We are unashamedly a family business. Albert was the uncle of the owner, Jim Ramsbottom, and led the conversion of Dukes 92 i ... n the early 90’s from the original canalside stable block to the Manchester food and drink institution it is today. Albert used to store his tools in the shed where they stayed until the plans for Albert’s Shed were formed. He agreed to move out of the shed to make way for the restaurant on the condition that we named the restaurant after his beloved shed! We have no such excuse for the Didsbury, Worsley or Standish restaurants, but we couldn’t think of a better name. So Albert lives on…and why not? read more