The Prospect is on Prospect Hill between Athol Street and Hill Street in Douglas.
Prospect Hill
Douglas
Isle of Man
1M1 1ET
Opening Times:
Monday - Thursday
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Friday 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Saturday 5:00 pm - 12.00 am
Sunday - Closed
Meal Times:
Monday - Thursday
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Wednesday & Thursday
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday
12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Owner:
Okell (Heron & Brearley)
Features of The Prospect include:
Craft ale
Dogs allowed
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Function rooms
Regular events
Traditional beers
Wifi
"Shortlisted for CAMRA’s ‘2016 Pub of The Year,’ The Prospect is a real beer drinkers’ pub with up to eight different beers on offer each week.
Located in the heart of the Island’s financial district, this pub is particularly popular with local office workers who regularly pop in for a quick pint at lunchtime. To complement the great beer selection there is an impressive and much talked-about lunch, an ever-changing ‘Specials’ board, and choices for those looking for something lighter or just a coffee.
Make sure you check out the legendary Prospect quiz every Wednesday from 8pm, hosted by John Bolton! Free to enter, there are a variety of prizes available and a free bowl of fries for every team!" (
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"Famous for its excellent range of cask ales, the recently refurbished Prospect has long been a favourite of Douglas. Located only a stone’s throw away from the Courts and Financial Offices, the bar sees an exciting mix of customers, all adding to the vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.
Recently refurbished in August 2017, The Prospect features a contemporary yet traditional look to match the lively city it finds itself within. Just a short stroll from the bus station, The Prospect offers the perfect location to work, meet, drink and dine to all the residents and visitors of the Isle of Man.
Voted runner up for CAMRA’s ‘2017 Pub of The Year,’ The Prospect is well known for its extensive cask ale range. Selected and sourced from a wide variety of breweries, including our very own award-winning Okell’s ale, The Prospect is dedicated to maintaining the integrity of these great ales.
Whilst priding ourselves on offering the finest ales, The Prospect also offers an ever-changing range of bespoke gins and specially selected wines. Teamed with our delicious menu, The Prospect is the perfect place to spend an evening. The Prospect also offers our unique blend of coffee perfected by Melitta. Using only the finest of coffee beans, every cup is ensured to be a great tasting coffee. Whether you prefer a flat white or double espresso, call in today to sample our wide range.
To complement the great drink selection, there is a delicious lunch and dinner menu teamed with an ever-changing ‘Specials’ board, and bar snacks available all day. New for 2017, The Prospect is open for Breakfast! Whether you fancy a Full English or a refined Smoked Salmon & Scrambled Egg, start your day off right with a Prospect breakfast.
Get down to business in The Prospect’s library. Perfectly suited to business meetings and events, this room is equipped with Video Conferencing facilities, alongside our usual super-fast WiFi and handy USB sockets.
Have a family event coming up? Make your occasion extra special and hire out the whole of The Prospect! Available for hire at weekends, take over the pub and have our team to build an event package suited exactly to your needs." (
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"The Prospect
(Butterworth's)
This was certainly openin 1857 with Joseph Everlade as Landlord. In 1880 it was run by S. Butterworth, by whose name it was usually referred. In 1894 it had passed to Harry Rushworth."
Source: Manx Inns by Suzanne Cubbon
"Butterworth's Hotel - 23+25 Prospect Hill
1878 - Butterworth, Sarah (1878 lic court)
1889 - Everard, Miles Postlethwaite (Porters Directory 1889)
1893 - Rushworth, .H. (proprietor) (Brown's Guide, 1893)
1894 - Rushworth, Harry (Brown's Directory, 1894)" (
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