Historic pubs · North West England
The Marble Arch Inn
Manchester's 1888 pub with a sloping mosaic floor and 100% surviving interior.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
The Marble Arch on Rochdale Road, Manchester, was built in 1888 with a tile-and-mosaic interior so heavy the floor sloped sideways under its own weight — an effect still visible today. Marble floor, glazed-brick walls, mosaic frieze listing every drink the pub originally served. Grade II-listed; CAMRA National Inventory.
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Place summary
The Marble Arch Inn is a Victorian pub located in North-West England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4858, -2.2342
- Address
- 47-53 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JY
Sources
- manual: the-marble-arch-manchester (manual)
- wikipedia: Marble Arch (pub) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Marble Arch Inn?
- The Marble Arch Inn is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
- When was The Marble Arch Inn built?
- Dates from the Victorian period.
- Is The Marble Arch Inn a listed building?
- The Marble Arch Inn is officially recognised as Grade II listed.