Best community pub in Middleton
Delicious seasonal dishes and quality cask ales.
Looking for a community pub in Middleton Manchester serving hearty food and quality cask ales? Welcome to The Lancashire Fold, a warm and welcoming local pub in the heart of Alkrington, just a stone’s throw from the JW Lees Brewery.
We offer a wide range of traditional pub food in Middleton, from seasonal dishes and pub food favourites to our much-loved Sunday roast with all the trimmings—perfect for enjoying with friends and family. Whether you’re after a relaxing pint of real ale on a chilly day or looking for the best food pubs near Middleton town centre, we’ve got something for everyone.
Our spacious function area is ideal for catching the big match, and we’re proud to be a Middleton pub for lunch, dinner, and private events. From casual meals to special celebrations, The Lancashire Fold is your go-to community pub with food in Middleton.
NEW DISHES
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There’s something new on the menu this autumn, and it’s worth popping in for. Brand new comfort food dishes have joined the line-up, each one a proper plateful.
Fancy something a bit special? Try our Grilled fillet of seabass & garlic prawns, with sautéed potatoes, buttered greens and parsley cream. Or go cosy with our Slow braised minted lamb Henry, all bubble & squeak, honey glazed root veg and gravy. Looking for something lighter? Our Nourish bowl has you covered, packed with rice, edamame beans, broccoli, avocado and pink pickled onions in a honey & soy dressing, with grilled chicken or griddled halloumi if you fancy.
And of course, great value never goes out of fashion. Our Cosy menu is back too, two courses for 16.95 or three for 19.95, served Monday to Friday from 2pm. And our Pub Lunch menu is served Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 5pm, for something lighter in the middle of the day.
Good food, good company, good prices. Grab a table and come and try it for yourself.
Events & Offers
PUB LUNCH
Lunch, sorted. Pick two mains for 21.95, or go for a hot sandwich or a classic sarnie with skinny fries and coleslaw from 9.95. Served Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 5pm.
Cosy menu
Settle in with something comforting. Two or three courses, from Bubble & squeak potato cake to Wexford chicken and Sticky toffee pudding. Served Monday to Friday from 2pm.
BURGER MONDAY
Buy any of our delicious burgers from our main menu on a Monday and receive a free drink.
PIE TUESDAY
Buy any of our homemade pies from our main menu on a Tuesday and receive a free drink.
WINE WEDNESDAY
Halfway through the week is always a good time to enjoy a special treat (plus a little extra in your glass from us). Every Wine Wednesday when you order two large glasses of wine, we’ll give you the rest of the bottle on the house. It’s a perfect way to elevate that midweek get together with great company and hot food, all in the welcoming atmosphere of our family friendly pub.
GRILL THURSDAY
Join us every Thursday and enjoy 20% off grills!
FIZZ FRIDAY
Treat yourself to our Fizz Friday offer - £10 off Champagne and £5 off Prosecco every Friday!
GREAT BRITISH SUNDAY ROAST
Join us for the best Sunday Roast in Alkrington with bottomless gravy and Yorkshire puddings.
Light Nights
Make the most of the longer days through the week with our new Light Nights menu. Pull up a chair to 2 courses for only 16.95 pp or 3 courses only 19.95 pp
PRIVATE HIRE & PARTIES
Celebrate your next party at the Lancashire Fold with our brilliant Vault space, ideal for special occasions – we’re the perfect place to host your next party.
Our Brewery
If you’re interested in exploring more of our beers, check out the JW Lees website where you can find out about the full range. From classic cask ales like the iconic Manchester Pale Ale and JW Lees Bitter to our craft lagers – there’s something for everyone. We also have our seasonal cask ales and The Boilerhouse microbrewery where we experiment with innovative flavours. There’s a huge selection of JW Lees ales and lagers from over 190 years’ brewing experience.
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