Dulcimer Chorlton

Dulcimer, in the heart of Chorlton, provides an extensively chosen selection of beers, wines & spirits as well as an exciting vibrant atmosphere set to a soundtrack of fine folk music.

Opened by Lee Janda in October 2007, a long-time collector of rare Acid Folk LP's & 45's, pre-war American & British Folk/Blues, Spanish & South American Folk and a member of B-music/Finders Keepers with Andy Votel, Dom Thomas and Rick Tomlinson, there's no worries about the music ever changing in Dulcimer come rain or shine.

The bar was custom built to an old style with an oak top. Every inch of the front and back bar space has been carefully looked at and designed in such a way that it fits in with the 'Dulcimer feel' and works well, giving the customer lots of space to see what’s on offer. The hand picked selection of drinks on offer at Dulcimer has something special for everyone, whether you are a Real Ale connoisseur, continental Lager drinker, Wine buff or traditional aged Spirits drinker.

"We first bumped into Lee Janda in Cord, propping up the bar and drinking some fine Import ales. The conversation quickly moved on to fine ales and eventually music. As regulars at the Cambridge Folk Festival, we were excited to learn of a new bar he was opening in Chorlton which was to be dedicated to rare Folk and fine ales. Naturally, we rushed down to Dulcimer once it opened in October 2007. Wow! Chorlton's latest addition is everything a Folkie would want from a bar. With rare folk roots providing the soundtrack for our visit, the choice of of ales is one of the best we've seen in Manchester - Thwaites Flying Shuttle 4.6% Cask was excellent. This could easily become our favourite bar in Manchester!". - ManchesterBars.com (October 2007)