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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
Entertainment
Ethan Davies

"There's a secret bar for hospitality workers and it's £5 for a double"

It’s hard work running a pub. Long hours, lively customers, and plenty of cleaning to keep it ship-shape.

Must be quite the challenge when the pub you’re in charge of is one the city’s most popular and well-priced. The Lost Dene, on Deansgate, is a magnet for revellers at the weekend — and on big sporting nights, too.

Cam Watson is marshalling the operation, on a more timid winter’s afternoon when the MEN visits. It’s still busy with people enjoying lunch, but the Londoner is pleased to be able to take a minute away from serving folk.

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