As a university student here in Manchester this is a place I have walked by just about everyday for the past two months. Last night I finally decided to give it a try and was extremely underwhelmed. First of all, I was not greeted by any type of hostess or waiter who could direct me where to go. I decided to go find a table myself and look at the menu. After about 5 minutes of sitting there no one had come over, so I went up to the bar and ordered my food to the table along with pouring myself my own water from their tap. Later in the meal I asked a waiter for extra napkins, he just looked at me, returned 2 minutes later and threw napkins on the table without saying a word through the whole interaction. Every staff member I dealt with was rude and seemed to not want to serve me. Worst dining experience I've had in a while. As for the food, mediocre at best. Nothing special. Fried pickles were alright, although not served with any dipping sauces. My grilled cheese was soggy by the time it was served to me. read more

Kro Bar - Entrance from Oxford road - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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FISH & CHIPS @krobar_oxfrd (£8.95) This crispy golden battered haddock fillet served with chunky chips was cooked perfectly. The fish had the crispness from the batter but inside was still moist and flaky, just how I like it! The homemade tartare sauce had the right amount of gerkins/capers and that pea purée was definitely not from a tin! If you are trying fish and chips for the first time, then I would recommend @krobar_oxfrd as the place to go! 薯條魚@krobar_oxfrd 在大學區域 - (£8.95). 英國特式炸薯條魚: 香口金黃的炸酥皮, 食落條魚是啖啖肉. 薯條是金黃色的，味道一樓， 同埋krobar自製tartar sauce真係好好味! read more

Kro Bar - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Looks like a leafy branch of Alliance & Leicester from the outside and an Ikea showroom inside. The originator of the Scandinavian themed Kro chain but no longer the best. Whilst it should be applauded for starting the locally successful franchise, Kro 1 is beginning to look a little bit tired when compared to its younger siblings. Can also get a little bit packed around lunch time due to its close proximity to the universities. Make best use of its location by quickly nabbing one of the outdoor tables and watch as the students scamper around in desperate bids to secure decent marks in degrees that won't mean a thing six months after leaving uni.....I'm thinking out loud again aren't I....ho hum, this is just awkward.... read more

Kro Bar - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Would you expect a chef from Naples to deliver a great Gravad Lax? No? Well I wouldn't either so what the hell possessed me to order an Italian dish in a place where it's obvious that the head chef is Scandinavian? Chicken & chorizo risotto caught my eye because I adore the Italian take on the ubiquitous national rice dish Mistake! Someone needs to tell the sous chef that you can't just chop spicy Italian sausage & throw it into a risotto just before serving - it needs to be cooked first to remove that "cold salami taste" and render the natural fat in the chorizo Anyway, rant over... Cool place, great beer (Wainwright hand drawn for me), friendly staff A wonderful use of what is probably a listed building right across the road from the Manchester University students union I'll be back and then make sure that I sample the exquisite-looking Danish (I think) items on the menu Will update review and I'm sure give more stars on my return What could have been evocative memories of my time working in Norway, Sweden & Denmark were destroyed tonight by my own stupidity! read more

Nestled perfectly on the Oxford Corridor and amidst the student populous, Kro (a "Danish Village Pub") constantly has an influx of visitors from lunchtime to evening, and as other reviewers have highlighted, this is probably to its detriment, as this popularity means that Kro may struggle to compete during Academic vacations or entice customers from other parts of the city centre. Nonetheless, the service, standard, food and variety of drinks on offer are superb. I seem to be a regular, especially for lunch, as I am visiting on average 10 times per year. It is also great if one attends Manchester Academy for a gig, as it is just over the road. The food is good quality, however, it often seems to be low on stock for certain items, such as the Schnitzel. This has occurred too often. My recent visit, I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, which was marinated in Kro's special sauce on toasted Focaccia bread. The sandwich was delicious, The marinate was tasty and creamy and the pulled pork falling apart with every bite. The menu is Danish cuisine, which comprises of Frikadelle, Schnitzel, a variety of burgers, sausage and fish (mackeral, salmon, etc). I often have the Schitzel which comes with a fried egg on top, or the chicken burger. All very tasty, and I have always been more than satisfied with the quality. A friend of mine would recommend the Vegetarian Meze. Kro offers a variety of drinks, but I have gone for a solid four star for this review partly because it offers one of my favourite brands König Ludwig Weißbier, which is a wheat beer from Bavaria. Kro is also good for coffee and cake! The decor in Kro is quite rustic and minimal, but I it doesn't take anything away from the service or food. Most importantly it has a small beer garden at the front and rear of the building. read more

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As I studied and currently work at the University, this is the place we always meet for any straight-out-of-work celebration, cheeky drinks, lunch, etc. In the last week, I've come here after work for prosecco and dinner and also for a work breakfast meeting. For dinner, I had a the creamy chicken pasta thing, I remember thinking it was a bit small so I also ordered a brownie (they were out if Eaton Mess) which was served with a rather stingy serving of vanilla ice cream - having said that, the brownie was HOOGE! I'm not much of a chocolate fan but those who are would love it! For breakfast I ordered a pit of tea but they didn't have any pots so instead, they gave me a tea in the smallest mug they had (sad face). We all had some version of the poached egg breakfast, all came very stylishly on slate plates which were awful to drag the knife across. And for safe measure, I got a bake well slice to go lest I got hungry on my walk back to work. Overall, it's a popular place to get an after work drink for us uni folks. Other than painting the whole downstairs bar green, I don't remember when was the last time they updated the place? read more

Kro Bar - Breakfast! - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I may be bias because I live only a minute or two down the street from this bar, but I absolutely love it here. I love that it has such an adaptive atmosphere- you can either stop in for a solo lunch or come with friends in the evening for drinks. *Do be aware that they close relatively early on the weekends although I'm not sure why. I also love the amount of seating they have for a bar (notice bar, not pub). you can enjoy sitting downstairs, upstairs or even outside as they have seating both in the front and the back of the establishment. The food here is surprisingly delicious, however I wouldn't recommend a cake from the bakery as they do seem to go pretty stale late in the day. They do have a deal where 3.75 gets you a coffee and a cake, so I'd suggest taking advantage of that early on. Overall, this place is a great hangout spot, you'll definitely find me in the back garden having a pint. Great assortment of beers on tap and their pork scratchings are a must! read more

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Ah, Krobar! the perfect (ok, well except for the prices) student hangout. They put the football on. They do a killer English fried breakfast, and infact all of the food is alright, and the beer selection is pretty good too. A great place to while away an afternoon or recover from a hangover. read more

I was on my way down Oxford Road to a meeting but had a quick hour to kill and needed to get some work done. After spotting their breakfast deal of a bacon muffin and coffee for £3.60 this place seemed to make sense. First off Kro was somewhere that I used to enjoy going to many years ago (all incarnations - Kro Piccadilly, Kro 2 etc) but over the years I feel they've stood still a bit and as each place shuts down, they don't replace it with anything fresh or exciting (with so many new places opening up in Manc they've fallen behind the competition) Kro on this occasion was ok but a little tired looking, the bacon roll was ok but nothing special and the ketchup I had on it was some of the horrible vinegary kind that's super cheap - putting it on my roll pretty much ruined it for me! I also have to say that the wifi was super slow and in the end I just ditched it for tethering on my phone. I've been into Kro for beers at night before gigs and the atmosphere has always been good but as a day time venue it was really lacking something. Just scrapes a 3 star because I know it's not bad at night! read more

Centrally smacked in the midst of the University of Manchester playground, Kro Bar (the original) really is a student hangout. Think not of tacky décor and noisy yobs and other negative qualities that one might be tempted to associate with the words 'student hangout'. Instead, think of trendy intellectuals (ok, slight overstatement, maybe) who take pleasure in sipping coffees with light bites during the day, and maybe a cheeky tipple or two in the evening. I have already mentioned that I like Kro's range of beers, and the selection on their menu, and their long opening hours stretching from breakfast to night time drinks. Kro Bar is no exception to this, and it's fantastic location means that I can just as easily slump in a chair after an early morning lecture to revive myself with breakfast or coffee as I can catch up with friends over lunch, or even grab a few beers before a gig across the road. Is Kro Bar trying to spread butter over too much bread with all of this? No, it is not, as they provide great service and choice throughout the day. Kro Bar also has a lovely patio-area at the front with additional tables. When the Manchester weather is behaving itself, this is where I like to sit, as it's a great spot for people-watching, spying on all the people of Oxford Road as they hurry by. However, if I'm not in a hurry to be anywhere, I do like to walk the extra 10 minutes or so up Oxford Road to go to Kro2 instead. Quite simply, it's much nicer. Kro Bar has two levels, which is nice, but I think it needs a bit of a refurb. There's a really old sofa upstairs which has to go. I don't mean one of those nice old sofas that's become squishy and soft with age, but rather one that has become lumpy and uncomfortable and is just falling apart. Additionally - the back room on the ground floor is too crowded. The room comprises rows of benches, where there is so little space between them that you often have to slither your way through whilst holding your breath to reach your chair. If they just removed one row...I'm sure it would be a lot more comfortable. Basically what I'm trying to say is this: I do enjoy Kro Bar, and will continue to come here as long as I'm nearby, and would recommend others to do the same. However, if you're prepared to walk an extra 10 minutes, then go to Kro2 (http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/kro2-manchester#hrid:ukGkyMRyXkXFSnRnSo6NOQ) it'll be worth your while. read more

Lush cafe, relaxed atmosphere, beer range is fab, the orange cake is AMAZING! Great outdoor smoking area at the back and benches inside which is great for big groups or live music!! Some great student nights here too:) read more

Sometimes it's hard to forget your first love. However much I try - whenever I go past the original Kro Bar I have flashbacks of all the evenings I spent there laughing and drinking with friends. My first love back then was Jack Daniels and coke and I would sip a couple before or after gigs at the nearby Academy. Eventually, we parted company and I moved on to Bombay Sapphire Gin and Havana Club Rum instead. As for Kro Bar, it's still standing and still packed to the rafters most nights with a mix of drunk and sober students, music lovers and lecturers. The bar is still great (if a little pricey) and they still have a fab little beer garden in the back - which is mainly populated by smokers. Downstairs is all slick wooden benches, tables and chairs whilst upstairs has comfy sofas, arm chairs and big windows. I'd go more but nobody likes to be reminded of their ex's, do they?! read more

Its Kro Bar! Nicely situated along the busy Oxford Road where its filled with students walking about everyday, its a nice place to grab a bite after a long day. I personally prefer the cakes here and I often have tea here. The cake and a hot drink offer just cost £2.95 and you can eat outside while enjoying the view of students running around or at night time when the sun sets and you see people queuing up to attend gigs and concert at the Union of Academy. Or my personal favourite, eat it upstairs on the first floor where there is a comfy sofa waiting for you. The decorations there makes you feel like home and its really a good spot to just chill and relax. They have the usual meal deal, burgers and pasta and if you ever need some drink before heading towards the city, rest assure that this is a place worth considering. read more

Kro bar is one of those places close to uni where you (a student) go for a pint regularly with your colleagues and lecturers/professors on a Friday afternoon. After years of visiting this place I had my first lunch there the other day! For those who have never been there, it is a Kro bar - a tad Scandinavian looking, with a selection of decent beers, a nice outside terrace. It is not the nicest place to spend too long a time in, tables are awkwardly positioned around the bar, and further in, there are a bit uncomfortable long tables with wooden benches - much like an Octoberfest style seating. However the terrace is great and that's where I spent all my evenings! The food: I had a Thai chicken salad for lunch, it was not advertised as spicy but I think it was implied in the word 'Thai'. Just about the right amount of spice for me anyways! It came as a freshly grilled chicken breast on a plate of cold noodles and vegetables. I really enjoyed it and would definitely have again, although if there was one thing I would say is that the sauce seemed a bit too thin, with all the spiciness left for the end. My vegetarian friend had a mushroom risotto and said he really enjoyed it too :) read more

Stopped by here on a mini pub crawl around Manchester and I was really impressed. The staff were really friendly and very helpful. The drink selection was great and the food looked amazing at the table next to us. Wish we had stopped her for food as they have a danish section on their menu that looked intriguing. The best bit they have beer gardens front and back. withe the rear garden being massive. Ideal this is on my list of places to head back to next time I find myself in Manchester. read more

Being directly opposite the uni is probably both the luckiest thing for Kro Bar and also their biggest failing. The regular traffic means they have no impetus to improve on a fairly mediocre to normal performance across the board. The bar has about 4 cask lines on with a fairly dull selection ordinarily. The food is okay but not extraordinary and the staff are polite though on the 'must I really serve you' end of the spectrum. The best aspect of Kro is the nice large semi outdoor space at the back with a roof but open to the air with a long rank of large benches to sit at with people and have a beer before heading over to the Academy for a gig. During Summer the tables outside are a nice spot to sit in the Sun and watch things roll by. I once nodded to Dave King (lead singer of American-Irish punk band, Flogging Molly) from these benches. read more

On of the few reasons I could come up with for not giving 5 stars to KroBar is that they don't take orders at your table but you have to bother going to the counter to ask for food and drinks. Anyway, the rest of the service is excellent, also very fast. The place is original, the decor is minimal yet warm, and it's also very easy to reach since it's on Oxford Road. Prices are affordable, I would dare say almost low, at least if compared to other restaurants in the surroundings. Indeed, for less than 7/8 £ you can get a very good meal. I would advice to try their Danish delicacies; I had they danish burger with crispy onions and loads of gravy, excellent. I also tasted the danish meatballs with sweet red cabbage and veggies, and the red cabbage was surprisingly sweet indeed, like nothing I have ever tried before. A very interesting offer (that I want to exploit soon!) is their 2-4-1: once you get the KroCard (which is free for students and members of staff at uni), you can get two dishes and pay only for one. What you can get with this offer depends on the day of the week, and it doesn't apply on Fridays and Saturdays. read more

Perfectly situated for those who spend a great deal of time with Johnny (John Rylands Library) Kro always has business. This sometimes works to their detriment - they can be quite slow and a not hugely friendly because they know they don't necessarily have to work for your custom, there's always going to be hundreds of students going in. It's really pleasant to go in and sit upstairs for a coffee break on one of the low sofas or catch up with friends at a table by the window. The fish and chips is delish as is the veggie burger. For brunch, the scrambled eggs with salmon hits the spot or the vegetarian breakfast - equally the meat friendly fry up is really good. I prefer the Kro2 glass windows and outside seating area but for something quite cheap and friendly the original Kro is great. Strawberry beer outside on a sunny day is pretty lush too. read more

Very studenty, very drinks-specially, very lagery bar across the road from the University, round where the library is. More trendy than student uniony, so expect to find future bankers and consultants than discussions of Adorno. Nice enough. Not my cuppa, but nice enough. read more

Longstanding bar directly opposite the student union. Prices suggest it's for university employees and rich students. There's plenty of beers on offer and I like the building and interior. I'm not so keen on their food. I had Danish pork tenderloin with red cabbage and "herbed" potatoes yesterday. This was fairly pleasant but the potatoes hadn't had even a sniff of anything but boiled water. I've previously had a very disappointing Sunday roast here too. The price of the roast beef was good but the quality was not. I've done much better myself and I'm not that amazing a cook. I remember using the words, "tastes like a school dinner". Hmmm. My cousin did enjoy her Croque Monsieur though. I'd come back for a drink. Or a toastie. read more

A friend of mine invited me for a cup of coffee here. I bought a muffin as well, and I need to tell you, that it was the best muffin ever. Really yummy. Full of poppy seeds, made just right. The coffee is nice as well, but I had better. For a night out, you can definitely hit this place. The Kro right next to the BBC has a secret beer garden, as they like to call it. So you can relax with a pint of cider and a good cigarette, have a chat with your friends and look over on Oxford Road to see everybody passing by. It's quite chilled, but you can be a bit more active after a few drinks as well. They provide good music, so that might dictate your mood. I personally like it best in the mornings, when I can read my paper, read my emails, and enjoy my breakfast in there as they always have a special offer for it. read more

I've only been here at night on the way to gigs at the Academy across the road - fans of good beer would never buy the overpriced rubbish that's still sold in gig venues! I have to say that whilst it's great to be able to get a pint of an old favourite such as Jaipur, the bar itself isn't somewhere I'd want to spend a great deal of time. It's looking a tad on the tired side to be honest and whether that's to do with the fact it's popular with students who mostly don't really care about how a place looks I don't know - I find the bar area to be awkward as there's not much room to stand or sit when there's more than a dozen people or so. One for the 'grab a beer on the go' list when you're nearby. read more

The daddy of the Kro Bar phenomenon which has now taken over Manchester, this first bar opened in 1999. Directly opposite the academy it's a fantastic place to go to for a pint before a gig (or before uni)! Kro serves great drinks and amazingly good food ranging from sandwiches and salads to classic Danish dishes (the bar is Danish by the way) and huge sharing platters. They also have BBQs in the summer and it's generally a really great place to kick back. Love it! I actually had my 21st Birthday party here a couple of years ago in the room upstairs, it was really good! I'd definitely recommend it as a good venue for it! read more

Heated patios shaded under trees for those summer nights on oxford road and minimalist clean lines. Liked any of those things? There probably the biggest factors in my mind when I think of Kro. A swanky spot for the more reserved student (post grads basically), Kro is a good spot for a quiet drink with an old friend. The food is good as well and the bar has some nice ales and what have you, not in the cheapest brackets though. read more

Kro Bar - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

BaaBar...Sand Bar...All Bar One...Barburrito...If I had a bar I think I would call it Wunderbar, but I guess it's already taken, and come to think of it it might also be the name of a chocolate bar...hmm, Chocolate Bar? Anyway, Kro Bar is, in my opinion, a pretty cool and original name for a bar. And Kro also means pub in Danish. This, the original Kro Bar, is one of six Kro Bars (Kro Piccadilly, Kro 2 further down Oxford road, Kro Old Abbey Inn in the Science Park, Kro Heaton Moor and there's a new one in the Trafford Centre), and was opened up by a couple of young graduates from the University of Manchester. Where will they expand to next? Didsbury, maybe? All of the Kro Bars have quite different feels to them (although all have a Danish theme), and this one is definitely the cosiest being located in a small grade 2 listed building. Although, as the others have said, the size can be a problem as it is a very popular venue. Not somewhere to down shots of tequila and be rowdy, but one for a mid-afternoon half pint of Fruli or an evening BBQ or band night in the summer. read more

Kro Bar is my second home. My meeting place, lunching place, sleeping place, and working place - I love it. It is one of Manchester's best places for food, hands down. The menu at Kro is ever changing as the owners find new specialities to serve the hungry customers, but one thing can be made sure - the food at Kro is superb. It always has been, as long as I have eaten there, and I hope it will remain so. From the divine Thai Noodle Salad, to the equally scrumptious Kro Club Sandwich, every item on their menu is a winner. You could easily make a meal out of their potato wedges alone. Seriously. They are big wedges. The cakes are almost as fantastic as the main meals. They always have a wide range available, and each is as delicious as the next. I must recommend the Victoria sponge, which has a fresh cream filling. It is so delicious, I am making every effort not to dribble onto my keyboard. The prices make it worse. Kro is eminently affordable. It is a shame, as it means I am there all the time. I have no reason not to be. I should be there now. Kro is almost always packed. It is sadly not only a love of mine, but a love of everybody's. read more

I really like Kro bar. Everything from its handy location to the lively front terrace to fact then when you enter you're in the hallway of a grand period property. Its so tastefully decorated and marketed and I love the way they've steered clear of the whole Trof/Font/Fuel look of just smearing the walls in an awkward scattering of junk, illustrations and dodgy artwork. It's the unassuming simplicity that makes Kro so elegant. The period features, such as intricate tiling and enormous sash windows, speak for themselves and give the place an air of casual sophistication. Battered sofas and wooden chairs and tables are haphazardly scattered over several floors and there is a garden at the back - it's a truly enormous space when all added up. The medium-hot-drink-and-cake-for-£2.50 offer is truly amazing especially as all the cakes are homemade and infinitely better than those stocked in Café Nero and Starbucks. Kro is popular with both staff and students so you're guaranteed a truly stimulating experience with the opportunity to eavesdrop on some true intellectuals. read more

Whilst at uni, Kro Bar was my favourite close-by haunt to come in, laptop in hand and grab a coffee to try and ease my stresses. And because it's across the road from uni you can manage to pretend that that 5000 word essay that you've left till the week before doesn't exist. Well at least for the 10 minutes it takes to drink one of their great coffees. The bar's in a grade 2 listed building and I like the bench style seating inside as it's modern, but cosy. I never bother coming at lunch time though as guaranteed there wont be a free seat in the whole bar. If the weather's good and you don't mind sitting at the side of one of Europe's most polluted roads then the decked garden is really cool to sit out at. Both the food and drink is expensive, which probably reflects it's location and student/lecturer popularity. There is a good deal on between 12-3pm where you can buy a sandwich, drink and packet of crisps for a fiver. They also have a Beer Card, which isn't actually great as you have to wait until you've drunk your way though 11 beers until they give you free one. But, hey, it's something worth getting if you're a regular. read more

Kro versus the UoM's union? Although I'm not a fan of the union, Kro's a little claustrophobic for my liking also. So across the road to Kro we go for what I hope to be a meal to refuel the brain. It was busy, it's always busy. Which is a good thing because you wouldn't want to eat somewhere there was no one in. So it's popular, it's custom seems loyal and there's an extensive drink and food menu to top that. The vegetarian sizzling fajitas and the stuffed peppers and goats cheese we had were both delicious. The portions were worth the price, the meals are quite hefty meals. There's daily specials which didn't quite tickle our fancy but the chef seems to know what he's cheffing about. The laid back attitude to Kro also means the bench style dining meant it was often a squeeze and you could be getting intimate with the conversation next door. Kro has a large beer garden at the back, which tonight was busy also. So laid back by the way, a man was parading on the table. I'm mixed about this place. It was a little too noisy and too busy and stuffy for my liking although the food was superb. read more

Both Kro and Kro2 offer a really good drinks selection (woo! ales!) and good food in a trendy atmos. The prices aren't tooooooo bad considering the trendiness factor. Both have cash machines right outside, which is a bonus. The massive breakfasts (with fat sausages and black pudding) come with a massive mug of tea, which comes in handy the morning after a night out. However as the populace of this area comprises mostly students, you'll be hard-pushed to get a seat. read more

The original Kro Bar is located just opposite The University of Manchester Student Union, and is always packed with students and academics alike. Everyone enjoys a pint or cuppa, after all... I have drunk and eaten on both floors, as well as in beer garden, and the rooms on the top floor have to be my favourite. I love their leather sofas, wooden tables, large windows, and high ceilings. The view from the window may not be the most spectacular one, but on a summer evening, when there are not many students around, there is something lovely about watching the not-so-busy Oxford Road. They do good coffees, and in the morning and early afternoon there is usually a good selection of cakes. As far as food goes, they offer a mix of traditional English and Italian choices on their menu. I personally love their pasta and mussels, with a glass of crisp white wine. read more

There's quite a few Kro Bars in Manchester, so which one is this? It's the one you go for a pint in before you watch a gig at the Academy across the road. It used to be some kind of hippie squat cafe thing if I remember rightly... however, Kro is pretty far away from that hempy ethos. Kro is all wooden floors and painted white walls with a good and varied selection of ales to get your chops around. It is usually pretty full downstairs, but there's an upstairs to retreat to with a load of comfy sofas and the like. The food is reasonable there... it can't be astounding because I can't remember a thing about my meals. At least I can safely say that they weren't bad in any way. Out the front there's covered beer tables (though not many) should you need a smoke or indeed, want to sit outside for some air (the chances of it being 'fresh' is slim to nil thanks to being next to a dazzlingly busy road). Essentially, this is a very pleasant pub. It won't blow your mind but you'll have a good time there. read more

Nice variety of food and drink at very reasonable prices. There's loads of outdoor seating at the front and back, although the back does often fill with smokers. There's a great happy hour offer on prosecco on Fridays, and another offer each day of the week. They do coffee and cake during the day and a breakfast deal for coffee and a bacon sandwich! Handy location on Oxford Road - great all rounder! read more

Kro Bar - A very encouraging amount of gin in the gin and tonics! - Pubs Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I have to go against the grain of the reviewers below and say that I feel Kro has gone downhill a little bit, which is a disappointing decline. Although the food is still okay and offers a fair few choices which sound quite nice, the food I've had recently whilst dining there has been disappointing. Service has been a lot slower recently, and the burger tasted very strange, whereas in previous visits it tasted fresh and perfectly-seasoned. Moreover, it seems staff are relatively slow to clear tables and I've had to sit at a dirty table on more than one occasion, which is disappointing in itself and doesn't give a great first impression, especially to someone who is also a waitress. That said, however, it is within spitting distance of the university and a great place to go for a coffee or a social drink after lectures or for lunch with your friends, particularly in summer when there is the opportunity to sit outside in the sun. read more

Kro is located opposite Manchester University on Oxford Road, you can't miss it, it's a huge building with an all glass front. The selection of drinks is reasonable, mainly some of the more well known continental lagers and brand name spirits - the drinks aren't that expensive, reasonable priced. The food is lovely and good value for money. I had somekind of burger with black pudding when I last went, it was delicious, very filling - couldn't finish it all! This would be a great place to drink/eat with a few friends, plenty of seating areas and tables so you don't feel squished in when it gets busy. read more

Kro bar is a great stylish place to go. It seems loads of students go here in between lectures though it is enjoyably busy well into the night. It's a good place for smokers as there is plenty of room outside the front with benches and powerful heaters. You can watch the world going by. It's also a good distance from the train station so somewhere good to go if you have to get the last train home. It was a little expensive but I think thats good as it distances it from all the other dirty cheap student bars and makes it a bit more classy and young professionals like it as well. Good toilets upstairs and a wide range of drink make this an excellent place for drinking! read more

Great bar and atmosphere. However the food doesn't appear to be of the same standard as the other Kro's. I ordered the hot pot - it was tasty but mostly gravy. Very few potatoes and even less beef. My partner ordered a chicken breast dish but instead was presented what could only be described as two 'ratty bits of chicken.' Go here for great atmosphere and selection of drinks, but eat elsewhere I would suggest. read more

I used to come to Kro regularly as a student around 10 years ago, but I have to say that things seem to of either stayed still or in fact just failed to move with the times since I used to come here. I was meeting friends for drinks and food before heading off to a concert at the Royal Northern. As I waited at the bar to be served everyone seemed to be busy but there were no other customers at the bar, so I waited to be served I notice this problem did not persist as soon as a better looking chap came to the bar, but never mind. I ordered a Caesar salad with chicken and bacon (attempting a healthier option), and my friends ordered burgers. When the food arrived it was disappointing, probably more so for my friends than me, as my gripe is more related to way my meal was served as the chicken and bacon and much of the salad was in to larger bits and either needed to be provided in a shallower bowl (so using a knife and fork would not cause issues), or in fact it would of been better served in smaller chunks so that the knife was not needed. My friends burgers on the other hand were mean, I do think if you are paying almost £7 for a burger it should include a side of some description that is not 3 or 4 salad leaves. The service once ordered was okay (still hot) the food came, but it really did just feel fairly generic and disappointing. It seems a shame that Kro Bar has fallen so far in my opinion, I suspect that I won't be back any time soon, considering that other options in the area. read more

Compared to its sister venues Kro 2 and Kro Piccadilly, Kro Bar, unfortunately, just doesn't cut the Danish mustard. All of the makings of a great eatery, coffee shop and bar are there: good location, good brand, tasty menu, but there is something lacking at Kro which has always left me a little cold. There is a well stocked bar but service is slow, I've waited for a good twenty minutes for a beer when the bar has only been one person deep. This is not at the discredit of the staff who are always attentive and upbeat, but there seems to be something missing in the system, perhaps not enough tills or taps, which means queuing for a drink can be a real drag. However, the menu is great with a tasty selection of light bites, Danish favourites (try the meatballs) and pub -grub. Food service is better than the bar and you won't have to wait long for your dinner, but you may have to reach further in your pockets than you might have expected when the bill comes around as the prices are as expensive as the Piccadilly strand, despite Kro Bar's almost exclusively student clientele. The thing that really puts me off Kro is the atmosphere. The decor is fine, well kept and always clean, but never warm or welcoming. Downstairs has some cafeteria style seating in the front and long benches in the back, but despite the comfy sofas upstairs it never makes for comfortable sitting. There is some odd artwork on the walls which is more oppressive than interesting and doesn't gel with the rest of the furnishings. The temperature is always a little chillier than one would like which means that a quick coffee never turns into a long lunch simply because its not a relaxing place to be. If you're looking to sample the Danish cuisine I'd head up the road to Kro 2, and if you want a warm atmosphere try Kro Piccadilly which has some great lighting and plenty of warm spaces to relax during the day or sprawl out in the evening. read more

Spent too many hours after work here. Cycling home could be an issue after the good time. I loved the atmosphere and was my pub of choice when I was working at the uni. read more