The Ducie Arms is a traditional pub hidden away at the west side of the University Of Manchester campus and close to the Manchester Science Park. Although technically on Devas Street, the street was split into two by the building of the Contact Theatre and other University buildings leaving The Ducie as the only building on the short stub western end of the street - effectively the pub is on LLoyd Street North. Entering the pub there is a small room to the right while in front of you is a short staircase leading to the main bar area. The long bar stretches across the width of the pub. There is a further seating area above the main bar. There is also a patio area in front of the pub with picnic tables for those summer days. A range of guest ales are available, all from the Marstons stable. Brakspear Oxford Gold alternates with Ringwood Boondongle & Bank's Sunbeam as the regular bitter with at least one other guest available at all times - the pub is a great place to catch rare beers from the Marstons' stable that aren't usually seen outside of their local areas. Thatchers Cheddar Valley & Thatchers Traditional cider are also served on handpump. There is a more interesting range of speciality bottle beers than would be expected in such a traditional pub. Food is not served but you can order your own in. The pub may close earlier than stated. The pub is available for private functions outside of the opening hours.