Welcome to Founder’s Hall
Located in the shadow of the historic Manchester Town Hall on Albert Square, Founder’s Hall is a place to meet, eat and drink.
With the Brewery at the heart of the business, paying homage to the Founders and (nearly) 200 years of history in brewing, Founder’s Hall showcases a vast range of cask ales, craft lagers, traditional brews and small batch Boilerhouse beers.
The food has been carefully crafted to complement the line up on the bar, with something to suit every palate; from bar snacks to home made, hand pressed pies and, of course, the best of JW Lees pub dishes.
Boilerhouse Beers
Try something new
Founder’s Hall is a temple to Manchester’s oldest brewery, JW Lees. Here you can expect the largest selection of JW Lees beers than anywhere else in the country. 7 cask beers including limited editions and seasonal specials, 16 draught beers including 4 limited edition Boilerhouse beers which will vary regularly, plus our permanent Boilerhouse Craft Pale.
PRIVATE HIRE & PARTIES
CELEBRATE AT FOUNDER’S HALL
Something to celebrate coming up? If you’re looking for a venue in Manchester to host your birthday party or special occasion, get in touch with us and let us help to plan your day.
Designated spaces in our bar are ideal for small parties with flexible seating and a choice of beers, cocktails and food to suit all of your guests.
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.