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Summary
Founded in 1868, this landmark Manchester “institution” serves traditional dishes including steak ’n’ kidney pudding, corned-beef hash and a 12oz Barnsley chop. L.S. Lowry had lunch here most days – he was an art school pal of long-time proprietor Bert Knowles.
Summary
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
“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
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).
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Back Pool Fold off Cross Street, Manchester, M2 1HN
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £23.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Back Pool Fold off Cross Street, Manchester, M2 1HN
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
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