Gastropub restaurants in Manchester

“I don't know why I travel all the way into Manchester City Centre when there are local places like this!! This place is a hidden gem! My friend ordered the potato kibbeh - these were small and delightful with a thin crusty texture on the outside and the mashed potato and lamb mince on the inside. I ordered the sucuk, thin slices of a spicy beef sausage - the flavours were strong and moreish. These were served with a basket of homemade white flatbread which were incredibly fresh and soft - they were pitta shaped but were fluffy and pillowy, not the hard dry white stuff you get in supermarkets! The waiter assured us that there was always plenty of bread available and sure enough we had another basket of lovely bread with our main courses. We both ordered the Chef's Mix which were skewers of charcoal grilled marinated meats - chicken, minced lamb and lamb shish pieces, served on a bed of onions and parsley and a chilli sauce.We also ordered a mudjadara rice between us as a side dish - a mix of lentils and rice cooked in spices and topped with crispy fried leeks. Yummy. We both agreed that although the flavour profile of the meats were quite similar to other nearby places (e.g. Turkish restaurants), the seasoning was better balanced here and most importantly, the cooking of the meat was excellent. Here, the chicken was succulent and tender, not dry and hard, and overall it looks like they know when to take it off the grill! At other places the charcoal grilling has left the meat hard and burnt at the edges with a bitterness - here everything was cooked just right. Although we were stuffed and were only considering an Arabic coffee, we both encouraged each other to go for a dessert. Unfortunately my friend's Halwa wasn't available so he joined me in a Muhallebia. Now normally I'm not one to bother with a dessert - I prefer crisps to chocolates and would rather have starter and main instead of main and dessert! And we were already incredibly stuffed! But this dessert blew my mind - a delicious milky pudding, not too dissimilar to a panna cotta but fluffier and less silky in texture. However, the flavours - wow the sweet vanilla with a tint of rose water, it was truly heaven and I haven't felt that way about any dessert for years! Garnished with chopped pistachios, this was for me the surprise star of the meal! Followed by strong and fragrant Arabic coffee, it was a fantastic end to a great dining experience. The service was friendly and attentive throughout, and I thought the decor, lighting and music was just perfect for the place. I highly recommend this place - it's small and relaxed and deserves attention. I hope it keeps these high standards up as I definitely want to come back and try the other offerings (and the Muhallebia again!).”

“We really love this pub and pizza place. The beers are expertly kept and the staff are very friendly. We had a couple of pizzas when we were there last and they were exactly what we wanted and needed. Good atmosphere, great bee, tasty food. What more do you need?”

“I luv this place respect the staff and they respect me recommend jo as the 1 nicest managers all staff a fab berry clean pub atmosphere is amazing xxx”

“Highly recommended. Superb food and very helpful and friendly staff. We were seated right away, and the food we got was freshly cooked and tasty as anything. Highly recommend the Chicken and Bacon pancakes!”

“Scott has been walking my dog, Rupert, for nearly 1.5 years. He started doing puppy visits initially until he was vaccinated which he then joined the group walks. Throughout it all Scott has been amazing with him and Rupert gets so excited every time he gets picked up! The best touch on it is the updates via Instagram stories where I can see my little boy running around being happy. I highly recommend the value of the service for the price compared to doggy day care.”

“Enjoyable 1pm hungover Saturday lunch. My buddy went a tad overboard with the ordering however some of it is the nicest plates I've had in Manchester. Bring back the roast spuds. Staff are great too. Nice and chilled place.”

“Marble Brewery are one of the best brewers around in my view. Their new tap has hit the ground running. On my visit, there was Pint on cask, in addition to 9 varied keg offerings and a full fridge. Great use of the space given its purpose and a place I'll return to.”

“Absolutely amazing cuisine. Would recommend to anyone.”

“Good experience really enjoyed the meal good service. First time we have been there. But would recommend a visit”

“Friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere. A great range of beer and its own brewery beers too make for a fantastic village pub.”

“Went there with my 14-year-old son on the way to a football game as I’ve heard good things. The food was absolutely unbelievable and the service was amazing as well. Also I thought the cost was pretty good less than £30 for a three course meal in the portions were big as well. What more could you ask for? Regards Lee Gueller”

“I only ordered because, a) I couldn't be bothered to cook, and b) I'd had a leaflet put through the door. However. The order was delivered in less than 30 mins. The food was so, so tasty and obviously fresh. It was serious value for money. I'll definitely be ordering from Don Bravo again.”

“Excellent service and great food will definitely be back plenty to choose from and staff very helpful x”

“Girl with Bob and short fringe is really cool and good at job.”

“This place reminds me by the style to the Holy Mountain Brewery in Seattle. A nice brewery spot. Simple furniture just for hanging around and talk while enjoying one of the tasty beers. No food is served, except crisps.”

“THIS IS THE BEST CHINESE TAKE AWAY IV EVER HAD! The service is perfect always friendly and so welcoming. The food is amazing! The price is so reasonable.. i honestly can not say one bad word about this place.. and the chap on the phone is so lovely... 5 STARS ALL THE WAY... Even my partner love the food and he is a fussy sod... to the staff at original taste pls dont change a thing.. it's so hard to find a good take away”

“Absolute gem! Cosy dining at the back Fantastic bar at the front Cocktails and drink selections are brilliant and the food is to die for! Cant wait to come back”

“Very nice meal and staff very accommodating. A really nice evening out!”

“A great place for a beer, no sports TV, no jukebox, no gaming machined. Best place in poynton to meet for a good beer and a chat.”

“Best pub in Manchester, superb selection of beer, nice beer garden, and you can bring food in from the chip shop next door”

“Excellent pub with a genuine friendly welcome and atmosphere. A proper country pub with low beams, flagged floors, real fires and always a great choice of locally brewed real ales. Rightfully very popular. A real gem, well worth a visit.”

“Good pint at a good price. Warm and welcoming.”

“Great restaurant for a family meal! We decided to book a table for the night we arrived at a campsite close by since we knew we wouldn't want to cook after setting everything up. Food was excellent and perfect for sharing - me and my son had the hog Mac and cheese which was delicious , and the frickles were particularly awesome! Everything here seems to be generously sized and the desserts were amazing - definitely need to have frozen custard again!”

“Had the steak dinner which comes with a bottle of wine on certain nights. We went on a Thursday. The food was superb. Perfectly cooked steak. A good range of local beers available also.”

“Small but very nice and friendly. Worth every minute spended time”

“Really nice, food was tasty and awesome that Neck Oil is on tap!”

“Great place! It's small so I'd recommend booking. Even on a cold wet tuesday night it was busy. Food is excellent. Didnt know Indian Scottish tapas existed before eating here. Nice and relaxed but attentive service. Theyve got that spot on. Alastair was really helpful with choices. Will definitely be back.”

“A very nice Italian restaurant. I've tried couple of times and I am always happy with their food and their service.”