Rain Bar Restaurant in Manchester

Reviews

1. Rich Deerdog ★★★★★

   I have a weird nostalgic pull for this place, given that I only previously visited it once before and that was in March 2006… I don’t understand nostalgia sometimes, I mean I didn’t even particularly like the people I visited it with… But still, it’s become a memory and so, at a loose end on a Saturday in Manchester, I thought I’d revisit. It’s a nice bar. I mean, it’s a JW Lees house, so you can’t really go wrong - a pint of the Manchester Craft Lager is always welcome. Probably comes into its own in summer, with large outdoor area to rear. Arrived when it opened so got a good table. It’s smaller inside than I remembered, although that memory is hazy. Small additional seating area down some stairs closed off with velvet rope today, so must be booked. Other customers gazed at it with longing. Decent choice of food. Pondered a burger but opted in the end for three small plates - koftas, loaded chips and halloumi fries. Decent scran, would order again. Surprisingly no chicken tenders or similar on small plate selection. Overall definitely a good place to come grab a drink when in town. Very convenient for Oxford Road station. Two paws up.

   almost 7 months ago
2. Josh Grundy ★☆☆☆☆

   Don’t really know what to say other than pure laziness and disrespect. Doesn’t take much to pour a pint of Guinness correctly. Server either needs to be taught properly or have some more respect towards customers.

   almost 8 months ago
3. Karl Cleife ★★★★★

   Great pub with a really good selection of beers. The food was good and sensibly priced. Busy but not rowdy with a broad age range of clientele. I noticed an upstairs area available for private bookings. The area near the canal was very busy but the inside seating was still available and very good.

   almost 9 months ago

1. Suzanne ★★★★★

   this pub is clearly popular , lovely rustic looking pub with plenty of space inside and out. brewery run by JW LEE - plenty of draft Ale and lagers and then your mainstream such as Strongbow and Guiness. food being served but cannot comment as drinking only.

   1 year ago
2. Lucinda Gooding ★★★★★

   Been here a few times recently because it's been that good. They're currently doing mulled wine with rum which is delicious! Very Christmasy vibes, especially sat by the fire in the beautifully decorated corner room drinking mulled wine. There's also a disabled toilet on the same floor which I was relieved to discover as the other toilets are down quite a few stairs, so the staff were very friendly and helpful whenever I needed them to open it.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Brendan Cox ★★★★★

   Good food at a decent price, in a good location. One of the best outdoor areas of pubs and bars in Manchester, albeit still cold in winter even with the heaters on (not their fault really). Vegan burger was tasty - not a fake meat burger, but mashed up veg and seasonings which makes for a more flavourful burger in my opinion!

   almost 3 years ago

1. Maggie Varey ★★★★★

   Visited Rain Bar for pre-concert food and drinks last night. Service was great (thank you Ursula!) and the fish and chips was excellent, and great value in my opinion. In fact, everything coming out of the kitchen looked amazing, so will be back soon to try one of the home-made pot pies.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Martin Benton ★★☆☆☆

   Only stopped off here for a brief drink, it used to have a great atmosphere a few years ago not now dull, scruffy and the bar staff are pretty uninterested in anything apart from hugging and ķissing each other and generally looking down their noses at us clientele..as I have witnessed on the last couple of visits. Will not be visiting again and I know quite a few people that feel the same.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Steven Topping ★★★★★

   A very nice bar this with an interesting history, we had some Sunday afternoon lunch here and it was top notch. They have a nice beer garden looking over the canal.

   almost 3 years ago

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