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The Britons Protection

Traditional pub with house music events.

Venue at a glance The Britons Protection · Manchester
Capacity
standinggrassroots
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
House
Books
originalslive acts
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

The Britons Protection — Quick Facts

Traditional pub with house music events.

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Capacity
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

The Britons Protection 50 Great Bridgewater Street
Manchester
Manchester M1 5LE

Genres

House

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About The Britons Protection

The Britons Protection is a grassroots music venue in Manchester, Manchester. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Britons Protection books House acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Manchester venue directory.

The Briton's Protection is one of Manchester's most iconic Grade II-listed pubs, dating to 1806 and sitting on Great Bridgewater Street near the Oxford Road Corridor. Independently owned and sympathetically restored since 2014, it is celebrated for its Regency charm, largely intact 1930s interior of six public rooms, and a collection of over 300 whiskies from the US, Ireland, Scotland and Japan. Its ample upstairs function room doubles as an intimate live music and poetry space, hosting bands, plays, comedy and spoken word.

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50 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, Manchester, M1 5LE

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Manchester venue directory.
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