The Lass O'Gowrie is a Gradeâ¯II listed public house on Charles Street in Manchester, England. It stands on the west bank of the River Medlock, close to Oxford Road and adjacent to Circle Square, and is noted for its lateâÂÂVictorian tiled exterior and wellâÂÂpreserved interior features.
A public house has stood on the site since the midâÂÂ19th century. The present building dates from that period but was altered around 1900. The exterior is finished with decorative glazed tiles and faience typical of Manchester's pub architecture of the era. The pub takes its name from a 19thâÂÂcentury poem by the Scottish poet Carolina Nairne.
During the Victorian period, the Lass O'Gowrie served a largely Irish immigrant community living and working in the nearby area. In the modern era, the pub serves a predominantly local and student clientele due to its proximity to the city's university and surrounding residential districts.
The pub was formerly a Threlfalls Brewery house and, after a period under Whitbread ownership, operated as a brewpub for several years during the 1980s.
On 6 June 1994, the pub was designated a Grade II listed building.
The Lass O'Gowrie was named "Best Pub in Britain" in 2012 by the Morning Advertiser, recognising its range of events, community role, and realâÂÂale offering.
The pub underwent a major refurbishment in 2014 following a change of management, with further work carried out in 2022 focused on repairs to the building fabric and additional improvements to the interior.