the R’s. Onwards and upwards eh!
Children in Need ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ themed fundraiser at the Lass a great success!
Building on the runaway success of last year’s Harry Potter themed evening, we went one better this year with a Pirate themed extravaganza – raising over £600.00 as part of the BBC’s very worthy Children in Need annual event. Thanks to all he staff and our regulars, notably Vicky who did so much to pull things together and regulars Mick and Alan who braved an hour behind the bar to raise funds for charity. Thanks fellas!
Time Out Guide – we’re in it
The Lass has it on reliable information that we are to be included in the 25 best eating out venues in Manchester in the forthcoming, inaugural edition of the Time Out Guide to Manchester. More as we get it!
The Lass now open until Midnight on Thursdays
By popular demand, the Lass is pleased to announce we are now open to midnight on Thursday in addition to Saturday and Sunday.
Pub of the Month Presentation
Pub owners Gareth and Patrick, manager Jenny Delaney and many of our hardworking staff were on hand to see the pub receive the coveted Pub of the Month award on the 26th October from the Stockport and South Manchester Branch of CAMRA. The award was received by Jenny who promised bigger and better things to come, and toasted with a gallon of IPA generously donated by Greene King to celebrate the occasion.
England and Scotland fans Pack out the Pub!
England’s qualifying campaign may have got off to a shaky start but its kudos all the way to Scotland whose fans have unofficially adopted our Snug as their home for an already impressive 2008 qualifying run – topping a group including no less than France, Italy and the Ukraine. See you all next game!
Life on Mars Film at the Lass!
More location filming activity at the Lass – this time from the Life on Mars team and featuring no less than Philip Glennister, John Simm and the car. Coinciding with the news that Life on Mars is to finish on a high with this run, the Lass is proud to have been a small part of such an iconic Manchester production and wish the team and occasional regulars John Simm, Philip Glennister and writer Matthew Graham all the best for the future.
The Lass fully on-board for Manchester’s Celebrated Food and Drink Festival
The Lass is proud to announce our inclusion as part of Manchester’s renowned Food and Drink Festival. Flying the flag for traditional, homecooked pub grub, this year we have produced a range of mouth watering home-baked pies all served with mash and one of our signature ales. Hurry down – stocks are limited.
More information can be found at http://www.foodanddrinkfestival.com/
The Lass O’Gowrie Awarded Pub of the Month by CAMRA
The Stockport and South Manchester branch of CAMRA have nominated the Lass O’ Gowrie as their Pub of the Month for October 2006, and we couldn’t be more chuffed! More information as we get it!
The Lass O’ Gowrie Highly Commended as part of Greene King’s Pubs in Bloom Award
A very welcome award proudly accepted by Gareth on behalf of the pub – vindicating all though dodgy moments up ladders and long afternoons down the garden centre. Roll on Spring!
The Lass O’ Gowrie included in the 2007 Good Beer Guide
More great news. We’re in the 2007 edition of the highly respected 2007 Good Beer Guide. Edited by Glenfiddich Award-winning drinks writer Roger Protz, the Guide (now in it’s 34th edition) champions fine quality real ale while providing a comprehensive guide to the nation’s best pubs. So the Lass is in great company!
Here’s what the guide says about us;
“Boasting tem handpumps to serve it’s clientele of BBC workers and academics from the nearby University, the Lass O’Gowrie is a great place for thirsty thinkers. At weekends, livelier crowds appear in search of a good pint or match on the screen. ‘Beer tickers’ will be impressed by the range and quality of guest beers from Titanic, Babk Top and Beartown. Traditional pub food is popular, supplemented by daily specials”
Rave reviews from CAMRA for the Lass’ food
Hot on the heels of our inclusion by Sugarvine as one of Manchester’s best Sunday lunch venues, the Lass has also scored highly with CAMRA in terms of the overall quality of our food and service in a recent review by local stalwart Shane Langois.
And who are we to argue!
The Lass acclaimed by Sugarvine as one of Manchester’s Top 5 Destinations for Sunday Lunch
In another brilliant and unexpected accolade, reflecting the effort we put into our food the Lass is named as one of Manchester’s top 5 destinations for Sunday lunch by the influential Sugarvine website. More information at www.sugarvine.com/Manchester
Thursday Quiz Night Returns!
Yes, after an extended absence of 4 months, the Lass O’ Gowrie quiz is finally back in it’s spiritual home of Thursday nights. Hosted by the lovely Claire, our quiz queen, the quiz starts at 9am with teams playing for a gallon of beer or our own lovely house wines. However, if that wasn’t enough to get you excited, this time round we also have a rolling big cash question.
Thinking caps on now…
New Artist on Display
The walls of the snug are now adorned with several pieces of art from celebrated British comic art guru – Ade Salmon. Hailing from Lytham, Ade’s distinctive style is well known to readers of Doctor Who Magazine, Judge Dredd Megazine and most recently – Terry Sharp and is guaranteed to be a hit with our discerning Snug customers.
World Cup Comes to a Close
The Lass played host to a packed Sunday night as fans of Italy and France gathered to watch one of the most exciting finals of living memory played out. It is no exaggeration to say it has been a joy hosting every match of the 2006 World Cup at the Lass. Roll on Euro 2008!
We're in 'Eaven! The Lass to Star in Latest Daz Cleaner Close Commercial
In an unexpected, and frankly triffic twist of fate the Lass will be starring in the next two instalments of Daz Washing Powder's 'Cleaner Close' mini soap.
So, be sure to watch out for us during the Corrie advert breaks late Summer onwards.
More info here.
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