One of the BEST fish and chips I've had so far! Son and friends were staying at the hotel attached and we met them downstairs at the pub/bar. Cool vibes all around! Cool decor and cool music- ranging from New Order to alternative . Menu was legit British pub bar food - pies, burgers, fish and chips etc. But lemme tell ya their haddock fish and chips was one of de best I've ever had to far. A large more than generous portion battered and fried perfectly. Imma steak fry cut girl and their chips were delicious ! - thick cut, the way I like them and fried with a delicate crispy outside. We did have to ask for some ketchup. I thoroughly enjoyed the side of mushy peas- seasoned lightly, partially mush with partial full size peas. The steak and ale pie was delicious. Drizzled the yummy gravy all over. Order food at bar, they'll bring food to your table when ready. Great food, reasonable pricing for generous portions! Cool vibes read more

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Though our stay at Abel Heywood was short, it was definitely worth it. It was a bit difficult to find as it's tucked within a few small streets, but the boutique hotel was memorable. It was conveniently located within walking distance of central Manchester with a variety of shops and pubs. Our room was very clean, and it seemed as though everything was fairly new and well kept. I liked the unique touches the hotel had as well, such as a vinyl record player, records, and a few books placed here and there to enjoy. It was also very quiet in our room, which, at the time of booking, I was skeptical of considering it was above the pub. The breakfast that I had at the pub was also very good and the service was very hospitable, both from the pub and hotel hosts. The only criticism I have is that the water in the shower kept going from warm to cold, which during the winter is unpleasant. Also, the internet was fairly slow, more so during the evening hours, which I attribute to the higher volume of people possibly using the WiFi. However, overall, the Abel Heywood is a place I would definitely recommend to others as well as visit again. read more

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NQ never ceases to amaze! "Lets goto the new pub round the corner from where we live" retorted a friend when quizzed on the P of A for the night. I was intrigued and then a flashback. On a particular night the week before I witnessed a 2am refurb going on, builders were hard at work transforming this particular building into something very appealing. As we walked in a week later, Abel Heywood was born in our reality. What an establishment! Let's get one thing straight, I love the NQ. But, as I've mentioned numerous times in previous reviews, Thomas street on a late Saturday night has begun (unfortunately) to resemble (much like somewhere like Printworks or Deansgate locks) a George Romero film from the 70's. That's exactly how we felt driving through it on our way to Abel. Now Turner street on the other hand has always been my favourite. It's that street in the George Romero film the Zombies haven't discovered yet. So we quietly parked there and tiptoed into the Abel avoiding attention of the Thomas street crowd. And wow, what an oasis. Calming music plentiful booths and comfy couches to sit on and timely bar service with friendly staff. The drinks range I've been told is fairly decent and there's a restaurant and a boutique hotel on the first and second floor respectively. Most of all the chilled out vibe on a saturday night was a clear winner. The seating booths are super comfy with heaters lined in between, which is likely to be a God send in the upcoming winter chill. read more

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Well I must like this place seeing as I went there twice yesterday! Once for lunch and again at night for a few pints with pals. First off it's a great new addition to the NQ - a proper pub that has been fully restored/built without being too fake or modern - it really is a nice job. I was actually pretty sceptical about this place at first knowing that Hydes owned it, I was fully expecting it to be full of dreadful beers but they've got the balance right between standard bitters, usual lagers and having a few taps for quality craft like Flying Dog and Meantime. The bottles list is pretty standard stuff now but still good quaffable craft ales. It really does seem to be a place that makes everyone happy judging by the vast range of demographics and people hanging out in here. It only gets a 4 from me at the moment as the 2 sandwiches myself and friend had for lunch were ok but nothing special (£6.95 each Dec 2014) - she had the fish finger sandwich and I had the rare beef that was very chewy... the rest of the food menu looks great though like the venison burger - I will definitely be going back to investigate further. The chips were great on the side though. It's also a hotel upstairs too, a pretty cool new offering and quite refreshing to have a good pub back to hang out in as opposed to just another identikit exposed brick bar which have become a bit lame. read more

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Can't knock the Abel for a drink. Probably the best value beer round the NQ. Nice chilled vibe. Plenty of good seats. I value a good seat over almost anything else nowadays. Probably end up here at least 3/4 times a week for a liquid lunch. Don't tend to get food, but what I've had hasn't been bad. Nothing to write home about though If you want a beer thats not fiver though, you can't go wrong with the Abel. read more

Abel Heywood - The Abel in the snow. A nice retreat from the Manchester weather - Hotels Near Me - Manchester, XGM

There's something a little strange about the decor on this pub. It looks really old but it obviously isn't, I felt like I was on a really well done film set. Not to say it doesn't look nice or isn't comfortable (in fact it has some of the best seating in the NQ) it's just a bit upmarket-Disney. I had a caipirinha which at £7 is an acceptable price for the NQ. It was also pretty good. I noticed that the second I went anywhere near the bar a friendly tender caught my eye and was ready to help me. I was impressed. On 4 May they were doing a Star Wars Quiz. If they do quizzes regularly I would definitely like to return for one. read more

I visited the able Heywood a couple of times in the last month and I'm think this is a great pub to sit back relax and put the world to rights. It's been busy on both occasions but the we got our drinks quickly so credit to the staff, and we've been lucky enough to get good seating as soon as we entered although I imagine this isn't always the case. If you looking for somewhere in the northern quarter where the volume doesn't hit 11 after 9pm then this is a good option. Haven't tried the food yet, but will hopefully soon, but i'll add that on the end of this review. PS: watch out for the haunted lift... read more

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Abel Heywood is a traditional English Pub, and they've done traffic work to the place. They are lovely large seating boots as well as little tables and stools depending on your mood. No real thrills about this place, they just seem to do everything well - nice decor, cool vibe. read more

It's a great open pub ... The type you go to with a few friends in a group. It's ok for 1 on 1 but I think groups myself. Some rooms just have Feng Shui or whatever and here has it :-) it's just simply good to be there and the staff are happy to work there ... Nice bunch of town regulars too that are not too hipster and not too townie (nothing against either by the way) read more

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The Abel Heywood is a new concept for Hydes Brewery and I'm so pleased this has finally opened in the Northern Quarter (as of 4.30pm yesterday) as I've been eagerly awaiting a drinking session in this establishment, for quite some time. Finally, a 'real' pub in the Northern Quarter! Named after a Manchester mayor (the 'Grand Abel' clock in the town hall is also named after the same chap), the rather grand and imposing Abel Heywood building is opposite Solita, on Turner street. From the outside (and indeed the interior) it looks like one of those old-English beautiful London boozers. Inside there's an abundance of wooden surfaces and you can smell how new the place is. The menus are beautifully designed and the food (a bit steep, but what you'd expect for the clientele they're trying to attract) looked amazing (I spoke to a couple of reviewers for local publications, who were tucking into various dishes). Us non-dining punters were treated to various complimentary canapes (the smoked salmon and cream cheese was delightful). The wifi is free and open (no password needed) and the toilets are a joy to visit. The place was rammed with Christmas jumper-adorned revellers and I can see this being my new favourite drinking hole from now on. If you'd prefer to eat in peace, away from the noisy bar, you can venture up to the restaurant on the first floor. Go up another floor and they have a selection of boutique rooms, starting at a very reasonable £60 for a double. Only negative I could see was that some of the staff could do with a bit more training in the art of making the customer feel special. I was blatantly ignored at the bar, while trying to order a drink and I counted the wait at more than ten minutes. They were busy chatting to each other or happy to stand around staring into space. Not what you want in a bar like this, when their aim is to specifically offer customers 'the best pub experience' around. I'm sure it's just a teething problem but I'll keep going in, to see if it improves. read more

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I've been here a few times now, most recently for a retirement party at work. I really like the vibe in here...a cosy/ trendy pub with exposed brick and a boutique hotel upstairs. They also have board games and although I haven't managed to go to one yet, their quiz nights sound amazing (Harry Potter and Pixar anyone). The drinks are reasonably priced and they have good deals on cocktails (e.g. 2 for £10). Bottles of prosecco were £15 at one point in the night which for someone who has recently moved back from London is ridiculously cheap. They were really accommodating and allowed us to book out a whole area of the pub for the retirement do and acted as bouncers for us when people sat at our tables (despite the reserved signs). I haven't eaten a full meal here, I just tried the sweet potato fries (which come with an amazing tomato relish and were delicious) but those who did eat were impressed. I will definitely be returning to try the brunch as the menu looks delightful. read more

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Stayed here one night as a stop over to Greece. Found the place clean, relaxed, friendly and a great value. read more

Nice new pub/restaurant in NQ Manchester. Old style classic British feel, interior looks fantastic and great old fashioned English menu. It is somewhat expensive for my standards (£15 for pie and mash) but then again, I am from Bolton! Great atmosphere but a little bit of a sausage fest. Some office birds knocking around but nothing spectacular. The pub is part of Hyde's brewery so it does serve Hyde's bitter which is ideal for the grandads. Strong 4 stars. read more

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I spotted the Abel Heywood a while ago on the way to SoLIta and liked the look of it, so decided to choose it as a meeting up point for some bevs with workmates. First impressions were very good, you could tell it was a brand new interior but they'd really put lots of thought behind the design of the place. Stained wood and Victoriana dotted about, alongside exposed concrete ceilings. Whatever the 'theme' was the owners were aiming for, I liked it. The interesting selection of draught beers on offer here was a welcome sight. Opting for a pint of Kotuku from Tring Brewery (which turned into three pints as it was fantastic) we whiled away a couple of hours in here. A lively atmosphere, coupled with a lack of background music meant you could have a decent conversation (God I sound like an old man) and people seemed to be enjoying the food here too - there was plenty of seating downstairs and on the first floor. When we're in the mood for another afternoon in a pub rather than one of the dozens of bars in the Northern Quarter then we'll definitely come back here again. read more

Great nineties/Mancunian tunes in a traditional-looking pub in the middle of Norther Quarter! We went on a Saturday night and the place was buzzing with happy drinkers but we were still able to find a seat in the corner. The pub interior looks like it has managed to nicely preserve the look of an old London Pub - with the purposely-made grimy paintwork and nicotine-stained ceilings - which made for a cosy atmosphere. A real independent-looking pub but I hear it's a Hydes! That doesn't bother me as there were many cask ales on offer - I tried the Ruby Amarillo from The Beer Studio. The bar staff were efficient and we were served very quickly. There's a pub menu on offer, which looked pricey but alright for the NQ price range. There's also a restaurant and boutique hotel upstairs! Might try that out next time. Would recommend if you're looking for a nice spot to drink with friends whilst listening to great music. read more

New bar, owned by Hydes brewery. They've redeveloped a beautiful Northern Quarter building, into a boutique hotel and bar. Let down by prices:( charged £4.50 for a lager shandy £6.95 for a small starter size salad. On the upside: nice decor, cosy booths, well laid out, but not wont be eating there again with friends, we're looking for slightly better value. read more

We always love the Abel and it is home of a lot of the El food bro's ideas and our drink/think tank. Just a small except from a review when I ditched a local vegan joint and went back to what I know. By now I have had enough, as health is bullshit. I get up, walk out and head down the street. Passing the Abel Heywood, the El Food Local, I imagine this is what it feels like to head towards the light in a near death experience. I chose to head toward the amber from my near health experience and I am glad I did so. The Abel staff as always seem glad to see me. As I head to my regular spot, imagine the cheers theme playing in your head, I sit down and start to sup my pint and ponder on how this is a classic case of polar opposites. I felt sad, down and bereft of energy on leaving Earth Cafe yet entering the Abel I felt great. If I can take anything from this or offer you any advice then I implore you to heed this "If you are thinking of a healthy lunch, sack it off and have a pint" that is a statement endorsed by the El Food #Thisisbullshit council. read more

Abel Heywood is a proper English pub, and they have done an amazing job with the space. I say that because a lot of bars/pubs in the NQ can seem crammed and a little on the small side, yet this place is large and spacious, with a an upstairs Bar & Dining area. I didn't eat on this occasion as we actually stopped in by chance whilst waiting on our table at another venue, but the food menu looked great and I'll definitely give it a shot sometime. No real thrills about this place, they just seem to do everything well - nice decor, cool vibe and most importantly, a good selection of Ale. Winner. read more

Love this bar so much! Its a cosy centre of town pub that makes you feel at home right away! I've had a couple of birthday events here and both have been great. The staff are always very friendly and don't have the hipster sneer when you ask for just a pint of lager not a boutique, hand crushed IPA! When I've been here both times on a Saturday night its always been heaving- good sign, but have never waited massively long for drinks so kudos to the bar staff for always doing a fabulous job! This is a great place for a catch up , birthday event or just a swift half after work. This is somewhere you can actually talk and hear yourself and other people and not get hit on by crazy people- I love the chilled vibe. The ladies toilets are also pretty special with intricate tiling and fancy hand wash and hand cream- always a plus! Lovely clientele that go here, you will never get trouble and very reasonably priced drinks too :) read more

I'm frankly a bit baffled by the branding of this place as "not your ordinary pub" because it really is a pretty ordinary pub. Which, if anything, makes it quite special in the NQ area as it's not a basement dive bar. Prices are steep for a pub but average for the NQ. They don't seem to do any happy hour deals which means it might not always be my venue of choice for a post work drink - the cocktails were good but there's no reason I'd come here and spend £7 on one when I could go to numerous other places (Simple/2022/Crafty Pig) and get an equally good one for a fiver. It's really attractive inside. They've done a really good job and it's a nice place to sit and chill out. We got ourselves seated on a charmingly old fashioned daisy print sofa which I was quite tempted to steal for my new flat. An Old Mout cider was £4.75 and cocktails were £7. They were quite generous portions and the Strawberry Gin Cup was delicious. Skinny fries were delicious but a tiny portion at £2.50. The food menu looks good and I think I'll be back. read more

Oh hell yes. Stayed in the hotel. Rolled out of bed for a pint. Doesn't get better than this folks. Staff exceptionally friendly, but without that cloying air that screams trying too hard. Stayed here twice, two different rooms. Loved the smart tvs set to BBC Manchester!!! Rooms are cozy and smart, location is spot-on and oh, the bar downstairs? FIVE STARS. My partner's favourite veg fry-up in the UK. Get the breakfast, the staff is up early and it's truly divine. WiFi is strong. Staff is exceptional. Crowd is all-ages, diverse, and not sloppy drunk. The perfect place for a pre-party. read more

On my way to the Yelp event at Terrace, I walked past this pub and thought 'oh this is new'. I only live round the corner but no idea how long it's been here. In my defence, I don't usually walk that way when going places in the NQ. I think it will definitely be one of those hidden gem kind of pubs, which hopefully means the printworks crowd won't find it. We came here after Terrace. It was busy for a Thursday but it is the week before Christmas so everywhere is busy. I will definitely come back in the New Year during the week and see how busy or quiet it is. It had a new smell to it. The overall look is nice, a bit like the Met if I had to compare it to something. Seemed like a nice crowd. I bought a rum & coke and amaretto with ice which came to about £10. So pretty average price really - not cheap but not expensive. Very impressed with the place and will be back. read more

The Abel Heywood has certainly made an impression on the Manchester drinking scene. It's usually rammed and gives off a very traditional pub feel. Split over two floors, with toilets below, it's spacious and can fully cater to larger groups. We recently went for the Friends quiz (after missing the one at Common) and had a good time. We had to pre-book so, once we found someone involved in the quiz, we were shown to a table upstairs. They had a special food menu on, which was a nice touch, though I don't know how different the dishes really were to their everyday menu...the lasagna did look great to be fair! The quiz itself was okay - not one of my favourites I've ever done but a quick quiz fix if you're in the mood for some light weekday competition. There's also a hotel upstairs, which I only realised when my parents came to stay and found a good offer on. The room was nice and well fitted out - including an authentic city view of a brick wall and alleyway - and the guy at the welcome desk was very friendly. Worth knowing about if you have a lot of visitors. They seem to have a good beer selection on; it's not always the most exciting but you're sure to find a decent pint in here somewhere. I'd consider coming for food after a flying visit during lunch service recently, though I think you'd struggle to find a quiet time where you could really relax and enjoy yourself. read more

WOW what a great Bar! I visited the Abel Heywood for a drink with friends on NYE for one last catch up before the New Year and decided to visit this cool and trendy bar due to the great reviews from fellow yelpers. The Abel Heywood looks like a bar from a cool trendy borough in London or in the country somewhere. Its really nice and the interior is really nice with comfy couches and chairs to relax into. All the bar staff was top notch being really friendly and efficient at the same time. I was only here to have a few drinks with some friends but the menu looked great as well if not a little limited but it has everything you need. They have the usual beers on tap but would have liked to have seen my favourite beer-Samuel Adams and didn't really notice a huge election of beers but ill have look a bit more into this next time I'm in. I do love the twist on the place though with the animal characters on the menus and the whole Victorian vibe to the place. Well done Abel Heywood in bringing this fantastic bar to Manchester. It also has very fast free wifi which is a bonus and no password needed. read more

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So I love this little traditional pub in the NQ! It's never too busy but has a great atmosphere. There are lovely large seating Booths as well as little tables and stools depending on your mood. The staff are friendly and very relaxed. The menus give a great variety of an eclectic taste of fresh home cooked traditional english pub dishes. I only ever come here on a Sunday and I have tried the beef, chicken and pork. I am fussy about chicken but they took it of the bone and served it just right. Juicy, Tasty and full of flavour. They also do an amazing Pinot noir by the glass as well. The Sunday lunch is so filling so go easy. I had the Halloumi to start and then missed desert but let me tell you the eaton mess looked to die for. You don't need to book but we got there at 3.30 and they were just running out of the beef. Parking is ok there is a large indoor car park next door. This is definitely challenging the English Lounge which was a favourite of mine. Please try here. It's a great relaxed and chilled afternoon after experience read more

Good food (unexpectedly good for a pub), decent drinks, great gin list ... Had a burger and the mixed seafood. Reasonably priced and of good quality. We spent a nice evening with some interesting gins. read more

It's good to see a new place that is proper pub in the Northern Quarter as usually a recent opening is either a burger restaurant or an American themed bar. The Abel Heywood has been done out very stylishly. I love the leather sofas and high tables. It has the feel of a trendy London boozer. The drinks are reasonably priced for the NQ too. A great addition to the city centre. read more

Been in here a few times now to catch up with Yelpers and for Beki A's bday. It's sort of an upmarket pub in the heart of the Northern Quarter, great if you want to be able to sit down and actually talk to your friends instead of shouting over the music on a weekend. Always a good watering hole for a quick pint and an ideal meeting place before going on to other bars on a night out. Can get rather busy but a little bit chilly if you're stood by the door as people keep coming in and out. read more

I've seen this place being built from the shambles of being a tacky second hands clothes shop to the great hotel pub it's now , the atmosphere is vibrant, chic and top quality , it was warm welcoming , the staff , the ambience , about the hotel next door I don't know , toilets were clean and spotless , a rare thing in pub of manchester It has a vintage feel with character , I would recommend read more

This bar has character and it is a warm place to chill out with friends. The barman was fast and efficient plus he was looking good. No minimum charge if paying by card, extra point for that. read more