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Summary

£54
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3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

A true “gem” – this “recently reopened Manchester institution” dates back to 1868, when it was founded by Sam Studd (whose brother Tom had opened nearby Tom’s Chop House a year before), and later became L.S. Lowry’s favourite watering hole. It serves a menu of “traditional British staples that are actually quite hard to find done well, as they are here”. Top Menu Tip – “the corned beef hash is a must-try-before-you-die dish”.

Summary

£51
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3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Now reopened and feels like it has never been away” – this local landmark (LS Lowry’s favourite, dating from 1872) has emerged unchanged in its essentials from a recent refurb which included the addition of some outside tables. “Pubby in the bar, and comfortable in the restaurant, with pleasant service, the traditional northern English food (such as Corned Beef Hash) is well cooked and very enjoyable, though not something to eat every day if you’re planning to live long and prosper!”

Summary

£55
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Plying its trade since 1872, this is a beloved local icon – much like LS Lowry, whose life-size bronze towers over the bar – owing to its superb, hearty British fare (the corned beef hash is a “heart attack on a plate, but what a way to go!”). As we went to press, it was closed for refurbishment (due to add outside space) with the reopening date uncertain, but their spin-off Mr Thomas's Chop House should help to tide over the gap. (In the meantime, we have retained their historical rating).

Summary

£51
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3
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3
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3
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“LS Lowry at the bar” in the shape of a life-size bronze statue of Manchester’s greatest artist – and “local Lancashire grub: what more is there to say?” This stalwart institution has served up classic dishes and traditional hospitality since 1872. “The beef hash remains one of my favourites and I will have a heart attack halfway through it one day, I’m sure!”

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Back Pool Fold off Cross Street, Manchester, M2 1HN

Restaurant details

Yes
Highchair,Menu,Portions
No dress code
90

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£7.90 £22.80 £8.50
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £23.00
Filter Coffee £0.00
Extras  
Service 10.00%
Back Pool Fold off Cross Street, Manchester, M2 1HN
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Monday12 pm‑11 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑11 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑11 pm
Thursday12 pm‑11 pm
Friday12 pm‑12 am
Saturday12 pm‑12 am
Sunday12 pm‑10 pm

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