Top 30 Best Classic pub food in Manchester

“Great little pub with friendly staff and very reasonable pricing. I often buy vouchers for my parents as a treat and they always have a good time and really enjoy the food. A little gem tucked away next to Golden Days garden centre. Would highly recommend.”

“We were looking for a place to have lunch after our appointment at spire hospital, so we decided to stop at Albert's as we were driving by. What a beautiful place, they could accommodate us for lunch even if the restaurant was busy. Nice decorations and big sitting area outside. The service was perfect, out waiting was very nice and professional. We had the bruschetta and the gnocchi, very yummy, I would have been happier with a bigger portion. Pizza and fish and ships for our mains. To be honest, its been a while since I didn't have such a good fish and chips, was really impressed. They even had me more impressed with a vegan ice cream as my son is allergic to the lactose. Thanx a lot for looking after us, definitely recommand and be back after my next appointment at the hospital.”

“Simply divine! The service is good and they catered for non drinkers by mixing a mocktail of our choosing. Love the music and the atmosphere here. Oh and the food.....WOW! I had the garlic prawns and they were fresh and tasty!”

“The staff could not be more helpful, especially Florin with his recommendation of the sticky toffee pudding. Delicious. Thank you for your warm welcome.”

“Best fish and chips I’ve had outside of going to a restaurant for a long time. We have an ‘award winning’ chippy closer to us but much prefer the Winton Bar. Freshly cooked fish, and you can order small fish which for me is more than enough. They lightly batter them on request and they’re cooked to perfection, nice crispy batter and lovely chips (2 small portions enough for 3 of us) not all hard and bitty like I’ve had elsewhere. Friendly staff too.”

“Me, my wife and daughter ate here on our daughter's recommendation and we're glad we did. The standard menu offered good choices but we all took the opportunity to opt for the specials board. The food was delicious. The vegetarian and vegan options were particularly welcome. In short, The Griffin is highly recommended if you are looking for friendly staff and great food”

“Delicious food. It always arrives carefully packaged, hot, it’s fresh and full of flavours. I am quite picky when it comes to what I order and was already disappointed by a couple Indian restaurants (especially with lamb). This one is great.”

“first time ordering will certainly be using again food was piping hot delicious and well presented I had chicken biryani and the eastern combo starter with cheese naan the meats were so tender you didn't have to use a knife the portions were great have only used half will be having the rest tomorrow”

“First time visit and loved it . Went for the set meal for 2 , menu B and it didn’t disappoint. Nice and easy, hassle free and just what we wanted on an early Wednesday evening”

“Fantastic experience for dinner and breakfast. Very attentive and caring staff. Confusion with our bill, the manager resolved it swiftly offering us discount for the trouble. The food was incredible, 2 bone lamb was amazing. Thanks”

“Never had a bad meal and is usually the first choice "go to" when family are visiting. Lots of choices and always immaculately prepared. Staff have always been friendly and professional. Can sometimes get quite loud in the restaurant due to the hard surfaces reflecting the noise which is the only negative. Can always eat in the bar area where softer furnishings mute things a little better but don't let this put you off. Sunday dinners the best for miles!”

“Popular place for dinner. Friendly staff, fast service and food was quick to arrive. Gluten free special chow mein with rice noodles is delicious. Beef was well seasoned. Gluten free Peroni is also available. Accepts contactless payments. Will be back.”

“We visit Rock Salt on a regular basis and have always leave with a very positive experience. The cafe bar has such a lovely vibe and the staff are always pleasant and welcoming. A special mention goes to Vera whose commitment to the business is both obvious and outstanding. Steve is also a lovely and hard working member of staff. Jamie has a great command of the kitchen … the team turns out food of a consistently high standard and we always thoroughly enjoy our meals there. All-in-all our favourite place to eat in Heaton Moor. Thank you to Jason for getting it ‘so right’. Mike and Katrina”

“Brilliant! Loved the breakfast ordered, very good portions and all fresh and warm”

“Lovely venue, cosy and friendly. Shows live sports and a great live music.”

“We were driving through Uppermill and stopped for a look around. We listened to the Brass band playing outside the Legion, popped into a few of the shops, bought some wares and on route back to the car park stepped into the Hare & Hounds. It was quieter than the other pubs we had passed, the combination of old look furniture and new look paint work still leaves the impression with a pleasant nostalgic feel to the past. The two female bar staff were lovely and friendly, as were the locals we spoke to. Very pleased we dropped in on a whim, I hasten to add the driver had a lime and soda. Look forward to dropping by again.”

“Had a get together at Christmas and after a total mess up with the booking they honoured our party and made it a success so thank you grapes.”

“Amazing friendly atmosphere, great entertainment with games night Thursday and live music Friday, couldn’t complain about a single thing, would recommend to anyone”

“Our new favourite pub. We're not big drinkers and don't normally go to pubs on a regular basis but would go on occasion on baby free nights. We saw an ad for this place by chance on facebook for the quiz on sundays hosted by Elliott. It's a great electronic quiz and you get supper from Sunday's leftovers included in the price of the quiz which is £1. It's on Sundays from 7.30pm and usually finished by 9.30. The past few weeks we've have the leftover Ham from the roast dinner on sandwiches and Chilli con Carne with Rice. Drinks are also reasonably priced and the main menu food is delicious too, but make aure to order before the kitchen closes at 6.45 if you need to eat before the quiz starts.”

“Nice pub with friendly atmosphere. Lovely staff. Recommended.”

“Brilliant food brilliant service staff could not have been nicer will Defoe go back”

“Family run great mix of people! Profile pic needs uodating tho' surrounded by some lovely gardens now nice to sit in when the sun does shine! Fab function room helpful staff :-)”

“Cheap prices, nice and clean place. Full of characters. Well worth a visit.”

“Lovely little pub, visited with friends and the dogs and was made very welcome. All had a hot lunch and was also very good, hope to be back soon.”

“Sam Smith's pub. Always enjoy going back here. Glad to say it hasn't changed since the last visit in 2019. A very friendly place where the locals will not ignore, but involve you in their conversation. This is a real pub.”

“Lively most of the time but nice when quiet too anybody welcome anytime at this local pub. Don't expect food but expect a traditional warm welcome.”

“Lovely atmosphere and great surroundings, the beer garden is nice with climbing frames for kids to play on. The service is quick and very friendly despite the restrictions placed on them.”

“Went for the first time since the new management and for the quiz night. Had the best time. Good priced drinks and food, great atmosphere, friendly staff. All round excellent time. Will definitely be going back and probably becoming a regular. It's also in a perfect location for if you're planning a night out in town, or drinks after a day's shopping. Can't recommend this pub enough!”

“The best pub in the world. Old school. Anyone that have given this place less than 5 stars are woke retards.”

“I find this place relaxing great staff good live music on Sunday. It just makes a difference in Oldham as this town is short of good places”