Group dining spaces in Manchester

“Tried the pie menu, first time I’ve had food in here since the refurbishment and omg am I glad I came! As always the staff and atmosphere were lovely, the food for under £15 was top tier. Really enjoyed the pie I had and the food! Would recommend, so glad this local is on my doorstep will be eating from the new menu again ❤️”

“Lovely service and lovely drinks! I will be back regularly!”

“Really nice proper pub, went in last Saturday evening for a few pints and was met with outstanding service and a very warm welcome from the landlord and the bar staff, would definitely recommend!!!!”

“What an absolute banger of a pub this was to experience. It’s like stepping back in time at how pubs should be. Really nice beers and ales on tap and a absolutely huge beer garden. Covered and uncovered seating for any weather”

“A great pub, with the original layout inside - bar area and two separate rooms. Friendly staff and customers, and some healthy banter going around. Must try the pool table next time I go.”

“Love this pub! Veron & staff keep it spotless. Always a welcoming atmosphere.”

“Plenty of screens for sports, good selection of beers, friendly staff and darts/pool area.”

“First time across the pond and having a fantastic 24 hours thus far. Wanted a proper breakfast and stumbled into here. Did not disappoint. £4.25 for that hearty breakfast. Very nice, historic type pub with happy patrons enjoying their pints. Looking forward to the next day 10 days in the UK”

“Absolute belter of a pub in central Manchester. Plenty of history, excellent atmosphere and welcoming for non-regulars. To top it off, it dates back to 1684!”

“Fantastic pub right in the heart of Manchester. Sam smiths brewery so you know exactly what you're getting. Larger for £2.80 is an absolute steal these days. Lovely country pub feel inside and good size beer garden. Can get busy when football and events on so plan accordingly!”

“Excellent food. nice chilled atmosphere. Lovely staff. And the best place to be on a Friday and Saturday night”

“Had a lunch out with oir eldely parents this lunchtime, we travelled over from Huddersfield. The service and food was very nice and the my partner highly recommends the Lees bitter. Not been here for quite a fee years. The new management has greatly improved. Will defo go back. (Didnt take photos of food)”

“Great place great food, nice staff.”

“Update: I first reviewed 3 years ago (see below), we live locally and still come here including tonight and again the food was lovely and even my fussy partner was happy with his dishes. Tarka daal was outstanding, chicken tikka tender, breads competently made. Very surprised at the bad reviews, noticed many are takeaway, we usually dine I'm and it's always been a good experience. Staff are also really lovely, we were put off by a really noisy group and they went to some trouble to set up the upstairs for us. Also offered us a bigger more comfortable table downstairs initially, even though it was fairly busy on a Friday night. So what one reviewer said about being made to sit at the smallest table is not the case now. Nice relaxed place to have a great quality curry at a reasonable price. Just to point out to another reviewer slating the food for not being authentically Indian: the restaurant is Bangladeshi, not Indian. The flavours are well balanced and nans cooked to perfection - fresh and fluffy soft with some browned bits. Samosas are large and taste freshly made, definitely above average quality. Fish dishes especially recommended, really tender. I've eaten here lots and with various people, and we've hardly even had a dish we've not been completely happy with. The staff make an effort and have a sense of humour.”

“Came in earlier for a dinner with family, I was so impressed with the prices! Ended up having a Sunday roast and I added mash and a few sides, it was really tasty and the staff were delightful! They were so friendly and I had a good laugh with the tall lady who served my food. I didn't have any desserts but I will next time!”

“My husband and son took me here for my birthday We took two bottles of wine with us,service was very quick, the food was absolutely lovely and we were very well looked after, will definitely be going back x”

“Lovely food and great choice which was reasonably princes. We had prawn gyoza, squid, salmon sushi and salt & pepper fries. It was all very tasty and arrived quickly”

“Lovely chilled atmosphere, perfect for reading, lovely coffee!”

“Great local pub with friendly staff and good prices on beer. Just beware of ordering spirits as they can end up being very expensive for a double. Sunday dinner is really cheap and cheerful at less than 7 quid for a HUGE plate of food that even a fat guy like me can never finish. Saturday night atmosphere is great with karaoke.”

“Never been here before even though it is right round the corner from me. The food was lovely! The staff were friendly and attentive. Service was very quick. Planning on going back for the festive menu with the family.”

“Great pub proper pub well run great bar staff lovely landlady landlord always have great time at new inn all welcome”

“This is one of the best pubs in the area. I have been going here on and off since way before it was renovated last time and Julie and her team work hard to make this a fun and welcoming place to go. There is no food but the cost of a pint is reasonable, has live music every weekend, has a small enclosed outdoor area and you are not constantly looking over your shoulder. How often do you hear the words “We have had to shut the front door as we are full” in pubs any more! Keep up the good work Julie.”

“The new owners have really done the old pub proud. Beautifully furnished, great service and fantastic food. The food was outstanding. Definitely recommend the roast. Well done to staff and new owners you’ve definitely brought love and life back into the H&J. .”

“I really appreciate the service and very satisfied with it from Josh/Jonny very experienced amd professional with his job and i really appreciate his respect best staff ever. I was satisfied by the cleanliness, atmosphere, team attentiveness, price of the food and drink amd also the quality of the food”

“I ordered over the phone last night for my husband to pick up our order. We ordered chicken dumplings, Korean wings, chicken chow mein noodles and beef black bean noodles. I highly recommend this combo! Absolutely delicious, very cheap and generous portions too! Definitely worth 5 star given!”

“By chance we called in as we was passing and ohh it did not fail us the food was absolute gorgeous. 5* food and value Had a share for 2. Yes 100% we will be going again.”

“This is one of the few places doing the proper pork gyros and thick, strong tzatziki like you'd find somewhere around Athens. It's a very different taste than so many places that try to serve what is greek gyros only in name. It's not particularly cheap, but it's definitely worth it. I went for the classic pork gyros, my colleagues went with various pork and chicken skewer and gyros boxes, everyone was happy.”

“I wanted to say a big thanks to the management team for helping out the BBC That’s absolutely no notice when we were doing news reporting in the area. Special thanks to the manager who granted his permission to work. Also, what a fantastic pub we’re definitely coming back here, but not when we’re working Thanks”

“Visiting friends in the area and called in for a breakfast rather than have one at the Premier Inn we were staying at. Excellent value for money and well cooked. Refills on the drinks good as extras can be expensive. Pleasant staff to always a bonus...”

“An enormo Spoons with 3 bars over 2 floors. The first bar you come to has the best choice of cask ales if you are not ordering on the app.”