2. the best pub food in Manchester

“Visited for the first time Sunday evening with friends to take part in the pub quiz. Great atmosphere, great beers and the quiz was loads of fun.”

“I had to write this review straight away, as it was such a pleasure to visit a pub where we were met so warmly, the cask beer range produced in house is excellent ( Tried two & both very drinkable & very reasonably priced ) It was just a shame I had a train to catch otherwise I would have stayed! I will definitely be back & can only recommend! (Trains roughly every half hour from Manchester lovely small beer garden which is a sun trap!”

“Best pub ever, so friendly Cathy and Melissa are the star of the star”

“This place is five ⭐ stars!! Afternoon event for a Holy Communion! Food, atmosphere and staff all amazing. A sense that they all enjoy their work!! Very clean and probably the best breakfast food I’ve had in years! Perfection!! Value for money also was a 5/5!!!! My son who has autism enjoyed his food and ate it so that’s a big compliment!!! We will be back!!!”

“Our local and we’ve been eating here on a regular basis since the restaurant opened. Everything about Ego’s is excellent. The welcoming atmosphere, delicious food (particularly the kebabs!), attention to detail, friendly staff (Tracy our waitress is so lovely). We had garlic mushrooms / small gambas, chicken kebabs and pistachio pavlova. The only comment (apart from delicious of the first two courses) is that the pavlova lacked flavour. The ice cream tasted more of vanilla than cherry, there was an abundance of cream but just one or two cherries on top. We tried it because it was new but because the other tried and tested desserts are so yummy we’ll be reverting back to them in future. Only a small point though!”

“Stunning listed building, original plaster ceiling. Good selection of drinks, plenty of seating. Will definitely be returning.”

“Had a lovely meal, the chef even offered to make something not in the current menu, after there wasn’t a great deal of choice for a vegan diner. The waitress Katie was very hospitable, and went above and beyond to make the whole experience even better. Atmosphere was great even for a Tuesday evening. Will definitely be returning”

“It should be your duty to go and have a pint here .the landlady helps the homeless .feeds them makes sure there safe and helps home the ones who want a home support the station pub”

“Dog friendly outdoors Delicious food! Interesting selection, we went for several smaller bites and all were very nice”

“Great pub, great quiz, great snacks, great range of drinks.”

“Called in for lunch with friends. We were early so not too busy. The waiter was quick and attentive. Food arrived promptly and was everything you would have hoped for. Well wirth a visit.”

“Great pub with a very well done, recently updated interior with a good selection of beers/ales and spirits. Friendly staff and owner, would highly recommend a visit. Nice little play area for families also.”

“Fantastic Sunday lunch! Great choice of meats cooked beautifully and the all-you-can-eat sides were a real highlight – fresh, tasty, and plenty to choose from. Generous portions, friendly service, and great value. Highly recommend”

“Just discovered this pub and so impressed. Great friendly service from Melissa. Food was very tasty and you could tell everything was fresh. Compliments to Astra in the kitchen! Very generous portions too which delighted hubby. We went for lunch and there were tables available without booking. Very friendly atmosphere and will definitely be recommending friends and family to visit.”

“I didn't actually eat here but I was stunned by the look of rhe food. Will be back.”

“I'm biased. I love the Boars Head I've been frequently the place since I was a teenager and now I live in Ireland I still make a point of going in the place when I return to my home town of Stockport. It's a nice traditional pub with a warm and friendly clientele with beers and spirits at very reasonable prices.”

“Went in at lunch time with visiting friends and all had the fish and chips. All three portions were well cooked and a decent size. The mushy peas were a good consistency and the batter on the fish was crisp. Chips were also well cooked. There was about a ten minute wait for the food which was good. There is a good range of beers in the bar and an excellent pint of Guinness. My guest commented the john Smith's was a little too cold. The Tartare sauce was tasty but I prefer it to be a little bit creamier personally. The premises were clean and tidy and are dog friendly and the bar staff were polite and cheerful. All in all a very good experience and I would eat here again. Revisit 10/12/24 Fish and chips and Guinness as good as my original visit. Keeps the five stars.”

“Met some friends for a few beers before going to a restaurant for a meal and went back to Angel after and they had Kareoke on, it was very busy and the atmosphere was very good, nice to see a pub doing well.”

“So I'm giving this review because of the landlord and his wife. My son had a meltdown on the main road. I had to sit on the floor with him to keep him safe (he's non verbal and autistic. This is also rare too). Anyway they xould hear him at the pub and the landlord and his wife was concerned. She came out and kept us company. She also took the edge off too. I know we didn't go in for drinks but if the landlord and his wife are like this it tells me how welcoming their pub is. Thank you so much ♥️”

“Great people great pub great pint”

“Brilliant atmosphere and really friendly bar staff. The Sunday dinners are too notch.”

“Always a pleasure to dine here. Came for a treat with my Son & Partner for my Birthday. High quality of service, presentation and excellent cuisine. Also fabulous Gin Cocktail Menu. Highly Recommend.”

“Great Pub. Lovely outside area. Lovely food. The new menu is great. Friendly staff and great atmosphere.”

“Great little traditional pub like most pubs used to be Stacy the barmaid pulls a good pint and run ls a tight ship bang on defo worth a visit”

“Went to the swan on a Saturday night and it was absolutely banging. Me and my missus had a great time. Lots of friendly punters and also bar staff was very friendly and nice. Lots of different types of music being played from bounce to clubland classics. Songs that you will all know and love. I will be visiting here again once I am in town.”

“Thank you to Neil and Tim for allowing my mothers birthday party to be held in the hall. The party could not have gone any better and Tim was on hand to help out with anything. I moved away from Withington many years ago but such a shame that we did not have a venue like this whilst I was there. Nothing was too much for Tim to do for us at the party. Thank you again for everything. My mum had such a fantastic time and could only compliment the staff for everything that they did. Absolutely 5 star review!!!”

“What a place! the tables, the food, the service! All exceptional. Alex behind the bar pours the best Guiness this side of north Manchester and is always on hand for table service. Highly recommend”