Bars with atmosphere in Manchester

“Excellent choice of ales in this friendly local bar. Nice atmosphere, seats inside and out - with heating. Friendly staff. Good prices. Will Definitely return If in the area”

“A consistently excellent pub in Manchester city centre. It offers up to 5 real ales on draft along with German and Belgium lager. Beer garden at the rear for the occasional sunny day!”

“I go to Ashleigh here and she's always done my nails really nicely and she's a really lovely girl. She's good at nail art and they last well. The massage pedicure chairs are the best. I absolutely love the way Ashleigh does eyebrows too.”

“A hidden gem. My son had his 5th birthday party there today and had a fantastic time. The staff (especially our party host and who l believe to be the manager) went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and were so accommodating- nothing was too much trouble, nothing felt rushed and all the children looked like they were having a great time. Very reasonable prices too which is a bonus! will definitely be visiting there again soon.”

“The staff are all really friendly, helpful and will do anything to make sure that the visitors have the best time. Special thanks to Sharon,Mike, Jack, Cat and Elliot. We all love visiting Escape. Keep up the good work. Xxx”

“What can I say . Wow fantastic. The staff are amazing, food is just incredible. Cooked just how you like it . Drinks for all tastes & cocktails made by hand . Just a brilliant place .”

“A lively rock bar selling great food and drinks. Great decor, neon signs and some good rock tunes playin too. We went for a rock n roll bingo night, you get tickets online ours were £12 each. Its unreserved seating so if your in a group get there early. Its a really great night, winning free shots and dancing yo the tunes.”

“First time here.After hearing all the hype we decided to go for my birthday. Sunday lunch was amazing. Big plate full and extremely tasty”

“We overall love this bar and have been coming on and off for years. We first visited many years ago before they installed air con, and our complaint then was how warm it got when busy, the adding of the air con is brilliant. In recent days, we've become regulars. Where to start with the praise? Great vibe, musicals on the screens and lovely clean toilets. Lee, the doorman, is brilliant. A model bouncer and doorman. Last year, we unfortunately had an experience with a straight man who became aggressive to us and we told the bar staff who got Lee, whom proceeded to kick him out with 0 hassle to us and made us feel safe. This is our only bad experience in 5+ years of coming here as the place is great. The cocktails are inventive, delicious and bright to look at. Their new movie night Mondays is a great initiative and their changing boards of cocktails often based on musicals that have come to the city, are brilliant. The bar staff are so smiley, pleasant and love a laugh. One remembers my order every time which is special to us to be remembered. Our only complaint now, is that they're so busy some nights we never have anywhere to sit. But we're so happy they're full and business is booming!”

“Breakfast was great! Very relaxing atmosphere. We will be back!”

“Cute little café, nice staff, very friendly and happy to answer questions about the menu. Loved the Irish Coffee they made me on request ❤️”

“Really nice spot with a good vibe. I had a OG cheese pizza slice and a beer, both were tasty, simple but satisfying. It was raining when I visited, so I sat inside, but I can imagine it’s even better when the weather’s nice and you can sit outside. Service was quick and the atmosphere was relaxed. A great place for a casual drink and a bite in the city.”

“Wish there was a mocha on the menu because coffee on its own is a little strong for me. I did ask but he said there is hot chocolate usually when I ask they just add some Choco into the coffee drink. Table service seems like a very cute place staff are nice just stood at the front for a bit until we asked to be served and wasn’t sure how it worked, you sit down and the staff come to you. Toilets are on the bottom floor. Open late which is great. Close to tram stop and it was nice to stop by before heading to our next stop.”

“Was great food service and atmosphere”

“Excellent gluten free range! Wished we had something like this in the midlands. 5/5 food taste. Recommend the Singapore vermicelli noodles. Large portion sizes too so that’s breakfast sorted”

“We were looked after by Felix who was very attentive and friendly. Food was delicious and we were kindly given christmas bubbly and a happy birthday tiramisu as it was an 80th birthday celebration. Will definitely return. Perfect venue for pre bridgewater Hall meal as its literally a 3 minute walk and there's a reasonably priced small ncp car park opposite ginos too.”

“The food was absolutely incredible, definitely the best Tapas I've eaten outside of Spain! The service was on point, Jose made us feel welcome immediately and was very friendly and attentive. Will definitely be going back for more, I loved it!!”

“We had a wonderful evening at Wanago! The service was excellent; friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. The sushi was absolutely delicious, fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. Highly recommended if you're looking for a great sushi spot with a lovely atmosphere!”

“Gorgeous and delicious food!! Friendly staff ,nice atmosphere!”

“Absolutely love this place. The food is second to none, the cocktails are amazing and the staff are extremely helpful polite and quick. I love the decor, it creates a lovely atmosphere. Very warm and welcoming place, with great live music almost daily. Plus the prices are fair, All round brilliant and definitely recommend.”

“Really good Chinese with very tasty dishes and good service. They have a separate bar and some high tables for people who want to eat small plates. Free parking behind the restaurant. Recommended.”

“Chips and curry too good to be true. Still licking my lips days later.”

“I first visited this pub 50 yrs ago and am delighted it still retains its original charm and character all these years later although original owners have long since retired! Enjoy visiting every time with friendly staff and quality food! Never disappointed! One of the best!!!”

“I have been here twice now. A real authentic Italian experince. The food is excellent value for money and really tasty. The staff are friendly and polite. I will definelty return again.”

“Unique take on typical indie-cafe food! I had a slightly spicey bacon butty and eggs benedict which had a delicious kick and I've never tried such a unique take on traditional breakfast food! Friendly staff, nice atmosphere :)”

“The restaurant has a charming and cozy ambiance, making it a lovely spot for a relaxed meal. The menu is diverse and caters to a wide range of preferences, including vegetarian options. The service was excellent, especially thanks to Anamika, who served us with kindness and warmth. We tried the Legit Burger, which was delicious, along with the flavorful basmati rice, mac and cheese, and a variety of vegetables. Everything was well-prepared and satisfying. Despite visiting on a Thursday evening, the restaurant wasn’t crowded, and we didn’t have to wait for a table. Overall, a wonderful dining experience with great food and attentive service. Highly recommended!”

“I just celebrated my birthday and book release ("Sun-Kissed and Sidetracked") here, and I couldn’t be happier! The service was top-notch; the team greeted me warmly and made me feel really special. The food and drinks were delicious, and everything came out super fast. A lovely complementary dessert plate made my day. I can’t recommend this place enough for anyone wanting a memorable meal! Looking forward to our next visit!”

“The drinks are lovely and reasonably priced, the staff is super friendly and the environment is very comforting and unique! Lovely place highly recommended :)”

“Quick brekkie while going into Kwik fit. Lovely brekkie. Nice and friendly but most of all...Clean. Oh yeah, and great radio station for the older generation...GOLD Radio. Keep it up ladies, your doing something right.”

“Monday evenings are very busy, motorbike meet night. Despite the large queue, managed to get served fairly quickly and food brought to table too.”