Food was EXCELLENT!!!! So tasty and generous portion. We sat around waiting for a friend to meet us so we had a few cocktails and lunch while we waited. The staff was very friendly and the restaurant itself was lovely. It had this old underground train station feel. I didn't check out the upstairs but I suspect it had as much character as the downstairs. read more

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Mr Thomas's Chop House is to older male relatives what Mr Cooper's House and Garden is to older female relatives: perfect. Actually I found it pretty perfect too. We shared a tasty starter of whitebait and corn beef hash then I had bubble & squeak for my main, while my dad & friend tried the Manchester Steak (which is kind of like a very advanced burger) and my sis had regular steak and some excellent giant chips. Everyone liked their food and enjoyed the beautiful Victorian setting. We also enjoyed the house red, a cabernet sauvignon. Service was attentive and friendly. Highly recommended for a classic English meal. I note other reviewers have disparaged the English food - don't come here if you think you're not going to like it, I would venture to suggest! It's not as refined flavour wise as many other cuisines, but if you want hearty comfort food, it's a great option. read more

Mr Thomas's Chop House - British Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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Really good. We stopped in after visiting the church next door. The inside feels really small, but they also have a pretty big beer garden outside for when the weather is a bit warmer. They have the best fish and chips I've ever eaten before. It was so good. They also have meat pies and other foods. Definitely worth checking out. read more

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The second of the three Chop Houses I've eaten in. I can confidently say it became one of the best dining experiences I've had all year. Finding myself lumbered at the last minute with the arduous task of arranging my team's Christmas-time meal, I initially struggled with what type of cuisine to go for. So instead of the standard Indian, Chinese, Mexican, Italian and after sampling the menu at their brother restaurant Albert's (http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/the-albert-square-chop-house-manchester) I decided to go for British and was relieved to get a table considering it was Christmas work party central in the city. After a couple of local pints we arrived in good time and were seated at a great table about halfway down the venue. I had no idea how narrow yet insanely long this place was - a 19th century Grade II listed building internally decorated with glossed tiles, ironwork and pictures of historical Manchester. It's a sight to behold. With the exception of Scallops & Black Pudding (I hate the latter with a passion), I would have ordered any of the starters on the seasonal menu. Ultimately deciding on the Chop House Game Pâté, it was a lovely choice and whet my appetite for what was to follow. The legendary Mr Thomas's Famous Home-made Corned Beef Hash. I have to copy and paste from the menu: "10 days in the making - to our own secret recipe - served with sautéed potatoes & creamed onions. Finished with a soft-poached egg & Cheshire-smoked dry-cure bacon." It was exquisite. All of it. I wanted to eat it again the next day, for every meal. I still want it now - tell me the secret recipe!! The service was exemplary as well, we were asked regularly if we wanted more drinks and considering the place quickly filled, we didn't have to wait too long for our meals. Washed down with pints of Dizzy Blonde, Unicorn and Best Bitter by Black Sheep, it's safe to say my team approved of my choice to come here. I've got a feeling they'll demand it for Christmas 2015 as well - it's certainly already got my vote. read more

Mr Thomas's Chop House - Chop House Game Pâté - British Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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I came here two years ago and thought it would be a great choice to take the in-laws so i prebooked knowing it would be packed for Xmas. The bar is tiny but opens up at the back to expose old Victorian green tiles. Sitting down they had reserved our table on the edge of the Xmas parties. We quickly ordered our drinks and trawled through the menu. It contained nice festive themed food with stuffed wild mushrooms, fish dishes, pies, steaks and veggies options. I had never tried stovie so I ordered that and a tikka salmon. The rest of the party had the ham and spilt pea soup, Xmas turkey dinner, spicy whitebait, Cornish beef hash, and haddock. I was so very impressed with the quick polite service of our waiter. He was a little flustered but professional. My stovie was presented well and tasted divine with the poached egg and the whitebait was plentiful. Everyone was happy with their food..I even tried the soup. Nom! Plates whisked away I did honestly think my salmon was on the small side for £16..but it was deceptive it was so thick! Once again everyone demolished their meals.. To finish we had a chessboard..the amount of cheese was scarce on it though..overall I love this place, the service , food and atmosphere is perfect especially in the cold winter months..I much prefer this to Sam's chop house. read more

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Mr Thomas' Chop House!!! Saying it like that makes it sound awesome. But whenever I walk past here my nostrils are filled full of the smell of a hard working kitchen, the kind I use to work in before I came to uni, the food is to high standard and everything it rehearsed and runs like clockwork. The smallest or cosiest (you decide) restaurant in Manchester this places dates back to 1872 and is all about the industrial nostalgia. The Victorian feel takes you back to the times before you were born with a big variety of ales and lovely jubely home cooked style food. Try the corn beef hash and you'll be pleasantly surprised that something you may consider to be a tad vulgar to be sooooo gooooodddd. Additionally the fish and chips or ale and steak pie are all sound options. Watch out tho if your heading to this place on a evening chances are its going to be rammed. Book ahead to avoid disappointment. read more

Mr Thomas's Chop House - British Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Stopped in for a few beers. Reasonable selection of cask ales, including two from Timothy Taylor's. Didn't eat, maybe next time

Mr Thomas's Chop House is the place where I always choose to meet up with my out of town buddies,i'm not 100% sure why,it just seems like a meet up kind of place, and it's always buzzing. It's always a good stop off point before and after being dragged around the increasingly dull Yule Market,and I like to pop in and have a couple after a spree in Waterstones. Even though I have been in there at least 20 times,I am yet to eat there,and going off what some friends and Mrs Z have said about the food it seems I am missing out.Maybe that's where the missing star will come from. Yep,as a city centre Pub,the Chop House is a winner,and if you pop in around November or December and you see a bespecaled weirdo crying at the bar,put your arm around my shoulder,buy me a Bourbon and Coke and tell me "It's alright Lee,you don't have to go to the Market,stay here and keep warm". read more

I went to the Chop House today having read their good reviews on Yelp, and with me looking for a new Gluten Free resturant that would replace TEA4/2 as my go to place for breakfast in the city centre. Unfortunatly, my search goes on. I rang up this place to see if their Corned Beef Hash was Gluten Free, the man checked with the chef and told me it was, hence this is what I ordered. I was quite confused when I got to this bar, as the back enterance was closed, I thought the restaurant was shut hence I had to phone them back, the woman was talking in a way, like I was stupid, saying this is a resturant, when I accidentaly called it a shop and for not noticing the front enterance, which honestly is well hidden. The wait for my food was slightly longer than normal, however I wouldn't of minded this if my food is nice and fresh, I expected it to be made out of gold for its £13 price tag and taste great however it didn't even warrant a price tag of half of their charge. The corned beef was cooked seperate to the potato, and like the bacon was very chewy, the potatos were just bland and too soft. I didn't see many vegetables in my dish either. They call this a famous dish and it must be famous for being daylight robbery considering how it tasted and how much it cost. The only good thing about my meal was the small egg, and last time I checked an egg on its own that size, isn't worth £13, I bet you could get a good few dozens with that from the local supermarket. This is a very old building but some parts are more modern than others. Overall, the food here is terrible considering the price I paid, some of the staff here are nice, friendly and helpful and some certainly are not, that is why I feel even 1 star is generous for this establishment. I wish my 275th review on Yelp could of been a more positive one, but Dissapointment just sums up my visit her today. Thet even added a £3.23 service charge to the bill, which was compulsory and I wasn't told about until I saw the bill. The food and service would of warranted them paying me and not me giving them £3.23. It is bad enough their pricing but adding this on to the bill is disgraceful. read more

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If you do one thing this year you must promise me you will try the corned beef hash here. You have not eaten corned beef hash until you eat Mr. Thomas's corned beef hash trust me. The food here is the tastiest traditional grub you will find in the whole of Manchester. This place was one of my best finds this year and I know I will be returning over and over and over again. Next on the list to try is there Cottage Pie yum yum yum. You will be pleasantly surprised by the value for money here but make sure you ask tip the staff in cash and not through the service charge as they only get a small % of it. read more

Mr Thomas's Chop House - British Near Me - Manchester, XGM

It was sunny, and we understand how short British summers could be so we decided we decided to fill up our belly's and our vitamin D quota simultaneously. The beer garden (not really a garden, but its outside) is pretty lovely, partially in the shade of a church, with boulders sponsored cushions and blankets in bright colours scattered on the seats. We were seated prompts, and when for the lunch time deal to save some pennies, but the standard menu is pretty extensive. I fancied a burger, and Jess, the bangers and mash, they came out fairly quickly, just long enough for my friend to demonstrate an awkward situation with an empty glass and a straw, and they were good. The gravy with the sausages was great, and I had really fat, yummy chips with my burger. Now, I have no recollection at all about what I had for my pud, so it can't have been standout, but I remember enjoying whatever is was. I'd eat here again for homely food, probably quite a good place for the in laws and similar folks. read more

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The sister pub to Sam's Chophouse, Mr Thomas's continues the family tradition of bringing charm, sophistication and quality to the Manchester masses. The atmosphere perhaps isn't quite as cosy as Sam's, but the decor is still full of old-fashioned character and the staff do their best to provide a great service and quality. One of their signature dishes is the Corned Beed Hash Salad - sounds strange but heartily recommended by not just me, but several of my friends too. Beautifully presented and still very light if you don't want to overload yourself. There are of course a great selection of traditional mains like Cottage Pie and Scampi and Chips as well as modern British favourites like Vindaloo. We also had a great bottle of wine from the extensive menu. Check out the black and white pictures page on their website - I almost believed these were a century old! read more

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Hey guys before reading any further I haven't eaten here so I'm only discussing the bar! For a start as a self respecting Mancunian I'm ashamed to admit I still couldn't tell you which one is Tom's and which is Sam's (I'm pretending that thing on Albert Square doesn't exist... ghastly). All I know is I like the 'Chops'.... They're a staple of my drinking and have been for years. They are cosy and fill that cheeky pint after work void. They have a good selection of ale and change it up too. It's a tad expensive and can become filled with types I usually choose to avoid. It loses a star for me for those reasons. I just like it. I don't love it. Maybe the food would get it an extra star. It's a good solid pub/bar.....a PAR or a BUP perhaps? Anyway.....go.. It's nice. read more

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My friends and I were visiting from America and my colleague had said Mr Thomas was a pub worth visiting. We ordered their PIE & FISH/CHIPS along with their RICE PUDDING, CRUMBLE, and their STICKY TOFFEE. Everything was amazing as we had hoped it would be. The service was great, and the food was amazing. We left the restaurant really needing to take that walk home. ENJOY! read more

This place is great... awesome value traditional British food...I've just had turkey dinner (I know that's American ) with all the trimmings for £13.00 ... was top quality too. Amazing decor, good beers and friendly staff. ..one f my favourites in manchester for lunchtime. Enjoy read more

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We finally got around to eating at the Chop House. Lunchtime midweek and we found ourselves nearby with a need for comfort food and a bit of cash to splurge, so we decided to venture in. It's an interesting building, Victorian tiles and dark wood everywhere with a good atmosphere and a delicious menu. We ordered 2 courses, myself the vegetarian scotch egg followed by steak and kidney pie and chips, Mr Z, the onion soup and the corned beef hash. The onion soup was, to state the obvious, oniony. Really oniony. Thick and oniony and sweet and rich and topped with a melty cheesy crouton. The scotch egg was perfectly soft and runny wrapped in a crumbly layer of vegi black pudding which was identical to the meat version in taste and texture and served with deep fried capers, little salty and sharp bites within a tempura thin, ultra-crispy shell. The crowning glory though was their home made brown sauce, fruity and spicy and the perfect compliment to the divine oozy egg. My main dish was huge. A massive pile of chips, a creamy and comforting dollop of mushy peas, a jug of gravy and under the heavenly suet crust, an ocean of rich beefy sauce studded with generous chunks of steak and kidney all soft and yielding and full of savoury goodness. The corned beef hash was topped with the second oozy egg of the day and nothing quite beats the look and taste of runny golden yolk trickling down a mini mountain of beef and potatoes. A bit pricy for a regular lunch, but perfect for a treat, and you certainly won't leave hungry! read more

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What a great bar! Very old fashioned and traditional with a great buzz about it. Not being a local to Manchester I was fortunate enough to come across this wee gem of a bar. Of all the bars I tried whilst in Manchester this was the one that struck a chord with me. Great beer selection both bottled and on tap. Will be sure to pay another visit next time I'm in town. read more

I am an avid non-believer in food porn, I dont like to post photos of food, I just like to eat it. That being said, Tom's food is a masterpiece in everyway that makes me want to photograph it, I didn't, but wouldnt blame anyone if they did. The Hash is sublime! It is just a shame when I try to convince others to have Corned Beef Hash they just look at me like I am mad. The victorian atmosphere is lovely and the staff are helpful beyond reproach. The food is expensive but I wont mark it down for this, it is worth every penny for the experience and atmosphere combined with the wonderful food. 5* - Perfect for dates where good food is the order of the day! read more

This was very good English food but still, English food. I had the Salmon Salad to start then the Pork Belly with Black Pudding. The Salmon Salad was advertised as coming with Waldorf Salad but it was only a few walnuts, a grape, and a piece of apple spread out on the plate. OK but I was disappointed. The pork belly was English-style - very overcooked. It was local and high-quality but overcooked for my tastes. I had forgotten the Black Pudding (blood pudding) I had had before in England and was expected something like French boudin (not the Louisiana boudin). The black pudding was so loaded with breadcrumbs that you could barely detect the liver-like flavor of the blood. I give them three stars though because it was a very good example of English food and the beer and atmosphere were great. read more

Stopped by Mr. Thomas's Chop House after going to the Manchester Christmas Market. What a beautiful place! This pub was opened in 1870 as a public house and restaurant and the inside has beautifully tiled walls and floors. The menu has traditional British food and it's delicious! The night I visited it was very crowded; yet, the service was very efficient. If you're in Manchester, please visit this unique pub. It's a sight to behold! read more

My girlfriend has a pretty sizeable crush on Times food critic and BBC4 bothering son-of-Alan, Giles Coren. This means that I was impelled to watch the entire series of 'The Supersizers go...' where the Mr. Coren is accompanied by daytime television pixie Sue Perkins on a quest to live and, most importantly, eat like the inhabitants of a particular historical period. I ended up quite enjoying it. It was the Edwardian edition that most excited me and in particular the section where Giles visits a gentleman's chophouse - all bloody steak, thick sausages and golden-brown tatties. A few days later, then, when we took a walk down Cross Street and happened upon Mr. Thomas's Chophouse we knew a visit would have to be planned. The restaurant itself is set in the back of a narrow, tiled Victorian saloon which in itself is one of the nicest (although admittedly most cramped) places to have a drink in central Manchester - be warned however - it is pretty expensive, you will have to stand and last orders are called particularly early (before 9pm on Sunday!). In the restaurant section the decor is similar, wood panelling and vintage tiling, and the tables and chairs are all made of reassuringly solid dark wood (they look strong enough to support you even if you have just indulged in the epic mixed grill) The real reason you're coming here isn't the decor though, it's the food which is really, really excellent. The deliciously tender steaks served with crisp-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside chips; the gourmet reinterpretation of the nan-favourite corn beef hash; the juicy steak and kidney pudding, all of it is really top notch. The fish and vegetarian dishes stand up very well too - with the 'posh cheese on toast' (goats cheese, thick grilled bread and beetroot) having a crunchy tang that provides the perfect preamble to the heavy mains. The fish and chips also comes highly recommended with the bar snacks menu including a smaller fillet in a bap, sort of a posh fish finger sandwich. Fantastic stuff. It is of course all pretty expensive (most mains are priced between £16 and £20 and starters begin around the £6 mark) but it is one of Manchester's number one eating experiences. read more

It's still not quite spring or summer yet, as per the British climate. The days may be sunny but the evenings are cold and rainy, and quite windy. If you're craving traditional British stodge in a cosy environment, this is the place to come. Mr Tom's keeps its food simple and its gloriously Victorian tiled walls warm for one of the friendliest welcomes you'll find in all of Mancunia. Wander along Cross Street, and you certainly won't be expecting to see a place like this. Sure, we have tons of old buildings in the city centre nestled amongst the space-age architecturally crazy new ones, that's part of the Manchester landscape and its status as an acquired taste (very Marmite, and of course I love both Marmite and Manchester), but this little spot stands out not like a sore thumb but a very intriguing one. A twisted, higgledy piggledy tower that would look more at home in Exchange Square; wander inside and it's been kept lovingly as Victorian as possible. Those wall tiles I mentioned? They're certainly authentic when they're that delightful bottle green colour. Dark wood as far as the eye can see, a bar that serves wine in gargantuan goblets... it's like a warm hug in pub restaurant form. The food is heavy. Be warned, you don't come here if you want a salad or a sandwich. There's no escaping a good side of something oily or chunky... even a lighter option like the pan-fried seabass comes with a pile of buttery new potatoes. Only the brave need go for the starters on top of all this, they're a meal in themselves - chunky soups, goat's cheese on toast etc. I went for the traditional fish and chips with mushy peas, and my chips weren't regular chips. If He-Man or King Kong wanted chips, this is how they'd look. Forget long thin fries, each chip uses up about a quarter of a huge potato. The mushy peas were exactly as I like them, more solid than liquid (yay!), the home made tartare sauce was to die for and the main event, the fish, was a beast of a thing that melted in the mouth beneath its delicious batter. It wasn't greasy, I promise you, but the batter itself was in fact a little rich and might not suit all tastes. Even a crispy coating lover like myself struggled with it! There was a slight issue when someone at our table ordered a steak he thought would be fillet, but it turned out to be rib-eye, which he's really not a fan of. But those who actually like the fatty cuts of beef would have certainly been chuffed... it's just a shame the menu didn't make things slightly clearer. It goes without saying we had absolutely no room for pudding, but had we given it a little longer we'd have been unable to resist that dark chocolate and honeycomb parfait, sticky toffee pudding, even cheeky nods to Manchester like the Vimto jelly and ice cream. All in all we were full, we were happy and it was proper pub grub at its finest. I'd heartily recommend! read more

Our experience here was nothing short of surreal, from the moment we walked in. We came for the decor, and we were not disappointed. Walking in, you feel like you are taking a step back in time. The tiling on the floor and walls is gorgeous, and the restaurant has really tried to maintain some of the original features. As a group, we kept trying to pinpoint exactly what movie or television show we were reminded of sitting in the restaurant, and ultimately decided it fell somewhere between "The Great Gatsby" and "Mad Men". The menu was expansive, and offered something for everyone in our group, including the eight year old. When the food arrives, absolutely met expectations. We had no complaints at all about the food. Perhaps because it was the day of graduation at the University, but the restaurant was dead when we arrived. In fact, I wasn't even certain it was open. With no other customers inside, or waitress absolutely doted upon us. She was so wonderfully attentive. I really appreciated her thoughtfulness and intuitiveness. In fact, her intuition led her to shake the ketchup bottle before presenting it to my step-daughter so that they catch up with flow more smoothly out of the bottle. We learn that day that we can catch up his truck, it actually explodes when the cap is lifted. Both my step daughter and I ended up with ketchup all over our faces, hair, and clothing. Wouldn't you know it, I have opted for a white dress that July day! The waitress was extremely apologetic, and brought over a club soda so I could have my dress. It certainly wasn't her fault. None of us had prior knowledge that indicated ketchup bottles reacted when under pressure. Well I did agree with my husband that it would have been nice if the restaurant had offered some kind of compensation considering our group now had to dry clean two dresses comma we still had a very pleasant graduation lunch at Mr. Thomas'. read more

The food was decent, the staff was nice even though they sounded under staffed, beer I had was tasty. I would come back here again.

Went for the chop house roast so I had the lamb, gammon and beef. It was pretty tasty however the red cabbage that came on the plate had too much vinegar in it and there should have been more gravy as it was a little dry. The meat was delicious and the potatoes and Yorkshire pudding were crisp. I quite liked the decor, they've got a lot of original features and it genuinely seems like a traditional sort of place. The beer choice was a little limited, only really Heineken, Guinness and fosters on tap, I expected a few more, also the food selection didn't have a lot of vegetarian options for a couple of my friends that dined, you'd expect at least a nut roast so they could have a roast meal as well. Overall it was good but room for improvement, you expect a heritage place to have more local produce and some interesting beers. read more

Mr Thomas's Chop House - Great old decor - British Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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I came for a drink not food so can't review that. The bar section is nice and relaxed with Victorian style interior. There's a few beers on tap although some weren't available. I went on a Saturday night and there seemed to be more of an older crowd. read more

Mr Thomas's Chop House - British Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Great food, easy access from any point in the city, nice, stiff drinks, and gorgeous decor. Oh, the food, again, is GREAT! read more

Wandered in here on the off chance last Saturday night. Great interior and a bouncer who was civil made an immediate impression. We only had drinks and as I didn't get the round in I can't comment on whether the prices were through the roof but purely for the look of the place I'd go back and check out the menu. read more

Mr Thomas's Chop House exemplifies every thing that is wrong and terrible with traditional British cuisine. British food lives up to the stereotype at this Establishment. I went here for Sunday lunch and nothing was appealing from starter to pudding. The goat cheese tart was cool in the centre. Leg of lamb roast was so dry it needed the gravy. Bottom line recommendation is to not come here for anything but a pint. read more

One of Manchester's oldest traditional boozers. Situated in a tiny attractive Victorian building and internally the green ceramic tiles add to the atmosphere. Good outdoor area in a small square overlooking the Church just off St Ann's Square. Unfortunately as with a lot of old skool boozers also pricey and this along with Sams this is probably the priciest! However it is definitely worth it. Only eaten at lunchtime but the door stop sarnies are especially good - recommend the fish and mushy peas. Yum! read more

Had a really lovely salad - corned beef, potatoes, pickled veg, poached egg on dressed mixed greens. Was a good place to get a relaxing casual dinner, but with higher end food. Service was kind, prompt, and offered me suggestions when asked. I wish I had more of an appetite, because the puddings looked delicious. I ate here on a Thursday night at 2030, so it wasn't too busy in the dining area (about half full), with several people in the bar. Would definitely return. read more

Squeeze in! What it loses in its size it more than makes up for in its ambience. A good range of beers and wines available with excellent food served up at a special area at the back of the pub. I wholeheartedly agree with what others have said about this place: that Manchester doesn't have enough like it! read more

Lovely Victorian pub, serving a wide range of beers and traditional food. Went there recently with my family and everything was delicious (I particuarly reccommend the corned beef hash!) read more

Often I'm a bit dubious when my girlfriend suggests we go to different places than the tried and tested restaurants we're always dropping in at, but I thought I'd give Mr Tom's Chop House a go. And it's good! It's very cosy, the beer's nice and the place is absolutely beautiful. It was cold outside so we ordered some really hearty food. I went for a steak and she had fish and chips. The only issue was that the menu didn't make it clear what kind of steak I was having, and when we did some research on our phones we thought the French word meant sirloin. I love sirloin, and I was happy - so imagine how disappointed I was when rib-eye turned up on my plate! I'm not too much of a fan of rib-eye :( But that said, the sides and veggies were awesome and my girlfriend's fish and chips were fresh and tasty. I might try it again when their beef wellington's back in season, because that's what I was in the mood for in the first place... rookie mistake! read more

I love Mr Thomas' Chop House! Situated in a very thin building on Cross Street, this pub/restaurant serves quite possibly the best traditional British food in the world! It's no surprise that Thomas' has long been a Manchester institution as you always know that you'll get a friendly mancunian greeting, real ales, good hearty food and value for money. In terms of the menu, you can choose fom things like steak and kidney pie, fish and chips and steaks and pork chops! I often go here before the football on a Saturday and I always feel nicely full and content after it! The food isn't the only great thing though. Thomas' has a fantastic atmosphere and the interior must date back to Victorian times with little looking to have changed since then! The only downside is that it gets VERY busy in a short space of time. It's often a good idea to book ahead or get there just before lunch to secure a table. read more

Advertised by the New York Times as a 'Victorian Fantasy', Mr Thomas's Chop House, built in early 1900, is an upmarket (yet unpretentious) townhouse which boasts wonderful original ornate tiling and archways steeped in history. The sophisticated and ever-changing lunch-time menu includes specials such as roast cod, venison & stout pudding and (the highlight for me) homemade corned beef hash topped with smoked bacon, eggs and parsley. Table waiter service is available and the wine list is one of the best in town. If you take a closer look at the many portaits displayed on the back wall you would be forgiven for thinking that these were genuine originals, however, these are a wonderful display of the regular customers that Mr Tom's has acquired over the recent years, dressed in hired costumes to suit the style and period of these mock Victorian images. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere, great tucker and a wide range of booze Mr Tom's Chop House is a perfect introduction to true Manchester tradition. read more

This is usually the first place I take mates to when they're in town. Quality and a yeasty intelligence are imbibed within you as you enter the front doors. A long, thin bar area with a restaurant at the back, it's extremely difficult to leave once you've supped your first pint. Unfortunately I have never, despite several attempts (it's invariably booked out), managed to sit down and eat here (same applies to sister branch Mr Sam's)...but soon I shall. The bartenders (immaculately decked out in a waistcoat driven uniform) are knowledgeable and suitably aloof to complete the Victorian sense of occasion. Last year it won the Punch best pub in the UK award and promptly went in for a refurbishmentwhich really only amounted to ever so delicate touches, and overall polish (plus the lavs were updated!). Even writing about the place draws me towards her frontage, with relations up this weekend I may have found an excuse to show her off. Expatriate Boddingtons is still on tap amongst other beers, lagers, wines and spirits. With beautiful tiles and jazz often poured from the speakers and a sense you could be in some New York prohibition bar this place does not put a foot wrong. It's usually always busy mind, but that adds to it's charm. With reviews as far flung as New York and Canada (and many appearances in the odd Manchester tourism TV spot) this is the 'Jan Hammer Sunday Keks'. read more

Mr Thomas's Chop House - British Near Me - Manchester, XGM

A real throwback to the great british pub/tavern - it was recently restored and since the scaffolding came down the building looks beautiful. Inside there are a great selection of beers and a real oldschool british menu, portions are generous and dishes classic. Its a proper gentlemans Public House! read more

Faultless food and super shiraz!! Super choice on menu.but would recommend evening bookings for fri and sat night.as we have not been able to get in..had to go to sister pubMr Sam's (around the corner) read more

We've been here a few times for a meal now and the standard of the food is always very high. Yesterday we called in for a meal before going to another do in town and tried the early-evening special menu. Not as much choice unfortunately, but the food is still really good. ** One thing to watch out for is that they automatically add 10% service charge to your bill. We would have left a tip anyway as the staff are very good, but I prefer to have the choice of whether to tip, and how much! Would have given five stars if not for the last point. read more